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  1. How does the dog handle your 12 hour shifts?

    SnowStar4 posted a topic in General Nursing

    *I meant HOW* I'm most likely going to be switching to 12-hour shifts soon. Although I am happy about it for me, I worry about leaving my two dogs alone that long. I don't really have family...

  2. How does the dog handle your 12 hour shifts?

    SnowStar4 replied to SnowStar4's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all of the great advice. I am going to look into hiring a dog walker. I never thought about background checks and bonding and all that. Also, my parents said I could drop the dogs off at...

  3. How does the dog handle your 12 hour shifts?

    SnowStar4 replied to SnowStar4's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. I definitely plan on finding some arrangement; I was just wondering if people just leave them home. I used to always go home during lunch and let my dogs out (I lived only 1...

  4. Quick rant

    SnowStar4 replied to MinnieMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    We keep all Coke and Pepsi products on out floor, along with a couple varieties of Ginger Ale. Even Starbucks Coffee. Sometimes I think I work at a resort and not a

  5. I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    SnowStar4 replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I only drink pop too (Michigan) but here we call

  6. Macomb Community Graduates 2012-13

    SnowStar4 replied to LauJen's topic in Michigan Nursing

    If tuition is an issue remember that you do not need to register for all of your classes at once. You can register this month for the august clases but wait until early Oct to register for the next...

  7. Who can administer medications in Michigan?

    SnowStar4 replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The PCT must be married to someone making good money! They start at $12-15 from what I have seen. My hospital system starts them at 12 and I know most of the rest in the area give a couple extra...

  8. Who can administer medications in Michigan?

    SnowStar4 replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in Michigan Nursing

    They may have taught you how to do those things, but I do now know a hospital system around here that would allow it. I have never seen a place that allows a non-licensed person to give any sort of...

  9. Nurse Extern interview-HFHS

    SnowStar4 replied to RN2Be-2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    It won't be too difficult. Dont know any externs at HF but other hospital systems in the area. I had mostly HR questions. Tell me about a time when you didn't get along with a coworker kind of...

  10. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

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

    I think you think I disagree with you....I do

  11. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

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

    Oh, I know that! I highly doubt she will find a job. As horrible as it sounds I sure wouldn't hire her myself. At least she will become a licensed RN and no one can take that from her. But, the OP was...

  12. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

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

    If it is a school that goes strictly by your GPA etc then age wouldn't even be considered. Most of the people in my class are in their 40s and 50s.....and they are doing just fine. One is pushing 70....

  13. Nurse extern interview

    SnowStar4 replied to ladycj's topic in General Nursing

    I was asked a bunch of HR questions...tell me about a time when you didn't get along with someone etc. Then things like abnormal vital signs, what would you do in this situation kind of

  14. Asked to job shadow on the day of interview

    SnowStar4 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard of this, but not on the same day as the interview. I usually see it in difficult departments or ones that have a lot of misepresentation. They want to make sure you actually know what the...

  15. Leaving Pharmaceutical Research for Nursing

    SnowStar4 replied to pumpernickel pup's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I was the only one! I worked many years in big pharma as a process chemist and people always wonder how I ended up in nursing school. Good luck with your new career! As for opening up...

  16. "Meat To Go Along With your Resume"

    SnowStar4 replied to emt2lpn2's topic in General Nursing

    This is happening a lot in my area

  17. If I can't get straight into an OR job, which dept is best?

    SnowStar4 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am graduating soon and would LOVE to be an OR nurse. It has been my goal since the start. However, the openings are scarce. What do you guys think would be the best unit for me to pursue as an...

  18. Leaving full time job to go to nursing school...

    SnowStar4 replied to Krazy4pedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just realize it is going to be tough. I left a 6 figure salary for nursing school (don't ask why.....long story). Since I left voluntarily and made so much money as a single person I was denied...

  19. Question about "Tech" positions etc..

    SnowStar4 replied to KimGau's topic in General Nursing

    I think you mean a nurse tech, which is a position specifically for nursing students. Typically, you have to complete one acute care clinical before being eligible. Some hospitals require two. No CNA...

  20. What did you do before you were a nurse?

    SnowStar4 replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    Process Chemist, making drugs for big

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

    SnowStar4 replied to Sknurse09's topic in Michigan Nursing

    There's not much here

  22. Macomb Community Graduates 2012-13

    SnowStar4 replied to LauJen's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I sold back my Pediatric book, Mental Health book, Maternity book, Taylor (but kept the clinical skills soft Taylor book), tried to sell back Wilson but there is a new edition. Iggy (for med-surg...

  23. Macomb Community Graduates 2012-13

    SnowStar4 replied to LauJen's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know they changed the courses so this may have changed but I would say that the first 8 weeks are a breeze, and the second 8 weeks pick up a lot more becuase you start learning medical things. I...

  24. Macomb Community Graduates 2012-13

    SnowStar4 replied to LauJen's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I say go for it. You seem like you have a good head on your shoulders so you should be fine. I took the one online...something about lifestyle risk and and it was so easy I was embarrassed to take it....

  25. Macomb Community Graduates 2012-13

    SnowStar4 replied to LauJen's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You can find the course numbers in either the schedule of classes, or on the program description for the nursing program. The section doesn't matter, just pic one. Everyone uses they same books