Hi Everyone, I live in Metro Detroit (Dearborn Heights) MI. I was told to post my questions here about this since this issue can change depending on your region.... I was wondering what a "typical"...
Beezlee and Shara! We get to meet! YEA! I wonder if we already have. Anyway, the orientation is either August 25 or 26.... the letter and flyer are conflicting.... I am emailing to find out....
Okay, it is now June 1st, so we ought to hear something this month.... please post when you hear something, good or bad! I will do the same! *crosses fingers and toes for a good
Hi, I have applied for the Davenport Warren Campus. My gpa is 3.77 and HESI is 81.17..... Hand delivered my application to Grand Rapids. The woman that opened it said that my application looked...
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts/suggestions or helpful info for me. I'll give you a little background info and let it go from there: I am 29 yrs old and have a degree in Psychology...
My degree is a BA. It is a 4 year degree. There is not a whole lot you can do with it! If you want to do social work, you can but the options (and pay) are limited. I did work with PDD/NOS children...
Hi there, Can someone out there explain what an extern is/does and why? Is there any compensation or is it like a job shadow thing? I don't understand it. I know it probably sounds dumb but I just...
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:heartbeatPS- You might still get in as an "alternate" or may be accepted because I saw another thread where someone just got their letter today, and I know of another girl on here that applied and...
I am going to Davenport now for my pre-reqs and yes their entire program is accredited. It is listed on their website. Does anyone have tips/advice on how to get in to Davenport's nursing program? If...
Have any of you been endangered due to being a nurse? Have you had physical violence from pt or their family? What about accidental needle sticks or staph infections MRSA etc? Help! I am new and...
What was your first "death situation" when you became a nurse and were on your own to deal with it? Did the person survive or not? I am suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper scared about becoming a nurse and I have...
Yes, this is exactly what I want, an estimate based on what "real nurses' know. I am learning a lot from this website and I really appreciate any and all answers that I receive on
Hi Michigan nurses! What is your typical bring home pay check amount? Is it weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly? What type of nursing do you do and how long have you done
My prof in school (he is an MD) said that there are a variety of reasons for the shortage, most you have mentioned. Shortage in "bad" areas since not many people want to work there, not enough...
Hi Everyone, I was wondering what a "typical" schedule is for a new RN. 3 12 hour shifts 4 10 hour shifts 5 8 hour shifts, etc Also I wonder if they give you all nights or all days or all afternoons...