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  1. I think it is time for the MCC hopefuls to start count down

    ToxicShock replied to shannonmarie7's topic in Michigan Nursing

    My HESI got rounded as well. It is an 88. I don't know what my GPA is because I only have 4 credits taken at MCC. The rest are from Baker and OCC. I'm more than likely not going to get accepted this...

  2. What do you love most about nursing?

    ToxicShock posted a topic in General Nursing

    What with all the hate and complaining there has been lately, I figured I'd start up a thread that's completely opposite of what a lot of us have been reading. Problems with co-workers, anger and...

  3. Phat cash to help nursing students

    ToxicShock posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    http://www.wzzm13.com/money/story.aspx?storyid=107095&catid=98 Here's hoping that it will be a little "easier" for us to get accepted! To those who didn't get accepted this fall - stay strong! Our...

  4. Brain farts

    ToxicShock replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    I had a bit of dyslexia while reading this thread. I thought, "Brian farts? As in Brian from allnurses' farts?" Oops! And now back to our regularly scheduled thread regarding brain

  5. What do you love most about nursing?

    ToxicShock replied to ToxicShock's topic in General Nursing

    What incredible stories and moments! Thank you all for sharing. Keep them coming!

  6. Seeking the truth about Nursing School acceptance...

    ToxicShock replied to nurseman78's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for coming back to keep us posted. I checked the date and I was so hoping for your acceptance, and I'm so sorry that you didn't make it this year. Keep at it, and you will make it in - it's...

  7. blood sample with a butterfly needle

    ToxicShock replied to kantuta's topic in General Nursing

    Kind of unrelated, but I had an experience as a patient with both ways of drawing blood. The first time I got really dizzy and didn't feel well, so the nurse suggested for me to request a butterfly...

  8. Constantly Getting Thrown Under The Bus by Fellow Nurse

    ToxicShock replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    Firstly, tell her off. You can do this in a polite way while still getting your point across. She is walking all over you and she will continue to do it because she knows she can get away with it....

  9. to be a nurse or not to be a nurse

    ToxicShock replied to kjwarren's topic in General Nursing

    I personally feel that if your heart isn't into it, you won't make it. I recently saw an article regarding 1 in 5 new grads quit nursing within 2 years. I suggest taking a realistic approach to...

  10. I think it is time for the MCC hopefuls to start count down

    ToxicShock replied to shannonmarie7's topic in Michigan Nursing

    - My grade for Comp II is up, by my anatomy II one isn't. My teacher seemed really incompetent, so I'm not surprised. - I think MCC sends out acceptance/denial letters at the same time (Baker did for...

  11. I think it is time for the MCC hopefuls to start count down

    ToxicShock replied to shannonmarie7's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I just finished my semester yesterday! Peace out, Baker! Only problem is I don't know what I'm going to do with myself the next few weeks Thanks, MichyMich, for all the great info! I hope those extra...

  12. Using words like honey, sweety a no-no?

    ToxicShock replied to bee212's topic in General Nursing

    I think its ridiculous to have specific rules set aside for what kind of terminology to use when referring to one's patients. "Sweetie", "honey", and the like can seem condescending to some, and sweet...

  13. I think it is time for the MCC hopefuls to start count down

    ToxicShock replied to shannonmarie7's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You could be right, I'm not really sure now that I think about it. I remember someone saying the lowest accepted HESI score was 92, but it was so long ago that I read that info, I could have misread...

  14. What would you do in my situation? just looking for opinions.

    ToxicShock replied to Nina2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you do, DON'T GIVE UP! Pursue this until the very end - even if you have to get a lawyer. Insurance companies have no right to walk over people, especially when you had a legitimate reason...

  15. 3 dui's in mi

    ToxicShock replied to lifeistweet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    She's too humiliated to come back. After trying to defend the actions of a drunk, I don't blame her for feeling

  16. I think it is time for the MCC hopefuls to start count down

    ToxicShock replied to shannonmarie7's topic in Michigan Nursing

    This is some interesting info. Thank you for sharing! And lol about your Dad! :chuckle Unfortunately, we just have to wait it

  17. Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

    ToxicShock replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone wants to give up their nursing license, I will gladly take it On a more serious note, I feel so sorry for the nurses who are burned out and regretful of their career choice. I don't,...

  18. 3 dui's in mi

    ToxicShock replied to lifeistweet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have never drank and got behind the wheel. As a matter of fact, I have never drank any alcoholic beverage. Ever. And I have no intention of doing so. For the record, I am

  19. I think it is time for the MCC hopefuls to start count down

    ToxicShock replied to shannonmarie7's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Someone mentioned something about the average HESI score for this year: There was a thread on here a few months ago where everyone on this site who took the HESI for fall 09 posted their "class"...

  20. Fed Up With People Saying There Is a Shortage

    ToxicShock replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, but I don't think the OP said anything about deciding between two careers. I got the impression that she went to nursing school because getting a job would be easy. I'm glad she came back to...

  21. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    ToxicShock replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, you can. According to Good Reasons With Contemporary Arguments, "when you paraphrase, you represent the idea of the source in your own words at the same length as the original. You still...

  22. Fed Up With People Saying There Is a Shortage

    ToxicShock replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hope that isn't the only reason why you became a nurse.

  23. I think it is time for the MCC hopefuls to start count down

    ToxicShock replied to shannonmarie7's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Somehow I'm not surprised they haven't started ranking yet. I wonder if I'll be able to squeeze in my transcript for this quarter (at Baker) to boost my MCC

  24. Medical Uniforms

    ToxicShock replied to twoheartbeats's topic in General Nursing

    Sort of off topic, but do hospitals require any certain color for nurses? I'm sure it depends on the hospital, but what does your hospital do? (Do ER nurses wear purple, and ICU nurses wear green, for...

  25. how to deal with a potential backstabber

    ToxicShock replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be a good idea to get a new preceptor, just like others have suggested. I also think "coming clean" about giving meds would be a good idea, too. It shows that you are an honest...