SmackerNurse

SmackerNurse

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  1. An Observation

    SmackerNurse replied to MySimplePlan's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Las Vegas, Nevada is the go to city/state for the building trades. My husband is a journeyman carpenter and when things are slow here a lot of the guys will migrate down there to LV or Phoenix, Az...

  2. Application Meeting WCCCD

    SmackerNurse replied to SillyRabbit's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I didn't see that post from SillyRabbit. That really sucks though for those people! Now they will have to complete 12 credit hours at WCCCD in order for them to be able to apply for Jan

  3. Application Meeting WCCCD

    SmackerNurse replied to SillyRabbit's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I will let you know how May 19th looks as far as turnout goes...I am betting that the May 30th app meeting will be the most crowded. If you had to make a guestimate as to how many people were there,...

  4. WCCCD Should I retake the NET?

    SmackerNurse replied to MISSALISSA777's topic in Michigan Nursing

    At WCCCD the NET test is only used for a tie breaker for the very last spot...The only thing that WCCCD cares about is if you passed and YOU DID!!!! If you GPA is a 3.6 or higher (I only say this...

  5. Application Meeting WCCCD

    SmackerNurse replied to SillyRabbit's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey Thanks SillyRabbit for verifying that! BTW, are Trix really for

  6. Application Meeting WCCCD

    SmackerNurse replied to SillyRabbit's topic in Michigan Nursing

    That is awesome news!!!! I asked this question awhile ago and nobody seemed to know. :) Thank you for posting this

  7. Application Meeting WCCCD

    SmackerNurse replied to SillyRabbit's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congratulations!!! I am applying on May 19th and I am getting so excited...oh who am I kidding, I HAVE BEEN excited LOL. Did they tell you that they would be sending out notices in late June? That...

  8. Anyone else applying to WCCCD in May?

    SmackerNurse posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey everyone, I was just curious to see who else is applying to WCCCD's nursing program in May for Fall 08. I am going to go to the May 19th to apply so in case I am missing anything I will still be...

  9. Anyone else applying to WCCCD in May?

    SmackerNurse replied to SmackerNurse's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Kh210sn, Are you getting excited/nervous? I sure am....I think you will be fine with your GPA. I can't wait until we have all applied and we are waiting for our letters. It just seems so...

  10. Are my grades a yay or neigh?

    SmackerNurse replied to LadyS's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Don't worry so much about your NET score they only use it as a tie breaker. Just as long as you pass it, that is all that matters! Good luck and pm me when you get them...I would love to hear that...

  11. Are my grades a yay or neigh?

    SmackerNurse replied to LadyS's topic in Michigan Nursing

    If you get A's in both A&P2 and Micro then you will be fine GPA wise. Soc is a coreq so they wont factor that grade into your GPA for admission unless it will boost your overall GPA. These are...

  12. Anyone else applying to WCCCD in May?

    SmackerNurse replied to SmackerNurse's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Let me just say that I think your gpa and NET are more than good enough to get in their program. I think you will be just fine...as for me, I have 4.0 gpa in my prereq's and I got an 87 composite on...

  13. Anyone else applying to WCCCD in May?

    SmackerNurse replied to SmackerNurse's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Sillyrabbit, What is your GPA and NET scores? At the last meeting I went to they said that the lowest GPA was a 3.47 for Spring 08 entry. I have heard that Fall entry tends to be a little higher,...

  14. WCCC does NOT have an accredited nursing program

    SmackerNurse replied to nurseO9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Steph, How can someone check out the pass rates for the NCLEX? I have heard that WCCCD's is very high since they revamped their program, but I am curious as to how high. I am applying there in May...

  15. Earthquake In Michigan?

    SmackerNurse replied to RedKodiak's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey, that UFO landed in my backyard too! They stole my dog's house but not my dog! They must be really cool

  16. Earthquake In Michigan?

    SmackerNurse replied to RedKodiak's topic in Michigan Nursing

    LOL I didnt feel the one in 98 but I did feel the one that happened in 83 or 84...that one was felt by people at tiger stadium LOL... Gee I think that might have been the year that the Tigers won the...

  17. WCCC does NOT have an accredited nursing program

    SmackerNurse replied to nurseO9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Talk about beating a dead horse to death! Schoolcraft's program isnt accredited by the nlnac either but you never hear to much about that... Sometimes I think people do this so that they can scare...

  18. I DID IT!!!! SC4 letter came today!

    SmackerNurse replied to angelgreg's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congratulations!!!! Now the fun

  19. Who has the shortest waitlist in Metro Detroit?

    SmackerNurse replied to Ilovehellokitty's topic in Michigan Nursing

    WCCCD had a 12 credit hour policy for transfer students. They will not evaluate your transcripts until you have completed 12 credit hours at their college. In the past, the nursing department waived...

  20. Wait list... ...

    SmackerNurse replied to boat's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Have you thought about doing their LPN first and then doing an LPN to Rn or even an LPN to BSN at some universities after you work as an LPN for a few years? I have heard that they still have spots...

  21. Toledo School of Practical Nursing

    SmackerNurse replied to porkey2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You might want to try the Ohio boards. You might be able to find more information there about this school!

  22. Information meeting at WCCCD

    SmackerNurse replied to SmackerNurse's topic in Michigan Nursing

    This is exactly what my friends have said about their experiences. One said that it is a misconception that Western teachers are easier and NW teachers harder. Nursing school is hard no matter what...

  23. Information meeting at WCCCD

    SmackerNurse replied to SmackerNurse's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey I found out about the study abroad thingie...They did one in November for the Dec 2007 graduating class and they went to India. The only downfall to the Dec graduating class is they go over...

  24. Advice please!! About WCCCD

    SmackerNurse replied to MISSALISSA777's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Melissa, This is how I understood it. To have your transcripts evaluated for Fall entry they had to be submitted by April 1st and then you needed to get that hurry up form. For Spring 09 entry, you...

  25. Information meeting at WCCCD

    SmackerNurse replied to SmackerNurse's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Wyandotte, I am not sure about the December graduating class. I would call and ask them. Maybe because this is the first year they started it, they may have another trip in the works for winter...