Lisa621

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  1. Are any hospitals hiring grad nurses in metro area?

    Lisa621 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi- I am just wondering if any of the hospitals (HFH, St. Johns, Crittenten or WB) are hiring grad nurses? Is there really a shortage? I am so terrified that there will be no jobs when I graduate. I...

  2. OU Accelerated program. anyone in Winter 2010?

    Lisa621 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone was accepted to the Januray 2010 accelerated program. If so did they advise where the classes are and what the affiliated hospitals are? Thanks!

  3. Current waitlist time at OU for Accelerated 2nd Degree ?

    Lisa621 replied to cderitz's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You apply and get in when they have openings. It seems like where the classes are held are really

  4. OU Accelerated program. anyone in Winter 2010?

    Lisa621 replied to Lisa621's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am still unsure where we will meet. I just received an email stating the first 8 weeks at Riverview then at MUC..anyone else hae any

  5. OU 2nd degree Summer2010

    Lisa621 replied to KittyKisses's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi--is anyone being moved up to start in January? Hold on tight this program is very intense! But you can and will do it

  6. Current waitlist time at OU for Accelerated 2nd Degree ?

    Lisa621 replied to cderitz's topic in Michigan Nursing

    cd--just to let you know OU's accl program is mainly taught at Riverview (which is farther that UDM --mercy..just to let you

  7. OU Accelerated program. anyone in Winter 2010?

    Lisa621 replied to Lisa621's topic in Michigan Nursing

    When do you

  8. OU 2nd degree Summer2010

    Lisa621 replied to KittyKisses's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey- Did you email the director? I emailed the advisor and no response. Please let me

  9. OU 2nd degree Summer2010

    Lisa621 replied to KittyKisses's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Ok wait--you guys are to start May 2010? And are trying to get into Jan 2010? Does anyone know where Jan classes will be

  10. Oakland University 2nd degree program

    Lisa621 replied to 4bethany's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Ok that is the pilot program. It eases the load for the first semester. The riverview cohort is always in May. They may offer more there in the near term but right now its the pilot and the May...

  11. OU 2nd degree Summer2010

    Lisa621 replied to KittyKisses's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The pilot is a program that OU is trying out to have student due NRS 281 by itself before the program actually starts..It is intense but eases the load when the program starts bigtime! You have a...

  12. Too many people trying to get an ABSN?

    Lisa621 replied to espo44's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi- I also had a bad undergrad grade! It was from 18 years ago! Where are you taking the pre reqs? That makes a huge difference if you take one or two classes. I also have two kids--young! 2 yrs old...

  13. Oakland University 2nd degree program

    Lisa621 replied to 4bethany's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Wait --huh? Take 281? That is a class in the first semester? To answer your ? they will call you if your gpa is high and a spot becomes available. You do want to make sure they know you are...

  14. OU 2nd degree Summer2010

    Lisa621 replied to KittyKisses's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Do you start in May? If so yes you will be at riverview and your classes/lab will be there but your clinicals will be at any St. Johns hospital. It is a very intense program and if they offer the...

  15. Too many people trying to get an ABSN?

    Lisa621 replied to espo44's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi- I am in the ABSN program and yes it is competetive, however if you do well in your pre-reqs you will get into a school. There are a ton out there and each look at different things. There is also...

  16. Oakland University 2nd degree program

    Lisa621 replied to 4bethany's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Firehawk..your classes will be at Macomb Community college on Hall and garfield and your clinicals will be at Beaumont. If you get moved up (and you might) you would be at the riverview cohort and...

  17. Oakland University 2nd degree program

    Lisa621 replied to 4bethany's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Has anyone found out if they got into the program

  18. support socks?

    Lisa621 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi- I was just wondering if any of you wear support socks for nursing clinicals or jobs? If so which ones? And if you on the heavier side I would love to hear about that as well. I am not obese,...

  19. support socks?

    Lisa621 replied to Lisa621's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Waynestate--thank you. What shoes did you buy? I am considered obese as well. I am a size 16. But I carry it in my leggs. That is why I am worried that they will hurt and not help. I but the nurse...

  20. Best white shoes for clinicals?

    Lisa621 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi- I am about to buy my white shoes and was wondering what the most comfortable ones are? They have ti be all white or at least almost all white. Any thoughts?

  21. Best white shoes for clinicals?

    Lisa621 replied to Lisa621's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Where can I find them in Michigan? I will check into the insurance thing for

  22. Best white shoes for clinicals?

    Lisa621 replied to Lisa621's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am not too worried about the money. I just already have bad feet and back issues that I will pay the cash if they work! Does that make sense? I have flat feet and I am on the heavy side and when I...

  23. Acc program--tell me whats it like for you

    Lisa621 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi- I start the OU's accelerated program in May and was wondering what others think about it? I have two little kids and just was wondering what your experience was or is like. I hear the first...

  24. Acc program--tell me whats it like for you

    Lisa621 replied to Lisa621's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Arlaver- WOW that is crazy! No wonder why you had no time. I am planning on spending all day Sunday with my kids. I also hope to put them to bed. That is the minimum I can sacrafice. I know I can do...

  25. Acc program--tell me whats it like for you

    Lisa621 replied to Lisa621's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Arlevra- How many hours a week did you work? I am hoping to treat this program as a full time job so around 50 hours a week. I hope this is enough? I also wanted to take Sundays off (family day)...