SnowStar4

SnowStar4

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  1. High contact sports and nursing?

    SnowStar4 replied to mochamonster's topic in General Nursing

    If you were a waitress and one of your friends fell over injured, you'd help them...right? So, as a nurse, if you are playing a sport and one of your teamates is injured...help them....and call 911...

  2. OMG good pop up!!

    SnowStar4 replied to jtanga's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Mine too :) I am dying of anxiety, especially since I can't get my results tomorrow (2 business days) because it is a holiday!

  3. Question for those who have completed an RN-BSN

    SnowStar4 replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the RN-BSN programs in my area are made to be part-time for the working RN which is why they take so long. Only 1-2 classes per semester, and they have to be in order. But it really isn't many...

  4. Starting pay for new rn

    SnowStar4 replied to vn2998's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Not sure for st johns but mine will be 1.85 for afternoon, 2.30 for nights, and 2.00 for weekends in the

  5. what area of nursing is 9-5, no w/e and whats the pay like? NY

    SnowStar4 replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated and will be working m-f 6:45-3:15 in the OR. A little earlier than you'd like but good schedule. That includes 1 weekend shift per month. I'm the opposite though....I really wanted...

  6. Wrong reasons for going into nursing.

    SnowStar4 replied to madfowl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so tired of reading posts by people who think they are so high and mighty for going into nursing for the "right reasons". It's a job. People chose different jobs for many reasons. Would you ever...

  7. Stealing stethescopes

    SnowStar4 replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Things only walk away if you leave them unattended. Keep it with you at all times and you won't have a problem. I personally don't like it around my neck so I purchased an awesome steth clip for my...

  8. Hands breaking out

    SnowStar4 replied to mercys's topic in Operating Room

    Some people are allergic to non-latex gloves as well. It could be the nitrile or whatever kind you

  9. Where to find good short term health insurance

    SnowStar4 replied to AnonyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I go through ehealthinsurance and have a Blue Cross young adult policy for about $50 a month. the deductible is kind of high but since it is temporary I would go cheap and wait for your good insurance...

  10. Accreditation Questions?????

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

    I wouldn't do it. Even if you don't plan on furthering your education now, you may later. We have a school in my area that has been "in the process of getting accreditation." Many people went there...

  11. chemistry help

    SnowStar4 replied to jr1968's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like you don't really need our help! I would agree with all your

  12. chemistry help

    SnowStar4 replied to jr1968's topic in General Nursing

    Good job. That's what I would put

  13. chemistry help

    SnowStar4 replied to jr1968's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct, b and c. Why don't you guess the pH and I will tell you if you are

  14. Starting pay for new rn

    SnowStar4 replied to vn2998's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The DMC starts at 23.46 for a new graduate. I just got an offer from there but since i worked as a nurse tech my pay is higher. I know St Johns pays like 25.50 or so. Honestly I'm not sure you have...

  15. Smelly question

    SnowStar4 replied to allie1230's topic in General Nursing

    Some things you'll get used to. But sometimes you just have to hold your breath and work as fast as you

  16. OR nurse as a new grad

    SnowStar4 replied to judycollingwell's topic in Operating Room

    I graduated two weeks ago and have an OR position waiting for me when I pass my NCLEX (hopefully soon if I get my darn ATT!). The only reason I was allowed to interview was because I was a nurse tech...

  17. Career Change to Nursing

    SnowStar4 replied to Jami2010's topic in General Nursing

    After the first year I usually had 3-4 patients in college. Not all programs are the

  18. Looking for accelerated nursing program?

    SnowStar4 replied to RachelCheyenne's topic in General Nursing

    Detroit Mercy and MSU both have accelerated BSN programs if you already have a Bachelor degree. Oakland has an accelerated ADN program. I am sure there are others too. Don't know much about any of...

  19. Surgical Tech Or Rn?? Help!

    SnowStar4 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Nursing

    I would go with the RN route. It offers much more opportunity in the future. You can still get an associates and be done in two years. I just got an OR job before graduation in a region where people...

  20. American Medical Careers in Flint, MI

    SnowStar4 replied to lilsunshineray08's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Seems like way too much money to me. My ADN cost only $4,000 at the local community

  21. Nursing Student Wanting OR, Should I Get A Floor Tech Position?

    SnowStar4 replied to redraider1977's topic in Operating Room

    I can't stand the floor either, but I got a job as a Nurse Tech on an ortho floor. This position not only gave me great overall experience, but is the sole reason that I was allowed to interview for...

  22. OR RN who started out in OR in another position

    SnowStar4 replied to srobb11's topic in Operating Room

    From what I have seen (through coworkers and personally in other departmetns) it is more the problem of the person doing the transition. You will need to remember what your new position and stick to...

  23. Why aren't pt phones & TV free?

    SnowStar4 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    This is probably true in all cases. Either way, it is a much better system for it to be added into the bill in my opinion. During clinicals I would hate to tell a patient that sorry, you can't watch...

  24. Why aren't pt phones & TV free?

    SnowStar4 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    We also have all private rooms, flat screens, wifi, and phones all for free. The cafeteria bosts a menu larger than many restaraunts and the food is awesome. Our patients love it and in turn they are...

  25. Just got my BSN, but I don't feel any smarter

    SnowStar4 replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in General Nursing

    A degree cannot make you more intelligent. It makes you more knowledgeable. I hear this a lot though...that the BSN is just hoops to jump through. I also know a lot of hospitals in our area that say...