Any Michigan NURSES here?

U.S.A. Michigan

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Glad that students are finding this useful to share info....but are there any nurses here also?

I am a new nurse and work in med surge. I like my hospital and benefits...however I keep getting recruiting mailings from other hospitals and would like to hear from some other nurses about different career opportunities and experiences in MI!

jenrninmi, MSN, RN

1,975 Posts

Specializes in L&D.

Hi there,

:o) There is actually another post recently just like yours. I'm an RN in West Michigan. I graduated nursing school April 2005. Nice to meet you!

deftonez188

442 Posts

Don't hate :)

Specializes in Adult Acute Care Medicine.
Hi there,

:o) There is actually another post recently just like yours. I'm an RN in West Michigan. I graduated nursing school April 2005. Nice to meet you!

Thanks for your reply, and nice to meet you too.

I graduated with my BSN in April 07'. I am in SE MI. I had lots of hospitals to choose from. It has been a huge and much harder transition than I expected! (school certainly did not prepare me enough!!)

Are you pretty comfortable in your role after 3 years?

At this point I am staying in med/surge for the experience, but may move into a more specialized area in the future....or persue my Master's degree....right now I am just trying to get through the shift though.

I would love to see some more conversation from RN's in MI. :redbeathe

Specializes in Adult Acute Care Medicine.
Don't hate :)

Please re-read my original post. It contains zero negativity.

psalm, RN

1,263 Posts

Specializes in Staff nurse.

I'm in Southwestern Michigan, formerly worked in Midland.

deftonez188

442 Posts

"Please re-read my original post. It contains zero negativity"

Neither did mine - note the smiley face indicating it was a joke, here's another :bow::nuke::wink2::chuckle:)

jenrninmi, MSN, RN

1,975 Posts

Specializes in L&D.
Thanks for your reply, and nice to meet you too.

Are you pretty comfortable in your role after 3 years?

Well, when I graduated, I did neuro/trauma for 9 months, then tried homecare (post-op openheart cases mostly) for 6 months, then was hired for my dream job- L&D and have been doing this ever since (about 1 1/2 years.) I learn new things every day. I enjoyed all three jobs, but want to stay in OB for a long time, and with my current employer which is a great hospital to work for.

I hope things get easier for you. :o)

Specializes in Adult Acute Care Medicine.
Well, when I graduated, I did neuro/trauma for 9 months, then tried homecare (post-op openheart cases mostly) for 6 months, then was hired for my dream job- L&D and have been doing this ever since (about 1 1/2 years.) I learn new things every day. I enjoyed all three jobs, but want to stay in OB for a long time, and with my current employer which is a great hospital to work for.

I hope things get easier for you. :o)

Glad you are happy and doing L&D. My clinical (school/instrutor) experience was not very good in this area. And everyone seemed to have c-section!!!! (Is there a high rate at your hosp.?)

I am a mom of two, and had wonderful birth experiences (thanks to the nurses). I am sure the women/families you touch will always remember you - as you are present during this intimate time.

My family is going for a short vacation the end of May to Lake MI and I am going to look at the job postings for area hospitals there (love your side of the state!):nuke:

nrsang97, BSN, RN

2,602 Posts

Specializes in Neuro ICU and Med Surg.

I am in SE MI and have been a RN for 7 years. Did med surg for 5 then transferred to ICU. I love it. Nice to meet you.

arush7973

18 Posts

I'm an RN in SE Michigan as well. I've been an RN since Aug. 04. I currently work in the ICU in a local community hospital but it is part of a major hospital in the area. I love it most of the time...but am seeking a NICU position as that is where my nursing :redbeathe is ;) Look forward to getting to know you! :typing

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