DrivenToDream

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1. Med/Surg fail x 2. Now what?

   DrivenToDream replied to DrivenToDream's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for all of the ideas. Community Health is a possibility but I have not found any opening so far. I love the idea of hospice but, as mentioned by others, I think one needs to have some significant skills and confidence to go it alone. Same for ...

2. Med/Surg fail x 2. Now what?

   DrivenToDream posted a topic in New Nurse

   I left my first job in acute care peds just before orientation ended because I didn't feel like it was a good fit and I didn't think I could handle up to 7 patients on the night shift (four was about my limit at the time). It took several months but ...

3. Bill would require nurse-to-patient ratios in Michigan hospitals

   DrivenToDream replied to herring_RN's topic in Union

   I would love to see this, but it isn't likely to happen. There have been similar bills introduced in every legislature since 2004 and every single one of them bit the dust. The hospital industry in Michigan wields incredible power over our legislator...

4. Are they going to accuse me of a "mind dump?" HELP!

   DrivenToDream replied to DrivenToDream's topic in NCLEX

   Thought I would post this update on my NCLEX worries: I passed! Yes, my results took an additional day or so to post, but I guess I was worrying about nothing! So glad that is over and done with. Thanks for all of the input everyone.

5. Are they going to accuse me of a "mind dump?" HELP!

   DrivenToDream replied to DrivenToDream's topic in NCLEX

   Man! I am so bummed about this. So on top of wondering if I passed (in 75 questions) I have to wonder if they'll invalidate my results and I will lose my job. I have to be licensed before the 16 of July or my offer is pulled. And around here, most of...

6. Are they going to accuse me of a "mind dump?" HELP!

   DrivenToDream posted a topic in NCLEX

   I took the NCLEX-RN today. Yes, I read the stuff and signed the things that I read them. Then clicked on the tutorial to begin. Absent mindedly, I just wrote down on the white board Phos Alb Pot.... which meant that all of these have similar lab valu...

7. Accepted a job but having second thoughts

   DrivenToDream replied to DrivenToDream's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks, Commuter and IIg. I would certainly not drop the peds position without having an offer from the other hospital. They have offered me an interview for a position on a progressive care surgical floor. I am just torn. I know that the peds positi...

8. Accepted a job but having second thoughts

   DrivenToDream posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi, I'm a new grad and I accepted a peds job at a well-known hospital, which I am excited about. However, there are a few downsides to the job: it is a bit of a drive from where I live now (think gas prices! Ouch!) and the pay is slightly lower than ...

9. Eastern Michigan University (EMU) tradional nursing program

   DrivenToDream replied to Britt2008's topic in Michigan

   I think you had to provide a statement of working at ABC Nursing Home or whatever. Had to be on their letterhead. Things change so I would make an appointment with an adviser to see what is current. I know they are always evaluating the programs and ...

10. Questions on Clinicals at Sinai Grace in Detroit

    DrivenToDream replied to krisp925's topic in Michigan

    I just completed an OB clinical at Sinai-Grace. It is located on the city's northwest side, where I grew up many years ago! While the neighborhood has slipped a bit since I lived there, I never felt unsafe going to clinical. I really enjoyed my time ...

11. 2nd degree student, having financial aid issues--anyone else?

    DrivenToDream replied to NurseMaybeBaby's topic in Student Assist

    This happened to me, too, when I approached 45 credits. I simply went to my advisor and they gave me a form that showed I was taking "new" credits for this particular program. In other words, they were required classes that I did not take when I earn...

12. Hearing impaired nurses

    DrivenToDream replied to dls102753's topic in Disabilities

    I, too, am wrestling with this issue. I start school in September. My issue is that I wear In The Ear (ITE) hearing aids. I have resolved that I will have to take them out when I use the stethoscope, but I don't know if I will be able to get by with ...

13. EMU Second Degree (Accelerated) BSN program

    DrivenToDream replied to wannabeanurse84's topic in Michigan

    I saw that but I was not reading it right. I guess we just need to pick up the Hunter Green scrubs and I definitely need to start looking for some decent shoes because they said "clean!" LOL! My present pair would not qualify!

14. EMU Second Degree (Accelerated) BSN program

    DrivenToDream replied to wannabeanurse84's topic in Michigan

    I just got my acceptance letter in the mail today, as a matter of fact. They also give you your schedule. I was expecting three classes (already took micro) but they didn't sign me up for DTC 203, or whatever it is! I don't know if I should be worri...

15. Anyone apply to the accelerated Michigan State University or U of M program for '10?

    DrivenToDream replied to UpNorthTC's topic in Michigan

    Hi, I am starting EMUs 2nd bachelor accelerated program this fall, 2010. I just wanted to say that I started the process a year ago because I needed to take all of the prereqs first. I've met with two different advisors in the nursing office (in addi...