My Journey to an RN career

I will share with you my study tips and tricks and experiences as well as my health journey!

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Respiratory Program

So, I applied to the respiratory program at my school (for fall 2022). Mostly due to my fear that I would not score well enough for the RN program...I always need a back up plan lol.

Turns out I scored well enough on the TEAS and so I submitted my RN application (for Spring 2023).

I woke up today with a email, Congratulating me on my acceptance into the RESPIRATORY PROGRAM!!

I don't know how I feel. I feel numb. Because although I know I am a competitive enough candidate for the RN program, my imposter syndrome has me doubting if I its not a mistake passing on the Respiratory program...what if I don't get into the RN...what if I am not as competitive as I think I am...what if I regret passing up what I have already been accepted to?...UGH!!!

I can't even enjoy the fact that I GOT IN! respiratory in my school is also a pretty competitive program considering it is only offered once a year and yet my dumb brain won't let me at least bask in this achievement for a minute!

I keep telling myself that I AM competitive enough for the RN program, that I am knowledgable, Im an amazing student, that I have what it takes to get into the RN program and pass it. But still...

These feelings of inadequacy plague me to the point of doubting my decision to go full speed ahead for the RN program and forgo Respiratory...SMH

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The Hunt for Plus Size Scrubs have begun!

I'm a plus size gal working every day to get healthier. Currently I'm at 4x clothing around size 24-26. Even though I'll probably drop down in size by the time my CNA program rolls around, I'll still be plus size. I took advantage of Amazon's try before you buy program and ordered some Cherokee brand scrubs that were allegedly size 4x lol more like 2x! Anyone have any recommendations on brands and styles y'all find comfy that are true to size? Thanks in advanced!

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Registered for a CNA program! I start Aug. 15th-Oct.09 so I'll be doing that meanwhile I await replies from nursing programs! I'm excited!

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RN program application!

Turned in my schools RN program application in on June 6th! Im applying for the Spring class 2023. Now the waiting game begins! I hate that part lol

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Passed the TEAS!

I did it!!! passed my TEAS entrance exam and now I can turn in my schools RN Program application!

For a minute there, I wasn't so sure I would even take the test! What do I mean by that? If you're interested I'll do a story time down the road, so let me know but for now...I passed! My score? 85.3%

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Nursing Pre-Reqs DONE!

Oh my gosh! I never thought id see the end of it! Especially since I took the first covid year off from school. I know myself well enough by now to know that I'm not the type of student to learn well online only. I need face to face interaction, thats just how I learn best. I might have a bit of ADD/ADHD so theres that too lol

The point is, I am done with them! My last one was Microbiology and boy was that a challenge! In my experience, it wasn't so much the material, I found it very interesting in fact, It was that my professor added a chapter to his lesson plans that took him longer to lecture through than he originally calculated lol and set the whole class back two weeks! So the rest of the term just felt rushed and we were all struggling to catch up. I managed to squeeze out a B for my troubles and so here I am finally done with this part of the journey. Super excited for the next step!