NBMom1225

NBMom1225

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  1. MCC Registration

    NBMom1225 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Was I the only one who didn't realize that reigistration started at midnight instead of 6am like it used to? I dawned on me when I logged onto WebAdvisor at 5:30am and saw that the section I wanted...

  2. How does your school accept you?

    NBMom1225 replied to Sammygrll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My cc bases acceptance 50% on GPA for your post recent 12 credit hours and 50% on your HESI

  3. MCC Registration

    NBMom1225 replied to NBMom1225's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Any word on if they've decided to make the PDA's mandatory? I know they were waiting to see if they could get some sort of bulk rate with the software pre-loaded. I already have a PDA, but it's old...

  4. Financial aid

    NBMom1225 replied to goldenscroll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congradulations! I've been fortunate as well...my cc gave me a Pell, two scholarships and a loan totalling over $5,280 for this first year which will cover tuition, fees, books, uniforms and even some...

  5. MCC Registration

    NBMom1225 replied to NBMom1225's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I figure it this way: With a quality stethoscope, I'll be able to differentiate the various sounds I'm learning. With a cheap stethoscope, I may not be able to understand what sound is what as I'm...

  6. MCC Registration

    NBMom1225 replied to NBMom1225's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You mentioned before that the uniform material was thick, so can I assume that panty/bra color won't be an issue? I will be ordering my uniforms next week (have been saving up the ca$h!), and I want...

  7. MCC groups

    NBMom1225 replied to deftonez188's topic in Michigan Nursing

    We will apparently be receiving a list of the books and supplies we need to get. I called the Nursing Department office about two weeks ago regarding the book list and someone said that Teri should be...

  8. Comparing Public And Private Health Insurance For Children

    NBMom1225 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Gov't insured patients have BETTER access to the healthcare system than UNINSURED individuals. Why would it be "good" if they had more trouble accessing the healthcare system?! :madface:I get the...

  9. MCC Registration

    NBMom1225 replied to NBMom1225's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Christine, I think you might go to a different MCC. The MCC we're referring to is Macomb Community College in Macomb County Michigan. I've never heard of a B3 block, and our courses are numbered...

  10. Is this normal??

    NBMom1225 replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I'm not the only one who's already purchased a BP cuff and stethoscope and been furtively practicing before starting nursing school this fall?! :rollNow that I've been to orientation and am...

  11. alli ~ diet pill

    NBMom1225 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Alli may be OTC, but it's still Xenical...and gas is rarely just gas when taking

  12. A Matter of Perspective - Funny

    NBMom1225 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    That's soooo cute! It just goes to show you that kids are little sponges who absorb everything around

  13. Study Habbits

    NBMom1225 replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a little confused...your profile says you are "starting nursing school this summer", but the above post refers to needing to study for the pre-entrance exam. Is this an exam to get accepted into...

  14. Take 7 classes in one semester to make deadline!?!

    NBMom1225 replied to Butterfly23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely not a good idea! Even if you managed to complete these classes, it's highly unlikely that your GPA would be high enough to get you into the

  15. MCC Registration

    NBMom1225 replied to NBMom1225's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I haven't signed up yet, but I think I am going to join the National Student Nurses Association (www.nsna.org), and through them we can get malpractice ins for $29/yr provided by Nurses Service...

  16. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    NBMom1225 replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse who took care of my immunocompromised daughter in the NICU almost seven years ago said something similar when I asked why she wasn't wearing gloves...funny how my daughter was suddenly...

  17. MCC Registration

    NBMom1225 replied to NBMom1225's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You're husband will make the ideal

  18. MCC Registration

    NBMom1225 replied to NBMom1225's topic in Michigan Nursing

    My grandmother was very generous and got me a Littmann Cardiology III stethoscope...it's great! I had done a lot of research into which ones were the best, and this one seems to be high on the list....

  19. Number of Meds per Resident

    NBMom1225 replied to aander2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was a pharmacy tech for several years, and we had several elderly patients who would call in 15+ refills at once. One gentleman in particular would see an advertizement for a new drug, ask the...

  20. MCC Registration

    NBMom1225 replied to NBMom1225's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Erika, this is too weird...we share the same last name! My first name is Tricia (actually Patricia), but it's my married name. My father-in-law is one of seven children, although a few have passed...

  21. Funding for nursing school

    NBMom1225 replied to alltsonm's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Could you share the name of the credit union? This type of loan would be a

  22. What is this symbol?

    NBMom1225 replied to elisabeth's topic in General Students

    Yep, i = 1 and ii = 2: For example: Ultram 50mg i - ii tab q6 means "1 - 2 tablets of Ultram 50mg every 6 hours" (former pharmacy tech, newly accepted nursing

  23. MCC Registration

    NBMom1225 replied to NBMom1225's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I start in August...I feel like I'm in a perpetual state of "hurry up and wait"! Part of me feels like there's SO many things to accomplish before the semester begins (physical, titers, drug screen,...

  24. No more VBACs

    NBMom1225 replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a c-section with my first daughter for failure to progress and rising BP. Was told there was a 50/50 chance of the same thing w/ my second daughter, and she was going to be 1 1/2 lb bigger....

  25. Can taking an antidepressant affect getting my license?

    NBMom1225 replied to sdcalichan's topic in General Nursing

    If they could deny you, they'll certainly deny me when my time comes, I'm on meds for ADD!:uhoh21: Seriously though, if you taking a medication prescribed by your physician I doubt they would have a...