SnowStar4

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  1. ADN or BSN?

    SnowStar4 replied to Kimberly6891's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You may be misreading my point. I'm not saying an ADN is the same as a BSN. It's a completely different education. I understand the difference completely as a Masters educated professional in another...

  2. ADN or BSN?

    SnowStar4 replied to Kimberly6891's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The doctors and I work with have no idea whether I have an ASN, BSN, or even MSN so there's no judgement! They only care how you do your job. And I have no idea what degree most of the nurses I work...

  3. Switching caps between each case?

    SnowStar4 replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

    We wear ours all day, unless something nasty gets on it of

  4. All nursing students wear white scrubs?

    SnowStar4 replied to Bigdude's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I wore blue at MCC, and the hospital I work at currently has some students in burgandy and some in

  5. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    SnowStar4 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

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  6. Where to buy a nursing lab kit

    SnowStar4 replied to mcneillmama3's topic in General Nursing

    We bought a kit that was put together by our school. We bought it at the bookstore. You could only get it if you were on a list though...no one off the street. Maybe if you contact a local community...

  7. As a patient, is it okay to suggest a vein for IV?

    SnowStar4 replied to Lahryn04's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I know my patient will be a hard stick I ask them where people usually have good luck. They usually like being included in any process that involves me sticking them less than

  8. Improving my chances of landing LPN job while in school

    SnowStar4 replied to SpartyCam's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yeah she means the NCLEX-PN and work as an LPN during school. Some schools allow for that which is nice, some don't. As for getting a job I would network as much as possible. Talk to friends who work...

  9. Just starting school and looking for advice

    SnowStar4 replied to Jessicias85's topic in Operating Room

    My OR has positions for students in the OR. They learn a ton and get paid for it as well. I'd check and see if your local hospitals offer that. Or maybe try for a part time PCT position in the

  10. Online Anatomy & Physiology?? (accredited!)

    SnowStar4 replied to Lynn829's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Colorado Community College offers it. I took A&P 2 through them since the in-person one didn't work out with my work schedule. They send you a kit that includes dissection materials. And yes, that...

  11. Where can I take Microbiology and Nutrition ONLINE? Please help!

    SnowStar4 replied to veebeeG's topic in General Students

    I also did micro online with labs through Colorado Community College Online. Pricy but convenient. Nutrition you should be able to find almost

  12. Help getting over bloodwork?

    SnowStar4 replied to FutureNurseKaturah's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot things that you will have to do that might make you nervous at first. Honestly, you have to just jump right in and do it the first time. After that it's all good. When I gave my first...

  13. Student Loans

    SnowStar4 replied to Anne36's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Seems like you should get more. You are struggling and trying to help your family, at very lest you should get some lones. Most of the single mothers in my class were going to school for free, and...

  14. Is it possible to study abroad as a Nursing major...?

    SnowStar4 replied to TJ_vladin's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have clinicals every semester? Could you study abroad with another program during a semester that you don't have a clinical? While in college the first time (not for nursing) I really wanted...

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

    SnowStar4 replied to Sknurse09's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The problem might just be that you do not have your license yet. Many hospitals will no longer interview you until you have it. You just have to wait. I moved here from Colorado to start nursing...

  16. Do I even bother?

    SnowStar4 replied to battymom's topic in General Nursing

    I would still go for it. The worst that can happen is that they say

  17. Children's Hospital of Michigan RN Residency Program

    SnowStar4 replied to nam11's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I've also heard that there aren't really any slots recently. They cancelled the last round due to no open positions. And no, our pay at the DMC is not competitive. But, if it's what you want to do I...

  18. Following up with patients?

    SnowStar4 replied to linguine's topic in Operating Room

    Sometimes I ask the Drs how the patient is doing and they are usually happy to fill me in. Other than that you can't really follow up as it may be a HIPAA violation since there is no longer a...

  19. New Grad OR Nurse Here

    SnowStar4 replied to redraider1977's topic in Operating Room

    You could get an instrument book with pictures and learn some names and maybe Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery or a similar book. Other than that, enjoy your time off!! You will be busy soon...

  20. Advice regarding internship in the OR

    SnowStar4 replied to MRN3089's topic in Operating Room

    In my area you are paid for this sort of thing. Same as other RN staff. There's no way I could do it for

  21. What computer system do you use in the OR?

    SnowStar4 replied to ShannonRN2010's topic in Operating Room

    SurgiNet

  22. RN-BSN competitiveness? Look at prereq gpa only?

    SnowStar4 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Most school's look at your pre req gpa, asn gpa, and what you say in your

  23. Karmanos interview

    SnowStar4 replied to faith2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Nope they said the hiree has to put the person's name in the box when they fill out the application. No

  24. Karmanos interview

    SnowStar4 replied to faith2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yeah...a sign-on bonus in this economy is usually a sign that something is wrong

  25. Karmanos interview

    SnowStar4 replied to faith2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    No hiring freeze that I know of, jsut the opposite. Though you never know what Vanguard will throw our way! Look like you just Interviewd for the HArper OR a month too soon...They just rolled out a...