SusanKathleen, RN

SusanKathleen, RN

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  1. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

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

    Oh....parking is a nightmare in Ann Arbor. You can get a pass to one of the outer lots (orange) and take a bus in. There is limited paid parking at the SoN, and you can go to 'Marketplace' and buy a...

  2. Took NCLEX, had 190+,,,,passed...my tips...

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to sarusan79's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well done!!

  3. does anyone know what "LOS" stands for?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to PaperxXxFlowers's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It means 'length of

  4. drawing blood from picc line

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, kmoonshine!. We didn't have a protocol for this particular PICC. Pt. came in from another hospital and it was already in. It had no valves! Nowhere to clamp off. Darndest thing. But thanks...

  5. I'm just, disgusted........whatever.

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

    Okay....this is driving me crazy! Please let us know what you decide. when do they want

  6. drawing blood from picc line

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the great info, iluvivt! If you don't mind, I have another question, which neither my preceptor nor CI could answer: If the line is plugged, how do you get the tpa in? How does that work?...

  7. Yeah, that's right, it's my fault.

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

    Hi Oramar, Maybe this will help you feel a little better. I taught high school science before I started nursing, and teachers get the SAME cockamamie comments from parents! Example: The reason...

  8. drawing blood from picc line

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Slightly off topic - I was flushing a double lumen PICC a few days ago. One line was dedicated for blood draws, but I couldn't flush it. I'm still a student, so I asked my clinical instructor to try....

  9. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

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

    Congratulations all you who got in!!! It's a good program, and goes VERY fast! We have 51 in the class this year, and last year, there were 48. I guess they're trying to accommodate more to address...

  10. We need visiting hours!! Does anybody have them?

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

    Oh, and one more thing....slightly off-topic, but my hospital, a huge University-based setting - has just instituted a new policy that allows family to call the Rapid Response Team. Again,...

  11. We need visiting hours!! Does anybody have them?

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

    It's not going away. After reading lots of other comments on similar threads, and now having experienced it, I think that we as nurses just have to accept it, and try to understand the rationale. It's...

  12. WooHoo!!! Only 44 days until Spring!!

    SusanKathleen, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Almost done slippin' and slidin' around Michigan!! Can't

  13. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

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

    Congratulations, Serenity! I hope you'll love it as much as I

  14. What is your favorite NCLEX Review book

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Peachez8207's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good question, and good idea. I have been doing the same thing. In addition to that, my nursing program tests us using NCLEX questions for every class! We use MedsRn - an online provider - to train us...

  15. Michigan State vs. University of Michigan?

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

    Hi Cassie, total cost @ UM for 12 months - that includes Fall 09, Winter 10, Spring 10, Summer 10 - about 23-24,000. You can take the biochem course elsewhere, and still work with Kim. Oakland U....

  16. Computer Charting: The Good and the Not-So-Good

    SusanKathleen, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i'm a student working in a tele unit right now, and love computer charting. when there are new orders written, it's right there immediately. when lab results are done, they're right there. plus, my...

  17. Michigan State vs. University of Michigan?

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

    Hi Cassie, Well I am clearly biased, and don't know too much about MSUs program. But about the biochem thing. Sweetie, just the fact that MSU doesn't require it concerns me. You need the background...

  18. Second Career Nursing Univ of Michigan

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to nv2998's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Wow, Cassie!!! WooHoo! Congratulations!! Please email me if you need any info. I am currently in the program, and LOVING it. Regards,

  19. Looking for Sample Resume!

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

    http://career-advice.monster.com/ Best of

  20. Hang in there new Grads and New Nurses it does get better..I PROMISE

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Morettia2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, girl! LOVED your story! I'm saving it to re-read b/c I'll be there soon.

  21. So, tell me again why you suddenly want to be a nurse...?

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

    Agreed!

  22. Physiology Paper Topic Suggestions

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    You could choose a topic that you'll see a lot when you begin working. That way, you'd be better equipped sooner with your knowledge. Some suggestions are: diabetes - lots there with all the impact on...

  23. So, tell me again why you suddenly want to be a nurse...?

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

    OP - your comment about people going into nursing "just for the money" cracks me up. :rotfl: I left a job after 23 years that pays way better than nursing ever will. Please calm down about things over...

  24. measuring resp rate?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to mcubed45's topic in General Students

    I listen with stethoscope - get a good apical HR, then keep the scope on longer to count the resps. It does double duty that way - you get a good long listen for heart sounds, and the pt doesn't know...

  25. Can anyone recommend a good Patho book?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Natingale's topic in General Students

    I second the motion for McCance and Huether - 5th