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

    SnowStar4 replied to SnowStar4's topic in Operating Room

    I figured that was what happened. I knew what you

  2. Macomb Community Graduates 2012-13

    SnowStar4 replied to LauJen's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Do not spend that much on a penlight!!!!! $3-4 is plenty. I can't tell you how many I have gone through! Granted I work at a hospital too, but they constantly fall out of packets and into some pretty...

  3. Macomb Community Graduates 2012-13

    SnowStar4 replied to LauJen's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Make sure your watch is water resistant. You will be washing your hands and probably lower arms a

  4. What is your policy in DVT prevention following joint surgery

    SnowStar4 replied to starbin's topic in Orthopedic

    Most of our patients get Arixtra, some use Lovenox and some just aspirin to take home since Arixtra is super expensive. But they all take something. Most everything depends on the Doc's preference....

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

    SnowStar4 replied to SnowStar4's topic in Operating Room

    I live in the Detroit

  6. Rent, car, school... how did you pay/manage?

    SnowStar4 replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    Get a job. That's how you do

  7. TAA training -- MCC summer classes?

    SnowStar4 replied to Craig313's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Even though the nursing program is not 12 credits, it is considered full time. Talk to Teri in the nursing office about documentation to submit if it becomes a problem. I know they have to do this for...

  8. Oakland university lpn program in detroit,mi

    SnowStar4 replied to msbac's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Sounds like a ripoff. My ADN cost about 5K plus

  9. Anyone have a Bachelor of Arts in Nursing?

    SnowStar4 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    It may not though. I have a BS in chemistry. It is treated much more highly than a BA in chemistry. We took higher levels classes the entire way through our program, and many more chem classes. BAs...

  10. Questions about DMC

    SnowStar4 replied to doughboiwife's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The campus is very safe. I have never felt uncomfortable there. All of the security guards that work for the DMC are former police officers, and all carry weapons. Don't let that be a factor. Just...

  11. One class at college, include it on resume?

    SnowStar4 replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing

    Only include schools that you recieved a degree/certification

  12. Taking a pay cut to work PRN

    SnowStar4 replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    Our PRN staff makes about $10 more an hour. They have to be flexible and do not get benefits so they hospital compensates them. We have several on our floor that work almost full time hours but are...

  13. dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    SnowStar4 replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not tiny, 5'7, but everyone always mistakes me for a teeenager. I've actually had them ask me where I plan to go to school (college)! Really....you think I haven't even graduated HS and I am...

  14. Current/Former Macomb Students

    SnowStar4 replied to zhockeymom77's topic in Michigan Nursing

    check here for software: http://www.skyscape.com/estore/Store.aspx?Category=68 I bought the Nursing Contellation for $89 which includes the Davis drug guide and Lab software, and a bunch of other...

  15. Current/Former Macomb Students

    SnowStar4 replied to zhockeymom77's topic in Michigan Nursing

    A cheap bag. We do not get lockers. Our things are fit into whatever small space you can find...usually on the floor. Anyone who has access to the breakroom will have access to it. Some places may let...

  16. Current/Former Macomb Students

    SnowStar4 replied to zhockeymom77's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Some instructors put that you can not use a recorder on their syllabus. But then people whine and they will allow it "if you really need it". They will tell you certain times to turn it off if they...

  17. UDM - 100% of new grads have jobs?

    SnowStar4 replied to Calt's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know what you meant...I am not talking about PCAs and Nursing assistants. I am talking about people who have gone through the St Johns nurse extern program and having been working as Nurse techs for...

  18. UDM - 100% of new grads have jobs?

    SnowStar4 replied to Calt's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know MANY nurse techs/externs/etc that have not been hired by their hospitals in the past year, and many current students in those positions that have been told that their is a good chance that they...

  19. Confused by direct entry Masters in Nursing

    SnowStar4 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know someone who is doing a direct entry masters and I just don't get it. How can you have a masters in nursing when you have no experience or previous education in nursing? She's learning the same...

  20. Confused by direct entry Masters in Nursing

    SnowStar4 replied to SnowStar4's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. llg- you make a good point: "Don't forget ... physicians, lawyers, PA's, etc. are all educated at the graduate level. They get degrees in other fields, then enter their...

  21. RN On-call car plates/sign on cars

    SnowStar4 replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Technically, even Fire trucks and Ambulances are expected to follow posted speeds. Not that they do, but it is policy. Why would RNs be any different? You can't help anyone if you kill yourself on...

  22. Dog on the floor, what do you think?

    SnowStar4 replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    The point of the dog is to alert BEFORE the person has the seizure so they can make sure they are safe, etc. Seeing a the heartrate increase and running in the patient's room is fine, but planning...

  23. Help, is it legal to have only 1 licenced person on a surgical floor

    SnowStar4 replied to CMILLRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's like that most of the time I work. In fact, right now we have one RN and one SNA (student Nurse

  24. NCLEX in MI

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

    Haha. Thanks. Normally I would do the same thing to students who come looking for "How to I apply to OCC"....dude check the website for accurate info....it is so easy. Unfortuantely I had already...

  25. NCLEX in MI

    SnowStar4 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does anyoe know how often the NCLEX is offered in