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UMichSCN07

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  1. Buttocks Skin Graft Protection Strategies???

    UMichSCN07 replied to Kel.R's topic in Burn

    Honestly, I’ve never found an acceptable solution short of advocating for a diverting colostomy and/or lots of prone positioning. FMS’s leak and can cause pressure/shearing. Same for “butt...

  2. Starting out in the burn icu

    UMichSCN07 replied to Leadkrm's topic in Burn

    First off, congratulations! I too started out as a new grad in a burn ICU. Burn care is as much an art as it is a science, so most of what you are inquiring about will be learned on the job and will...

  3. Dressing changes and meds. How much/when to push?

    UMichSCN07 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Burn

    Over my 4+ years as a burn nurse, the orders I've seen generally allow doses every 5 minutes. In your case, I'd start with 1 mg Dilaudid about 30 mins before starting the dressing change, then 50 mcg...

  4. If you could do it all over again, would you?

    UMichSCN07 replied to wahoowa01's topic in Men in Nursing

    I agree. Could have saved myself $80K in student loans for a master's degree that I'm not using. I also think that at a younger age, I would have had more energy and tolerance for the BS that I'm...

  5. Whats it like being a guy in a female dominated career?

    UMichSCN07 replied to Josh_H's topic in Men in Nursing

    The vast majority of the time, I don't notice, especially since in my ICU, I'm rarely the only guy on between RNs, techs, RT, and clerks. That being said, there are days that I say to myself (and...

  6. Current Nursing Students- Which Stethoscope is Best?

    UMichSCN07 replied to shawnb's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'd say you got a great deal. Me personally, I used to use the Littman Classic II SE, since I also spend time as a road medic and cardio scopes just hear too much when you're bumping down the road in...

  7. Sinai Grace Working Conditions

    UMichSCN07 replied to 23Nurse's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Time commitments are not uncommon. Mine was 15 or 18 months, I forget which. It's mostly due to the amount of money the unit has to pay to get you trained. I had to do a week of "central nursing...

  8. So Who Are They Hiring?

    UMichSCN07 replied to iluvdetroit's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I think the major sticking point is the fact that you're 5 going on 6 years away from the bedside. Most of the openings I have seen for ICUs at my facility want experience in the past 2 years...

  9. Inaccurate story on CNN?

    UMichSCN07 replied to amyphee's topic in Burn

    Just celebrated my 2nd year in a major regional burn center. The ONLY time I've ever seen docs do a dressing is in the OR, after having done a debridement/graft. Otherwise, it's all nurses and...

  10. Post Cardiac Arrest Hypothermis

    UMichSCN07 replied to Jcasares's topic in Men in Nursing

    We've done some post-arrest hypothermia at my facility, but I believe only certain units can perform it (Med ICU, Surg ICU, and Cardio ICU, IIRC), requiring transfers from any other units. Mike in...

  11. C.S. Mott Hospital (U of M)

    UMichSCN07 replied to J9G2008's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have classmates who went straight to Mott out of school (BSN, not ADN, but shouldn't make a difference), including the PICU. L&D and the general floors, shouldn't be an issue. Holden NICU and...

  12. Percent of Men in Graduating Class?

    UMichSCN07 replied to BusinessGrad's topic in Men in Nursing

    1. We graduated 47, and there were 6 guys (including me). About 12%. 2. 50/50? Probably not. Although, interesting to note, many medical schools are reporting 50/50 male/female entrance ratios and...

  13. ER nurse wondering whats the best way to treat burns

    UMichSCN07 replied to robinzkj's topic in Burn

    ABLS (Advanced Burn Life Support, sponsored by the American Burn Association, required training for all in my unit) states that any burns over 20% TBSA are to go into DRY DRESSINGS. Heat loss is not...

  14. ACLS?

    UMichSCN07 replied to oguesswhat's topic in Michigan Nursing

    About $200 is probably the cheapest you're going to get, unless you can find classes sponsored by your employer. Mike in

  15. Oakland University NP program or University of Michigan Flint??

    UMichSCN07 replied to GRnurse57's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Megan- If this helps, be aware that all NP/CNS/CRNAs will be transitioning to a DNP (Doctorate of Nursing Practice) within the next 5 years or less. Having looked into this, UM-Flint is one of only a...

  16. How to get rid of the plumber's crack?

    UMichSCN07 replied to jcasti02's topic in Men in Nursing

    Check out the Longtail T from Duluth Trading Co. I haven't tried them myself yet, but I hear good things about the coverage in your specific trouble region. www.duluthtrading.com Mike in

  17. Who HATES the term MURSE?

    UMichSCN07 replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I suppose I'm a bit of a hypocrite when it comes to the term. I refer to myself as a "murse" on occasion, but mostly only around other "murses" or people who remember the episode of Scrubs when J.D....

  18. Does becoming a male nurse mean that you have to change your friends also?

    UMichSCN07 replied to hyalophora09's topic in Men in Nursing

    I had no issues with any of my friends, although all of them knew my intent to go into some medical field and all of them knew me as I went through my EMS training. I hate to bring up the age thing,...

  19. Reputation of Accelerated Nursing Programs

    UMichSCN07 replied to steph0502's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I graduated from University of Michigan's Second Career program, and I found that most (not all) nurses don't really have an issue with second career/accelerated program nurses. For starters, since...

  20. Anyine affraid to not find work when done with school?

    UMichSCN07 replied to Lisa621's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, there are hiring freezes at several hospitals in SE lower MI, but also keep in mind that we are currently in the "slow" season, when pt. censuses are down, so staffing has to follow to remain...

  21. National EMS Scope of Practice Transition

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

    [quote=RNREMT-P;3357969 The best thing that seems to be coming from this process is the potential for uniformity nationwide in the provision of emergency medical care. A person in Wyoming deserves...

  22. New Grad RN Jobs In Michigan

    UMichSCN07 replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Michigan Nursing

    If you can wait until spring or summer, try that. There's ALWAYS a slowdown in patient flow between Thanksgiving and New Years, which makes things doubly hard in the current economic climate. FWIW,...

  23. Second Career Nursing Univ of Michigan

    UMichSCN07 replied to nv2998's topic in Michigan Nursing

    In 2006, I had heard by Christmas. Strange that it's taking so long, but when I graduated, they had cut the position that was the Second Career program liason and I also heard that they were...

  24. Anyone applying to University of Michigan Second Career Program

    UMichSCN07 replied to nv2998's topic in Men in Nursing

    I know you're looking for guys who are applying... I graduated from the program in 2007, one of 5 guys in a class of about 45. I loved every second, although there are parts of the third semester,...

  25. What dressings (as a generalistion) are used for burns?

    UMichSCN07 replied to Susan to Vanc's topic in Burn

    The 'typical' burn dressing is silvadene (aka SSD), wrapped in Kerlex, then covered in burn net (elastic/cotton netting). Depending on any infections present, they may add Nystatin powder, or use...