MInurse.st

MInurse.st

Member

  • Content

    181

  • Visitors

    6,211

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    7

All Content by MInurse.st

  1. Help I need an elective for this upcoming semester...

    MInurse.st replied to mariposabella's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe a sociology, psychology, or anthropology class related to healthcare? My favorite class in college was an anthropology class called Childbirth and Culture. :redbeathe I also enjoyed Sociology of...

  2. LOANs... a good idea?

    MInurse.st replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    That's my plan! If you do choose that route, hopefully you have an ABSN program in your area that's not ridiculously expensive. In my area, there are some programs that really take advantage.....

  3. LOANs... a good idea?

    MInurse.st replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BA, as well as all of my pre-requisites complete for the ABSN program I'm starting this fall. This all cost me around $15,000 in loans. My ABSN will add $23,000 to that. I will not go back...

  4. For all of those on Medicaid

    MInurse.st replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I also work at a residential facility for pregnant and parenting teen girls -- all on state assistance and with HUGE entitlement issues. However, they are teens.. so that's a whole other

  5. For all of those on Medicaid

    MInurse.st replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that as a student without actual experience it's probably easier to empathize, I know it was for me. My BA is in sociology/social work, and I felt/feel strong empathy for people who need and...

  6. iTouch or Old School?

    MInurse.st replied to mamacashew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Because it wouldn't be a one time cost, like a textbook.. My cell phone bill would be higher EVERY

  7. Trying to transfer to another RN program with an undeserved Fail

    MInurse.st replied to wishingupon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Interesting.. My background check only lists previous criminal activity and previous

  8. Trying to transfer to another RN program with an undeserved Fail

    MInurse.st replied to wishingupon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A background check is not going to tell them where she went to school.. I think it may depend on the particular college that you attend. I graduated with a BA, then went to a local community college...

  9. iTouch or Old School?

    MInurse.st replied to mamacashew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If my school requires a PDA.. they better be paying for

  10. Anatomy and Physiology before Chemistry

    MInurse.st replied to yisy4u's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't take chemistry before A&P, and I didn't feel like I was any worse off because of it. Read the chemistry chapter at the beginning of the A&P book, and you'll be fine. Good

  11. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    MInurse.st replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    With a BA degree and doing social work, I make $11/hr. My supervisor (MSW, 15 years of experience) and the program director of a non-profit said that until a couple years ago she would have qualified...

  12. Need physical exam!!!

    MInurse.st replied to AM FRANCES's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know if it would be different for a physical, but the wait time at the Concentra near me has always been ridiculous. I had to wait 2 hours to take a pre-employment drug test, which only took 2...

  13. how to pay for school??

    MInurse.st replied to Linds0310's topic in General Students

    You're really in a tough spot. It's true that you must fill out the FAFSA as a dependent until you're 24 (or married or have a child), EVEN if you support yourself fully. This very much screws those...

  14. Need physical exam!!!

    MInurse.st replied to AM FRANCES's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't have insurance either, but recently had to get a physical for school. I went to Packard Health Clinic in Ann Arbor. I got in right away and they have a sliding scale fee -- if price is an...

  15. VA (Ann Arbor) vs. UM Hospital

    MInurse.st replied to Wolverine2010RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Sorry, I don't currently work for either, as I'm a student... But I wanted to say congrats on getting a job as a new grad! Gives me some hope. :) I've heard that getting a job at UM is pretty

  16. Funding a second degree bachelor's program

    MInurse.st replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in General Nursing

    I would try to find a public university, which will likely be cheaper, so that you will be able to cover the tuition with federal loans. My 12 month program will be about $23,000 total, which I'm...

  17. question!

    MInurse.st replied to vccorscc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not necessarily true that no one gets enough to cover cost of living.. At my school, "cost of attendance" included tuition, fees, books, living expenses based on the local cost of living, etc. and my...

  18. If you've taken pharmacology or pathophysiology...help

    MInurse.st replied to lovelylady42's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with the above post :) In my pharmacology book, every section had a review of the relevant physiology. I didn't really need to reference anything else. For patho, I would say just make sure...

  19. WOW!!! I just saw how much first semester books cost!!!

    MInurse.st replied to Waitingtill2010's topic in General Students

    If you shop online for books, this will cut your costs a lot. I never use the college bookstore! As a general rule, if the textbook is listed as required, I buy it. But, some things, like an APA...

  20. BLS CPR Recertification

    MInurse.st replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Michigan Nursing

    My CPR/AED certification is from the Red Cross and it is good for 2

  21. What can I expect the first year of nursing school in regard to A & P?

    MInurse.st replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    A review of the hepatic and renal systems would be helpful for

  22. Seeking advice second career

    MInurse.st replied to dimechic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I already have a BA, so I'm attending a second degree BSN program (12 mos). I have to tell you, the financial aid is mostly non-existent for a second degree. I'm not eligible for any scholarships or...

  23. How difficult did you find pharmacology?

    MInurse.st replied to raydon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took pharmacology last semester as a pre-req for the accelerated BSN I'm starting in the fall. It was my last pre-req to complete, but my first exposure to NCLEX style test questions. My biggest...

  24. I have no immunization records... what do I do?

    MInurse.st replied to basilisk06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    basilisk06, since you don't have health insurance I would suggest checking with your county health department to see if they have any programs in place for people without insurance. My state...

  25. Our nursing class grading scale is WAY easy...

    MInurse.st replied to klone's topic in General Students

    A = 96 and up I took Pharmacology at a community college because it was a pre-req for my second degree BSN program. I got a 95.8, and this was an A-.