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  1. Accepted in LPN at OCC this winter

    Anne36 replied to JaaaeyRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    jaaey, I think you were smart to just get going with the LPN program rather than wait it out over the RN program again. I wonder why more people dont try this route? I suggested it to a couple people...

  2. Anyone starting LPN Program this Winter 2011 Semester in Michigan?

    Anne36 replied to michellenurse72's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, I just got my letter and our Program begins in January. I cant belive I will be a nursing student soon, Im so darn

  3. Accepted in LPN at OCC this winter

    Anne36 replied to JaaaeyRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Very excited and nervous. I just got my letter today! We will be in the same program. I would love to chat with you sometime.

  4. Group interview for CNA

    Anne36 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I was wondering if someone could give me advice. I have applied to the LPN program at my school but am looking for CNS training. The Nursing home that I applied to has interviews to get the CNA...

  5. Desperately seeking school

    Anne36 replied to Ayala's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you kidding? You are overqualifed for Nursing school. Thank God you dont need a resume to apply at my school or I would never get in. I bet you will do fine, try not to worry so

  6. Desperately seeking school

    Anne36 replied to Ayala's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im not sure what to say. I dont know how to work any system. I just picked one school , found out the requirements to apply and followed throught it. I think the only thing I have noticed is that...

  7. Anyone starting LPN Program this Winter 2011 Semester in Michigan?

    Anne36 replied to michellenurse72's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, I am still waiting to find out if I get accepted at Oakland Community College in Southfield Mi. Im starting to get scared because the applications were due in by Sept 1 and I still dont know...

  8. Should I just give up?

    Anne36 replied to Catalystx2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Did you retake classes at OU to bring your GPA up? You said that you applied twice so I am assuming you didnt reapply with the same GPA. I dont want to seem harsh, but as you were taking classes ,...

  9. MPT at Oakland Community College

    Anne36 replied to Jessalynn3869's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thats great news Amy. I know it is nerve wracking isnt it? I dont see any reason why it should be, except that you go in knowing you only get 3

  10. Should pre-reqs really take 3 years to complete?

    Anne36 replied to Katwallace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school they just added another class for those who have not already done their Micro and A&P. I really think they just do this for the money because I was a first time college student at 36...

  11. Tried 3 cuffs several times and couldn't get BP reading!

    Anne36 replied to orange_dolphin's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Glad to see you got that worked out. I only practiced this in Anatomy lab and was all thumbs. Im not very good at

  12. No one to go to

    Anne36 replied to Frazzled_One's topic in General Students

    Oh, that makes me so sad. Have you asked any of the others if you could join their study group? Are you a shy person? Since I have been in school I cant remember a time that we didnt include everyone...

  13. Balancing school with motherhood & a deployed husband.

    Anne36 replied to ashleighannb's topic in General Nursing

    I havent been in your shoes , hopefully you have some family around for emergencies. If I was in your situation I would probably be looking at more pros than cons. Cons for me would be the kids dont...

  14. working while doing full time nursing classes

    Anne36 replied to golosa82's topic in General Students

    2012, you dont need to convince me! You are lucky to have a husband who is willing to pitch in. I havent gotten that far with my husband yet. If this week is any indication Im in big trouble. I cant...

  15. waiting on admission or rejection (oh my nerves!)

    Anne36 replied to scrubasaurus's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, we could wait until the end of October though. I just started checking my mailbox the last couple days, it could be

  16. Is anatomy one of the toughest courses for nursing?

    Anne36 replied to Toots71506's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, A&P was the most time intensive class I ever took. Micro ran a close second but there was less info to

  17. working while doing full time nursing classes

    Anne36 replied to golosa82's topic in General Students

    Im really impressed with anyone who is able to work and go to school. If you have kids then Im in awe. Where do you find the time? I just applied for a full time day job and with before and after...

  18. everybody failed the test

    Anne36 replied to crazyts's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Does she give handouts? If she is reading from the book, then mabye the stuff she covers in class is what is supposed to be on the exam>? Did you find that to be true? Why do you think everyone did...

  19. Do you call your teachers by their 1st names?

    Anne36 replied to noyesno's topic in General Students

    In pre-reqs I had a teacher who told us to use her first name but I never did, I didnt think it was appropriate

  20. Fear of failure

    Anne36 replied to sckooshy1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, to all that. I have been through the same challanges you described. One of the reasons it took me until my mid 30's to start taking pre-reqs is because I was afraid of failing. I started by...

  21. what class kicked your backside?

    Anne36 replied to glitterygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say Microbiology, A&P 1 and 2. I did well, but the teachers I had made thier classes very time consuming. It wasnt as much that I couldnt understand the material, but too have a lot to...

  22. Mom thinking about going back to nursing school... NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

    Anne36 replied to JenInSchool's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Jen, I was your age when I started taking some remedial classes to catch me up for pre-reqs since I had never gone to college. Do you have a previous degree? Do you know the school that you want to...

  23. Need to find a nursing school near Mount Clemens

    Anne36 replied to abrawn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Wow, 16 states is a very wide range of possibliites. When will you find out for sure? Even within my area (metro detroit) there is quite a difference between schools. The school nearest Mt Clemens may...

  24. Does your nose run only at work?

    Anne36 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose there are any number of things you could be allergic to at work. Mabye its cleaning supplies, hard to say. If you dont know what it is, I dont know what you can do except take an...

  25. 39 and just starting?? Am I crazy?

    Anne36 replied to collegegirl209's topic in General Nursing

    Im 39 too and just applied to the LPN program. I would be around 45 too if I finish the rest of the pre-reqs and do the bridge to RN program. If we are crazy, then we are in good company! Many people...