ssturgis

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1. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

   ssturgis replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan

   Yes, I heard the same thing directly from the no worker left behind office.

2. question for the guys

   ssturgis replied to jackson145's topic in Male Students

   I don't think it would bother me at all. I would rather have multiple partners in fact allowing me to have different experiences.

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

   ssturgis replied to Brian 77's topic in Male Students

   I have to give credit to my supportive wife as she is the bread winner while I retool my career. I don't know how I could do it without her support.

4. Men In Nursing

   ssturgis replied to NewMexicoJohn's topic in Male Students

   Great post, I can totally relate.

5. what shoes do you wear...

   ssturgis replied to blee1's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I am wearing Rockport shoes and find them to be very comfortable. I would think I may try the Nike Shox everyone seems to love here. Thanks for the info guys.

6. Why are male nurses looked down on?

   ssturgis replied to USCUAmber's topic in Male Students

   I hope we are not looked down on sheesh.

7. Pre-Requisite Challenging Classes

   ssturgis replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Male Students

   1. Pharmacology 2. Physiology Lecture 3. Physiology Lab 4. Microbiology 5. Anatomy Lecture 6. Anatomy Lab I put them in this order because I found the memorization to be more intense in pharm and patho.

8. How many of you plan on going beyond BSN?

   ssturgis replied to Idaho Murse's topic in Male Students

   I hope to continue on to a CRNA or NP. I truly would like to do the CRNA, however, I do realize it is very competitive so I will cross that bridge when I get to it. I entering an accelerated BSN program this fall so I will have a bit of a road ahead ...

9. I think that I may be the oldest male nursing student when I enter this fall

   ssturgis replied to mmrush1's topic in Male Students

   The drive you have is impressive! I think it is great that you are going to achieve a dream that you have carried for so long. Best of luck to you on your journey.

10. Would You Prefer a Male Nurse?

    ssturgis replied to djc1981's topic in Male Students

    I would have no preference, although I have not needed a nurse to this point so my opinion could be different if the situation arose for me. As long as the nurse is competent and courteous I would be happy. Also I hope that most people will feel the ...

11. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

    ssturgis replied to agent's topic in Male Students

    I am admitted to the Michigan ABSN program and expect to be a minority as a 40 year old male. I have not started yet so I do not know the numbers, but, I expect it to be below 10%. Should be fun in any event.

12. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    ssturgis replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan

    I would also like to mention that the Michigan program is not interested in working with the states no worker left behind program which will grant $5000 toward the tuition of many other accelerated programs. Oakland U. is participating which makes tu...

13. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    ssturgis replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan

    About parking in AA, where is the orange lot and is walking from the orange lot to the school or hospital a viable option? Would I have to get there an hour or more early to walk the distance? I would rather walk than take the bus if it is 2 miles or...

14. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    ssturgis replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan

    Also I did not see it mentioned here, but, the Oakland program is trying to get people in within 2 cohorts. If you apply (and have all requirements done) and do not get accepted into the cohort you are moved to the front of the line for the next coho...

15. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    ssturgis replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan

    I was accepted to U of M in Jan. and have issued my check for $200. They have since sent me the information for the reception and I am scheduled for March 25th.