mmh2

mmh2

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  1. Am I overreacting?

    mmh2 replied to annaRNC's topic in General Nursing

    Two words: universal precautions. What about all of the people out there with undiagnosed/undisclosed communicable diseases? I guess those two students hadn't thought of that

  2. Fever and dying

    mmh2 replied to honeybee888's topic in General Nursing

    Holly, very thoughtful post. My grandfather died a few days ago and I wish the nurses on his unit would have done any of those things. Instead, they pretty much left us alone. Well, one did come in...

  3. HfCC waiting list

    mmh2 replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Good to know! Maybe I read something wrong - being in limbo is making me nutty! LOL I just want to get going already because nthe longer I wait the more mental roadblocks I set up for

  4. HfCC waiting list

    mmh2 replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Really? Even at wccc? Well, registering online sure would be easier - or so I

  5. HfCC waiting list

    mmh2 replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I was recently told that I cannot register for my classes online until I have 12 cr hrs - until then I have to physically go to the school. I wonder how this will affect my chances of getting into any...

  6. HfCC waiting list

    mmh2 replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Geez! It's like some of you guys sense when I'm in a downer/this won't work mood and somebody posts something to boost me up! I'm thinking I'll take whatever Pre req I can get online to start for the...

  7. Schoolcraft Nursing Program

    mmh2 replied to camjones's topic in Michigan Nursing

    That's one of the good things about this website for sure! So many people have been so helpful! I agree about the time/money aspect. It's hard when you're working to pay from one semester to the next....

  8. Schoolcraft Nursing Program

    mmh2 replied to camjones's topic in Michigan Nursing

    MsAsh- Thanks! I needed that! I had no idea it would be like this. I just thought I would takes classes and get in - easy as that! I will still start my pre reqs, that is as long as I can get into any...

  9. Schoolcraft Nursing Program

    mmh2 replied to camjones's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey MsAshley! How is the school hunt going? I was planning on starting pre reqs this summer at wccc but have recently read that they are no longer accepting new students. This is a mess! I am so...

  10. HfCC waiting list

    mmh2 replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Good gravy! Say it ain't so! I was planning on starting pre reqs this summer at wccc so this is not good news.

  11. balancing job and family :)

    mmh2 replied to undecidedjp's topic in Nursing Career

    I am not a nurse (yet - star t pre reqs this summer) but I have 2 kids (2 & 8) and work full time. No matter what your job is/will be there is juggling/balancing involved with working and raising...

  12. Why not wear a mask to 'mask' some of the smells that go along with nursing?

    mmh2 replied to Cathylady's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am currently working as a dental assistants and unfortunately, wearing a mask does not mask smells! We wear fluid resistant masks to protect us against the fluids (saliva,blood,pus) that become...

  13. HfCC waiting list

    mmh2 replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Try not to get too down. It is possible that it is not really that long - maybe some people will change their mind, drop out, start the program and decide it's not for them or too hard, etc. And who...

  14. dental asst to rn...I hope. HELP!!!!!

    mmh2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some advice. I am starting my pre reqs this summer for the adn program at the local community college. I am 36 ,married with kids and am currently employed as a dental assistant. I have always...

  15. HfCC waiting list

    mmh2 replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    If you don't mind answering, where did you trans from and why? So from sect B on it's 12 - 18 mos to get into the program? Then sect C must be program

  16. Happy, "I love my job!!" stories - do tell...

    mmh2 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    As a potential student with some down time until the summer semester begins, I have found myself on this site daily looking for advice,tips, encouragement,etc. I have also found alot of posts about...

  17. How do I stop getting my feelings hurt?

    mmh2 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh jeez! Can I ever relate to that! I once had my house "t p'd" and I got in trouble for it! HUH?!? I guess I did something to provoke it. I have found that once people discover your weak...

  18. How do you pay for school?

    mmh2 posted a topic in General Students

    I am curious about how people finance their educations. I feel a little uncomfortable asking such a personal question but...how do you all do it? I have 2 kids and work full time. My husband also...

  19. Does it seem like EVERYONE is trying to be a nurse?

    mmh2 replied to mrs.tt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I drive a Honda CR-V and I swear that's all I see on the road!! LOL Glad you made that coment because those were my exact thoughts as I have been reading all of these

  20. How do you pay for school?

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in General Students

    It is scary for sure! It is comforting to see how many of you are in the same boat and so motivating! I just told my husband that I plan to use the income tax return for school. He was decidedly not...

  21. Other second career students?

    mmh2 replied to JBMmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My job is sort of stable until the elder of the two dentists I work for retire and then....??? Now my hours has been slashed because the one nearing retirement takes months at a time off. Yes there...

  22. Pre-Pre-Nursing: Tips before starting school?

    mmh2 replied to elisemichelle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maria895 - WOW!! You're school ethic and study skills are impressive and you offer many good tips! I need all of this kind of info - it's been a long time since I was in

  23. HfCC waiting list

    mmh2 replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    So did you have to finish all pre reqs before you applied? I'm confused since you said you are currently taking your last pre req? My husband just told me that there has been an increase of students...

  24. potential student

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    And...another day, another question: I was laying in bed last night trying to figure out how I was going to pay for all of this when I realized that I had not factored the cost of books into the...

  25. potential student

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    And I have another question....do you have to complete all pre and co reqs before applying to program at wc3 and when do you take the net? I have asked so many questions and read so many different...