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    unpaid speeding ticket = suspendended drivers license = nursing over??? please help!!

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, thank you in advance for your help and time! Okay, so here's the story. I got a speeding ticket in february. I forgot to pay this speeding ticket, which resulted in my drivers license...
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    unpaid speeding ticket = suspendended drivers license = nursing over??? please help!!

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    thanks to all who replied. I went to court and got the situation resolved, I didn't get a misdemeanor and everything ended up working out
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    MCC- admission process anyone know?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    thanks
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    MCC- admission process anyone know?

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Everyone! I was trying to find information out on Macomb county community colleges nursing program. I looked on their site and it seemed like admission was based on 50% gpa of composition one,...
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    To MCC students- current and prospective questions!

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi everyone! I am looking around for info on the MCC admission process. I know that there is no waitlist, students are ranked according to 50% HESI score and 50% gpa in three courses (comp 1,...
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    scared.....misdemeanor for unpaid speeding ticket....

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi everyone. I am really worried about this recent situation I dealt with. I got a speeding ticket a couple months ago. I took the ticket to court to see if I could reduce the points on it, and...
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    To MCC students- current and prospective questions!

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    thanks for the responses! Another question, how long is the program? If, for say, a person started in august of 2010 when would they be done??
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    Do nurses have an advantage in becoming a doctor?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to jesse_james's topic in General Nursing

    I hate when this always becomes a nurses vs doctors issue.....in truth both the professions require dedication, hard work, and an understanding of science. The focuses are different. Rant over....
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    Nurse or Doctor *Please Help*

    IHeartPeds87 replied to chrisciwi's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. Just because someone doesn't want to be a nurse forever doesn't mean they have no business being in nursing school. Some of the best doctors I know were actually nurses for a few years...
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    Nurse or Doctor *Please Help*

    IHeartPeds87 replied to chrisciwi's topic in General Nursing

    Okay I recently struggled with this same issue and I decided on nursing for a variety of reasons. The main reason for me, was patient care. The focus of nurses is patient care. Yes, ofcourse nurses...
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    Nursing School -- 2.5 Undergrad GPA

    IHeartPeds87 replied to reformedlibrarian's topic in General Nursing

    You could also consider programs that look at only your gpa in specific prerequisite courses (that differ program by program). I know of a few ADN programs that do this...not sure if it works the...
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    applying for jobs as a CNA when not certified yet?

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I worked for a year as a caregiver in a residential long term setting with adults with disabilities. I am now looking to get hired at local hospitals. I know to get hired at most hospitals (in...
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    prerequisites online? locations?

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi! Does anyone know of any community colleges that offer a large number of online courses? I know LCC has quite a large number of online classes....any others?
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    caregiver looking for work- advice??

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi everyone! I am looking for a job in the metro detroit area! anyone know of any hospitals/facilities that are hiring? I am NOT CNA certified. I am trying to avoid getting certified at this point...
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    Chances of becoming a nurse...

    IHeartPeds87 replied to yoyoming1001's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Im in the same boat as you....however i'm not giving up. There are two ADN programs that only look at the prerequisite courses gpa...of which I am retaking several of them at local community colleges...
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    A list of schools that only look at Prereqs

    IHeartPeds87 replied to stewfish18's topic in General Students

    Prereq only" School Name: Lansing community college .....ADN/ASN, BSN, OR MSN and or Accelerated: ASN...
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    vent: no money = big screen tvs??

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work at a rehab.LTC for people with disabilities. There are 24 clients at this residential facility and we have one washer and one dryer. The washing machine broke about 10 days ago and our repair...
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    Message to all nurses....sincere thanks and my point of view

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am taking prerequisite courses to become an RN. I have spent a lot of time reading and browsing the posts all over these boards and have been disheartened by all the negativity! I know that things...
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    has anyone volunteered their way into a job?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    It's a good way to get your foot in the door. I was recently called for an interview for a job that I had applied for. The person who called me informed me that one of the reasons I stood out on my...
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    What is a day in the life of nursing like?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse but am going through the same things you are. Just some suggestions, there are a bunch of books that talk you through several "days in the life of a nurse." "A Nurse's Story" by Tilda...
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    what are urgent care clinics?

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have a general question. What are urgent care clinics? how are they different from emergency rooms or regular clinics?
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    Associate or Bachelors?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to ashley040508's topic in General Nursing

    this question has been asked several times....do a search for pros and cons of both. If you do the ASN, it would be cheaper and you would become an RN faster (thus allowing you to work as an RN...
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    information needed...general salary info CNA's in hospitals?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    i'm still taking prereq's for nursing
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    information needed...general salary info CNA's in hospitals?

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have a question, I am thinking of taking a patient care technicen class and then hope to get hired as a PCT for hospitals in the metro detroit area. I was just trying to see if the extra 6-7...
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    Becoming a CNA

    IHeartPeds87 replied to bronzemint23's topic in Michigan Nursing

    For the cost of everything that you guys are saying, why not go full force and get a PCT (patient care technicien) certification? this gives you phlebotomy and EKG training as well. The course...