sarah6678

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1. Difficult Situation Survey for Patho Class

   sarah6678 replied to sarah6678's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much. What an interesting (and sad) story. Have you encountered a lot of DIC cases over the years? It seems terrifying to deal with.

2. Difficult Situation Survey for Patho Class

   sarah6678 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, I'm currently taking my pre-reqs in order to apply to RN programs.I am working on a paper for my patho class and would love it if you could share any experiences you have had on the job that I could include. The questions are: 1. What is th...

3. Prospective Nursing Student with Career Questions

   sarah6678 replied to sexymonkeyboy's topic in Michigan

   Since the University of Michigan is a public university, their salaries are made public. If you go here: http://errwpc.umdl.umich.edu/public/3/3/1/3314612.html You can download an Excel file which contains the name, position and salary of every univ...

4. Phlebotomy

   sarah6678 replied to dream2be's topic in Michigan

   I notice a lot of the Patient Care Assistant/Associate jobs at U of M require phlebotomy training and was thinking of getting certified myself. There is one in Jackson at the Jackson Area Career Center (where I'm taking my CNA class) for $500. http:...

5. CNA in west michigan

   sarah6678 replied to k5johnson's topic in Michigan

   If any local community colleges require a CNA certification for entrance into their program, if you call the nursing dept., they will probably also know where to send you. I sympathize...It took me forever to get info on the location of CNA programs....

6. CNA Job Market

   sarah6678 replied to silleangyl's topic in Michigan

   The job market in Michigan is in the toilet in general. I'm taking my CNA class in Jackson, but live in Ann Arbor. The instructors said that for the first time in a long time the market is flooded with CNAs, making it difficult to find work, but they...

7. any good book recommendations???

   sarah6678 replied to couldntbhappier's topic in CNA/MA

   I recommend Making Grey Gold by Timothy Diamond. I read it for a sociology of medical institutions class many years back and would like to read it again before starting work as a CNA.

8. Am I Doing it For the Right Reasons?

   sarah6678 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone. This is my first post, I came here because I've been attending information sessions on 2nd bachelor's BSN programs in my area. I will need to take 8 pre-reqs including A&P and biochemistry before I can apply for any program. I will ...