kvisintine

kvisintine BSN, RN

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  1. Scared to mention even the slightest interest in CRNA progams?

    kvisintine replied to blondielocks's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nurse156, Thank you for such honest feedback. I can definitely appreciate your perspective. I know that if someone came into my work environment and declared that they were only there to gain...

  2. Scared to mention even the slightest interest in CRNA progams?

    kvisintine replied to blondielocks's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I too am a future BSN student, but already have my sites set on my CRNA. I have already spent 20 years in the working community as an engineer and engineering executive... and I am still employed....

  3. ABSN vs RN

    kvisintine posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I am pursing my nursing degree and because I have a previous Bachelor's, I qualify for the ABSN program. I have read a lot of negative feedback on this site, and run across the same thing...

  4. Gaining Medical Office Experience (Genessee-Lapeer)

    kvisintine replied to Cmarie416's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I applied to the Genesys volunteer program for hospice. They are always looking for people to help with their patients (running errands, etc) or to help out in the hospice office. Unfortunately, you...

  5. Nursing School Schedules...HELP?

    kvisintine replied to Despareux's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You have to have 15 posts to be able to

  6. Nursing School Schedules...HELP?

    kvisintine replied to Despareux's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Ladies, I have a similar situation... I live in the Clarkston area and we have a local daycare that is open until 11 PM, so that allows for some flexibility. I plan on using this option if I need...

  7. Oakland University 2nd Degree GPA

    kvisintine replied to cderitz's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Murphyle, Thank you for your insight! Unfortunately, I am actually an engineer who's long term goal is to pursue a CRNA degree. Ughhh, your feedback has me worried! But this is not the first time I...

  8. child care w/ crazy hours?

    kvisintine replied to httamli's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous posts... having a nanny is a lifesaver. And before you think that is out of your price range (which is what I used to think), you should look into it. We have a liveout...

  9. OU Program Changes

    kvisintine posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Anyone know what is going on with the upcoming program changes to the nursing programs at OU? The informational program flyers all state: "Effective September 1, 2010, the admission criteria for full...

  10. OU Program Changes

    kvisintine replied to kvisintine's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback everyone! I am okay with a GPA increase, after all you practically need a 4.0 for the ASN program at OCC, so why shouldn't OU increase their standards too. I was more freaked...

  11. Does Death Have A Smell?

    kvisintine replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my personal experience, both my father and son (who passed after a 6 year battle with cancer) had a specific smell towards the end... it was kind of sweet and

  12. Taking a leap of faith and am officially changing careers

    kvisintine replied to cderitz's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi! I am making the change too. I am a sales engineer in the automotive industry. My son was diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago, and I experienced many sides of healthcare as we went through chemo,...

  13. Factory worker one day ... nurse the next?

    kvisintine replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... I am an engineer, who happens to work in the automotive industry, in MI. Although I have a B.S. Degree, I still consider myself "blue collar" and I am proud of it. I work on the plant floor...