RedKodiak

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1. Earthquake In Michigan?

   RedKodiak posted a topic in Michigan

   Hey, I know this has nothing to do with nursing, but I swear to God I just felt an earthquake. Well...I treamor at least. At approx. 530-540am. I'm at my girlfriend's apartment in Berrien County on the coast of Lake Michigan near the Indiana border. ...

2. University of the Virgin Islands??

   RedKodiak replied to mbcatac7's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yeesh...if I tried to go to school in the Virgin Islands, I wouln't make it through the first semester. That's why I go to school in Michigan. Less temptation.

3. male nurse haircut rules

   RedKodiak replied to albert6jed's topic in Male Students

   I had a mohawk for a few months after I got out of the Army, but shaved it when i applied to the Nursing Program. One thing I thought was a bit weird, none of my tats are visable in short sleeves, but I was still asked to submit pictures of them. I h...

4. nursing school while in the army??

   RedKodiak replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

   I know a few people that took the Excelsior College route while serving as enlisted. And many colleges offer classes on post, but your admittance is dependent on your CO's discretion. I was assigned to Line Units (Armored Cavalry), so just about all ...

5. Tell me your GPA. Just wanna compare

   RedKodiak replied to mahkev2000's topic in Male Students

   Getting my pre-reqs for my ADN...4.0. But I pretty much had to bust my butt for it. Out of school for 8 years plus the fact that I'm just not a natural student.

6. Michigan Talk

   RedKodiak replied to RoadKill's topic in Male Students

   Getting my pre-reqs done at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. I start my program this fall. Living off the GI Bill and trying to avoid all the temptations in KZoo. Between Western and KVCC, this town is pretty much party central.

7. Graduating: affording the move

   RedKodiak replied to moonischasingme1's topic in New Nurse

   Try renting a room in someone's house for the short term. You can try craigslist or roommates.com. You could probably find something cheap with utilities and a low security deposit. Live there for a few months and save every dollar until you can get ...

8. 13 year Army Veteran wanting to be a nurse

   RedKodiak replied to Cmarino72's topic in Male Students

   Way to go, man. 8 year Army Vet here. Biggest piece of advice I can give you is maintain all those study habits they grilled into us. Once you've faced down a table full of Sergeant Majors and First Sergeants at the promotion board, no Nursing teache...

9. Hey guys....How do you all support yourselves?

   RedKodiak replied to Brian 77's topic in Male Students

   I pretty much live off the GI Bill. So far I've managed not to touch the money I saved up in Iraq. I try to live as cheap as possible. I rent a room above a garage, eat Ramen and MRE's I still have from the Army. And to make spending cash for the occ...