kewsey407 replied to SweettartRN's topic in Michigan
was it a company called symmetry? a girl i used to work with also worked for that company as a 'nutrition consultant.' it always seemed very sketchy to the rest of us. it's all over the country btw, not just in michigan. the above mentioned girl h...
kewsey407 replied to BrittanyRae's topic in Michigan
I spoke with another Nursing student at Kellogg yesterday and she said the same thing. Unfortunately, right after I was sent an email telling me my application was complete I was sent another one telling me she didn't look at it correctly and that i...
I currently work at a local hospital as a Patient Care Assistant. I do not like my job. Breaking down my job into parts of a whole the job seems easy, but I am constantly stressed out for the entire 12+ hour shift. I really enjoy helping these pat...
kewsey407 replied to Anxious In NE's topic in Pre-Nursing
I vote for Chemistry as well. As another poster said, you don't need Microbiology to do well in Chemistry. Atoms make up molecules which make up macromolecules which make up cells... so understanding Chemistry will provide you with a good base for ...
kewsey407 replied to BrittanyRae's topic in Michigan
I just found out my application is complete for Kellogg's fall 2010 program!! Hooray :) I know I won't be starting this year but it still feels good to be able to say I'm on the alternate list. Very exciting!!
kewsey407 replied to MrRockerSN's topic in Student Assist
I just wake up knowing that my entire day is devoted to the hospital. I bring an abundance of healthy foods and drink lots of caffeine. I've worked a few 8 hr shifts and they actually seem to go by slower because I'm constantly looking at the clock...
kewsey407 replied to kewsey407's topic in Career Support
Thanks! llg- I think you're right that being a staff nurse in a busy unit probably wouldn't be for me. Maybe a position at a doctor's office or slower paced unit would be better. I'm going to continue with the job I have. Maybe it will get easier...
kewsey407 replied to mattattack89's topic in Pre-Nursing
Do both if you can! The CNA job will provide you with invaluable insight and experiences alot of your classmates will not have. The volunteer experience will allow you to see other areas of healthcare.
kewsey407 replied to BrittanyRae's topic in Michigan
Have you found anything out about this yet? I'm just about to apply to Kellogg (transferring from KVCC as well) when my physiology class is finished (Monday! wahoooo) and I'm tring to figure out if I should apply to the full-time or part-time. I ju...
kewsey407 replied to b-RN-da0820's topic in CNA/MA
Congratulations! I did my CNA training while 6 months pregnant. My instructor paired me with the smallest lady in class for our lab and also gave me more mobile residents for our clinicals. I was still able to practice transfers with good body mec...