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1. Malpractice insurance for 2nd career RN

   basketcase replied to RDH1's topic in General Nursing

   RDH1, I am in the same situation..hygienist now RN. I went to Marsh for my malpractice insurance. They quoted $80 for first year as a new graduate. They will charge for nursing and cover for both....

2. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   basketcase replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I also tested today and received the "good pop-up". I sure hope it is

3. Nurse Anesthesia or Dentistry? Which career choice would you choose?

   basketcase replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in General Nursing

   As a dental hygienist going back to school for my RN degree, I have some background. The decision depends on what you want in the future. As a dentist, they typically have a private practice and...

4. Instructor asked if I can keep up during the test!

   basketcase replied to basketcase's topic in General Students

   Thank you for all the replies! I am not the type of student to rock the boat and go running to the Dean about her comment. When my classmate suggested reporting her, I just laughed because I did not...

5. Instructor asked if I can keep up during the test!

   basketcase posted a topic in General Students

   While taking our midterm exam, we were given approximately 120 minutes for a 100 question test. I took my time and felt comfortable with my testing speed. If we are given the time, I am not going to...

6. Nurse needing Dental Care

   basketcase replied to anj1995's topic in General Nursing

   Please take care of the infected tooth asap. The infection (decay) can spread to the adjacent teeth and into the sinus area. Something else to consider....when a tooth is removed, the other teeth...

7. too old to become a nurse?

   basketcase replied to dingmanr2d2's topic in General Nursing

   Go for it! I just started nursing school (ADN)this month @ 53. It was scary to start the pre-reqs but after realizing a lot of the students were going back for second careers, I was not the oldest...

8. ?wait list for HFCC and schoolcraft?

   basketcase replied to clarkston02's topic in Michigan Nursing

   mybrowneyedgirl, Guess I'm confused, Veteran's Hospital will not hire a grad that is not from a "NLNAC" accredited program. I looked at the listed and did not see the University of Michigan, Eastern...

9. BSN question

   basketcase replied to esunabella's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Michigan RN, Congrats on going back for BSN! I am starting NS this fall with plans to continue for BSN @ OU or Eastern as soon as I graduate. What Chemistry and Micro classes do you need? I have...

10. Anyone at Schoolcraft? Anyone???

    basketcase replied to boat's topic in Michigan Nursing

    adpeeka, I have Mrs. Palmer. Heard they were all good. Who do you have? I just finished Organic/Bio Chem today and my brain is fried! Can't think about starting for a little bit!! Good luck to...

11. What Should I Do???

    basketcase replied to jabraham99's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Go for your dream! Remember Baker is not the only school. I looked into Baker and did not feel I was getting honest answers to my questions so I applied elsewhere. I was accepted at two other...

12. Anyone at Schoolcraft? Anyone???

    basketcase replied to boat's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I start the nursing program @ Schoolcraft next month!! I am excited! Met lots of nice students at the open house and toured the new

13. Adenomyosis

    basketcase replied to pihay82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had a hysterectomy due to "possible" adenomyosis which was confirmed when it was biopsied. The monthly periods were extremely heavy. Adenomyosis was suspected but could not be confirmed until it was...

14. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    basketcase replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :yeah:Congrats!! It is so hard to make the decision to go back. Then to walk through those doors again can be terrifying!! Then you get over it!! I finished my pre-reqs and will start nursing this...

15. Nurs 285 @ HFCC

    basketcase replied to tonyal's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The instructor yesterday was O'Connor and she will team teach with Donbronsky. Does anyone have any