mccnurse2b replied to MichyMich's topic in Michigan
Good to hear some updates. I'm starting the 1500's Jan 18th - any advise? This thread has been very helpful already with getting books, shots, uniforms and paperwork - thanks to everyone taking the time to post. Hopefully I will be able to help some ...
mccnurse2b replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan
Try to schedule your HESI ASAP because they only let 1000 students test per year (for all selective admission programs) - Registration for the HESI started 7/15/09, there is a $55.00 fee to take the exam. They also have a very informative nursing sem...
mccnurse2b replied to SunshineBSN's topic in NCLEX
Congradulations! I was excited as I was reading your journey - You should feel extremely proud! I wouldn't let your family take any excitement away from your accomplishments. That just sounded so hurtful for them to compare you to your sister. Well t...
mccnurse2b replied to crazytonurse's topic in Pre-Nursing
This "Ann" is completely ridiculous! I don' understand how people think they can not make any effort to study and ask someone who has spent the time needed to study and has sacraficed going out, seeing your kids, working less hours, losing sleep, wha...
mccnurse2b replied to Dream2011's topic in Michigan
St John has benefits if you work 40-47 hours in a pay period (2weeks), 48-69 hours, and 70-80 hours. The cost that you pay depends on how many hours you are hired in to work and if you need benefits for just you, spouse, or a family. They offer healt...
mccnurse2b replied to _Angel_'s topic in Uniform/Gear
I am starting the Nursing program and have been looking for a stethoscope. This was very helpful - thank you to all that take the time to post messages, they really do help.
mccnurse2b replied to Mommy Of Two 87's topic in Pre-Nursing
Taking your time is a great idea. Since you have 2 small children you first need to adjust to the schedule of taking classes and taking care of your family. Time management is key - commiting a specific time for school. Taking your time and slowing i...
mccnurse2b replied to ohioscouser's topic in General Nursing
I would let them know ASAP - you don't want to mess it up for both of you. It may be fine. Where I work - it is allowed to have family in the same department if they are in equal postions and one or the other doesn't have any authority over the other...
mccnurse2b replied to Dream2011's topic in Michigan
I know St John states on thier qualifications for a nurse assistant and/or PCT they want you to at least be enrolled in a nursing program and to have fundamentals completed. I'm not sure how strict they are about that.
mccnurse2b replied to Dream2011's topic in Michigan
MCC for sure - They are accredited, they accept more students (152 this year), they are way cheaper $72.00 a credit hour - I think Baker is $185.00 a credit hour, and entrance is based on GPA of 3 classes (Micro, A&P, and ENG) and HESI score (bot...