Dear MRS_JOHNSON81,

You want to start @ an academic advisor's office at the college!!!! I say make sure all the PRE-REQS are done, so when you get accepted you only have nursing courses to contend with!!!!!  You must start early-right now!!!!! I don't know how many applicants your school takes, but you want to be in that group!!!!! You will probably start with a entrance test-that's to weed out folks-I say find out from your advisor if there's a test to and if there is a study guide you can purchase!!!!!!! If you know of any nursing students currently in the program you're wanting to attend,ask some questions!!!!!! I hope my 2 cents helps, GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much for your advice. It helped me to get going in the right direction. On another note why are Certain Nurses on here so defensive. If there are new students that are just as passionate about nursing and caring for other's positive feed back would help. There are to many Nurses that are in the field and have been for decades that aren't passionate about their jobs and are rude as hell. My life dream is to become a Nurse to take care of people and aid in making their pain less. I am kind and giving caring and don't like to see people hurting. I want to make a difference. So for all the nurses that are offened @ us soon to be nursing students and current student's and new nurses don't be. We are not all in this for the money. Stay blessed and have a wonderful day!

 Hello. I too will begin nursing school this month to be exact. Its true that all are not in this field for monetary gain. I know nursing school is not going to be easy nor do I expect it to be, which is why I am trying to gain a different perspective especially from those who have gone through school themselves. What better place to find it. God Bless as you begin school and please keep in touch to compare notes.

Teresa,  You are really full of good advice.

Mrs_Johnson81,  I cannot say too much more, because Teresa and Shonna said all of the smart stuff.

Wherever you go, there will always be people who are pissed-off about one thing or another.  The reason they are -- their stinking attitudes.  But they can't figure the out because of the rut they created for themselves.

Don't worry about being in this for the money.  It is like my brother had said to me (we were both career military officers) "We are not going to get rich doing this, you know?"  We served for the same reasons that nurses get into nursing, make the world a better place.

I haven't been on Nursing Link in a while because I have been taking my pre-req's for the ADN program.  I applied in February and got put on the alternate list for RN and was happy I didn't get chosen for Fall semester since it will give me time to finish the last three pre-req's I have.  I will be applying again in September for next Fall.  I signed in today to basically build my courage back up.  I recently quit my job to concentrate on my classes and Anatomy in general.  I took it one time already while I was still working and wasn't able to spend the time I needed studying.... TeresahRN do you have any advice for this class, it seems to be my weakness... I have done well up to this point and then bam.  I was working in Dialysis and loved my job but realized I needed more time in the books since my days started at 3:30am and lasted until 3:30p by the time I got home and fixed dinner studying was not working because I would be asleep.  Since I'm home now and have more time I was just wondering if you could give me some advice on grasping this class.  I have both Anatomy's and Microbiology left and I will have all pre-req's done.  Thanks in advance and God Bless you as well.  I have enjoyed reading your post and your encouragement for those of us coming into the Nursing field.

Dear 2BARN,

I have actually taken both classes Anatomy and Microbiology!!!!! You definitely need time away from any distractions-a quiet place to get your mind clear of the day and to focus on all the material. Anatomy is the study of body structure-so you know the material will be every body system-Nervous, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Skeletal, Urinary, Gastrointestinal,and Blood/Lymph. I can't remember everything we covered, but 206 bones, 12 cranial nerves, 31 spinal nerves-just any and too much to mention!!!!!!! You may need flash cards of the systems-may can purchase some @ school's book store or maybe Barns & Nobles!!!!!!! I don't know if you own a smart phone, but they have applications for your phone to study by!!!!!! Microbiology is a whole can of worms-the study of microbes such as amoeba, flagella, nematodes, and bacteria!!!!! I actually enjoyed looking @ different things under a microscope!!!! You will probably have to do this class the same way-get you a quiet place @ home where nobody will disturb you, and you can study for at least 30 minutes!!!!!!!!!!

Give yourseflf time to get back into a rountine- it will take a while, but you'll get one!!!!!! Try to rest and relax after studying,too!!!! You need time to replenish you mind and body!!!! I hope my 2 cents helps, GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome back to NL, and I'm Shonna or 09157238!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Wow! This is some excellent stuff! I still have alot of questions though.  After graduating with a B.A. in Psychology in 2006 and an M.B.A in 2008, I finally am answering my calling to nursing. I too, like many others here on NL want to make a difference in the lives of others.  So, having said that, I'm  a little lost at where to start.   I have requested and received an information packet from the college I would like to attend.  I took A&P in college in 2005.  Does every school require A&P to be taken within the last 5 years?? I'm curious as to if there are any provisions for nursing students who already have a degree(s).  Would I have to start from scratch all over again??  Please help! I'm a little overwhelmed as to where to start on this exciting journey!!!!!  ~Rhonda

Rockin.. Tom has been giving you the Greates of avice..I  also thing yould shou go to a few schools that offer the prgram and are accrediated Then if my credits ,aren't To be used, then ask the  counselor exactly what I could graduate with your previous.. the problem is most school have there own curiculum, so that's why I say get a few opinions, beause they do  ghange..

I'l like to give you the best possible senerio and also Go Blees You an your family..Hugs,Teresa

Please keep us posted and don't forget we are to help..Best Wishes<