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So... I made it through NUR 1410, well, I just have the final remaining. This course has been a lot of work, more work than courses for my BA degree. Moving forward into the level II course, in particular NUR 1530, what advice might anyone have that has attended OCC. Thanks in advance for responding. Post Script: I have attempted to contact second year students, but they are very busy too and my time speaking with them has been limited. Also, this is a commuter college and running to other nursing students outside your cohort is limited.

My advice for NUR 1290 (Pharmacology) is to read ahead. Get a general idea of what the different classes of drugs are, what they are use for, side effects, etc. It's a lot of information to cover in fifteen weeks, and intense if you have to do the course in 7.5-8 weeks. I have a bachelorette degree and two associate degrees, this course was a lot work for two credits. What that said, do not look at the number of credits and anticipate to study for two credits. This is the same for NUR 1410, this class is more work than 7 credits with theory, lab, and clinical (careplans too!). Please save yourself from trying to do the impossible, ready everything! Ready only what alines with the instructor's lecture slides. The orientation that my cohort had included both winter and fall start. There is a huge amount of information during orientation. Don't stress yourself trying to figure it all out! Take one step at a time. Do not wait to complete the mandatory requirements (finger prints, drug test, etc)! I had everything completed and turned in within a month of receiving my packet of information. Get your study habits down from day one! All it takes, one bombed test and your freaking out all semester trying to maintain an 80% in the course. If you have a degree already, great! Let me warn you, this program is very different from doing a theory degree! With NUR 1290 and absolutely with NUR 1410 and onwards comes the NCLEX style questions! Get yourself the Saunders NCLEX-RN Examination book and start understanding the NCLEX style question. NUR 1290 is soft introduction to the program, NUR 1410 starts out slow and light, once clinicals start and the material gets more specific, the race is on! Get yourself a system (study habits, prioritize, do not procrastinate, work ahead, have confidence in yourself, pack your bags the night before, find classmates you click with because you will need them, get connected on Facebook once one starts for your cohort as this is good for getting questions answered, etc.). You made it into the program, work hard to stay in the program, and the rest will fall into place!

Correction... The admissions guide says letters of acceptance are mailed out in March still.

Congratulations Jamjewel and Succeedachieve! To clarify, I officially started the program this January and took pharmacology fall 2014, I received my acceptance letter Mach 2014. I am with the class of 2016 and will graduate winter 2016. From what the two of you have stated, it appears acceptance letters are being sent out much earlier than before. The admissions guide says letters of acceptance are mailed out in January still.

CONGRATULATIONS! :) This posting is for those who have been accepted to Oakland Community College (OCC) ADN Nursing Program to network. About me, my name is Aarin and I'm a graduate of both OCC and Wayne State University. I am excited by this opportunity that will allow me to achieve my dreams of becoming a nurse. I know firsthand how important it is to have allies while in college, it makes all the difference. I look forward to meeting you soon, probably at "nursing student orientation." ~Aarin~

As many have had troubles getting into a nursing program, I have too. I ended up graduating from WSU with BA in nutrition and food with a minor in health psychology. I also acquired associate degrees in general studies and liberal arts from OCC. Finally I have been accepted to OCC nursing program for the fall of 2014. I too have been accepted to WSU School of Social Work for the MSW program. I have given much consideration and believe I will end doing the nursing program. My question: Will a RN with an associate degree that is a holder of a non-nursing bachelor degree (with a minor) be given more consideration for employment? Also, be mindful that my degree is health related. Thanks in advance for responding.

Ashley... I posted comments on my posting, "Oakland Community College Applying for Fall 2014."

Also, I had priority one selection status.

Sorry for the extended delay in getting back to anyone. I just received a letter from the Nursing Department at Oakland Community College Highland Lakes. The letter arrived to me on 03/17/2014 and was composed on 03/14/2014. Now the difficult part I am faced with, do I decide Oakland Community College ADN or Wayne State University MSW. Do I want to do nursing or social work? I truly do not know. HESI Scores English: 96% Math: 94% Course GPA Used in Scoring (in order): 3.0, 4.0, 3.7, 2.7, 4.0 No loss of points for transfer courses or repeats

NayNayRN2b, sorry for the delay. No, OCC does not have a waiting list, you have to reapply. OCC Nursing Program has a new a new admission guide on their homepage. Hope this information helps you.

Yes, I have attended a Nursing Orientation. I have an appointment with a academic adviser to do my "official checklist" for the nursing program. All that remains for me, is to finish my A&P II that is currently in progress and SOC 2510 that I am taking online this coming fall semester. I have graduated from OCC twice and from WSU, besides the two courses aforesaid, I really only need the 39 nursing courses. I also need to take the HESI, too bad OCC doesn't except previous HESI exam scores taken elsewhere. Based on the new point system and from my calculations, I am only missing 8.46 point from the maximum number of points one could receive, 72. Thank you for the information.

Hello all and welcome.... This is a posting for all who are applying to Oakland Community College Nursing Program for the fall of 2014 (program start date). Ask questions and post information... So... Here is the first question. Correct me if I am wrong, the HESI exam has to be done be December 15, 2013, this is the deadline to apply. If someone know for certain, please post. I am waiting for my transcript from WSU to be evaluated by OCC so I can make an appointment with a career counselor to obtain an official checklist. I will be posting soon, I hope you do too!

Thank you CorazonDeOro! Your message has found me with the greatest of relinquish to the unknown. I am glad to know that someone other than myself has sought upon such an endeavor, in the most of concerted manners. What I am worried about is the new imposed HESI and TEAS exams that are being evermore standard for ASN programs. I have a good HESI and okay TEAS exam result, but unable to use them because ASN programs want the exams taken at their institution. OCC now requires the HESI, only to be able to apply. They do not use the score as an evaluation tool for entry into the program, only a scoring of your prerequisites is used. From a brief conversation via the phone with an individual from OCC Nursing program, I was informed that no consideration is given for having advanced education or being a holder of relevant licenses or certifications. In my opinion that's absurd, I'm going to be compared to someone that is potentially a recent high graduate without any advance degree and probably no advance training. What can you do, that's how the system works. So, how is Oakland University? I was looking into their nursing program after I got denied from WSU College of Nursing in 2010, but they had inconsistency with requirements. They use a numerical system for grading, so my transfer credits just missed the cut off grade. Also during that time they were making changes to the BSN program. I will be very much interested in a online ASN to BSN/MSN program when the time arises. Out of curiosity what's your BA in from WSU? Thanks again!

Yes I know about the "second degree programs" in nursing, but sense I'd paying out of pocket, that is not too feasible. There are programs that will allow with a ASN/diploma in nursing to progress toward a MSN degree. Besides If I wanted to and was willing to pay upwards of 80K I could do a direct entry MSN program and no nursing degree is required at all, just a BA or BS degree. Also, I have been looking at PA programs, that's another story and a different website all together. Thanks.

Obviously, I am desiring to become an RN. I attempted to become so at the undergraduate level and was not accepted at WSU (Wayne State University). My undergraduate loans started to run out so I went toward a degree that I could obtain with monies remaining. I will be a holder of a BA in Nutrition and Food Science with a minor in health psychology from WSU this May. I also have two associate degrees from OCC (Oakland Community College) from accumulating so many credits. Nothing to special, a General Studies degree and a Liberal Arts degree. I was anticipating to applying to a direct entry MSN program. Michigan does not any such programs. These programs with out-of-state tuition can cost upwards of 80K, not counting the cost of living. Many require the GRE, some don't and some graduate you as a generalist, advance practical nurse, or even an NP. From my research, it's seem getting in is highly highly competitive and expensive. I have learned my mistakes from my undergraduate studies, I am not wanting to blow 80K plus of my graduate loans. I am not able to afford a second bachelor degree out of pocket, I can afford an associate degree out of pocket. With having the degrees I have, I only need 39 nursing credits from OCC for a nursing degree. The tuition would be around 3K. My questions: Is it worth for me going backwards? That is obtaining a ASN degree than applying to a ASN/diploma to MSN degree program? I am wanting to become an NP. From my research, it seems less competitive and less expensive obtaining an MSN degree once you have a ASN degree. OCC now requires the HESI exam, they say it has to be done at OCC. I do have a score when I took the exam at the University of Detroit Mercy. Will I be required to retake it? Also, considering that I have three degrees, a minor, a CNA, and a CPhT. To better answer my questions: I will have ~3.2 GPA for my BA degree Prerequisites grades (main courses typically need for an ASN or MSN degree): AP I & II: "A" respectively, I also have the 5-credit A&P chemistry combined: "A+" Microbiology: "B+" Chemistry courses: General Chemistry: "B-," Survey of Organic and Biochemistry: "B-," General Chemistry I: "C-," Organic I: "C-," and projecting a "B" in Organic Chemistry II Developmental Psychology: "A"

Hello all, Okay, so here is my story. I am a Michigan resident and attend Wayne State University in Detroit. I did not get accepted to their nursing program back in 2010 and financially had to find a way to get a degree. I am no longer eligible for the Pell Grant and I have reached my maximum lifetime undergraduate loan amount. The way to a bachelor degree, BA in nutrition and food Science with a minor in health psychology. Michigan does not offer any MSN direct entry programs and I am trying to avoid the GRE. I found the University of Maryland's CNL program and seems this might be a good fit for me. From what I have read, this program does not require the GRE, is this correct? What about the writing sample before or after your interview? This has me a little nervous! I am well written, but on the spot, I am not feeling to confident. As far as the prerequisites are concerned: General Chemistry with Lab: B- (university) Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab: A- & A- (2 courses 8 credit version) A (1 course 5 credit version) (both are from a community college) Microbiology with Lab:B (community college) Human Growth and Development: A (my minor is health psychology) (university) Statistics: A- (4 credit math course) (community college) Nutrition: A (my major is nutrition) (university) From the prerequisites, I think I look relatively competitive. My GPA is a 3.0 right now, I am hopping to have this increased by the time I graduate next summer (2013) Also, I am a CNA and CPhT, this has to help. Including being a licensed cosmetologist in the sate of MI of eight years. Even more, I have two associate degrees, ALA and AGS. I am hoping I can get into a MSN direct entry program!?!?!? Thanks in advance for reading my post and any comments or suggestions you might have. [TABLE] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

arbrouc2, Well, if you have made it to getting an interview, you've gotten the closet besides actually getting into the program itself. I am assuming you have relatively decent grades and an overall good track record (your transcript), hence, your current position. If there are any blemishes, you want to be prepared to explain them well and without trapping yourself. That is to say, you don't want to do more damage than good and show you have learned from the mistakes. Be prepared to have answers to standard questions, why WSU CoN?, why nursing?, what are your weaknesses?, what are your strengths?, etc. You want well thought out answers that get right to the point and nothing further. Impress, do some history searching of WSU, WSU CoN, Detroit or possibly your interest area of nursing, the interviewer will notice. This shows you spent time on your responses and went out of your way to gather facts or maybe your just knowledgeable. Have bullet point notes, you cannot remember everything and have them placed in a professional notepad holder. Have someone that is knowledge with public speaking, interviewing or that is seasoned with the "art of words" and have them interview you and provide feedback. The more you prepare, the better you will be at the actual interview and will be more relaxed. Remember, before you speak, you will have assumptions made about you, you need to dress very professional. Navy blue is standard business artier, woman and mean alike should wear a suit, stay away from patterns and casual or odd textures of fabrics. Your hair should be simple and fresh, with color and highlights touched up and no facial hair for men or man. Your shoes should be clean and polished, no fragrances, and have your nails manicured for both men and woman. I once told a male friend that's an auto technician to have his nails manicured, the interviewer noticed. All these details may seem minor, but combined they make a huge difference and will get you noticed. Remember your transcript is important, but you the actual human is just as important, after all nurses are humans. What you want to achieve is superimposeability, a person that is ready to be a nurse now. Arrive 15 minutes early, you'll do fine. Let me know how everything goes.

i originally posted on may 18, 2010, "wayne state university, det waiting for response," i was not accepted to the college of nursing program here at wayne state university (wsu). since then i have been working toward a bachelor of science in dietetics at wsu, this would allow me to become a registered dietician (rd). i have or will be soon taking organic chemistry i and ii, statistics, organizational behavior management, and three semesters of spanish; some of the more challenging courses here. the salary for a rd is not as high as an rn and the job openings are not as great, concluding i need to continue my education. i have though about enrolling into a physician assistant program after my dietetics degree, i would have all the pre-course done, but would need to the gre exam. personally, the pa program and taking the gre are not really appealing to me. i am desiring to become a nurse, so, i am wanting to matriculate into a second degree nursing program. the question is, how do i finance it:confused: i will have used up most of all my subsidized and unsubsidized federal lone monies, and more impotently, i will not be eligible for more undergraduate monies. i have discovered the us department of health and human service (dhhs), health resources and services administration's (hrsa) nursing scholarship program (nsp), my questions are: has anyone been fortunate enough to get this scholarship? any recommendations for applying to this scholarship? any other suggestions to financing a nursing program as a second degree?

For you to convey a sense of upset and anger in your response confuses me. Now for me to officially state my opinion of WSU, I think it's a good university, some areas are stronger than others. As far as the CoN, your correct, it's one of the best in the state and country. I also agree with you on the fact that WSU has some "AMAZING instructors." I personally wouldn't say their amazing but, rather very knowledgeable. No one should be discouraged to apply to WSU CoN or any other nursing program because of a wait-list or high probabilities of not getting accepted. One should thoroughly consider if they are willing and in a position to wait. I'm close to being 30-years of age and need to return to the work force, so I am not able to wait, nor will I have the funds for a second bachelor's degree. So, off to a year of physics and other courses for med school after dietetics here at WSU. To a further extent, my original intent was to pursue the DNP program at WSU CoN. If I was to do that after becoming a Registered Dietician, the time required is about equivalent to a MD program. I have the utmost respect for nurses and will still continue to as a RD or MD. As you enjoy the diversity and urban setting of WSU, I very much do as well, for this is one of the reasons I chose WSU. I highly recommend any one interested in a degree in the health field, to consider WSU. From my research WSU is cheaper than other 4-year universities, including the CoN. Let me close with saying this, one thing that I find disappointing with WSU CoN and other nursing programs, their focus is the GPA in deterring if your accepted. I personally had a meeting with two WSU CoN advisers whom reviewed my files, unfortunately they can't and wont recognize; goal statements, work experiences, life experiences, age, or anything about you as an individual. I came to WSU CoN as a mature adult with 3 years of experience as CPhT, 10 years experience working with clients as a cosmetologist, and many valuable life experiences that very few younger individuals could even fathom. As for a med school, they will consider everything. I may have gotten there there through a concerted way, but I will make it there. The best of luck to you and others, regardless of your pursuits.

Read the article published in The South End, this should give you a good idea to whats going on with WSU CoN. I have moved on, I am currently doing the Dietetics program here at WSU. More intensity, organic I and II, general I, statistics, and an annoying Organizational Behavior course. This program has made me pursue med school, this program parallels the Bachelor of Science in Nutation that many pre-med students take. After this program I will need a year of physics and a second general chemistry course, plus any other course to prepare for the MCAT. Good luck to your endeavors. http://thesouthend.wayne.edu/index.php/article/2011/04/turned_away

Jon2000, To clarify, the "second round" of interviews are for CD2 applicants? I know for the Traditional Program there is a "Newly Admitted Traditional Student Orientation" held on June 15 Th. (according to CoN website). So, I am assuming traditional applicants will know if they are admitted (or not) by then. Good luck to you and keep us posted!!

Thanks agin for the information and maybe I will see you during "new student orientation." :)

Thanks for the reply to my post. I have a friend that has graduated from the BSN [at WSU CoN] program this year and said, there has been interviews being conducted to possible BSN applicants already (according to her). The most current information package (08/ 09) says, "possible interviews." Personally, I want to have an interview. I have also, submitted "supplemental materials", a cover letter, personal statement, letter of recommendation, and resume. Hoping this will increase the likelihood of being admitted. I have BIO 2200 and BIO 2800 as both WF and as a transfer credit. I did the transfer credits the preceding semester with a "B+" and "A" respectively. This makes me nervous. When you say your admission posted to your "online application page", are you referring to your "college status?" The "online application page" [as of now has] four main headings; Entry Term (Fall 2010) , Program (Traditional), Admission Status (complete), College Status (BLANK!!!!), and Details (Admission Checklist). I am wondering if the "College Status" is were my possible admission will be posted? I wonder if they say, accepted or denied??

Hello, I am applying to Wayne State University College of Nursing in Detroit, Michigan for fall 2010. I have completed all of my requirements to be considered for an interview/ admissions (my application is complete). How long will it take to hear a response from WSU CoN regarding an interview and or acceptance notice?

VanLpn, You are correct, there is a program at UCSF (university of California, San Francisco) that offers a "specialty area" in HIV/ AIDS focus (http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/spec-anp.htm). The problem is that the program is only at a masters level of education, so this program would make you a ANP with a focus with HIV/AIDS, if you chose that focus. Obtaining this level of education does not make sense, when now there is the DNP (Doctor of Nurse Practice) available. I say this for several reasons, first you can enter the DNP program at most universities after a completion of a BSN program, such as were I am, Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan (http://www.nursing.wayne.edu/Academic%20Programs/Doctoral/DNP/index.html [scroll to the bottom of the page and click the last word, "here"]). The DNP program is approximately double the credits of a masters program starting at post BSN (WSU College of Nursing [CoN]). The income of a DNP is about 6.5 thousand more a year (http://www.rmu.edu/OnTheMove/findoutmore.open_page?iPage=70120). Finally, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN) made a decision in October 2004 to adopt a goal, that preparation for specialization in nursing should occur at the doctoral level by 2015 (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/DNP/pdf/DNProadmapreport.pdf). There has to be a DNP program with a focus of HIV/AIDS. I plan to call the AACN and ask this very question.