Munson in Traverse City has a good reputation. They're Magnet and got their status before it was "cool" and all the hospitals wanted it, so they probably really are Magnet and didn't just buy the...
If you're looking for a good peds experience in Michigan, I suggest also looking into C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. You can find their job postings here...
Here's a link to information about the program TRANSITIONS RN Residency Program for New Graduates - Childrens Hospital of Michigan The program director is
You have received some great advice from the above posters. In answer to your question about cardiac drips, the drips that I deal with regularly on cardiac stepdown: Heparin, Integrilin,...
I bought the practice test from the AACN website and it was certainly worth the money. It is very similar in style, content, and level of difficulty to the actual test as it is written by the same...
Jules Anne replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing
I think it's just a vent to others in healthcare who may feel under-appreciated for all that we do to improve peoples health and lives. I have always found these boards to be a safe environment in...
I have been a preceptor for quite a few new grads and I'll tell you what I do with and expect from my orientees. I let them shadow me the first day and let them see the flow on the unit and how I...
Check out this link for a list of hospitals in the area with links to their websites. http://hamptonroads.com/2010/02/hospitals-hampton-roads I work for a Sentara location and per their "social media...
I would have your nclex result verified to MI. That would most likely be faster than waiting for your current state licensure and then verification of that license to MI for MI to take 6-8 weeks to...
Jules Anne replied to sameasalways's topic in Nursing Career
I think you should go for it. Since you are wanting to leave med/surg, it would be good to have some experience in another area so that when you apply to other hospitals, you have a bit of an edge....
Jules Anne replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career
Definitely include the clinic jobs and highlight the differences between them on your resume to show that you have gained different types of experience. A good website for job hunting/resume writing...
Congrats to you on graduating and obtaining your license! One of the girls I graduated from nursing school with has worked at Henry Ford-Macomb since we finished school. She likes it pretty well and...