MInurse2b2010

MInurse2b2010 specializes in PCU.

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1. Interview for NA position in the Cardiac Telemetry Unit of Hospital

   MInurse2b2010 replied to etkids's topic in Michigan

   I think there are some threads on allnurses about this. I'd just be professional in dress and be prepared to answer questions about your reason for interest in the cardiac telemetry floor/hospital/nurse assisting. Also: firm handshake, make eye conta...

2. Oakland University Accelerated BSN fall 2011 Cohort

   MInurse2b2010 replied to MelBell2005's topic in Michigan

   I haven't read the entire thread, so my apologies if this is old information: My understanding is that orientation (for the Fall cohort) is held in May to allow for forms, like the physical and immunization information, to be completed. I also under...

3. Just hired as a New Grad on Med/Surg Unit for Night Shift...Any benefits to nights?

   MInurse2b2010 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in New Nurse

   I had never worked nights before my nursing job. I did work days as a CNA/nurse assistant (both long-term care and hospital) and during clinicals. Some things I like: less drama, more teamwork. We are busy, it's just a different kind of busy. Time p...

4. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

   MInurse2b2010 replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in New Nurse

   Also in SE Michigan Job offer June 2010 Graduated Aug 2010 Started Sep 2010 as graduate nurse Licensed Oct 2010 My unit staff and manager are endlessly supportive, and I am very grateful! I :redbeathe my unit!

5. Oakland Students

   MInurse2b2010 replied to OnlyByHisGrace's topic in Michigan

   blue 1018, I would recommend that after you do the reading & study the PPT's, you use the disk that came with the book to review & take a look at the study guide questions, if you have the guide. I don't think it's required with our section o...

6. New CNA Program at MCC

   MInurse2b2010 replied to inspire's topic in Michigan

   I'm a brand new hospital NA now. The fun part of being a LTC CNA for me was interacting with the residents. Since they remember the past so vividly I heard wonderful stories about life anywhere from 50-80 years ago. A lot of WWII memories, from both ...

7. Oakland University winter semester

   MInurse2b2010 replied to OnlyByHisGrace's topic in Michigan

   Hi kale1, I start Sept. '09. Taking my last requirements... As to what to do, I don't know your situation, but I took a job as CNA since I'm new to healthcare. Travel sounds really good to me, but alas I can't afford it! Good luck in the reading!

8. Oakland University winter semester

   MInurse2b2010 replied to OnlyByHisGrace's topic in Michigan

   Hi kale1, I also have pharm with Sally this semester. After patho I was freaking out when I read the syllabus & saw the assignments -- like 8 chapters in the first module! But the chapters are short and to-the-point. The reading goes fast and we ...

9. New CNA Program at MCC

   MInurse2b2010 replied to inspire's topic in Michigan

   In my admittedly brief stint as a LTC CNA I made nearly $12 per hour in Oakland county suburbs. This was for a unionized, licensed position, not for assisted living. I've never worked assisted living, but my understanding is that the starting pay in ...

10. Intro Chemistry OCC or OU?

    MInurse2b2010 replied to melareitling's topic in Michigan

    Hi steph7510, I took anatomy at OCC because of the cost. Also, since my prior degree is not in science, I was a little concerned about squeezing anatomy into one 15-week class. At OCC Auburn Hills I took Anatomy 2630 in the Winter (January - April) a...

11. Intro Chemistry OCC or OU?

    MInurse2b2010 replied to melareitling's topic in Michigan

    Hi Anne36! I tried to pm you, but I guess I haven't posted quite enough. I took microbio of health & disease at OCC Auburn Hills campus. It met once per week for about 3 hours. People who were successful in my class were good at memorizing and at...

12. Intro Chemistry OCC or OU?

    MInurse2b2010 replied to melareitling's topic in Michigan

    Hi, cs81! I completely understand about the GPA. You want to be competitive. If there is no one else, perhaps speak with a counselor at OCC and/or OU. I found the counselors at Highland Lakes to be very helpful in developing a plan of study, even tho...

13. Intro Chemistry OCC or OU?

    MInurse2b2010 replied to melareitling's topic in Michigan

    Because I wanted to apply for OU's Accelerated BSN, I needed Intro to Chem (Chem 1000). I took all my prereq's at OCC. I would recommend the rate my professor site to get an idea about the teachers if you can't get feedback yet. I also didn't have p...

14. Ugh!!! "60% of base pay..."

    MInurse2b2010 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Back in 1994 (in the financial field) I had 60% base pay for short-term disability. It began after all sick time was used and lasted for 90 days. I was happy to get it. This was a small company of about 35 employees. We had good benefits & we di...

15. Any Oakland University grad students here?

    MInurse2b2010 replied to yellow finch's topic in Michigan

    It seems to me that you have 10,000 good reasons to go to WSU! I'm in the middle of an OU online BSN course right now & I must say I prefer the lecture format. Good luck whatever you decide.:)