Kris479

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1. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

   Kris479 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan

   If they send you a letter stating that you are accepted into the program and there is in fact a response that says you have the choice of Accelerated or not (which it says on all letters, they just go by GPA again and sends you another letter in rega...

2. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

   Kris479 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan

   If what the person above me says is true, then that is 60 LESS spots open, and the GPA will be higher. Last year the cut off was a 3.87 for the accelerated program, which gave a lot more spots to those who were on the lower end of the GPA... so i wou...

3. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

   Kris479 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan

   its worse than taking prereqs.... trust me. enjoy the time you have when you can, because it is going to just get harder!! but it is so worth it!! i hope all of you get good news and get those acceptance letters!

4. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

   Kris479 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan

   i am in the regular ADN program not accelerated and it is VERY time consuming. I was working 2 12hour shift days a week on top of going to school 4 days a week and i literally had NO LIFE. The program is hard to start off in, but once you get your g...

5. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

   Kris479 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan

   Hi, i'm currently doing my first year of nursing school at OCC and while it is a ton of hard work, it is so worth it! I wish you all the best of luck since i was in your very same shoes last year at this time. the wait is gruesome but having this web...

6. Looking for a school.....HELP!!!

   Kris479 replied to MsAshley's topic in Michigan

   Oakland community college is another school that does not have a waiting list, although you have to have high GPA scores to get in right away, otherwise you have to keep retaking your classes to get a higher grade.

7. MCC - Nursing Students Starting 2009

   Kris479 replied to MichyMich's topic in Michigan

   That's not too bad of a loss, which is a good thing! As long as you have a amplifier stethescope then maybe you're going to be just fine! The breath sounds and gas sounds may be a little more difficult to hear but like i said before, see if you can t...

8. MCC - Nursing Students Starting 2009

   Kris479 replied to MichyMich's topic in Michigan

   well i have BTE hearing aids so using a regular stethescope with amplifier would be out of the question for me. They do have the kinds where you can wear headphones over your hearing aids and you'll be alble to use your CIC hearing aids while using ...

9. MCC - Nursing Students Starting 2009

   Kris479 replied to MichyMich's topic in Michigan

   Hello, I am a new student nurse at OCC and i like to follow up on some schools threads to see how people are doing and how they are getting geared up for school. I came across your thread and was thrilled because I am too hearing impaired and current...

10. Who is waiting for a letter from OCC?

    Kris479 replied to logique's topic in Michigan

    I currently work as a nursing assistant at a hospital and i've been there for almost 2 years. I am very blessed to have this job since it is going to be easier for me once we start doing clinicals. I even work with OU, OCC, Baker and U of DM nursin...

11. Who is waiting for a letter from OCC?

    Kris479 replied to logique's topic in Michigan

    I got my letter today and I got in! had a GPA of 3.736 so if you're above that then you definitely got in!! i'm taking the traditional route because I want to take as much time as I can to succeed. Plus I would get sick of driving to Detroit everyday...

12. Who is waiting for a letter from OCC?

    Kris479 replied to logique's topic in Michigan

    Hi sarah! It's kristen. I got your message on facebook. I'm at work right now So i can't check it but i applied to OCC and hope i got in! Thanks for your support and i'll ask for help if i need it!

13. Who is waiting for a letter from OCC?

    Kris479 replied to logique's topic in Michigan

    Hi, I am also currently waiting for a letter to OCC and I also called the office to find out when it was all happening. So we should be getting a letter no later than thursday. I was told they weren't going to mail it out until Monday, but maybe th...