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  1. MATC-Milwaukee NCLEX pass rate?

    MilwaukeeRNstu posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I was just admitted to the ADN program at MATC-Milwaukee for the fall. I'm REALLY excited to finally be admitted into a clinical program. However, it makes me a little nervous because I read and...

  2. Waukesha County Technical College for nursing program?

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to ashlynn1291's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I'm in the program going into the 3rd semester. It took petitioning twice for me to get in. Some of the nursing instructors are great, it's just a really hard program for the majority of us. Of...

  3. Waukesha County Technical College for nursing program?

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to ashlynn1291's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing schools in the area are becoming harder to finish period. You have to be TOTALLY dedicated and REALLY want to be a nurse. If not, I hate to say it, but you won't make it. MATC- Milwaukee only...

  4. Nursing School Dilemma

    MilwaukeeRNstu posted a topic in General Students

    Hey everyone, I'm just wondering if anyone was/ is in my situation and what they think about it. I'm currently in a 2 year RN program at a community college and just finished my 2nd semester....

  5. I failed my class (BUT I FEEL GREAT)

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean!! I'm in a ADN program and just failed a L&D/health promotions class in my 2nd semester. I am just SOOO happy It's over. It stressed me out so bad, that by the end, I was just...

  6. Should I quit nursing school

    MilwaukeeRNstu posted a topic in General Students

    i'm becoming really unhappy and extremely anxious in nursing school (rn) and i'm unsure what to do. monday we have our last performance test on 2 skills and if we don't do them perfectly we're pretty...

  7. 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester MATC RN students

    MilwaukeeRNstu posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester MATC RN students out there? I made it through the first semester and it was tough! Any advice on the remaining 3 semesters? Also, I failed the HESI which we had to take...

  8. Gay male nurse stereotype?

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think there are more lesbians than gay men in nursing. Out of the 90 students in my 1st semester nursing class, 15 are men and 2 (including me) are gay men. And now, the other gay guy didn't make it...

  9. Horrified to start nursing school in Jan

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to Mmae's topic in General Students

    I think it's different for everyone. I just finished my 1st semester of RN school and it stressed me out really bad. I wasn't use to all the reading, exams, and quizes that they threw at me. And, you...

  10. Madison MATC CNA Course info

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to EmTee's topic in General Nursing

    Review your CNA medical terminology such as TID, ROM, BID and basic math for calculating urine output. Otherwise, you'll need hand on with an instructor for learning how to change a bed pan or put on...

  11. MATC (Milwaukee) RN Students

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to miswend78's topic in General Nursing

    Once, got in the second

  12. Nln-pax Exam???

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to KOUNTRYGAL's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is study your math! The NLN I took would not allow you to use calculators so you have to know how to work problems out on paper. Also, get enough sleep the night before, its a long test....

  13. MATC-Milwaukee NCLEX pass rate?

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to MilwaukeeRNstu's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the warning! I'm taking a dosage calculation class in the fall (my first semester). Did you take any classes online? Just asking cause i'm taking fundamentals online in the fall and hoping...

  14. Men's Nursing Shoes

    MilwaukeeRNstu posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey guys! Anyone found a good pair of mens nursing shoes? I've heard the antishoe is nice and comfortable but just wondering if anyone had suggestions?

  15. Becoming a nurse for the money...

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to Marc86's topic in General Students

    RIGHT

  16. Becoming a nurse for the money...

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to Marc86's topic in General Students

    The reasons I want to be a nurse are because I love learing about and teaching others about health and wellness. I don't have the big dream of working in a high drama ER or ICU unit. I would rather...

  17. Becoming a nurse for the money...

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to Marc86's topic in General Students

    What money?? 50-70K isn't A LOT of money to me. But I guess some people might think thats A LOT of

  18. Hooow did you get through SPEECH class????

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am also PETRIFIED of giving speeches or even doing introductions on the first day of class. I start a ADN program in the fall and all I worry about is having to give presentations in front of the...

  19. Public Speaking Nerves: Class Presentation

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to Plagueis's topic in General Students

    i am also petrified of speaking in groups or doing presentations. i even freak the first day of class when they do ice-breakers or if i have to introduce myself. i sometimes dread it for months...

  20. I don't feel so bad anymore about being older and starting new

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    i start clinicals in the fall and i’ll be 38. i was worried about being the oldest rn student in my program but after attending the new student orientation a few weeks ago; there were a lot of us....

  21. First day of nursing School *unleashed* post yours

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Hi, Just curious, was your drug calculation test on basic conversions and IV drip rate or was it more complex? Just curious cause I start my Pharm class in the fall and would like to start practicing...

  22. First day of nursing School *unleashed* post yours

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    I too am very excited about starting nursing school in the fall. The only thing I think and worry about is doing presentations in front of the class. I have an incredible fear of public speaking....

  23. MATC-Milwaukee NCLEX pass rate?

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to MilwaukeeRNstu's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, Lets see, I'm signed up for the following. 101 (Fundamentals) online 102 (Skills) 103 (Pharm) 104 (clinicals) at WI Veterans Hosp. I know absolutely nothing about any of the professors, I...

  24. MATC-Milwaukee NCLEX pass rate?

    MilwaukeeRNstu replied to MilwaukeeRNstu's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I know, I'm really excited too. I'm just wondering if I should brush up on A/P, Chem or IV drip calculations this summer in preperation for the fall. But I'm also thinking maybe I should just...

  25. HIV + Nurses

    MilwaukeeRNstu posted a topic in General Students

    How do other students or nurses feel about Nurses who are HIV + entering the field? Do you think they pose a risk to their patients and/or other co-workers? Do you think its a bad idea for someone who...