amybethf

amybethf

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  1. Andrea Yates R.N.

    amybethf replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, any mother who could kill her own children is bonified crazy. A normal sane mother would never bring harm to her kids. I have 2 and although they drive me crazy, they are children,...

  2. Low GPA, need your opinions please

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

    :welcome: Your 2.6 GPA is from years ago ( it's not like it was a 1.6! ) and you have brought it up alot so I wouldn't worry about it. Check out the different GPA requmts. at the schools you are...

  3. Dosage calculation tips

    amybethf posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all! I start my ADN program next fall and I was wondering if anyone can give me some tips on mastering this skill. I have some books but I am wondering if there is a way to memorize this ( or a...

  4. Dosage calculation tips

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in General Students

    Goodness, thank all 3 of you for your help! You are wonderful! You all make this site what it is and I can't wait to actually start my program and really count on you when I need you! THANKS SO...

  5. Good Nursing Shoes?

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

    I have a pair of Dansko clogs but I haven't seen them in white but it doesn't mean there aren't any. I love mine, soooo comfy. I am one of those girls that buy $$$ shoes but I get every penny use...

  6. Good Nursing Shoes?

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

    Birkenstock has a professional pair in white called the "London" that retail for $150.00. But u can shop around online for this brand and get a deal. Pretty expensive but your feet aren't likely to...

  7. Good Nursing Shoes?

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

    Birkenstock has a professional pair in white called the "London" that retail for $150.00. But u can shop around online for this brand and get a deal. Pretty expensive but your feet aren't likely to...

  8. Did not pass the NET

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

    Did u take the computer or written version? I have a friend in the same position and she is going to try the written version now. The english part is much harder than anyone would expect isn't it?...

  9. What is considered passing....

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

    80% is passing, 79.99% is a D and failing and that's an ADN program in

  10. SAHM's - We are amazing!

    amybethf posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so glad to have found this site and to correspond with all of you across the nation! :) This is so awesome! :) It is so nice to know that there are so many other women in my position- working...

  11. A question for moms...

    amybethf replied to reese19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a SAHM of 2 (5 and 16mo) and I start in Fall 07 and I too have the guilt trip but it's like i know I have do this for me, my husband and kids and for the future. This living on 1 income really...

  12. Henry Ford Community College

    amybethf replied to dr.christine's topic in Michigan Nursing

    If u don't know Anna Brown, she is the go-to person in the nursing office. The lowest grade you can get is a C and that is 80%. 79.99% is a D and failing.

  13. Henry Ford Community College

    amybethf replied to dr.christine's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I emailed Anna Brown @ nursing office so I will let u

  14. Henry Ford Community College

    amybethf replied to dr.christine's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Really? 72-80% is passing in HFCC nursing?! That makes me feel a lil less anxious. My A & P prof told me that you cannot fall below a 80% so maybe he's referring to cumulative overall grade....

  15. ** Any Class of '09ers out there?? Post here!!!

    amybethf replied to kayel's topic in General Students

    Name: Amy-Beth Program: ADN School: Henry Ford Comm. College Biggest Fear: Becoming overstressed during program I haven't yet started, I begin in Fall 07. I got accepted this Fall but postponed...

  16. anybody attending henry ford community college?

    amybethf replied to Ms.RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I got on the list 5/12/05. Yes you can postpone for 1 year and then you go to bottom of the list. Do u have the other 6 pre-req's completed to get acceptance letter? Also, please complete co-req's...

  17. Henry Ford Community College

    amybethf replied to dr.christine's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I believe the passing score in nursing is 80% and yes it is a very demanding program especially the third semester - Med/Surg. The clinical instructors will weed you out even if you are passing...

  18. SAHM's - We are amazing!

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

    I apologize for excluding ALL MOMS! :chair: I was reading a very lengthy thread on SAHM and just got a lil too excited! So very sorry, did not mean in any way to offend anyone on this site. In...

  19. Any SAHM's with small kids doing pre-nursing classes?

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

    I am also a SAHM (as it looks like many others :) ) and I would take a max of 2 classes per semester. If you have a NET requirement (nursing entrance test), this test along with some other pre-req's...

  20. HFCC students

    amybethf replied to phluteloop's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I also have Ah 120 in the fall and I am taking Wimmer (Mon. eve.) which I heard is ok. In the Winter I have Dr Rintz for AP II on Saturdays. Many do not like him but I do. From what I understand you...

  21. Henry Ford Community College

    amybethf replied to dr.christine's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I took the NET on 05/05 and got accepted for Fall 06. Please talk to Michelle or Lorraine in the counseling dept. If you have taken the 6 prereqs and pass the NET than you are on the waiting list....

  22. anybody attending henry ford community college?

    amybethf replied to Ms.RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes I got accepted for this upcoming Fall but postponing until next Fall. I was on the wait list for 1 year. What info would you like to know? Have you done an application, on the wait list or...

  23. Ok maybe a dumb question but.....

    amybethf replied to cristina2581's topic in General Nursing

    At my community college in Dearborn, MI the requirement before entrance to the ADN program is a 2-day First Aid/CPR course. And as a sidenote the graduates of this program have a 99% passing rate on...

  24. HFCC students

    amybethf replied to phluteloop's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I took Dr. Rintz for the A&P's because they are on the weekend but I have heard good/bad things about Turner/Radke. I've heard she's a wonderful teacher but she can treat her students like...

  25. New Here,Olders Nurses to Be??

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

    Hi Gwen! Nursing is my second career, I am 33 and a mother of two youngsters. I have 2 pre-req's to go and I start in '07. I agree with one of the replies above that the prof's are probably...