Hello! Do you plan on finishing the above classes before starting? It's a VERY good idea cuz you really want to only have your nursing classes while in the program. It's a very demanding and...
U need lots of hugs! And from your post it sounds like u still want to be a nurse but u feel like it's the end of the road cuz of that one grade. If u really want to be a nurse, don't that let that...
U can wear 'street clothes' to the PSL (practice skills lab) but no tennis shoes or jeans. U do not to have to wear your white clinical shoes to PSL. Bring your white lab coat, stethoscope and PSL...
amybethf replied to Just_An_Illusion's topic in Michigan Nursing
Inquire about when u get to school; either a teacher or the nursing office can help you! It's only $10! If u attend 4 mtgs (one Mon a month) and do an easy activity, u get 2 extra pts per class. It...
amybethf replied to Just_An_Illusion's topic in Michigan Nursing
U got a bargain w/ that clipboard even tho u won't use it for 8 weeks until clinicals start. I paid like $25.00 for mine! I am sorry u didn't ask for me, oh well, we can still chat thru here! Oh and...
amybethf replied to Just_An_Illusion's topic in Michigan Nursing
I was with the SNA (student nursing association) wearing a sweater, jeans and a black hat. BTW - join the SNA, it's $10 and u get 2 pts. per class by going to the monthly mtgs and participating in an...
amybethf replied to Just_An_Illusion's topic in Michigan Nursing
I was the only one I know that liked him in my orientation!!!!!! Believe me, there will be times when u feel like u are losing your mind and you can't possibly get everything done and u will want to...
amybethf replied to Just_An_Illusion's topic in Michigan Nursing
You feel far behind....I never did a complete bed bath or an injection!!!!! Our group got totally jipped, we were at an orthopedic hospital where most meds were IV or PO. When I talk to my other...
amybethf replied to Just_An_Illusion's topic in Michigan Nursing
When I called my insurance they offered a 'certificate of coverage' letter. Perhaps to speed things up the rep. can send it via email or fax it to you. I remember having to make a couple of calls;...
amybethf replied to Just_An_Illusion's topic in Michigan Nursing
I just wanted to pass along that getting your required forms in on time is crucial because it jeopardizes their clinical placements. And you don't want Anna Brown, the secretary, looking for...
When I tried to order my books online Tue., the 150 module wasn't listed. But I bought my books @ the bookstore yesterday and there was 2 big stacks of them there. Call the bookstore cuz they should...
I second that!!!!!!!!!! Yeah I got 2 B's and I'm happy and proud. I am taking a few days off from school and then its back to the books! I want to get a head start on 155 and know F & E, patho...
Go for it, we need more male nurses! There are 5 men in my nursing class (most are on a second career change) and us women as well as the profession are happy to see a higher enrollment. The various...
Sorry to make you nervous. I guess I just want to warn you since I HATE to see someone do badly in their nursing classes. Pharm test - as another poster stated, it's a web-based pharmacology module...
:balloons:CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:balloons: Get ready to buckle down so have a wonderful and relaxing X-Mas. If u have any questions plz feel free to PM me. I am done with first semester on...
Some of my friends are doing clinicals at Oakwood Main and Heritage and are not having trouble with the nurses at all. Every nurse has a bad day and nursing students just add to the load but I think...
amybethf replied to Just_An_Illusion's topic in Michigan Nursing
I know, did your mouth drop open like mine when u saw the list?! There is a med-surg on the list that I have never referenced yet; this class is second semester. U use Fundamentals (the BIG book) for...
amybethf replied to Just_An_Illusion's topic in Michigan Nursing
This is some great advice/tips! Just concentrate on what YOU are doing and not all the rumors that float around. And FYI- if u have a problem with your clinical instructor or need help clarifying...
Indeed, the AP classes require alot of time but u said u find this topic interesting so that will be a great motivating factor. U don't work either so u will have the time to put into it. It's not...
I think it's a safe choice; I took mine in the classroom and the instructor just used powerpoints and I was bored to death. If you stay motivated you'll do fine. I don't know what you program you are...