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  1. Looking for mentor from Port Huron

    living on faith posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know that this is a long shot but thought I would try it. I am an older returning student who will be entering an ADN RN program in the fall. I have zero clinical experience and would love to...

  2. Looking for mentor from Port Huron

    living on faith replied to living on faith's topic in Michigan Nursing

    UpstairsCare, Thank you for replying! I would very much like to have a mentor that I could learn from and it is great that you went through the ADN program in your 40's. I am excited about the...

  3. Pharmacology

    living on faith posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Everyone: I am anticipating entering an ADN program in August 2011. I have heard from veteran nursing students that it would be most helpful to learn as much as possible about Pharmacology before...

  4. St. Clair County Community College

    living on faith posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I would like your thoughts please. Would it concern anyone that St. Clair County Community College started with 100 nursing students in their ADN RN fall nursing program and after last...

  5. St. Clair County Community College

    living on faith replied to ldnurse1's topic in Michigan Nursing

    MsAshley, I haven't seen any further posts on here. I too am hoping to enter the Fall 2011 ADN program at SC4. Did you take the HESI and do you have your 10 pre-req. classes done? I will look...

  6. Need Pathophysiology help!

    living on faith posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Everyone, I am a mature student who is having a terrible time understanding fluids and electrolytes in my pathophysiology class that I just started. It would help if our instructor didn't simply...

  7. Need Pathophysiology help!

    living on faith replied to living on faith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'mthatguy, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I actually think I've got it now. I sure wish I would have asked these questions 60 hours ago. I think I should have had more info regarding the...

  8. Need Pathophysiology help!

    living on faith replied to living on faith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Coast2Coast, Thank you for trying to help. I am good with Diffusion and Osmosis. However, I don't seem to understand when something says that the "osmolarity is increased or decreased". I...

  9. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    living on faith replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am SO.... inspired by all of you! Your stories are simply amazing. I am in my 40's and have returned to college (have prior BS) to become an ADN RN. It has been a struggle though. I have managed...

  10. I did it! I graduate tomorrow!!!

    living on faith replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! That is totally awesome :) Wishing you the very best for your future. You should be extremely

  11. Should I retake A&P1?

    living on faith replied to Angelitanecia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Retake the A & P 1. You need the A and the knowledge. Make sure you check out Rate My Prof online before you sign up with any professors. Not 100% accurate but rings true most... of the time....

  12. Anyone buy their own anatomy models?

    living on faith replied to pdxmomazon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of the greatest things that I learned to do in A & P was use either a camera (best quality) or your camera phone and take pictures of all the models. I spent a great deal of time in lab, as I...

  13. Health Insurance for nursing school, how can I afford this!?

    living on faith replied to hopefulUS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HopefulUS: I have a totally different opinion. This is from a 40 something who has returned to college to obtain my RN license. Yes, you are going to find lots.... of people on this site that have...

  14. Two Sciences in the spring?

    living on faith replied to JennL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hate to be the second downer BUT.... I definitely wouldn't do that at my CC ( have a previous BS) and I know our guidance counselors wouldn't recommend it. Science courses are very tough, and in...

  15. Need your guidance I am 17 and just lost my father last week

    living on faith replied to KJsingh's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Well, the way I see it you have 2 choices: You can attend a local community college and work towards a ADN degree and live at home with your mom OR you can find away to go to university and live in a...

  16. Need your guidance I am 17 and just lost my father last week

    living on faith replied to KJsingh's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Oh honey ~ I am so... sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Just hearing that you are 17 and asking for advise leads me to the belief that you are a very smart young lady who is going to go far....

  17. St. Clair Community College

    living on faith posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Is there anyone out there that is either in the ADN program at St. Clair Community College or trying to get in and completing their

  18. St. Clair Community College

    living on faith replied to living on faith's topic in Michigan Nursing

    RN2BMAY2011, Thank you very... much for your comments. I really appreciate your insight. It was helpful to hear about the first semester because the people in their right now don't look so terrific....

  19. Need help preparing for the Hesi A2 Entrance Exam

    living on faith replied to love2barn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am preparing for my upcoming HESI A2. I purchased the Evolve which is supposed to be great in all areas except A & P. I also purchased (out of pure panic) the Barron's Guide and the Kaplan...

  20. Should I just give up?

    living on faith replied to Catalystx2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    As a 44 year old (prior BS) I am "attempting: to get into a local CC's ADN program. You are absolutely correct- it is ALL about the GPA and an entrance test. To be honest- if you don't have a 3.75...

  21. St. Clair Community College

    living on faith replied to living on faith's topic in Michigan Nursing

    RN2BMAY2011, Thank you so much for replying. I really wanted to hear from someone actually IN the ADN program at SC4 and hear if it really is "doable" or two years of pure hell. I am finishing my...

  22. On the path to becoming a Nurse

    living on faith replied to CASM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CASM, I understand your math anxiety. I am an intelligent person but math terrifies me because I don't think I had a great foundation and then I simply avoided it at all costs. However, when I made...

  23. Will having a Bachelors degree will bump up my spot on the waiting list?

    living on faith replied to Heylady's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Heylady, I also have a BS in Health Education but it doesn't do me a darn bit of good when I am attempting to get into the ADN program at my local community college. Sad to say but true. All the...

  24. words of wisdom..anybody?

    living on faith replied to deetrain's topic in General Students

    It doesn't matter if you are young, old or somewhere in between. LIFE IS HARD! This is my motto borrowed from Nugent and Vitale: "ANY WORTHWHILE GOAL DESERVES THE EFFORT NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE...

  25. Hesi Admission Test Practice

    living on faith replied to VivianV's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    VivianV, I have not taken the HESI entrance exam yet (scheduled in January) BUT I have done a great deal of research and if you go to Barnes & Nobles you will find a Barron's Study Guide and a...