UMichSCN07

UMichSCN07

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  1. ann arbor area...cost of living? domestic partner benefits?

    UMichSCN07 replied to MagnesiuM's topic in Michigan Nursing

    While Ann Arbor is certainly both gay and straight friendly, University of Michigan has discontinued it's same-sex domestic partner benefits in accordance with the ruling from the Michigan Supreme...

  2. Where to sell textbooks at?

    UMichSCN07 replied to shannonmarie7's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I've had a TON of good luck selling my old textbooks on Amazon Marketplace (Amazon.com), especially considering you get to set your own price, rather than be forced to take the pennies on the dollar...

  3. Starting Nursing Career in the Burn ICU

    UMichSCN07 replied to Qualityoflife's topic in Critical Care

    I know you were looking for some input from experienced CCRNs; thought you might like some feedback from someone who's been in your spot recently, too. I started in a Trauma/Burn ICU straight out of...

  4. BICU working ICU in the future

    UMichSCN07 replied to Itshamrtym's topic in Critical Care

    At my hospital, it's generally accepted that once you have a year or 2 in the Trauma/Burn ICU, you can work just about any unit, no problems (except maybe L&D!) Mike in

  5. Burn nurse:patient ratio..?

    UMichSCN07 replied to tachybradyRN's topic in Burn

    1:1, 1:2 in the ICU (rarely 2 nurses to 1 patient if super critical), 1:2, 1:3 in our attached 6-bed floor-status unit (sometimes 1:4 with a tech if short-staffed). Mike in

  6. Contact Isolation for everyone?

    UMichSCN07 replied to RNperdiem's topic in Burn

    Sounds like maybe Acinetobacter. We have a couple of those in our burn unit, although VRE and C. Diff are much more common. My burn unit only puts patients in contact precautions for C. Diff,...

  7. Any burn units near Saginaw?

    UMichSCN07 replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hurley Medical Center in Flint has a burn center, which also does some bariatric care. Mike in

  8. rn jobs- decline of Michigan?

    UMichSCN07 replied to ilmbg's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Jen touched on the other side of the "Michigan Fall" that most of the rest of the country doesn't really hear about: Western Michigan is still doing very well, where they aren't as beholden to the...

  9. Private student Loan question

    UMichSCN07 replied to Normercy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I've had private student loans through CitiBank both at the undergrad and grad level and they're wonderful. Assuming that you don't have any outstanding balances on your student account, they send...

  10. Accepted to U.M. - Anyone else?

    UMichSCN07 replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    CONGRATS!! I know I'm not the only UM Second Career grad on here, but feel free to PM me if you have any questions. Mike in

  11. low overall gpa, high prereq gpa?

    UMichSCN07 replied to shehak20000's topic in General Students

    My story was very similar. My GPA for my BS was 2.5. My GPA for my master's was 3.2. My prereq GPA was like... 3.8 (which included about a half-dozen classes taken at 2 different community...

  12. EDUCATION: BURN UNIT RN in Michigan

    UMichSCN07 replied to drosck's topic in Burn

    I just hired into a Trauma/Burn ICU as a new grad, but I did have extensive previous experience in EMS. I got sent to ABLS as part of maintaining the unit's ABA accreditation, and the hospital has a...

  13. Anyone work at University of Michigan

    UMichSCN07 replied to HealthyRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    +1 to everything that Sarah said. Me personally, I don't think that parking is such a pain, but I've lived in and around Ann Arbor for nearly all my life so I've grown very accustomed to it. The two...

  14. Garden City Hospital, What's your opinion?

    UMichSCN07 replied to missgigius's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I did my paramedic clinicals at the GCH ER. Quite frankly, the fact that it's a smaller hospital is both the biggest positive and the biggest negative. For example, I found that the nurses in the ER...

  15. Any programs that pay for college with commitment?

    UMichSCN07 replied to Ogreogre's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Also, a new bill was just signed into law that people entering public service professions (including nurses) will have their federal loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Mike in

  16. Any programs that pay for college with commitment?

    UMichSCN07 replied to Ogreogre's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Check Foote Hospital in Jackson, they award a scholarship every year for someone who makes a 2-3 year commitment. Also, the VA has some great loan repayment programs; 2 of the more recently remodeled...

  17. Any info on University of Michigan SoN greatly appreciated

    UMichSCN07 replied to a_damsel's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, it can be difficult to do a cross-campus transfer, but not impossible. However, my recommendation is to finish your current degree, making sure that you cover all the prerequisites for the...

  18. Anyone sporting a beard?

    UMichSCN07 replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've been sporting a Vandyke since high school, no negative comments or N95 fit-test issues yet... in fact, it seems to be a predominant style amongst most of the male workers around the hospital....

  19. If U Had to Choose

    UMichSCN07 replied to Sirena922's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Two other things to consider: OU's accelerated program is NOT at the Rochester campus, it's at the Macomb extension campus, and OU also tracks you to a specific hospital for your clinicals depending...

  20. Paramedic to RN

    UMichSCN07 replied to ERFirefighter's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I can't speak specifically to California, but I can tell you that I found nursing school to be much easier than my classmates, having just finished paramedic school and having had previous EMS...

  21. New Michigan Nursing Student!

    UMichSCN07 replied to oms1208's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I see you live in Southfield... check with Providence. I know that University of Michigan (sorry, that's where 99% of my experience is) will train phlebotomists and actually prefer it that way,...

  22. 12hr shifts- what's your start and end time?

    UMichSCN07 replied to miMOMMYof3's topic in Michigan Nursing

    At University of Michigan, I've run into 7, 7:30, and 8 start/stop times on 12s. Mike in

  23. stethoscope questions narrowed search.

    UMichSCN07 replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    If you're going to stay in cardiology, I'd stick with the cardiology scope. Otherwise, I recommend the Master Classic, because (especially in the ER) there is such a thing as having TOO sensitive a...

  24. what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

    UMichSCN07 replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    I really like Life Uniforms' LifeTech line for tops. LOTS of pockets and built-in ventilation mesh in the back. I think they were about $20 each, but my local Life Uniforms store gives 10% off for...

  25. Got my acceptance letter!

    UMichSCN07 replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congrats! Mike in