mmh2

mmh2

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  1. HfCC waiting list

    mmh2 replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    So, Do you apply, declare nursing take a few pre reqs then the NET then apply and finish up rest of pre reqs while waiting for an invitation? I haven't looked online in a while- how many pre reqs are...

  2. potential student

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am def going to take classes that way as much as possible because once I let my office know what I am up to they will find my replacement. So I have to be sneaky. lol Has anybody heard anything...

  3. potential student

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Ok, good. I'm going to hold off on taking a class until summer that way I have ample time to apply, go to a nursing meeting and take the compass. I basically had this "go back to school" epiphany...

  4. potential student

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    jazznjac- no I have not been to the nursing seminar yet, here's a goofy question: do I do that before or after I apply? Common sense says after I apply, but hey I could be wrong. Here's another...

  5. potential student...someday

    mmh2 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I am not a nursing student but am interested in becoming one. I am interested in attending wcccd but am not clear on whether there are gen ed requirements in addition to the pre reqs needed to...

  6. New grad pay, opportunities, etc

    mmh2 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Can anyone give me an idea what a new grad RN earns? Was also wondering about raises/opputunities for advancement, etc? Am a potential student and was just told that nurses don't make good money (by a...

  7. potential student

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Good point, Anne36. I had an advisor chuckle when I mentioned nursing and he said that 500 students a year say they want to get into the program! That was a little intimidating for sure! I hadn't...

  8. New grad pay, opportunities, etc

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Good to hear CandyGyrl! I make good money now as a dental assistant but am at the top of the pay scale and there are zero opportunities for advancement, no raises (any more, that is) and no bonuses. I...

  9. COMPASS test terror!

    mmh2 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Help!! I am going to apply at WCCD but need to take the COMPASS assessment test prior to registering for classes. Here is the problem - I am a math moron and didn't even make it through algerba in...

  10. COMPASS test terror!

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey cheska rn2be- Thanks for the support! So funny bc my hs math experience is very similar so it was comforting to learn that the COMPASS was unremarkable. I too will probably need a pre alg class...

  11. How do you pay for school?

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in General Students

    Curious me, thanks for the info. I wonder if I can get student loans to do pre reqs so I can take more than 1 a semester and cut back at work a bit. I am a dental assistant so I have minimal...

  12. How do you pay for school?

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in General Students

    Thanks R.S! Are you doing pre reqs or in the program? And if you are doing pre reqs are you full or pt

  13. potential student

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    ShannonW - Chemistry, ugh! You must be so excited to start school! Did it really take several months to find out that you were accepted? That would be an agonizing wait! Wonder why there is no wait at...

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

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

    Water83- Where did you find the software? I'm trying to get the nerve to take the local cc placement test so I can start pre reqs in the summer, and math is a weak subject for me so I need to...

  15. Other second career students?

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

    Thanks Danigrrl! Good luck to you as

  16. COMPASS test terror!

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks to all for the advice, support and encouragement! I needed that and a kick in the pants too! My husband has been saying all of the same things! I will definately brush up on my math skills....

  17. potential student...someday

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in General Students

    No,I'm from

  18. Other second career students?

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

    I am considering nursing but need to work full time (4-5 days) to help support my family. I have 2 kids (8 1/2 and 2 ). I am currently a dental assistant which I learned on the job and was somewhat...

  19. potential student

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks to jazznjac and ShannonW!!! Shannon, I will e mail you as soon as I figure out how to navigate this site. LOL Any experience with online classes at wcccd? Was hoping to take as many pre reqs...

  20. potential student...someday

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in General Students

    Hi Curious me! It's Wayne county comm college. it's in

  21. potential student...someday

    mmh2 replied to mmh2's topic in General Students

    Thanks to you all! So far you have all been more helpful than the advisor I spoke with. Here's another question- at WCCCD there does not appear to be a math requirement besides medical math and there...