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  1. Loans, interest, decisions, oh my!! Help!

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Students

    I am where you are now. I was working as a server but just could not juggle school, kids, and job effectively. So I quit and my debt load has increased. For the past 3 semesters I have taken max loan...

  2. Anyone applying for LCC's Nursing program this spring?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to HomeGrownMichiganRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Spartan05, Congrats on graduating! It must be so exciting for you! I am glad you like LCC's program. I haven't started it yet but I have been going to LCC for all of my pre-reqs and such. So you were...

  3. Anyone applying for LCC's Nursing program this spring?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to HomeGrownMichiganRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have a million questions! But first off I want to say congratulations and how is it so far? Are the classes all really hard or are they starting off ok? Have you started clinicals? Are the teachers...

  4. Anyone applying for LCC's Nursing program this spring?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to HomeGrownMichiganRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Candace, The best advice I have for you would be to check the LCC nursing program website and look at the requirements there. To recieve an Associate's degree from LCC you do need some general...

  5. Is there anyone who thinks school is not that bad?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to 2bnurseTV's topic in General Students

    I am so very thankful to everyone who has posted. I have not started nursing school yet and all of the doom and gloom stories were making me a little nervous. I have also gotten all of my pre and...

  6. What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    First off, I want to say this is a wonderful thread and thank you for starting it. I have only applied to nursing school this month and won't even know if I am accepted until May, but hearing...

  7. Anyone applying for LCC's Nursing program this spring?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to HomeGrownMichiganRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Lindy, I applyed for the full-time prefered but will accept part-time. I am like you and really would like to do full-time but didn't want to limit my options either. I have two kids and a husband to...

  8. Anyone applying for LCC's Nursing program this spring?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to HomeGrownMichiganRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Lindy - I am glad you were able to turn in your application. I tell you this waiting is driving me crazy. The lady that took my application said it would be April or May before we will get our...

  9. Anyone applying for LCC's Nursing program this spring?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to HomeGrownMichiganRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Diane, I really think 80 points will be enough to get into the program. And really I think you will be fine with the full time. Everyone I have talked to so far is applying to the full-time program...

  10. Anyone else have this problem?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to cupcake231's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep I am in the same boat. I turned in my application yesterday and last night I was tossing and turning most of the night thinking about the application. Good Luck Everyone!!!

  11. The wait for your acceptance into nursing school

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to jessymarie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well back to the waiting game for me as well. I finally was able to turn in my application so now I just have to wait for the end of April to the end of May to see if I get in and if I will start in...

  12. Anyone applying for LCC's Nursing program this spring?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to HomeGrownMichiganRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Lindy4, I really think 80 points will be enough for people to get in this year. The points have gotten so high and it is just unrealistic for people to get many more. With 83 points I am sure you...

  13. And the verdict is...

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to Siennah's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!! I am so proud of you! You have been truckin' for 8 years and you are still excited and going strong. You will do a great job because it is obvious that you really want this....

  14. My Stethoscope came today!!!

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to capemay5143's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks for the website! I am so excited and can not wait for my acceptance letter for the nursing program at my Community College. I will be looking in to these as soon as I get it. Thanks again and...

  15. Anyone applying for LCC's Nursing program this spring?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to HomeGrownMichiganRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I think that is a great idea and yes I really think that 85 points will still be enough next year. Good Luck to

  16. The wait for your acceptance into nursing school

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to jessymarie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To the two of you finishing up pre-reqs... You will be here soon! It took me 2 years to do my pre-reqs so I have been in your boat, braved the unruly waters and now finally am seeing the rainbow after...

  17. The wait for your acceptance into nursing school

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to jessymarie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am also playing the waiting game but I am waiting to turn in my application! The nursing program I am applying to works on a points system and one way to get extra points is to have an associates...

  18. How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Guys! Let see I started my pre-reqs in Spring 2008. I went full-time spring, summer and fall semesters for all of 2008 and 2009. Taking classes in the summer just killed me. I will not lie. I have...

  19. Anyone applying for LCC's Nursing program this spring?

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to HomeGrownMichiganRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Frnzy, The point cut-off for this year was I believe 77 with a couple of 76 getting in so I don't think 71 will cut it but do not give up! I am been raising my points for 2 years and I now have 85...

  20. LCC nursing program

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to nervousnurse82's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I agree that you really need to 4.0 everything and yes the volunteer points are a must if you have no experience. 2 points may not sound like much now but when you are applying, 2 points can me...

  21. Taking prereqs and applying spring 2010 for fall 2010

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to AccelCNL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello Everyone! I thought I would bump up this thread by listing my info. I am in Michigan and will be applying to my community colleges nursing program by March 1st (the deadline) to start either...

  22. Fall Schedule!

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to TaraRae123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello All, This semester will be the last of my pre-reqs as well:yeah:. I am taking: Microbiology - lecture Pharmacology - lecture and lab Intro to Health Professions I am also a wife and mother to 2...

  23. LCC nursing program

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to nervousnurse82's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am sure you probably got the answer to your question by now but for others who may be wondering, I believe everyone who had 78 or higher got in with quite a few 77's as

  24. LCC Accelerated Nursing Program

    HomeGrownMichiganRN replied to denit1am's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I agree with everyone who says that LCC needs to revamp their admission points process. I am applying for the Traditional program in the spring and I am very nervous. I have gotten a 4.0 in every...