777RN

777RN BSN, RN

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  1. OCC - for Fall 2012 or Jan 2012 prospective students!

    777RN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You're

  2. OCC - for Fall 2012 or Jan 2012 prospective students!

    777RN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, I would agree. IMHO, phone apps or electronic resources are a better way to go, in general. Save money (in many cases), save time, save

  3. OCC - for Fall 2012 or Jan 2012 prospective students!

    777RN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello again! Each instructor might go through the text a bit differently, so there's no particular way or sequence to study it. I don't even remember the order in which we covered the chapters on the...

  4. OCC - for Fall 2012 or Jan 2012 prospective students!

    777RN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi again, sv99! Pharmacology requires a lot of memorizing. For each of the umpteen drugs you'll be tested on, you'll need to know their generic and trade names, their drug classes, their modes of...

  5. OCC - for Fall 2012 or Jan 2012 prospective students!

    777RN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi everyone! sv99, yes, you can use a basic calculator (no programming, no smartphone calcs, etc.) for med calculations throughout the program. BTW, congratulations to all of you! As a first-year...

  6. Current OCC ADN Students - anyone take pharm online?

    777RN replied to brodygirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi brodygirl! I took pharmacology online; however, it would be difficult to recommend one delivery format over another because I think it boils down to individual preference. As for me, I'd take all...

  7. Schools that you dont need a TEAS to get in

    777RN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! Certainly, not all schools here in Michigan require the TEAS. Some require require the HESI or NET; others don't require any of the common standardized tests. For example, at present, OCC does not...

  8. Online BSN not requiring associates or diploma

    777RN replied to Lindsey Kay's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As TheSquire mentioned, it seems that you completed the first 15 months of the graduate-entry program at UoIL. I would think that would be equivalent to, or looked at as, a diploma program. Have you...

  9. Least Expensive ABSN in SE Michigan?

    777RN posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello everyone! Anyone know what the least expensive accelerated BSN program is in southeastern Michigan or some strategies for getting the entire tuition bill paid? Also, for those considering the...

  10. Frustrated Prospective Nursing Student

    777RN replied to alyssailbella's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Considering that you've been actively pursuing a path in nursing for several years, it's unlikely that getting parked on a lengthy ADN program waiting list sounds very desirable. However, have you...

  11. OCC - 2010 applicants / 2011 ADN prospective students

    777RN replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You're welcome!

  12. OCC - 2010 applicants / 2011 ADN prospective students

    777RN replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Dear redheadMcCoy: Although introductory biology and chemistry are preliminary requirements for the ADN program at OCC, they are not part of the "Selection Criteria," the 11 courses that determine...

  13. OCC - 2010 applicants / 2011 ADN prospective students

    777RN replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks

  14. OCC - 2010 applicants / 2011 ADN prospective students

    777RN replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    For 2nd-year students or graduates of the OCC program, did your class schedule hours/days change from semester to semester or did it stay the same throughout the program? More specifically, I'm been...

  15. OCC - 2010 applicants / 2011 ADN prospective students

    777RN replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks for the encouraging words, cjbacjba, and congrats to you on finding employment straight out of nursing school! Just out of curiosity, did/do you feel well prepared for you your current...

  16. Anyone start as a CNA in their forties?

    777RN replied to heartbeep's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know a 68-year-old lady who's been a CNA for decades. She currently works part-time, but worked full-time until she was 65. My mother, who is 71 years young, is currently considering becoming a CNA...

  17. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    777RN replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    After I finish the ADN program in which I'm currently enrolled, I'm seriously looking at attending this school for the RN-BSN or RN-MSN program, as I love the competency-based/test-out format. That...

  18. Eligibility for licensure in Ontario/Other Provinces with MSN no BSN

    777RN replied to 777RN's topic in International Nursing

    I appreciate your replies. Unfortunately, I have tried to contact the CNO about this matter, but my email was never answered. Also, I'm looking for personal experiences with this, if possible. Sorry!...

  19. Eligibility for licensure in Ontario/Other Provinces with MSN no BSN

    777RN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi! I have read several posts stating that a BSN is required for licensure in Ontario. I have also read that those with an ADN, a bachelor's in another field, and an MSN would NOT be eligible for...

  20. ADN or BSN?

    777RN replied to Kimberly6891's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Tommy2001 and Iluvpatho, you both raise good points! So, it may be surprising in that I do NOT disagree with the BSN becoming the minimum standard for registered nursing practice in the United States....

  21. ADN or BSN?

    777RN replied to Kimberly6891's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Tommy 2001, while I can appreciate your appreciation of higher education, I'm confused as to why the tone in your messages seems so condescending and antagonistic? What is your intent in posting such...

  22. ADN programs without waiting lists / 2 year BSN (non-accelerated) programs?

    777RN replied to greatlakes's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Henry Ford Community College also has a waiting

  23. ADN programs without waiting lists / 2 year BSN (non-accelerated) programs?

    777RN replied to greatlakes's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Regarding associate degree programs, neither Wayne County Community College (District), Macomb Community College, nor Monroe Community College has a waiting list. However, from what I understand,...

  24. OCC - 2010 applicants / 2011 ADN prospective students

    777RN replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You're welcome!

  25. OCC - 2010 applicants / 2011 ADN prospective students

    777RN replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    AIMS is an acronym for Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale, a tool used to monitor for EPS, especially tardive dyskinesia. It is used with patients taking antipsychotic drugs. An example of one is...