ZooMommyRN ADN, RN

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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,...
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    LPN relocating to Florida

    ZooMommyRN replied to Luvinglife01's topic in Florida Nursing

    Anywhere near a major University should have a bridge program, you'll have to wait it out for a year or pay astronomical out of state fees, as for pay, I didn't come close to that as an RN in FL so I...
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    University of Michigan

    ZooMommyRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You can switch, there are also other areas near downtown that you can utilize with a blue pass as
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    University of Michigan

    ZooMommyRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I work Days and have a blue pass, it's about 65$ a month, I picked blue when I first hired in on nights that way I wouldn't miss the money since I never had it if that makes sense, parking at night is...
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    Anyone here work at Univ of Mich?

    ZooMommyRN replied to isis07734's topic in Michigan Nursing

    They have a completely separate peds hospital, they outgrew the old one so when they built the new one 5 years ago they open a completely new PEDs ER. My coworkers in Florida thought I was joking when...
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    Moving to Michigan! (Help)

    ZooMommyRN replied to isis07734's topic in Michigan Nursing

    they have a job fair coming up soon so many may be posted just before or during that time, watch the site daily, I know several of the adult units are using CSR on a regular basis so they may be ready...
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    Anyone here work at Univ of Mich?

    ZooMommyRN replied to isis07734's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have worked in the Peds ER for 5 years and love it, I have a friend who works CSR in the telemetry cluster and she has days that are hit or miss. Do you have your BSN? We just got magnet so without...
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    ED RN moving to Ann Arbor from Chicago?

    ZooMommyRN replied to muhammadmq's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Saline & Clinton have good schools and decent prices homes, depends on your budget, go a bit farther south to Adrian and you'll get a lot more home for your money and the schools are still good,...
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    ED RN moving to Ann Arbor from Chicago?

    ZooMommyRN replied to muhammadmq's topic in Michigan Nursing

    you can live just outside of AA and save a lot of money, do you have a BSN? UofM is currently seeking magnet status so it is literally impossible for an ADN to be hired right now, only if they are...
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    Moving to Michigan! (Help)

    ZooMommyRN replied to isis07734's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm only familiar with my little town is SE MI as far as living and schools, our cost of living pretty low, schools are good and we have an extension of Jackson College in town kids can attend in HS,...
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    Moving to Michigan! (Help)

    ZooMommyRN replied to isis07734's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Do you have a BSN? U of M is currently seeking magnet so it literally takes an act of God to get hired without it right now, however you will enjoy a sweet pay bump, I left FL 4 yrs ago and work at...