nurseyNurseMI

nurseyNurseMI specializes in MedSurg/Tele.

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1. Giving pills

   nurseyNurseMI replied to Honeynurse's topic in General Nursing

   I also get so nervous giving certain patient pills. I think the speech language pathologists get annoyed b/c I place so many swallow eval consults! ha. But yes, when in doubt, I always crush or try to get dissolvable tabs/iv/elixir when possible. why...

2. RN joining Peace Corps wondering about MPH degree

   nurseyNurseMI replied to kmaries's topic in General Nursing

   That is so wonderful that you were invited to serve in Benin!! I studied in Ghana during my undergrad which is what got me interested in the Peace Corps to begin with. From my experience, West African culture was very welcoming and friendly. Do you k...

3. RN joining Peace Corps wondering about MPH degree

   nurseyNurseMI replied to kmaries's topic in General Nursing

   I would love to hear some responses on this topic. I am working on my application for the Peace Corps now (have been pondering over my essays for too long). I recently went to the University of Michigan School of Public Health Open House because I am...

4. How Do You Unwind?

   nurseyNurseMI replied to justme01's topic in CNA/MA

   Depends on just how bad the day is...either go for a run, watch a movie, or make a stiff drink.

5. New grad RNs: Do you hate nursing already?

   nurseyNurseMI replied to OliveRN's topic in Florida

   I am also a new-grad nurse, started in July 2009. I feel exactly like you do some days. I work on the "problem unit" of my hospital and the unit culture is unbelievably negative. I have more patients than I can handle, I'm often in charge, I feel lik...

6. New grad, Tomorrow Renal floor job interview..

   nurseyNurseMI replied to germensano's topic in Urology

   i graduated in may 2009 and have been working on a renal transplant/nephrology unit since july 09. my goal is also to move to the icu and nephrology is a good place to start. esrd pretty much affects your whole system and offers a solid nursing foun...

7. It pays to be a nurse.

   nurseyNurseMI replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

   Not too long ago I was crossing the border from Canada and there were 2 officers working the crossing booth. The one takes our passports and DL's and starts running our information and the other came over and questioned us. Then he goes back and star...

8. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

   nurseyNurseMI replied to k.morris's topic in New Nurse

   1.what kind of floor are you working on? medsurg-nephrology/renal transplant 2.where are you from? detroit 3.how did you get that job?--did you have connections?, work there previously, application process, follow-up process, interview tips, anythi...

9. Love and Healthcare in the Third World

   nurseyNurseMI replied to interleukin's topic in General Nursing

   Great post, interleukin . I recently traveled to Ghana and really appreciate your experience. I especially liked this quote, I would love to hear more about your experience. Did you go through an NGO? Thanks for sharing your story!

10. Really want to be a nurse

    nurseyNurseMI replied to parris's topic in Michigan

    That really is a bummer..i would try what they were saying about LCC, or maybe you could take the classes for the Health Promotion specialization in the fall and reapply for spring. Or just get another degree and do the 1 year advanced RN program.

11. Paying for nursing school?

    nurseyNurseMI replied to jaytek13's topic in Michigan

    I'm a nursing student at Michigan State and when I first went to college we called to see about this scholarship....turns out it hasn't been given out since Engler was governer and the program has more or less been discontinued. shame because I could...