florisgurl22

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1. Thinking about quitting nursing school. Need advice.

   florisgurl22 replied to florisgurl22's topic in General Students

   I have a great support system of friends in the class. When the entire class heard the instructor continuously berate me through the hour long activity, some of my classmates got emotional on my...

2. Thinking about quitting nursing school. Need advice.

   florisgurl22 posted a topic in General Students

   Hello everyone, I am currently in my foundations class and I need some advice. I just started nursing school this Sept and I have decided that I do not like the program I am in at all. I love the...

3. MPT at Oakland Community College

   florisgurl22 replied to Jessalynn3869's topic in Michigan Nursing

   The only classes that count are your nursing prereqs. They take those grades into account for the gpa. All your other classes don't count at all. Lets says you had to take a chem, bio or math class...

4. MPT at Oakland Community College

   florisgurl22 replied to Jessalynn3869's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Hi Joiride, I am currently a first year nursing student at OCC and the MPT test is all about percents, fractions, decimals, ratios. There is nothing related to geometry or trig on the test. The...

5. IV Calculation Problem

   florisgurl22 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Hi I need help trying to figure out this dosage calculation. I have racked my brain trying to figure out how to set it up. I know I am missing something simple. Thanks The doctor orders Cardizem 5...

6. Question for Current OCC ADN Students

   florisgurl22 replied to KellyB2010's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Logigue, I just got accepted this year and had a few questions if you don't mind me asking. Like you I will be working 20 hours a week and I hear so many horror stories on how the program takes up so...

7. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

   florisgurl22 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Got my letter today!!! :yeah:Thankfully it was good news. There is an accelerated program offerred this year but, I will be taking the standard. This year only 30 students will be allowed into the...

8. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

   florisgurl22 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Anne, I got a 4.0 and applied this year. I worked extremely hard for it as well. I think eventually the gpa will be higher every year coming up. You just never know who is retaking classes or decides...

9. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

   florisgurl22 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Anne, even the cutoff for the accelerated program last year was around 3.85 I think with the regular being around 3.6-3.7, so I know a 3.9 would be high enough to make it into the

10. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

    florisgurl22 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. If I get in I plan on taking pharm in the summer as well as medical terminology. In 1410, is reach for an a something in that particular

11. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

    florisgurl22 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, Can I ask how you like the program and any tips you would give to those of use who will hopefully be starting next

12. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

    florisgurl22 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Anyone counting down the days until we get our letters like I am? I can't believe its only 15 days away

13. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

    florisgurl22 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You are welcome. I did the exact same thing as you did. I left Micro as my last pre req as I knew it would be my

14. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

    florisgurl22 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, Yes, you can be taking the last of your pre-reqs in the fall semester when you apply to the program. I did that myself last semester so you will be fine. Good

15. OCC - 2009 applicants / 2010 ADN prospective students

    florisgurl22 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I have been going to school full time and working 20 hours a week for a about a year to finish my prereqs. Getting through prereqs was hard enough so I hope I am somewhat prepared...