ToxicShock

ToxicShock

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  1. can I be a nurse

    ToxicShock replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    I have a general learning disability in math. It takes me a while to learn and understand the concepts, but when I do, I keep that knowledge for life. In other academic areas (like some of the...

  2. The French and Dutch do health care right.

    ToxicShock replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you for finding and posting this! I'm so sick of hearing that tired excuse of "poor care" and long waits before one can see a doctor as a reason to oppose a universal health care system....

  3. Support for life support?

    ToxicShock posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was talking with my Mom the other day, and I strongly expressed my desire to be taken off life support if there is no chance of recovery and if I am brain dead. In response to this, she said: "well...

  4. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    ToxicShock replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on Medicaid now, and I really wish I wasn't. I need referrals to see specialists, I can't see any doctor I want because not all of them accept my insurance, and certain medications are just...

  5. Support for life support?

    ToxicShock replied to ToxicShock's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the response. I couldn't agree more! That's one of the biggest reasons why I don't want to be kept on life support. What kind of "life" is it? I view a family who keeps their loved ones...

  6. Oakland U BSN program

    ToxicShock posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm expanding my options to bachelor degree programs, and OU is at the top of my list. I was hoping I could get some information first-hand from current (or future) OU BSN nurses! I called the nursing...

  7. Oakland U BSN program

    ToxicShock replied to ToxicShock's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks, you too! Maybe I will see you at the advising

  8. Oakland U BSN program

    ToxicShock replied to ToxicShock's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Haha Parsons, I definitely know how you feel! I just want to be DONE with pre-reqs already. BUT if it's going to take me a year to get into a program (due to wait lists, not being accepted, whatever)...

  9. Oakland U BSN program

    ToxicShock replied to ToxicShock's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Oh damn, yeah I need to take intro bio, bio/organic chem, a PHIL class, and micro. So 4 classes. But I don't think they consider the PHIL classes as part of the pre nursing GPA (not 100% sure on this...

  10. Oakland U BSN program

    ToxicShock replied to ToxicShock's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm waiting to hear back from them as well. I put in an app last week. I read on their website that before fall semester starts, it takes a little bit longer to process applications. I'm currently...

  11. Oakland U BSN program

    ToxicShock replied to ToxicShock's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi! Thanks for the reply :) I will be attending an information seminar in August. I'm kind of excited that there isn't an entrance exam... but that could also work against me! lol Anyway thanks for...

  12. HfCC waiting list

    ToxicShock replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Have you spent much time in HFCC's learning lab? I heard that they have a lot of really good resources to help students do well on the NET, so definitely take advantage of them if you can! Are you...

  13. HfCC waiting list

    ToxicShock replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    This is what I have been considering too. I don't know how many people are wanting to go directly to a bachelor's program though. I know everyone and their brother is going the associate degree route...

  14. Becoming A Nurse A Frugal and Quick Route

    ToxicShock replied to AngelaChanel.NP2B's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone and their brother is rushing to nursing school. There is no quick and easy route to becoming a nurse. You're looking at 1-3 years worth of prereqs and then 2-3+ for the actual program. If you...

  15. Tattoo's on Nurses

    ToxicShock replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    Oh good! When the time comes where tattoos are more acceptable, I can't wait to get my hands

  16. Tattoo's on Nurses

    ToxicShock replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    I have two full sleeves and a chest piece, both of which I will have to cover with long sleeves and a turtle neck for school. Absurd really, but it is what it is. Does this apply to employment as...

  17. Oakland U BSN program

    ToxicShock replied to ToxicShock's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Bump. Anyone?

  18. To MCC students- current and prospective questions!

    ToxicShock replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    If you don't have any of those 3 prereqs done by the end of the fall semester, you can kiss fall 2010 goodbye, because taking it in the winter will not earn you a grade until after the deadline of Feb...

  19. HfCC waiting list

    ToxicShock replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    i just spoke to (moderator edit of name) today and she said the same thing. she seemed like she was bummed right along there with me, especially since just a few months ago she said 12-18 months was...

  20. HfCC waiting list

    ToxicShock replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    So if I take the NET this fall and get on the wait list, I'm looking at a start date sometime in

  21. Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant?

    ToxicShock replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm an idiot, but I still don't seem to understand the difference between PAs and NPs. Everyone says "they do basically the same thing". What does 'basically' mean in that sentence? Obviously...

  22. Fake Nails

    ToxicShock replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    Fake nails = germ heaven. I wore acrylic nails when I was in high school. I took good care of them, I washed my hands all the time and I bathed daily. One day, I noticed they were growing out so I...

  23. Are nurses really that important?

    ToxicShock replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've gotta say, I'm not sure what kind of people everyone is talking to that gives them a negative reaction when told they are nurses. I've told plenty of people - family as well as strangers - that...

  24. I guess I'm too HOT to be a nurse.

    ToxicShock replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I find it funny that she works in corrections, and yet admitted that her statements were "illegal". Take it as a compliment and

  25. Nurses and reality TV?

    ToxicShock posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering what everyones thoughts are on nurses (student or professional) being on a reality TV show? For example, I'm sure some of you are familiar with VH1's "Of Love" series (Flavor of Love,...