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  1. TB test positive... but may be neg?? Please advise...

    bronzemint23 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm worried, i took the TB test required for my CNA course (which I already paid $900 for and is only 50% refundable), and they weren't sure whether it was pos. or neg. because the reaction was 5mm in...

  2. TB test positive... but may be neg?? Please advise...

    bronzemint23 replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, so I confirmed with my mom that i did receive a BCG shot when I was 3 months old, that is probably what made me test

  3. TB test positive... but may be neg?? Please advise...

    bronzemint23 replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

    Many thanks to everyone who replied to this thread so far, you all have put me more at ease! I'm sure i'm fine, but I was panicking a little because I didn't want my nursing plans to crumble before my...

  4. TB test positive... but may be neg?? Please advise...

    bronzemint23 replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I was born in India.... moved to the US in 1992 (6yrs old), had a TB test done in 2001 - it was negative... traveled to India last year.... and now it's

  5. TB test positive... but may be neg?? Please advise...

    bronzemint23 replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

    I did this through the county health department, and they have to send the x-ray somewhere else to be read, and they said it would take 2 weeks (just to be on the safe side)... I'm going to call...

  6. Leaving current job to become a nurse... ANXIETY!

    bronzemint23 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will soon be turning in my resignation letter so I can start a cna course and work as a cna while i put myself through nursing school. I AM FREAKING OUT... not because i'm not sure about my decision...

  7. Did you catch a disease while working as a nurse?

    bronzemint23 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm just curious.... how often does it happen that someone catches a disease/illness from a patient while working as a nurse? Just want to know what the risk is

  8. Did you catch a disease while working as a nurse?

    bronzemint23 replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that is some heavy stuff.... that's really freaking me out, and I just paid $900 to take a cna

  9. Becoming a CNA

    bronzemint23 replied to bronzemint23's topic in Michigan Nursing

    wow, compared to that, the red cross program is way cheaper and not as long! i'm finally going to take the step today to go sign up for the cna class..... making it official that i'm about to embark...

  10. Which hospitals are hiring CNA and Patient Care Techs?

    bronzemint23 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Just wondering which hospitals in the Detroit area are hiring Patient Care Technicians/ CNAs right now... if anyone knows,

  11. Which hospitals are hiring CNA and Patient Care Techs?

    bronzemint23 replied to bronzemint23's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Awesome, you were really helpful! thanks a lot

  12. Which hospitals are hiring CNA and Patient Care Techs?

    bronzemint23 replied to bronzemint23's topic in Michigan Nursing

    sweet, thanks! i'm going to take the cna course in april, i just want to make sure i will be able to find a job fairly quickly..... do you know if hospitals will hire someone w/o experience? (maybe...

  13. What made you quit your job and go into Nursing?

    bronzemint23 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I personally want to do something more fulfilling and worthwhile, yet still make enough money to build a better future for myself.... I've always been interested in the sciences and I've pondered over...

  14. Does nursing have to be your "calling" for you to be a great nurse?

    bronzemint23 replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the same boat my friend! I've been questioning whether I'm about to take a giant leap into something that wasn't my first choice.... but I do want to pursue it. A lot of people are becoming...

  15. Microbiology at MCC

    bronzemint23 replied to CorazonDeOro's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey Megan, i'm thinking about taking BIO 1530 (which i believe is micro) at OCC in the spring... let's try to sign up for the same class if

  16. Becoming a CNA

    bronzemint23 replied to bronzemint23's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks panky! That was really helpful! I will most likely do the day course so it shouldn't be an issue. So where did you end up getting your CPR certification and how much did that cost? And Sirena,...

  17. Simulating arm veins for practice IV's

    bronzemint23 replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    I like the noodle

  18. Pre-req's at OU - advice please

    bronzemint23 replied to bronzemint23's topic in Michigan Nursing

    i love bio, so i think i should be fine. i'm a little more worried about chem.... it'll be harder than bio for me but i'm sure with extra studying i'll be ok. i will probably be taking 8 credits both...

  19. Pre-req's at OU - advice please

    bronzemint23 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey guys, Just wondering what everyone thinks of the pre-req's at OU? Are they really hard/time consuming or manageable? Which classes are harder than others....I want to work part time while...

  20. Second Career Nursing Univ of Michigan

    bronzemint23 replied to nv2998's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Where did you guys take your prereq's? And how many people does UofM Nursing allow in each

  21. Cultural beliefs and newborn care

    bronzemint23 replied to momandstudent's topic in General Students

    I found a great site that talks about infant care in different cultures:

  22. HELP! 1 yr. between prereq's and Accel. 2nd degree program, what to do???

    bronzemint23 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello all, I am planning on going back to school to pursue nursing. However I will have to take 10 prereq's first (which will take 1 year) and the accelerated 2nd degree program I want to apply to has...

  23. Stress!!!!!!

    bronzemint23 replied to Blueberrz's topic in General Students

    meditation definitely helps... some people say they don't know how to meditate, but all it requires is for you to void your mind of all thoughts. start out with 10-15 min every day, you'll notice a...

  24. Oakland Univ. Accelerated Second-Degree Program Questions

    bronzemint23 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    hi guys, i have a bachelors in marketing from ou, have been working for a year, but am considering going back to school to do nursing. i wanted to know if anyone is either in or been through the...

  25. Oakland Univ. Accelerated Second-Degree Program Questions

    bronzemint23 replied to bronzemint23's topic in Michigan Nursing

    thanks for the info! wow, that's pretty damn competitive! i didn't realize how few students they admit into their programs... Do you know how many people usually apply to Wayne State