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  1. RN Completion / ADN to BSN. How long? Who did it?

    a_damsel posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i just got accepted into an ADN program and i plan on getting a BSN in the future because i want to go on and get a masters. i looked into a few schools and they say it takes 2 yrs to complete the...

  2. ANYONE IN MICHIGAN HIRING NEW RNs???

    a_damsel replied to andreaf.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Children's does not directly accept new graduates. They have to apply through a very competitive preceptorship program called "Transitions." You can find more info on it at

  3. Nurse:Patient Ratio on Med-Surg Floors?

    a_damsel replied to 3chicago3's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, this is the norm here. When I worked at HF main the norm was 5, with a max. of 6. A few of my friends work at the DMC and they can get up to 7. In fact, one of the DMC hospitals that I...

  4. How to answer "tell me about yourself"?

    a_damsel replied to RNnicu42's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would only give information about your nursing career. Personal information (ie. marital status etc.) should not be relayed in interviews, in fact it's illegal for them to ask you directly. You can...

  5. my problem with allnurses...why so pessimistic?

    a_damsel replied to pymschrs's topic in General Nursing

    Having a smooth ride through your nursing career does not mean you should discount the struggles of others. They are real. I don't feel that most of the posts on here are negative. Obviously people...

  6. ANYONE IN MICHIGAN HIRING NEW RNs???

    a_damsel replied to andreaf.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I applied to over 250 (over 4 months) before I got my 1st hospital job. Keep looking and working on ways to improve your cover

  7. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    a_damsel replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    $23-24/hr plus evening ($1.50+) and weekend differential ($2) in Detroit area

  8. All nursing students wear white scrubs?

    a_damsel replied to Bigdude's topic in Michigan Nursing

    No. Henry Ford CC wear navy blue. At OCC we wore a white shirt and olive

  9. Help! Thank you letter post-interview

    a_damsel replied to sunnyskies9's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Use the address of the hospital, but be sure to put the name and number of the floor she works

  10. Are sign on bonuses and tution reimbursement a thing of the past?

    a_damsel replied to knewme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A friend got a sign-on bonus to work in a long-term care facility. My 1st hospital job offered tuition reimbursement. $1,500 (PT) and $3,000 (FT) per

  11. How fast did you find your first job?

    a_damsel replied to casnee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It took me 4 months after getting

  12. 2011 grads..jobs?

    a_damsel replied to CorazonDeOro's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I graduated last year, but I don't believe the job market has improved since then. It's about the same or worse... All I got was rejection letters before I got my license. In fact some hospitals ask...

  13. Children's Hospital of Michigan RN Residency Program

    a_damsel replied to nam11's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I agree with everything everyone has said here. Do not move to MI unless you have a job secured. As it may take months to find one, which can be very disheartening. I've heard the residency program is...

  14. RN Salary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    a_damsel replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Keep in mind also that LPNs and RNs usually start out a higher pay scale because they are dealing with approximately 30 patients. As a new RN I was offered $30 per/hr [no benefits/differentials] to...

  15. Questions for New Grads

    a_damsel replied to lifelearningrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. when did you graduate? may 2010 2. do you have a bsn or adn? 3. are you still looking for work? no 4. if not, how long did it take you to find a job? 3 months, post-license. 5. if you don't mind my...

  16. How'd you get your job?

    a_damsel replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I applied online through their website. Overall, I've applied to 250+ hospital jobs, interviewed for 4 and got a call back for 1. I've been licensed for 3 months. They key is to be persistent, keep...

  17. How long for State of Michigan to post my license?

    a_damsel replied to erinp88's topic in Michigan Nursing

    It took 2 business days after I had taken the NCLEX (in June) before my license number was posted on the BON website. Then I got the actual license in the mail 2 days business days

  18. New Grad RN moving to Michigan, ANY JOBS?????

    a_damsel replied to Sknurse09's topic in Michigan Nursing

    ^ Agreed. The job market is not very good here either. I'm a new grad also and have been job hunting for a month since being licensed. No call backs, just generic email responses stating they are...

  19. Need physical exam!!!

    a_damsel replied to AM FRANCES's topic in Michigan Nursing

    When I needed one for nursing school I went to Concentra. The one I went to is in Novi, but there are other locations in Metro Detroit. I believe I paid around $75 at the time... I also got my titers...

  20. Questions about DMC

    a_damsel replied to doughboiwife's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I've had several clinicals (day and night shift) at the various DMC hospitals downtown. I've never felt particulary unsafe, but I still remain cautious. As others have said the freeway is less than a...

  21. Is your permanent ID your license number?

    a_damsel replied to Wolverine2010RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    update: i recieved my license in the mail. it arrived 2 days after my license number was placed on the website. nclex: june 18 (friday) license number on mi bon website: june 22 (tuesday) physical...

  22. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    a_damsel replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i'm back to confirm that the pvt does work. i checked the mi bon website yesterday and my license number was posted. i'm now a registered nurse. omg, it's so amazing to be able to say that good luck...

  23. Is your permanent ID your license number?

    a_damsel replied to Wolverine2010RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm answering my own question for those in the same situation. I took my NCLEX on a friday and by tuesday of the next week my license number was up on the MI BON website. So, 4 (2 business days)...

  24. Is your permanent ID your license number?

    a_damsel replied to Wolverine2010RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Can anyone tell me how long it took after passing the nclex for the BON to post their license number online? Also, when did the actual physical license arrive?

  25. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    a_damsel replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    On the BON website, you've passed after your license number is posted. It says "pending" because you applied for the license. Several people were getting the error message the past few days, but it...