a_damsel

a_damsel specializes in Step-down/ICU.

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1. ANYONE IN MICHIGAN HIRING NEW RNs???

   a_damsel replied to andreaf.rn's topic in New Nurse

   Children's does not directly accept new graduates. They have to apply through a very competitive preceptorship program called "Transitions." You can find more info on it at dmc.org

2. Nurse:Patient Ratio on Med-Surg Floors?

   a_damsel replied to 3chicago3's topic in Michigan

   Yes, this is the norm here. When I worked at HF main the norm was 5, with a max. of 6. A few of my friends work at the DMC and they can get up to 7. In fact, one of the DMC hospitals that I interviewed for told me that the norm was 7 for that floor.

3. How to answer "tell me about yourself"?

   a_damsel replied to RNnicu42's topic in New Nurse

   I would only give information about your nursing career. Personal information (ie. marital status etc.) should not be relayed in interviews, in fact it's illegal for them to ask you directly. You can also speak about your personality traits and goals...

4. my problem with allnurses...why so pessimistic?

   a_damsel replied to pymschrs's topic in General Nursing

   Having a smooth ride through your nursing career does not mean you should discount the struggles of others. They are real. I don't feel that most of the posts on here are negative. Obviously people people come here for advice when they are having pro...

5. ANYONE IN MICHIGAN HIRING NEW RNs???

   a_damsel replied to andreaf.rn's topic in New Nurse

   I applied to over 250 (over 4 months) before I got my 1st hospital job. Keep looking and working on ways to improve your cover letter/resume.

6. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

   a_damsel replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse

   $23-24/hr plus evening ($1.50+) and weekend differential ($2) in Detroit area hospitals.

7. All nursing students wear white scrubs?

   a_damsel replied to Bigdude's topic in Michigan

   No. Henry Ford CC wear navy blue. At OCC we wore a white shirt and olive pants/jacket.

8. Help! Thank you letter post-interview

   a_damsel replied to sunnyskies9's topic in New Nurse

   Use the address of the hospital, but be sure to put the name and number of the floor she works on.

9. Are sign on bonuses and tution reimbursement a thing of the past?

   a_damsel replied to knewme's topic in New Nurse

   A friend got a sign-on bonus to work in a long-term care facility. My 1st hospital job offered tuition reimbursement. $1,500 (PT) and $3,000 (FT) per year.

10. How fast did you find your first job?

    a_damsel replied to casnee's topic in New Nurse

    It took me 4 months after getting licensed.

11. 2011 grads..jobs?

    a_damsel replied to CorazonDeOro's topic in Michigan

    I graduated last year, but I don't believe the job market has improved since then. It's about the same or worse... All I got was rejection letters before I got my license. In fact some hospitals ask pre-screening questions such as "are you currently ...

12. Children's Hospital of Michigan RN Residency Program

    a_damsel replied to nam11's topic in Michigan

    I agree with everything everyone has said here. Do not move to MI unless you have a job secured. As it may take months to find one, which can be very disheartening. I've heard the residency program is extremely hard to get into (as told by one of my ...

13. RN Salary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    a_damsel replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Michigan

    Keep in mind also that LPNs and RNs usually start out a higher pay scale because they are dealing with approximately 30 patients. As a new RN I was offered $30 per/hr [no benefits/differentials] to start at a LTC facilty. In the hospital I'm getting ...

14. Questions for New Grads

    a_damsel replied to lifelearningrn's topic in New Nurse

    1. when did you graduate? may 2010 2. do you have a bsn or adn? 3. are you still looking for work? no 4. if not, how long did it take you to find a job? 3 months, post-license. 5. if you don't mind my asking, those who are working, what type of job o...

15. How'd you get your job?

    a_damsel replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in New Nurse

    I applied online through their website. Overall, I've applied to 250+ hospital jobs, interviewed for 4 and got a call back for 1. I've been licensed for 3 months. They key is to be persistent, keep looking, keep applying... Additionally, make sure yo...