rn2bn07

rn2bn07 BSN, RN

Cardiac Tele, MICU RN

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  1. Any Eastern Michigan University students in the CRNA program?

    rn2bn07 replied to rn2bn07's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am currently working at the MICU at Henry Ford Hospital, so I think will count towards my ICU experience by the time I apply to CRNA school. I am considering applying to Oakland University for my...

  2. When to wear gloves!?

    rn2bn07 replied to LaurRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have made it a HABIT to always glove up, when coming into contact with not just the pt but anything that I have to touch that may have came into contact with the pt's skin or body, such as, IV...

  3. Be honest...is the excitement over?

    rn2bn07 replied to rn2bn07's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow, thank you for all the responses. It really gives me an idea of whaqt to anticipate in CRNA school. It almost reminds me of how I felt in nursing school but 10 times less stressful, i'm sure. Keep...

  4. rn? in ob/gyn office

    rn2bn07 replied to Dancermom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe those are medical assisstants, you rarely see a nurse doing those things in a doctors office. Most nurses are in clinics or doctors offices will sometimes be able to assist the doctor in a...

  5. Hospitals offering tuition for CRNA School

    rn2bn07 replied to thyme39's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think that's great! I would take the money, what's a sacrifice of two years at a job vs. more of two years in paying back loans and not enjoying your upgraded CRNA

  6. Am I the only one??

    rn2bn07 replied to fungirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What school do you

  7. Just got hired in ICU....any advice?

    rn2bn07 replied to nursekatie22's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow! I worked on a tele floor for a year before becoming an ICU nurse and I tell ya, there is no "basic" there. I get a few patients in the ICU that are "basic" and shouldn't even be in the ICU, but...

  8. Any Ambulatory RN's working?

    rn2bn07 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, just wanted to know if any nurses on this site doning any ambulatory nursing. If so, do you like it compared to working in the hospital? How much of a pay cut is it? What are your pros and cons? I...

  9. Any Ambulatory RN's working?

    rn2bn07 replied to rn2bn07's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Wow okay I guess not, thanks

  10. Great Scrub Shop?

    rn2bn07 replied to His_girl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I would suggest trying LIfe Uniforms, they carry Dickies, Cherokee, Landau, Barco, etc...They usually have the lastest designs available in every

  11. U of M hospital

    rn2bn07 replied to RN1982's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know two nurses who work agency per diem at U of MI, and they love it, but its in there ER. The negative side is

  12. Garden City Hospital

    rn2bn07 replied to RN1982's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I was considering GCH, due to the fact that its not far from me. But I was told that they specialize in OB, Labor and Delivery. My friend has had all three of her kids there and she loves it. However,...

  13. What are you thankful for?

    rn2bn07 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I am thankful for the courage and strength God has given me in order to suceed in such a leadership and demanding field. We as nurses are all leaders and very resourceful to many friends and family,...

  14. Describe the role of a cath lab nurse

    rn2bn07 replied to rn2bn07's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for your response, I really can get an idea of what the cath lab is like. I am interested because I love cardiac. I went from working on a cardiac tele floor to a very highly populated MICU...

  15. Describe the role of a cath lab nurse

    rn2bn07 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am interested in what the role of a nurse is in the cath lab? I have cardiac tele and ICU experience, only been a nurse for 2 years and would like to maybe work in the cath lab. Cardiac interest me...

  16. Want to try something new

    rn2bn07 replied to chacmool's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you try cardiac telemetry? You learn how to interpret cardiac rhthmns and arrythmias, you'll deal with cardiac drips, such as, nitro, dobutamine, dopamine, amiodarone, primacor, etc... Its...

  17. St. John Hospital & Medical Center ICU

    rn2bn07 replied to poppy07's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know much about the SICU, I know it was hard to get a job there and from what I heard the nurses were not that friendly. But that's just hear

  18. St. John Hospital & Medical Center ICU

    rn2bn07 replied to poppy07's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I work at St. John's contingent but not ICU, however I have a friend who likes it. She works MICU and she loves it, she worked on an ortho floor taking care of 9-10 patients. So I guess coming from...

  19. How are you going to Vote - US

    rn2bn07 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    OBAMAOBAMAOBAMA--ALL THE WAY! TIME FOR A

  20. Flexchoice at St. John's

    rn2bn07 replied to RN1982's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yeah, I know what you mean. I love HFH but our ICU compared to some others are quite busy, I am exhausted every day, even on our less busy days. Not to mention I think I sprained my back the other...

  21. Flexchoice at St. John's

    rn2bn07 replied to RN1982's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I currently work in short stay unit, but prefer tele or stepdown. I just started working ICU, so in about 6 months I am only going to work for the ICU's at St. John's. I hear there ICU's have less...

  22. Flexchoice at St. John's

    rn2bn07 replied to RN1982's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am flex option 2 right now, I have to work 16 hours in a 4 week schedule. I work full time at HFH, but in Jan. I plan to switch to option 7-which pays 41$ an hour no commitment, and system wide. I...

  23. Anyone work weekend cadre?

    rn2bn07 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Just wondering if there were any RN's or anyone who know of an RN working week-end cadre? If so, where do you work and how much do your facility offer? I am starting week-end at my hospital but was...

  24. Anyone work weekend cadre?

    rn2bn07 replied to rn2bn07's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yeah, I started this weekend and I like the time off during the week and a set schedule, but I just found out that at St John's they pay like 40 dollars an hour to work weekend cadre plus shift...

  25. 98 hours this pay and $1000 taken off in taxes/pension

    rn2bn07 replied to missmiamoore's topic in General Nursing

    I am comfortable with working 48 hours per week overtime, without being overly