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Originally Posted by skcin

Do you mean being referred to as Luxie? I almost pissed myself laughing - somehow I don't think you're in love with THAT nickname.


Anyway, I HATED math & science in high school, so I did the only thing I could to get out of it - I went to BOCES! That's right, BOCES! I didn't want to take cosmetology or auto repair, so I took nursing, ending up loving it. Laugh all you want, I had my practical nursing diploma at 18 & passed the LPN boards with flying colors right after my 19th birthday.

I worked for about a year & decided to go back to school for my Associate's, so I went to school full time while I worked part time evening shift. Graduated with honors when I was 22, passed the RN boards at 23. Worked for about a year, decided "what the hell?" Went back part time at night for my B.S. in Nursing, worked full time days, got my degree Magna Cum Laude.

So while it did take my about 3 years longer than it would have if I had gone right out of high school, I'm so happy I did it this way. Most nurses in their late 20's can't say they've had over 10 years of nursing experience. And I'm proud to say that I didn't take out any student loans, so I'm debt free

Paula

That's quite an accomplishment!! I always thought the job i would most NOT want to have was nurse, so I admire people who are nurses...and I just thought Luxie was cute...you know, like an endearing way to say Lux?
Amber