Michigan Man 09

Michigan Man 09 specializes in NA and NT on 28 possible units.

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1. ASU vs. MCC Really?

   Michigan Man 09 replied to Bormio's topic in Arizona Nursing

   If you can do it in the same amount of time, go for it! BSN usually takes 4 years traditionally, ADN 2 years time. I'm not in the field yet so I cannot comment. I always am a proponent for more...

2. Michigan Talk

   Michigan Man 09 replied to RoadKill's topic in Male Nursing Students

   hello all, I'm at UM-Ann Arbor in the traditional BSN program. How is everything going? Currently I have clinicals at Women's Center and CS Mott, UMHS. Always here to offer advice and...

3. Did Not Achieve Magnet Status

   Michigan Man 09 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

   Magnet status is a huge honor and takes a ton of work to achieve. The only Magnet Status hospital in Michigan is phenominal and a few other competitor health systems are trying to achieve it also. Its...

4. Comfortable Narrow Foot Shoes for under 100$...?

   Michigan Man 09 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I have a narrow foot and am looking for all white or almost all white shoes that 'breath' well and would be comfortable for clinical/work. Currently, I have a nice pair of walking shoe Rockports and...

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

   Michigan Man 09 replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Congrats! Make sure to check out Nursing Council and SNA information at the "T" when you are at the SON:) I'm in the four year traditional program, but feel free to PM/post any questions I might be...

6. U of M Flint

   Michigan Man 09 replied to Flynner's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Just wanted to say "hi", I'm a junior student in the Traditional BSN Progam at U-M Ann Arbor. Flint, Ann Arbor, Dearborn but all in the U of M umbrella of universities:) How is the Flint program? What...

7. How would you rate RN school

   Michigan Man 09 replied to inspire's topic in Michigan Nursing

   -JMO-Nursing school is difficult. You need to remember the information you learned from Pharm, A&P, Patho on top of Assessment courses and assess the situation of your specific patient. It is...

8. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Michigan Man 09 replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Yes, I am in my junior year of the traditional BSN program at U-M. This is good to know, thank you for the advice! Once I get to the summer, I will be investigating (when I finally have some time)...

9. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Michigan Man 09 replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   In a BSN program right now and am contemplating how I want to go about obtaining an Advance Practice degree, likely in Cardiology or Cardiovascular services. I will be graduating in May 2009, and my...

10. EKG on female patients

    Michigan Man 09 replied to bill4745's topic in Male Nursing Students

    This is an interesting situation, as a Student Nurse who happens to be male I would explain the procedure to the female patient and ask her how she wants to proceed. I like the idea of using a towel...

11. Am I sensitive about the title Nurse?

    Michigan Man 09 replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    idk, I don't let it "BUG" me per say, but if someone is ignorant and uneducated and using the term NURSE in my presence when I in fact know they are NOT a nurse, i will correct them that the person is...

12. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    Michigan Man 09 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Greetings, This is a very interesting topic that pulls on the heart strings of many people who are concerned about the state of our profession. I don't have the time to read through all 400+ posts but...

13. Nursing School Influence CRNA School Acceptance?

    Michigan Man 09 replied to klynette's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good question. As a student, I'm obviously not qualified to make a hard true statement on the topic, though I would like to offer my perspective. I believe that you NEED to have all the test scores...

14. How did you pay for nursing school?

    Michigan Man 09 replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Greetings, I'm a junior student at the University of Michigan School of Nursing earning my bachelor's degree. Tuition runs about 6,200$/semester and room and board costs ~520$/month plus food and...