MelRN13

MelRN13

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  1. i feel like quitting (long post)

    MelRN13 replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    Are there any students in your clinical that you can talk to? Maybe ask them what their approach to this instructor is. Always remember to keep your head up, smile, and go on with your day. If you...

  2. Swan Ganz for dummies?

    MelRN13 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Can anyone help me with finding some info/education modules on swans? We don't use them alot, but I feel somewhat clueless when I get a patient with one.

  3. Any Michigan NICU nurses?

    MelRN13 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I was wondering if any Michigan RN's that post here work in NICU? I have worked in adult critical care for 3 1/2 years. I have always had interest in nicu since nursing school. I have applied for...

  4. Swan Ganz for dummies?

    MelRN13 replied to MelRN13's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This was a topic over 3 years old, thanks but I don't need the info

  5. anyone done the RT/LPN/Paramedic accelerated program at Lansing comm. college?

    MelRN13 replied to RRTtoRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I didn't attend LCC, but worked with alot of nurses who went there, and I know that their program is very hard to get into, and basis for admission is crazy...the last I heard their waiting list was 5...

  6. Shadow a nurse

    MelRN13 replied to jenni82104's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I would contact HR and find out if there are any requirements needed before shadowing. The hospital by which I am employed requires all students to have current TB tests and go through a basic...

  7. Death by Arterial Line?

    MelRN13 replied to MarySunshine's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    My thoughts exactly...if the patient was a hard stick, why not a CVC? I agree with the OP, if it wasn't being used for frequent ABG's or titrating pressors, why was it placed to begin

  8. What nursing shortage????

    MelRN13 posted a topic in General Nursing

    We hear all of this news about nursing shortages affecting all states, and all areas of nursing. There are literally hundreds of open nursing positions in my geographical area. So, why is it that I...

  9. ? Signing bomus?

    MelRN13 replied to battlingbill2002's topic in General Nursing

    Please be very wary of a "sign-on" bonus, and read the fine print very carefully. I had to pay back a $4000 sign-on

  10. Where were u 9/11/01?

    MelRN13 replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    I was at home, sitting on the couch, watching the Today Show, and studying for an exam that I had later that

  11. what do you think of this?

    MelRN13 replied to greenbird's topic in General Nursing

    In Michigan, your license # is public information and lists if you've had any disiplinary action. All you need to do is type in someone's name and it lists everyone with that name, what license they...

  12. What nursing shortage????

    MelRN13 replied to MelRN13's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa! I have never said or implied that I thought I deserved a job more than anyone else! Every job that I've applied for, I have went through the online application, faxed a resume, and filled out...

  13. Difficult Tasks or Problems?

    MelRN13 replied to ASUDesign07's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest problem I face is when medically stable patients get placed in ICU. They are sometimes more time consuming then the critical patients. Today I had a patient who thought he should be able...

  14. Help!

    MelRN13 replied to ckben's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand your problem, I am going through a similar situation myself(see my thread "What nursing shortage???). I got a few words of wisdom from an old timer today. She said, why would...

  15. What nursing shortage????

    MelRN13 replied to MelRN13's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the tips, but I have done all of those things. I have another interview tomorrow, so wish me

  16. How do you get "experience" when no one will give you a chance?

    MelRN13 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm hoping that someone can help me understand something. I have recently applied for NICU positions at 2 different hospitals. Both have pretty much told me "you have a very impressive resume, but...

  17. Calculating PGE drips

    MelRN13 replied to Love4Me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I calculated using a different method and got the same answer. I think the post that Love4Me posted was calculated using a different concentration-500mcg/50mL compared to the 500mcg/mL that you

  18. Did I make the right decision?

    MelRN13 replied to mspringer's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I also went into CCU immediately following graduation, and it was the best choice I have ever made. But, I also worked as an LPN on a tele floor before becoming an RN, so I had a little more...

  19. Vasopressin for Septic Shock

    MelRN13 replied to pinkfloydfreak's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We have also been using it recently for sepsis at a rate of 0.04 units/minute. It has worked well in cases of true

  20. Michigan Nurse Practice Act

    MelRN13 replied to eborgelt's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Search the Michigan Nurses Association website. I am pretty sure they have the practice act listed on their website.

  21. Sparrow Hospital Nurse Scholarship

    MelRN13 replied to Mom2EJA's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I did clinicals at both hospitals, and ended up taking a job at Ingham. You should be able to job shadow at either, contact HR and they can give you the info. Or check Ingham's website at...

  22. Loved it or disliked it....

    MelRN13 replied to askater11's topic in Michigan Nursing

    psych: hated it tele: mediocre ccu: love it more and more every

  23. Please help which program to choose

    MelRN13 replied to rasa26's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what sort of outcome you're looking for. I attended a ladder program and went from LPN to RN. It was more cost effective for me, I gained great experience at the hospital that I worked...

  24. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    MelRN13 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest pet peeve is some of the residents we have this year. Most of them are great, but it really sucks when you base how your night is going to go by who is on call that

  25. Survey: Do you leave work at your scheduled time on a regular basis?

    MelRN13 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I only get out on time if the nurse that gave report the previous night is back the next morning, or the day shift nurse has taken care of the patient in that week. We have had a series of very ill...