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  1. ITT Tech?

    Coruscatedgirl posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Have any of you looked into their ADN program? It is new in Michigan this year; however, Indiana just had their first graduates, or are getting close to graduation. I took the HESI at ITT Tech in...

  2. How many of your schools require a pharmacology class?

    Coruscatedgirl posted a topic in General Students

    I'm struggling through my pharmacology class and I have heard not all schools require it. How many of you are required to take it as part of your course matrix? How did you get through it? I study by...

  3. How many of your schools require a pharmacology class?

    Coruscatedgirl replied to Coruscatedgirl's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for your responses. I think it would make a whole lot more sense to break it up more (this is a 4 cr class) or to study diabetes, and diabetes drugs, study the heart study heart...

  4. DON'T MISS THIS!!! If you haven't used this feature, You should try it!!!

    Coruscatedgirl replied to tlc2u's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you for sharing this

  5. being told we can't have a pinning ceremony

    Coruscatedgirl replied to kristy2657's topic in General Students

    I love the idea of having a "do-it-yourself" ceremony and banquet. I am thinking way ahead, but if my school doesn't put one on, I think it would be a wonderful idea to invite everyone to a...

  6. What are nursing classes really like?

    Coruscatedgirl replied to ccbloom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing 101 We are learning the history of nursing, culture and diversity, nursing practice acts (legislation and laws), HIPAA, and we are beginning to learn how to create care plans. Those are the...

  7. Trouble with volume of work; help!

    Coruscatedgirl replied to nohika's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I once took 24 credits IN THE SUMMER, working full time, so I know how you feel. Do you work, too? Take those study guides and use the index of the book to look things up quick. That's about all I...

  8. Rare Illnesses please!

    Coruscatedgirl replied to Fuji James's topic in General Students

    Myelofibrosis. My Dad just died of it this past spring. Pretty rare. If you need to know anything about it, just ask by pm. I am pretty well schooled on it. Diagnosed March 5, died 7 weeks...

  9. ER nurse manager racist/sexist?

    Coruscatedgirl replied to FNPdude74's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What's a

  10. For those of you who were waitressing while in nursing school, could use advice!

    Coruscatedgirl replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    They might allow you to use paper napkins, but then again, they are expensive. DO NOT bring a dishtowel from home! That would be against health dept rules. Perhaps they have some cloth napkins?...

  11. NEED HELP WITH WIFE

    Coruscatedgirl replied to milan18400's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sorry, the title caught my eye, I have to respond, but I will warn you, I'm a woman. Your wife is feeling insecure because of the baby, in my opinion. Her hormones haven't settled down yet from...

  12. ITT Tech?

    Coruscatedgirl replied to Coruscatedgirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    How was orientation? They gave us 9 books! A huge

  13. I've decided to blog about my experiences in nursing school from start to finish.

    Coruscatedgirl replied to lllchillylll's topic in General Students

    I'm game. But hey, isn't that what we are already doing here on allnurses.com? How will your blog be different? I hate to rain on your parade, but I'm just

  14. ITT Tech?

    Coruscatedgirl replied to Coruscatedgirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Peggy, Congrats on starting NS next week! From what I have been told, the first class of nurses from ITT will graduate in Dec, so how can they have a low success rate? I think whoever told you...

  15. Does anyone else get extremely tired while reading textbooks?

    Coruscatedgirl replied to Sarah Hay's topic in General Students

    Believe me, you are not alone! Yes, I can fall asleep in an instant while reading! Many people gave you some good suggestions. I like coffee, no, make that LOVE coffee, so drinking it 24/7 is never...

  16. Who is working FT, going to school and has a family?

    Coruscatedgirl replied to peytonsmom's topic in General Students

    Great thread! Here's my info Name: Jo Job: Administrative support. I figure I have been at this job 17 years. I have been loyal to a fault and invisible as "just the secretary." My job is so...

  17. ITT Tech?

    Coruscatedgirl replied to Coruscatedgirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes! I'm excited about orientation. See you

  18. HESSI

    Coruscatedgirl replied to cali1213's topic in General Students

    The HESI is really not that difficult. Study basic math, vocabulary, reading skills, biology and chemistry and search these threads for a better breakdown of what it includes. You can do

  19. ITT Tech?

    Coruscatedgirl replied to Coruscatedgirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Kourtnie11, Yes, I got in! I'm one of the top 30. How about

  20. Anyone attend a nursing school that...

    Coruscatedgirl posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    doesn't require pre-reqs, that is the pre reqs are rolled in with the nursing school curriculum? How's that working for you? How long was the school? I'm checking out one that is 2 years...

  21. Is algebra used by nurses?

    Coruscatedgirl posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Except for cancelling out units (dimensional analysis, dosage calculations, etc...) how often do you need algebra in this profession? I've already taken it, and I struggled with it so I just...

  22. What can I expect from NS orientation?

    Coruscatedgirl replied to Coruscatedgirl's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all the help. I love this forum! I did do a search of "nursing school orientation" as opposed to just "orientation" and it made all the difference! I hope mine will be encouraging as I...

  23. What can I expect from NS orientation?

    Coruscatedgirl posted a topic in General Students

    What questions should I ask? What is covered in orientation? I wanted to get some perspectives from those who have already gone to theirs. I want to be prepared to have as much covered as possible...

  24. LPN schools in Michigan

    Coruscatedgirl replied to starnik14's topic in Michigan Nursing

    To Jlbeeler ITT Tech does NOT offer an LPN program. They do however have an RN program. Monroe County Community College has an LPN

  25. Work and go to NS? Can it be done?

    Coruscatedgirl posted a topic in General Students

    I work full time on 12 hour shifts (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off over two weeks and etc...one week I work 60 hours, the next week, only 24 hours) and I have done this shift for over 13 yrs....