SusanKathleen, RN

SusanKathleen, RN

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  1. Oakwood Hospital-Good or Bad?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to thyme39's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have been reading this thread with interest, because I live in the area. I am wondering about the legal implications of writing such damning words on a public forum. This whole thread is shocking,...

  2. science prerequisites

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Koofster's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Koofster, To answer your question - no, not all schools have a problems with old classes. Mine did not. Or, some schools may require newer clinical science coursework, and accept older...

  3. A Generation of Wimps?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to EDNewbie's topic in Emergency

    I think it's a generational or cohort thing. The superintendent of our schools told us about a recent Harris poll,asking companies, big and small, WHO they are hiring, not hiring, and why. The...

  4. My options for becoming an RN in Michigan

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to NeverStar's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, There have been other threads regarding this topic. The problem seems to be long wait lists, whether rural, suburban or urban. Once you have the desired GPA and/or test scores, you still must...

  5. Got my 1st butt chewing today - humiliating!

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, First, you are a very good nurse! I was impressed with your command of the complex situation going on. Brave girl. You have my admiration. I am much like you, and have been chewed out...

  6. Daytonite: Provides expert advice to students and those considering nursing career

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Hi Daytonite! Congratulations. Good article. Love your posts. Regards, Susan

  7. Rhinestone RN Video-parody of Rhinestone Cowboy song

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to scmadm's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks for the great

  8. How is this fair?????????

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to jg11785's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful post, as usual Daytonite. This change in standards is not happening just in nursing. It is happening in education, which I am leaving now to go into nursing. On the Federal level, it's...

  9. How did your spouse handle the news of a career change?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to CTGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    OOh. Not so good. At first. But he warmed up in time. He doesn't like change. He doesn't understand why I want to pursue other things. It's making him nervous, but he can see that I want this, and he...

  10. Chem Spring 2008

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to kristi1111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Kristi, Is this study group for inorganic chem, or for

  11. For all of us who are sweating bullets waiting on acceptance/rejection letters...

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to phoenixfire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Keep your chin up. It will

  12. 5th time finally passed!!!!!

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to dlissa74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good job. You are an

  13. Accepted to U.M. - Anyone else?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, Why don't you call them and ask about it? I have no idea if they send out acceptances all at once or not. I just got a letter last Wednesday. Another way to check is to go to Wolverine Access,...

  14. Nurses salary vrs teacher's salary

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Another issue: be wary of what newspapers report as salary. Very often, they include the cost of your insurance coverage as part of the

  15. Accepted to U.M. - Anyone else?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Cassey, Suggestions for applying: U.M. is starting a new procedure beginning Feb 08 - rolling admissions. So, the sooner you apply, the sooner you'll hear back. They will now have a waiting list....

  16. To test or to reschedule...

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Katchik99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Antigone......

  17. For all of us who are sweating bullets waiting on acceptance/rejection letters...

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to phoenixfire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Everyone waiting..... I received my letter Wednesday. I am in. (Accelerated BSN) Start clinicals in Fall 08.

  18. please!!I am devastated and I need your help!!!!!!

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to pe5322's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I guess my question to you is, why did you keep skipping the class when you knew you'd be penalized for not showing up? It already happened to you once, yet you did it again. Or if you knew there were...

  19. Poll: Where are you applying?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to kirs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Cali_Rx, First, I wouldn't wait until your son is in school to apply - it takes a while to get into the programs. There seems to be a shortage of nursing school instructors, so many or most...

  20. Leave Teaching for NUrsing?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to fiero14's topic in Nursing Career

    hi, i have been teaching science at a high school for 24 years. i too am going into nursing. i worked at a big hospital earlier in my life for 5 years, and loved it. i agree with everything you...

  21. <<<Gasp>>>

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to PedNurse4Ever's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great job,

  22. Diagnosis Wenckebach- YouTube video

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to agent66's topic in General Nursing

    Loved

  23. It Is Possible! I Finally Passed 4th Try!

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey!! Congrats! You have to change your screen name

  24. Nicknames you give patients?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    Geez, I love ER

  25. Teacher to Nursing?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Sailaway81's topic in Nursing Career

    Some CRNA programs require you to work in critical care for 3