mybrowneyedgirl

mybrowneyedgirl BSN, RN

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  1. supplies for hfcc 120/126

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to tonyal's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I really found the clipboard w/ storage helpful during clinicals. Anyone in my group w/out one wished they had gotten it. I almost bought a PDA last semester but thought I'd wait and see if I...

  2. Best Organizational Tip For Surviving Nursing School

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Students

    I agree about keeping one set space for all your school things. A detailed wall calendar is great too. BUT - I really think it would help if you took this break time to really clean and organize all...

  3. HFCC winter 09 120/126

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to RN2B73's topic in Michigan Nursing

    126: Lots of material. Stay on top of your reading. Then reread it. Do your E.O.s every time. Look at the powerpoints & know it all before the test. I really recommend getting an NCLEX review...

  4. Nursing Lamp...

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to LoveThisNurse's topic in General Students

    http://www.bitwisegifts.com/page/bg/PROD/17040 You can buy them here. Hope it's what you were looking for. I've never heard of it before

  5. HFCC clinical assignments

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Veruka's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The hospitals for choice on those days are: Henry Ford Detroit (some spots open) , Garden City (lots of spots open), Oakwood (spots left) and Wyandotte (may be full) Garden City was so empty that I...

  6. HFCC clinical assignments

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Veruka's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have 155 and we did the lottery for clinicals the same day we had our finals. Which clinical days do you

  7. Medical Math

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to rn2b2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm only first yr at HFCC, but we do have a med terminology packet we must study for every fundamentals test. It couldn't hurt you, but if I were really trying to get a leg up, I'd take a...

  8. Medical Math

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to rn2b2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Once you get in the program , the focus 2 weeks on math and you have to buy a book for it. Then you have to take a test and if you fail 2 times you're out of the program. It's not a hard test, but...

  9. Parents - what's your schedule?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to blessedx2's topic in General Students

    I just finished my 1st semester. I finally found a system that worked for me. My books go w/ me everywhere. I leave school and then wait for my kids in the parking lot and read and study. When...

  10. Once that much anticipated letter arrives....

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to HFCC29's topic in Michigan Nursing

    PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 33030 Van Born Road Wayne, MI 48184 Ph: 734-727-7000 ** This is where I got my shots for $10 each. The flu shot cost me $15. They take walk ins and appointments. They...

  11. Once that much anticipated letter arrives....

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to HFCC29's topic in Michigan Nursing

    RN2B73. My inbox is all set now. Please PM me again.

  12. If I move

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to doughboiwife's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Some states acknowledge a MI license and some do not. You would probably have to contact the board of nursing to see if they state you move to accepts it. I believe Ohio and Mi have a deal where you...

  13. z track injection

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to irongirl73's topic in General Students

    At my school we are taught to give all IMs Z-track. Is that not

  14. Once that much anticipated letter arrives....

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to HFCC29's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I agree w/ the post above. You'll also need a TB test. They'll let you know that during your orientation. Also, did you complete the BLSC class? That's only good for 2 years so try not to do that too...

  15. I am DONE!!!WCCCD

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to DAMomma's topic in Michigan Nursing

    :ancong!:

  16. HFCC Wait list

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to HFCC29's topic in Michigan Nursing

    ... and on how many people fail once they're in and need to repeat the class - thus taking a spot that might have been yours. It took me a year to get an acceptance letter. Good luck to

  17. I am graduating with a 4.0 (older students/parents, listen up!)

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in General Students

    :ancong!: You are right to be proud of yourself! Congrats from another "older" nursing student. You give me

  18. Confused about many things..

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to lilly1234's topic in Michigan Nursing

    It is worth going back. Don't give up. There are grants and scholarships out there to help you pay. Once you find a school you like, the advisors can let you know the best way to get the classes you...

  19. Do I have a chance?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to helpfulhusband's topic in Michigan Nursing

    HFCC doesn't require a high GPA either. www.hfcc.edu is their website. Check it out. It has an amazing nursing

  20. HFCC NSG 150/155 Supplemental Class. Do you recommend it if you've hadit?

    mybrowneyedgirl posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I was hoping someone from HFCC could tell me if it's worthwhile to sign up for this supplemental class for Med Surg/Psych. It's scheduled at a really inconvenient time for me, but I'd make it work if...

  21. anyone take the NET test?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    here you go... This is a net test pretest and review. Good luck. http://adm.hfcc.edu/~jmorford/NET/ Note, some schools also have a science portion. This is not covered on this

  22. Exceptional clinical teacer...gift?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to lazy_prodigy's topic in General Students

    Our group decided to get her a picture of us at the hospital w/ the mat signed by each of us. Some homemade cookies, some Starbucks tea and a $25 gift card to a book store. We aren't graded in...

  23. I wanna know a little about nursing school and how hard you found it to be.

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to lovelyB's topic in General Students

    It's as hard as they all say it is, but it's more rewarding than you thought it would be. Clean, get organized, consolidate bills, ask for help, try your hardest to work less than you think you'll...

  24. Sna/nsna

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to sunsg32's topic in General Students

    At my school, if you attend every meeting and participate in 2 events ie. bake sale, raise money for poor, blood drive etc. you get 2 points toward your nursing theory class. This can't make you...

  25. How do YOU decompress?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to TiaKay's topic in General Students

    MUSIC! I plug in my Ipod a lot. It helps tune out other louds students when I'm studying and the right song can be a great stress relief for