aviator411

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  1. Any info on University of Michigan SoN greatly appreciated

    aviator411 replied to a_damsel's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Damsel, Tried to PM you but it doesn't work. You must not have PM enabled. Welcome to contact me on this subj via email:

  2. Is X-Ray Exposure ok?

    aviator411 replied to KTLou06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The diversity of posts which have appeared on this subject over the years and which continue to appear reinforces the notion that none of us really know the answer. Practices vary all over the place....

  3. Are we all old???

    aviator411 replied to np_wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sure glad to hear that I'm not too old. I'm starting nursing school in September at age 63. I need to have something to do when I get

  4. Do I really want to be a nurse?

    aviator411 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Nursing is very hard work if you "do it right" and the work schedules and conditions are often very difficult. Many nurses enjoy what they do in spite of this. There is a reason why a nursing short...

  5. NICU's w private rooms?

    aviator411 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Have any of you seen or heard of NICU's with individual private patient rooms? Construction begins soon here on a replacement peds hospital and NICU staff have been advised the new NICU will have...

  6. Question on laptop

    aviator411 replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Gudiarani, I respect your opinions, I just don't agree with them because they do not apply to the experience here. If I wanted to be able to "right click" I could use my bluetooth mouse but I...

  7. Henry Ford Community College

    aviator411 replied to porkey2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know the official name for the test that caused so much trouble and grief last year but can find out. Just curious anyway. Will start school in Ann Arbor in Sept. A friend I work with has a...

  8. Henry Ford Community College

    aviator411 replied to porkey2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Question: Has HFCC eliminated or revised the outrageous "critical thinking" test which caused large numbers of the class which started in 06 to be terminated or transfer to other schools, many in...

  9. Question on laptop

    aviator411 replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Curious, I guess we must be living in parallel universes. I wouldn't be wasting my time fixing these things if they weren't broken. The reason I think it's so difficult to capture and import...

  10. Working with the gossip queens.....

    aviator411 replied to Elaine_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Loricatus has it figured out. You can have LOTS of fun w gossipers. Tell them your are independently wealthy and that nursing is just a hobby. Fabricate some authentic-looking phoney bank statements...

  11. Question on laptop

    aviator411 replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been switching between Mac and PC daily for many years (home & office) and the Mac is far superior for all the things I find myself wanting to do. Anyone who thinks a laptop power cord...

  12. Visit by labor department

    aviator411 replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    It is QUITE UNUSUAL to receive a visit from the department of labor. I've never seen it done during my entire career, much of which has been spent in hospitals and clinics. You can bet they are...

  13. Mandatory overtime. Yuck!!!

    aviator411 replied to CountryGirl1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Outstanding CountryGirl!! Remember, "A failure to plan on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part!" We need more like

  14. Question on laptop

    aviator411 replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I should point out that having the power adapter cord pop off of the MacBook computer if you accidentally bump the cord is an intentional design feature and I LOVE it. Finally someone got the power...

  15. Breaking news: Liberty takes over the island of Hawaii!!!

    aviator411 replied to mo-mo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    what's going on over there. sounds like some sort of invasion or something. have you taken a look at this recent thread about a fresenius takeover on your island(s)?...

  16. Fresenius medical care...taking over dialysis unit HELP!

    aviator411 replied to hodgpodge's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The contract document itself should specify any penalties associated with default. They should be willing to give you a copy of the contract form to take home and study and possibly consult w an...

  17. Should I apply/waiving of pre reqs

    aviator411 replied to mally36's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since you have both biology and A&P you should be in good shape for the biology requirement. Seems like someone at the school could give you some pretty definite advice on the algebra and...

  18. Electronic stethoscope?

    aviator411 replied to RN007's topic in General Nursing

    Indy, No, my BTE's are not a problem w glasses. It would be nicer wo glasses but there's really no problem wearing both. There are a couple of ways to use BTE hearing aids and stethoscopes at the same...

  19. Fresenius medical care...taking over dialysis unit HELP!

    aviator411 replied to hodgpodge's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Around 2000, Fresenius was indicted for medicaid fraud by the US government. The case was settled out of court. Fresenius agreed to pay a fine of $500,000,000. That's $500 million. It was all over the...

  20. Question on laptop

    aviator411 replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I use a pc for my work on the job at the university but I would NEVER OWN anything but an Apple Macbook Pro. We are constantly waiting for the techies to come unscramble some esoteric software problem...

  21. Help with Essay!!!!!

    aviator411 replied to MalAngel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No matter what kind of school you are applying for, the people who read application essays are looking for the same things. They are looking to learn more about you than is visible from examining your...

  22. He said what??

    aviator411 replied to OzNurse69's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When my mother had trouble producing milk for my younger sister the MD had her drink a small amount of beer daily, approx. 1 bottle. She hated it but it worked. Don't know the science

  23. Neonatal Information needed

    aviator411 replied to stephen_kor's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you use the term "neonatal babies" you will be broadcasting your unfamiliarity with the specialty. Newborns are referred to as "neonates" pretty universally. There are large numbers of males...

  24. If you were writing this....

    aviator411 replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Having done a lot of hiring (including nurses) and read a lot of resume's, I think your letter contains a lot of unnecessary language, something which employers hate to have to pick their way through....

  25. Help! Please

    aviator411 replied to nathy620's topic in General Nursing

    "Provisional status" is the status of the school, not you or your practice options when you finish school. It means your school is not in full compliance with your state's standards for nursing...