amybethf

amybethf

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  1. Swelling after Colposcopy

    amybethf replied to robynv's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What were u told to expect afterward? Usually, they give a paper detailing normal post-procedure vs. 'when to call the office.' Try not to worry and follow-up

  2. Michigan wages

    amybethf replied to jenni82104's topic in Michigan Nursing

    My Dean said starting pay was $46K up to $52K w/ OT & shift premium in SE

  3. HFCC Nursing Orientation

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

  4. Got my acceptance letter!

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    140 letters have been sent out thus far, still another 80 pending. If u are accepted for Fall u should receive a letter by July so I've heard. I hope u get yours! It's frustrating waiting! And I...

  5. Got my acceptance letter!

    amybethf posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I got my 'invitation' letter for Fall '07 @ HFCC!!!!!!!! My orientation is April 13 and I register on April 16! The only hold-up I have is to retake the NET as mine has expired. I passed it on...

  6. Got my acceptance letter!

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You're not being nosy at all! No, I have never worked in a medical setting before. I've worked in medical records in the past but that's not patient care. I have a B.A. in English from WSU. Yes, I...

  7. NET expiration?????!!!!!!

    amybethf posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    My school just informed me that the NET score expires in 2 years and must be retaken; I am on the waitlist due to start next Fall. Anyone heard of

  8. Got my acceptance letter!

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Read my post on the NET expiration thread. See ya on the

  9. NET expiration?????!!!!!!

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    This year they raised the reading to 65 whereas before it was

  10. NET expiration?????!!!!!!

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yep, I got a letter a few weeks ago...already registered and retake it in May. When I took it in 5/05 the reading passing was a 55, now it's 65 just like the Math. The composite score is still 65....

  11. Henry Ford Community College waiting list

    amybethf replied to oguesswhat's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I was just at the nursing office this week and I overheard someone telling a caller that the wait list was 12-18 months. I got in in 18 months. They have upped the Fall to 220 students and take 60...

  12. Rate My Professor

    amybethf replied to BenevolentOne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    MODS - I am not affiliated w/ this site either and have learned not to post any names here but I was talking to my current prof for APII and he said that only students that have failed would bother to...

  13. 50 out of 100 Nursing students failed program

    amybethf replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    I start my program this Fall; I postponed a year to finish co-req's and let my kids get a year older so I can manage my time better. But I know that the dean of my school at orientation takes the...

  14. Passing grade at WCCCC?

    amybethf replied to MySimplePlan's topic in Michigan Nursing

    jackie, Are u thinking about switching?! What's the beef with it there? I heard in the past it was not the school to attend for a nursing degree but I don't see the big deal. Their program outline...

  15. Got my acceptance letter!

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I waited one year; I actually got accepted for the previous Fall but postponed to get other co-req's finished. I took the NET in 5/05 so I have to retake it and pass it as a contingency of my...

  16. Changes @ HFCC regarding NET

    amybethf posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    FYI - as of 2/17 they are only allowing NET to be taken there. U cannot take it elsewhere and get on their wait list. And if after two failed attempts u must take remediation courses. A third fail...

  17. Help! How Hard & How Many Hours?

    amybethf replied to sexymonkeyboy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I think you'll have a good idea if u like the medical field when u take your A & P classes; they require a lot of work and not just for memorization, u need to KNOW it as the nursing classes build...

  18. I received my Letter!!

    amybethf replied to Jenny67's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :balloons: CONGRATS JENNY! I got my acceptance letter yesterday! I'm sure we'll be chatting in a few months about our trials & tribulations while we make our way thru the

  19. Henry Ford Community College

    amybethf replied to porkey2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    For BIO 233 and 234............ U need MAT 080 for Chem. professors' names should not be posted here. Feel free to exchange them via

  20. Henry Ford Community College

    amybethf replied to porkey2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    For more info. go to the www.hfcc.edu and look at the nursing program reqts. Yes, there is typically a 1-1.5 yr. wait. To get on the waiting list u need to apply to HFCC and then apply to the...

  21. Prospective Nursing Student with Career Questions

    amybethf replied to sexymonkeyboy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I think the average starting pay is $21-23. In others states it could be more due to cost of living expenses. Some hospitals pay more than others. U might make more if u have a BSN over an ADN. I...

  22. HFCC students

    amybethf replied to phluteloop's topic in Michigan Nursing

    There isn't an application deadline (yes for financial aid) but go down there and make an appt. M-F 9-3 with the health careers advisor and they will provide u with the nursing program requirements or...

  23. HFCC students

    amybethf replied to phluteloop's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I had Rintz for 233 (weekends only) - I liked him but some don't. I have Palaski for 234 - I have yet to take a test but he is great so far and answers questions in lab! I had Dr. Wimmer for AH 120...

  24. pharm class tips

    amybethf replied to Nena_Bella143's topic in General Students

    Our pharmacology class lecture was done on powerpoint and he then handed copies out. A poster noted to learn the mechanisms of the drugs which is a good idea but my class didn't get that in-depth....

  25. Any Michiganders take the HESI recently? (the prenursing school one)

    amybethf replied to MIKelly's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I took the NET not the HESI for HFCC and the reading portion was harder than the math but it involved reading passages and then deciphering the main idea, conclusion, etc. It didn't include medical...