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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, if you are worried about the books changing, then I would suggest bookrenter.com or waiting until orientation. Also, what I learned about the health requirements, is if you have insurance then go...
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    NPotter, I and I am sure those who follow this thread, LOVE YOU!, Thank you so much!
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Spring applicant deadline was June 30th. Acceptance letters when out the day before last day to drop Fall 2011 classes @
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thursday, October 6, 2011 Found some sites I wish I had found when I was taking Medical
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    October 3, 2011 Started using http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov to assess my calorie and nutrient intake. Started doing yoga and walking at least 3miles per day. Returned to practicing positive...
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am studying prior to the start of classes, because I want to continue onto my Masters, and although, I am familiar with the "C your way through it" mentality, for me...that won't get me a...
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    That is so funny, SmackerNurse, so do I. I am compiling this data because I too, want to be a nurse educator in the
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    These are the books that I have purchased and read a little each day: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Patient-Centered Collaborative Care, 2-Volume Set Skills in Clinical Nursing (7th Edition) (Skills in...
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I got it! 9th Edition, Koziers & ERB's and all the supplements, in fact I have all the first semester books per WCCCD bookstore
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    SmackerNurse, you are a true gem...Thank you! And yes, that is a funny story. I study a little everyday, I was reading 6th Edition of Medical-Surgical Nursing/Ignatavicius-Workman when I received the...
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    WCCCD Spring 2012 Hopefuls

    rbrandnew replied to Chef.Jackie's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thank you Smackernurse! So generous of you to provide direction and
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    September 24, 2011 Found and reviewed a very good Medical Surgical Nursing video: Made medical terminology, spelling/definition flash cards. Left reminder of my Monday, First Aid class on my bathroom...
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    September 24, 2011 Found and started using some very good medical terminology sites: check out all 14 videos by
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Friday, September 23, 2011 Found and started using a really good medical terminology site:
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You're welcome! Found this on a related site: from SmackerNurse...
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Used http://www.medicinenet.com for medical definitions. Took CFS Quiz and scored 93% 13/14 on first try....
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thank you nitama2rnhopeful, after a while I asked myself, "Who am I talking to?" I couldn't come up with a good answer, so I started keeping a personal journal, but if you find it useful, I will...
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I looked up the classes via http://www.wcccd.edu/academic/pdfs/Nursing.pdf then I looked up the books via http://www.wcccdbookstore.com/buy_courselisting.asp? Then I used Bookrenter.com and Amazon.com...
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    September 9, 2011-Received UPS delivery, 'Understanding the Nursing Process/Concept Mapping and Care Planning for Students via Bookrenter.com While searching for ABG links, I stumbled upon a really...
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    September 8, 2011-Received 'Medical Surgical Nursing 6th Edition, Patient-Centered Collaborative Care' UPS delivery via, Bookrenter.com Reviewed and bookmarked-ABG Analysis-Nursing, Youtube
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    September 7, 2011-Took Exam 1 from 'Test Success-Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students' and scored 76% on first try prior to any review of the material. September 8, 2011-Found,...
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    September 7, 2011-Received, 'Test Success: Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students' book via UPS delivery. Started reading Chapter
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    September 6, 2011-Scheduled an appointment for my health tests. September 7, 2011-Watched some NCLEX study videos on
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    September 4, 2011- Reviewed previous WCCCD nursing student's thread and noticed a disturbing trend. On average approximately only 30-40% of the accepted students graduate from the program. My...
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    I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

    rbrandnew replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    September 2, 2011- Started memorizing Florence Nightingale