miswend78

miswend78 has 10 years experience.

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1. Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

   miswend78 replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I am a MA, but recently became a RN........there is a HUGE difference. If I thought I was a nurse, I wouldn't have gone back to school to become one! I know exactly what you're saying. When I was...

2. Milwaukee Area Technical College- Questions for LPNS and RNS

   miswend78 replied to Crystal in Milwaukee's topic in General Nursing

   MATC has a GREAT program! I'm going into 4th semester next week and wouldn't have changed a thing. Don't go to Bryant & Stratton. They don't set their standards high and you only have to pass with...

3. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   miswend78 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took my NCLEX-PN 6/25/2011 and got the "good pop up." Checked my passing status 48 hours later on the Pearson website and passed! I was skeptical at first, but it did work. I will definitely use...

4. MATC (Milwaukee) 3rd Semester Opinions Needed

   miswend78 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Is there anyone out there who has completed their 3rd semester of the ADN program at MATC? I'm finishing up 2nd semester and looking into classes for next semester....I was told that 3rd semester is...

5. MATC (Milwaukee) RN Students

   miswend78 replied to miswend78's topic in General Nursing

   I got in on my 3rd petition, but I've heard alot of students get in on their 2nd. I was getting very discouraged and looked into other colleges, but it's the same everywhere. Many of the RN's I work...

6. MATC-Milwaukee NCLEX pass rate?

   miswend78 replied to MilwaukeeRNstu's topic in General Nursing

   I have finally gotten accepted to start my core classes in fall!! Any advice for semester 1? I've been out of school for a year and a half during the petition process.....I'm excited to get started...

7. MATC (Milwaukee) RN Petition

   miswend78 replied to miswend78's topic in General Nursing

   FINALLY got accepted! Start core classes in Fall!! I'm SO excited. I guess good things come to those who wait. My time is

8. MATC (Milwaukee) RN Students

   miswend78 replied to miswend78's topic in General Nursing

   I heard there is a rather long waiting list, but it's definitely worth looking into! I'll give it some thought! Thanks for your help! It's nice to see somebody my age going through the same things I...

9. MATC (Milwaukee) RN Students

   miswend78 replied to miswend78's topic in General Nursing

   I have not looked into WCTC yet. Is that where you go? I met with a counselor @ Bryant & Stratton tonight, but they are over $7000/semester. Too expensive for me at this point. I'm trying to be...

10. Bryant Stratton questions

    miswend78 replied to meganm's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your response. I have a meeting with a counselor tomorrow night and found out that the program is now nationally accredited. Thanks so much for your

11. Bryant Stratton questions

    miswend78 replied to meganm's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently trying to get into the MATC RN program. I've petitioned twice now for my core classes, and didn't get in. I have always gotten good grades and passed my NLN with passing colors....

12. MATC (Milwaukee) RN Students

    miswend78 replied to miswend78's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my 2nd petition is a no-go! Now considering looking into different schools.

13. MATC (Milwaukee) RN Students

    miswend78 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I just submitted my @ MATC for the 2nd time, and PRAYING that I get in this time!! Just out of curiosity, to those who have petitioned in the past and have been accepted, how many times did you...

14. MATC (Milwaukee) RN Petition

    miswend78 replied to miswend78's topic in General Nursing

    I have to petition again next month....it will be my 2nd time. Let's hope for the

15. MATC petition process for Jan 09 students

    miswend78 replied to craigm's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not planning on changing schools. Stritch, Alverno........they're way to expensive. It's great to hear that someone else did just what I want to do. So you got in on your second petition? That...