MCC - Nursing Students Starting 2009

I didn't even hear they had used scrubs. So I missed out. I am hoping that at some point they have some more. I'm sorry but that is a lot of money to spend on the uniform. I already have to get a more expensive stethoscope because of my hearing loss.

Hypothetically, "If I was 38 in my ranking will I be starting in August?" I didn't even know what to do with myself. That guy was killing me. I chalked it up to gender (no offense guys), and questioned how he placed so well given that, he either could not accept, or could not understand the answer. I felt like I was dealing with a toddler again. LOL!

I didn't see any of you but I was really sick yesterday anyway and tried to keep to myself. I didn't even sit with the friends I already have for fear of contaminating them.

I am asking for a January start date and pray that I get Patho this fall. I really feel that they should be making additional accomodations for those who gained entrance to the nursing program. If I lost my spot because I didn't get Patho I would freak. I just don't think that it's right.

Remember that people graduate 4 times a year so there is a constant flow of scrubs. They are probably cleared out for now but more should be around come october.

I really wanted to meet some of you, but there were way too many people wearing sunglasses on their head. Was anyone sitting near the front? I was about the 3rd person there at 12:30. I think I did see Corozon, sitting on left side (facing stage) about 5 rows up on the end. I was in 2nd row 3rd from the left. Sorry I didn't say hi, but by the time I determined it was you I wasn't able to get to you before you left. I was lucky enough to get a set of scrubs; thanks to the heads up on this website I knew to get over there asap. If you want to get the used scrubs, check out the website macomb.edu/sna

I was the row above Michelle, all the way to the wall, well, there was one spot between me and the wall.

If you are talking about Microbiology, I would srsly consider taking it at Baker if you can't get a spot in that class at MCC. That is where mine is from, so it transfers. AND has a way of making room for all the students. Even if you have to sign up and talk to a Dean, they will fit you in, and just move the class to a bigger room.

I know it is a pain, and it is more money... but it would be worth it to consider so you don't have to miss out.

Oh and that guy had me cracking up. I am not worried about starting in August.

Hello, to all,

From this 1/2 an MCC nurse (yeah me!), here's a couple of things that I have wished for along the way.

1) I wished that I had started in October several times, including now, because between 1600s and 1700s was Christmas/Winter break, and during that time you have previously learned detailed assessing skills, but in 1700s, you are going to have to really be using them the second you walk into clinicals. Right now I wish I started in Oct because I just finished up Psych where you are assessing pts, but not really any kind of medical issues, and I'm headed right back into Med/Surg 2. I haven't medically assessed anyone for over 8 weeks...what am I gonna remember over the summer even?

2) I wished I would have waited a tiny bit to go and purchase all of the equipment that they said that I needed. The "Nurse Packs" that you might or might not have heard of (a required item that you must purchase in addition to your books, available in the bookstore only) had a penlight and headphones in it, but who's to say that it won't change for you guys?

3) I wished I would have started to read ahead of time when I had the chance before classes started. I wouldn't have "super" studied it, but I would have read it and tried to understood it as best as I could. You will get a letter from (moderator edit) the most wonderfully organized and all-knowing woman on the face of the planet (she's the secretary in the nursing office) that will tell you when to come and pick up your syllabus. (Or maybe you won't and you might have to call her, probably the last week in July or so).

I'm not so sure that things will be the same for you guys as it was for me, as I hear that they might have been looking to change the order of how the classes are given, but who knows. One thing that I wouldn't change is the friendships that I have developed. Treasure those.

Congrats to all of you and welcome!
~Hoot~