SusanKathleen, RN

SusanKathleen, RN

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  1. Pre-req's at OU - advice please

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to bronzemint23's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, of course they're hard.....but totally 'do-able'. I don't know how many credits you'll be taking per term, but you need to spend several hours per day studying. The good news is that the subject...

  2. Entry-Level Nursing resume for Accelerated BSN student

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to dancin1415's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi Lauren, Check monster.com. I know it's an advertised site, but it really has good info. They actually helped me write my resume - I was in the same boat as you - change of career, and I didn't...

  3. cheating classmate

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    Dear April&em, Whatever she is doing or not doing does not diminish you or anything you have

  4. Judgemental co-worker

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    Holy Moley! Doesn't the CN hear any of this stuff?? Don't the parents complain about her comments? That would make someone take

  5. Nursing Tid Bits

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Trauma..................I am still not getting the bedroll. Can you (or anyone) explain it again?

  6. Second Career Nursing Univ of Michigan

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

    Hey, Parris........I was wondering if you heard anything from UM

  7. Normal temperatures =)

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

    hey P RN: What does 'never forget' mean in your signature

  8. Palm Pilot

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Students

    I have a Palm, loaded with the Pepid Software. I am not entirely happy with the software. There have been quite a few times that I have looked up drug or a condition and it was not there! Sheesh. So...

  9. Does your facility aspirate blood before removing a sheath?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to ALCCRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks!

  10. Does your facility aspirate blood before removing a sheath?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to ALCCRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Here is a URL from Boston Scientific: they say to aspirate........

  11. Detroit Children's Jobs

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to tripp3horn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I guess the best way to find out is to call them.....or apply. If it says "BSN" preferred, that does not necessarily mean they won't take an ADN. Best wishes to you in your job

  12. Vent: CV pt that should have gone back to OR (long)

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to jbp0529's topic in MICU, SICU

    Dear jbp0529, You are my hero! I loved reading this thread. Thanks for posting -very educational and very inspiring. I have great respect for everything you did. Well

  13. Everything I do is wrong!

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to teensmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dear Teensmom, I just finished my L&D rotation (I'm still a student), and it was so different than what you are experiencing. I agree with the other posters that teaching and instructing are what...

  14. Bad weather and getting to the hospital

    SusanKathleen, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a clinical today in L&D, my last one before break between semesters. I set my alarm extra early, b/c a big storm was coming. Well, it came. I cannot get out of 1) my driveway, 2) my...

  15. Bad weather and getting to the hospital

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

    An update: at 11:30 am, I saw the UPS truck lumber down the street. I figured if that big ol' thing could get around, so could I. I went in. Took me 3X the usual, but I felt better being there for the...

  16. Had a transvaginal exam, and I'm depressed.

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes,

  17. Northern Michigan hospitals

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

    Petoskey is lovely. Here is a link to their hospital. I have two cousins that work there and love it: http://www.northernhealth.org/ The old name for the hospital is "Little T", and many folks around...

  18. The patient who wouldn't stop screaming...

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

    Hey! I didn't know you were taking care of my

  19. Resume help!

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

    Hi, Try these links, and all the best to you! http://career-advice.monster.com/resume-writing-basics/nursing/Resume-Tips-for-Nurses/home.aspx...

  20. Lung Sounds

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    Here are 2 sites to listen. Have fun. http://www.med.ucla.edu/wilkes/inex.htm

  21. 6 Rights or 5 Rights?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    Heh, we have "10 rights". Not kidding. Big school. Here they are: 1. Right Patient 2. Right Drug 3. Right Dose 4. Right Route 5. Right Time 6. Right Documentation 7. Patient...

  22. pulmonary edema

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to blueangel2's topic in General Students

    Here are some websites: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pulmonary-edema/DS00412/DSECTION=causes In cases of severe pulmonary edema, these symptoms will worsen to:...

  23. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

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

    Hi, They will be taking 56 people for September

  24. I told myself I'd never do this.... PBDS

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Misty1's topic in Travel

    Hi, Here is only one of many sites to look up and practice. http://www.clinicalone.com/c1/careercenter_clienttesting.asp Good luck. You'll do fine. You know more than you

  25. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    I want to thank all of you for providing me with the best laughs I've had all week....especially YOU, S09=BSN!!