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  1. Good Pop Up not good enough!

    npeters posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey all... I took my NCLEX-PN this morning at 8 am. Computer shut off after 85 questions, 15 of which were SATA! I felt like I didn't know the majority of the exam! I tried the PVT and get a pop up...

  2. Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    npeters posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know there are some other LCC people out here somewhere! Anyone applying for 2012 admission? I just applied for 2 year, 3 year and 2nd Degree programs today. Cast a wide net and see what you catch...

  3. Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    npeters replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Got mine today! I was accepted to the 2 year program with a Spring start. I kinda would rather have the fall but I'm not going to be upset about it at all - I'm definitely going to be a nurse!!!!!!...

  4. Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    npeters replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Rumor has it people started receiving letters yesterday... Anyone get

  5. Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    npeters replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I think the wait is even worse than normal because of the changes in the point system - no one has any CLUE what to expect the cut offs to be!!! Guess I will resume holding my breath now!

  6. Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    npeters replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am getting SO impatient! I was way off when I posted my point totals before. I was still working off of the advising guide that had 2011 points and the preliminary system for 2012. I have 157...

  7. "true knot"

    npeters replied to LouisVRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My second son had a true knot in his cord. He was born at 29 weeks gestation. I went in to get monitored because I wasn't feeling much movement and sure enough he wasn't doing well in utero. After...

  8. Tips for bed baths with combative patients.

    npeters replied to bloodlikefire's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Since the pt is nonverbal it is especially important to watch for nonverbal signs of pain, anxiety and stress. I have one pt in a LTC setting that I give a complete bed bath to in stages. Depending...

  9. what is considered a competitive gpa?

    npeters replied to AlleycatLPN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school you need a 3.75 or better in all pre-reqs to stand a fighting chance. I should say though that we are on a points system so if you get 3.5-3.74 you might have a chance if you have points...

  10. ALS covering up med error? Advice please

    npeters replied to bershaw's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Definitely sounds like something a supervisor needs to be aware of. Is there any way of reporting it

  11. Advice needed for a new CNA

    npeters replied to akire1123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just got hired today as a brand spankin' new CNA for a big facility in my town and was told my orientation would be 2 days of general facility info, 1 day of CNA specific orientation and then 2 days...

  12. cna questions

    npeters replied to deetrain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The first two are both check for kinks - make sure it's not something simple that you are able to correct before alerting the nurse. The pt rights question I don't think you've listed the right...

  13. Help - Working two jobs and nursing school conflict

    npeters replied to soupyjc2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why not just tell H2 that you want to stay PRN and just don't take shifts with

  14. taking exam this Friday please help

    npeters replied to Cherryrizzo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just wanted to let you know that I went and took my exam today - AND PASSED! :hpygrp: Try not to stress out too much. Once I settled down in the clinical part I was fine, my nerves were the worst...

  15. A new CNA

    npeters replied to brykrandy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just wanted to send you a huge pat on the back! Good for you for taking care of your education and getting on a path to a good career! You are an inspiration for

  16. taking exam this Friday please help

    npeters replied to Cherryrizzo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm taking my exam on Thursday! I am a little nervous too because I was expecting to have to wait longer before I could get in to a testing site but I lucked out and got an early opening. I've...

  17. Is this going to be overload?

    npeters posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey all, So due to a sudden realization that I can avoid major restructuring to the selective admissions program at my college if I take a slightly heavier load next semester and also (probably)...

  18. Is this going to be overload?

    npeters replied to npeters's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks everyone :) It has hit me like a Mac truck, suddenly realizing that I could be starting the nursing program in September (if all goes well)! I am excited, nervous and a little bit crazed by...

  19. LCC nursing program admission requirement changes

    npeters replied to Rnstudent2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The new advising guide is posted at http://www.lcc.edu/nursing/nursing/admissions/nurs-advising-guide-combined.pdf if you haven't seen it yet. 2011 doesn't seem to have too many changes but there are...

  20. No Worker Left Behind

    npeters replied to OnlyByHisGrace's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Sorry to butt in here but I'm confused... The way everyone is talking you can apply to NWLB at any MIworks office - I was under the impression that you could only apply at offices in the county you...

  21. ITT Tech - Canton

    npeters replied to mae40's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Today is the first day I've heard of this program and I checked their web site and it doesn't have a ton of info on it. I am thinking of signing up for one of the admission seminars to find out more...

  22. macomb cc nursing program

    npeters replied to jamers104's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I talked with an advisor there last week... I am also applying for the fall 09 program. I have a few classes to take this winter/spring/summer... You're right it is 50% gpa from your 12 most recent...

  23. Starting Fresh... (a little long)

    npeters posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello everyone, I have been basically lurking around for about a week and I thought I would throw this out there and see if anyone had good input for me... Any tips/suggestions/etc would be...

  24. Starting rate for agency RNs in SE Michigan

    npeters replied to godsgem's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I work for a staffing agency that staffs pretty much all the major health systems and hospitals in the metro detroit area. We are bit smaller and much more personal than some of the other agencies...