ZooMommyRN ADN, RN

ZooMommyRN has 17 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in Med/Surg, ICU, ER, Peds ER-CPEN.

Latest Activity

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   U of Michigan interview, Advise Please!!

   ZooMommyRN replied to namaste111's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry your shadow and interview was canceled, what unit are you looking at? I am in Peds ER so our paths might cross ? good
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   Nursing new grad wanting to develop trauma/ER skills: Better to start in rural ER or big city med unit?

   ZooMommyRN replied to skihan's topic in General Nursing

   I started out in a very small ER in SW Florida, I saw WAY more fresh trauma there than I do now in a Level 1 Peds ER, the majority of our trauma cases now are what we call "recycled" and everything is...
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   ERs/Part-time

   ZooMommyRN replied to ciaraf's topic in Michigan Nursing

   All new grads in the ER program at the UofM system are required to work a full 40 hr appointment during orientation for 6 months then continue at 40hours for another 6 months, then they can request a...
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   RN to BSN in Michigan?

   ZooMommyRN replied to mslayt's topic in Michigan Nursing

   It hasnt been too bad so far, my hardest course so was biochem, i took stats 10 years ago and managed to remember enough to test out after a few weeks. There is a lot of chance for help and...
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   RN to BSN in Michigan?

   ZooMommyRN replied to mslayt's topic in Michigan Nursing

   All BSN programs I have seen require those. Most ADN programs also include microbiology as well, I honestly dont think you will find a BSN program without those either as a prerequisite or as part of...
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   RN to BSN in Michigan?

   ZooMommyRN replied to mslayt's topic in Michigan Nursing

   I am about 1/2 way through Western Governor's BSN and like it so far, it is CCNE accredited, same as UM, MSU, EMU
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   U of M Flint/Ann Arbor

   ZooMommyRN replied to ochogatos's topic in Michigan Nursing

   A BSN is almost required now to get in at U of M now that they have been awarded magnet status, as far as where the degree comes from, that would vary among management, our unit has hired new grads...
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   Samuel Merritt Online MSN FNP

   ZooMommyRN replied to TPI RN's topic in School, College Programs

   I came up to about 67K since it's $1,353 per unit and you need 55 to graduate and that's not counting any other fees, full tuition $75,538 is according to theirs but I don't see where room and board...
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   Is earwax removal an emergency?

   ZooMommyRN replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

   That's a typical day in my world
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    Samuel Merritt Online MSN FNP

    ZooMommyRN replied to TPI RN's topic in School, College Programs

    wow I just did the math for this program as I hadn't heard of them before and just had a run of SVT, is this your only option? And I thought the local university $44,000ish was a lot (this from...
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    Passed NCLEX-RN in Canada Via Minnesota Board of Nursing & Moving to California

    ZooMommyRN replied to canadawali's topic in Nurse Registration

    Best way to get accurate information would be to call the CA BON, I'm sure they also have lots of information and FAQ on their webpage as well, good
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    What is your opinion on calling in "sick"

    ZooMommyRN replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    No one questions Diarrhea seriously though, they aren't allowed to ask specifics here when you call off, if you are actually sick and get a doctor's note all missed days just count as
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    Are new grads prepared for the bedside?

    ZooMommyRN replied to Robert.CFRN's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest frustration is that I have had some hit the unit with the mentality that they are instantly better than someone because they have a BSN, most don't even realize their preceptors are...
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    Do Columbus new grad jobs exist?

    ZooMommyRN replied to hopskitten's topic in Ohio Nursing

    My husband's family is down between Dayton & Cinci, when we visit they try recruiting me so we'll move closer, but since I don't hold my BSN yet I am seriously limited and would be looking at a...
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    RN to BSN EMU or WMU

    ZooMommyRN replied to BnurseB's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I opted to do online through WGU, so far I've finished two classes since starting in July. My manager is working to get it approved to tuition reimbursement since it's CCNE accredited like UM-FLint,...