Well a month from today, I start Nursing School.......i'm so excited, and nervous ......People around me say I'm bragging when I tell them, but they just dont know what I have gone through to even get to the point of acceptance into the program....So since most of you have been there, or are in the same boat I'll share my joy with you all......Have a great week!!!!!!

Dear Texas 832,

Congratulations!!!!!! I know you can't wait,just remember to study hard and take time out for yourself. I can still remember when I was a student, all those tests and clinicals. You think it will never end, but it will. GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you both so much....Ive been running around making sure I have all my shots and paper work in order.  Have a great rest of the week!!!!

Hey Texas, CONGRATS!  I know how hard it is to get into Nursing School.  I started this past year.  It has been challenging coming back at the age of 40.  In the past I worked as a corporate trainer so design my own training materials.  I have been passing them along to my other friends in nursing school, so decided to create a blog to share them with everyone.

I started posting some of the materials last week and will continue to do so over the next couple of years as I finish school.  You can find my blog at the DailyGrog. Just Google the name.  I can't put the link on here as a post.  It does end in .com

good luck!  -kyle

 hi i start in august myself. i am anxious and nervous. i am ready to get into this field of nursing... 

Thank you Kyle, I'll check out your blog.

Congrats futuremalenurse!!!!

Dr. Tom has said it all...God Bless, Teresa

nursemalenurse, have you checked  the school financial advisor? Teresa

futuremalenurse - try private loan companies such as Sally Mae, have you applied for any scholarships?

OK, then maybe your school can guide you to some where that you will be available...Hugs,Teresa

 Texas is right! I searched things out and applied for everything I could. Even if you only get a scholarship for $250 here, $500 there, it can really add up! I am so blessed and grateful that I didn't have to pay for books and tuition at my college - I got scholarships that paid for it all. I'm sure there's something out there for you too, just don't give up. As Teresah mentioned, talking to the financial aid office should really help - mine gave me the lowdown on all the scholarships available and gave me all the apps right on the spot. As one financial advisor told me..."There are scholarships out there for having red hair and green eyes these days!"  lol 

In my area (NC), we also have something called Code Blue careers. They give $1,000 every year to a select number of students. They are awarded based on best essay submission, GPA, etc. Also, if you know where you want to end up working, there are a lot of hospitals out there that also offer scholarships for schooling in return for a work contract (meaning you work for them x amount of years when you graduate).

So don't give up - keep searching for options and I'm sure you will find something to help. Best of luck! 

Two weeks before school starts, got all my paperwork and financial aid in order.  Expecting my last book to arrive in the mail next week. Just have to get the other stuff (pens, paper, highlighters) 

I have Orientation next week so ill keep you all  posted.

singing :I'm so excited....and I just cant hide it.......lol

Tom, How about Timbukto..LOL

mhamber, It won't be as bad as you think.. As 1st semester is over, this to shall pass.. Best of luck to you..Teresa

thank you both...I sure hope this semester goes smoothly