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" schedule is for a new RN. I don't know what are of n...
goodgalpal replied to SarahM2011's topic in Michigan
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. Congrats to everyone thus far!!!!:redbeathe:D:redbeathe:u...
goodgalpal replied to SarahM2011's topic in Michigan
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 outcome*
goodgalpal replied to SarahM2011's topic in Michigan
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 promising. Originally I had checked the PN-RN associate...
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 and a current job in a non-healthcare field. I am ...
goodgalpal replied to goodgalpal's topic in Michigan
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 for about 2 yrs and made around $12/hr as a SUPERVIS...
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 never heard of either of these terms until I came to ...
goodgalpal replied to kimistry511's topic in General Nursing
: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 still has not rec'd anything just like you. I'll kee...
Any tips on writing the essay on "why I want to be a nurse"? I don't want to come off as too sappy! Any idea of what admissions to RN program would be "looking for" in a possible candidate? Thanks!:typing
I'm sorry you guys, I am just freaking out because I don't even know where to start! I don't have ANY experience in nursing (several students I know already work in the medical field) and all I really have is the drive to help people. I have dealt wi...
goodgalpal replied to dream2be's topic in Michigan
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 you got in, what was your GPA and HESI? What are t...
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 afraid!
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 this fear that someone will die and it will be my fa...
goodgalpal replied to goodgalpal's topic in Michigan
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 my