JenM

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1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing in Michigan

   JenM posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

   Hi! I will be starting my last semester of nursing school this winter semester. The last rotation I had was in Psych and I loved it! So now I am trying to locate any hospital or private facility where...

2. IV Meds

   JenM posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   I wasn't sure where to post this question, because I am a student, not an instructor, but I have a question. I was searching this forum and noticed that most of your students give IV meds in their...

3. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

   JenM replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

   I don't have the stamina to go through the entire 25 pages. But it makes me sick to hear people say that nursing is a terrible career! I am only a student. But here's what I want to say. What did...

4. How did you pay for nursing school?

   JenM replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

   I am in my first semester. I am receiving $4500/ year from financial aid, $10,000 a year from government loans and a ton more from private student loans. I decided not to work while I was in school....

5. Anybody here going to SC4???

   JenM replied to JenM's topic in Michigan Nursing

   They don't have a year to year waitlist. They put people on a waitlist to fill the spots of the people who drop before the program starts. Once the program starts, they drop the waitlist and everyone...

6. What kind of Backpack?

   JenM replied to reidesert's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I've been told a rolling scrapbook storage thingy is great to use. It has ton of compartments to hold all of your writing utensils and is biggest enough to hold all of your books. So I bought one. I...

7. Anybody here going to SC4???

   JenM posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

   I hear alot of talk about all of these other schools, but no one ever mentions St. Clair County COmmunity College!! Anyone else besides me attending Nursing School there this fall? Well, we start...

8. Who else is excited to start Fall '07!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   JenM replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Oh I am so excited to finally start the program. I had to decline after I'd be accepted two years ago (family issues) and am now finally about to finish!!!! I also have children (6 yrs. old, 4 yrs....

9. My orientation!

   JenM replied to krenee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Well we had ours and it sounds similar. My schedule was already chosen for me. I go Mon-Thurs. I was shocked by my clinical hours though; 7:15 am - 9:15 pm. Talk about torture! Then we have to buy...

10. Is anyone still waiting for Fall '07 selection?

    JenM replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I've been accepted to one program already, but waiting for a response from the other school I applied to. They aren't sending out their letters until August

11. What area of nursing would you like to go into???

    JenM replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NICU, Peds, or L&D!!! But honestly I'm hoping for

12. Are you Happy?

    JenM replied to SBCspBR's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I truly believe life is what you make it! For example although I am in a terrible financial situation right now, however I am very happy. I have 3 delightful, healthy children and an amazing...

13. Any Baker flint Students?

    JenM replied to ltlangl2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Why did you only apply at one college? I too go to Baker ( of CLinton Township) and know what I was headed for going in. I maintain a 4.0 and a decent NET score, but still I know my chances are slim....

14. SC4 vs. Baker College

    JenM posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi everyone, I've been recently accepted into SC4's Nursing Program. I am very excited. However that is my backup school. I am really hoping to get into Baker (Clinton Township). I have a 4.0 and...

15. Too poor to become a nurse?

    JenM replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I am in a very similar situation. We are low income as well, with 3 kids (7 months, 4 years and 6 years old). My husband just got laid off too! Before that we made a combined income of...