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  1. New grad - tele interview - Thurs

    RNpatterson replied to jitterbugg's topic in Cardiac

    Did you get a response? Here's hoping for

  2. Got job offer in ICU!!!

    RNpatterson replied to Maghunter's topic in MICU, SICU

    That is fan-freaking-tastic! Congrats! Give yourself a pat on the back... and don't forget to pinch yourself on your first day to remind yourself that it's real!

  3. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    RNpatterson replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You really need to give the school 4-6 weeks between rounds of notifications. I think the first round went out around the first week of March, so expect not to hear anything for another 3 weeks or so;...

  4. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    RNpatterson replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Kiwi - Opinions are going to vary when it comes to classes and instructors depending on personality and personal interests. Each class has its ups and downs. As for balancing life and school, you...

  5. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    RNpatterson replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    A friend of a friend found out last week that she's in so decisions are certainly starting to go out. Beledi - that's the best attitude to have! Last year I found out in the third round of decisions...

  6. What type of stethescope should I get for nursing school?

    RNpatterson replied to Seth O Scope's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Most of our class got the Littmann Classic II SE. Medisave does free engraving.

  7. My patient thinks I'm incompetent. Should I care?

    RNpatterson posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The short story is I gave my patient an insulin injection that apparently hurt and resulted in a bruise. He reported this to a nurse on the next shift, and added that it seemed like I didn't know what...

  8. My patient thinks I'm incompetent. Should I care?

    RNpatterson replied to RNpatterson's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dolce - I would have to disagree to some extent. You're right in that how we portray ourselves to our patients makes a difference but otherwise your words seem to paint a rather black and white...

  9. My patient thinks I'm incompetent. Should I care?

    RNpatterson replied to RNpatterson's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am happy to say that I can look back on this post and laugh. I did nothing wrong so nothing more ever came of this, except an aversion to shots. But there's a humorous story to go along with it: My...

  10. Medical unit or surgical unit for a new grad ?

    RNpatterson replied to n.nclex's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It would seem to me that only you can answer that. What are you drawn to? Personally, I'd choose surgery in a heartbeat and I could only dream of being in your shoes with that option (I graduate in...

  11. Different NP practices

    RNpatterson replied to silentRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    traumaRUs - I've seen others say the opposite. out of curiosity, what is your reasoning? Did you choose

  12. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    RNpatterson replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    ok now even I'm surprised that no one has heard yet. I would have expected at least one batch of decisions to be sent by now. Fingers crossed for all of you! No matter where you go, nursing will be...

  13. Considering a career in nursing but shy

    RNpatterson replied to Sandg's topic in General Nursing

    PS - there are no weird

  14. Considering a career in nursing but shy

    RNpatterson replied to Sandg's topic in General Nursing

    lol this post made me chuckle so I have to respond.... I'm a nursing student so I can't really speak from experience as I have very little but I can tell you that I have run into this in passing. A...

  15. RN to MD ?

    RNpatterson replied to sheraz86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm still up in the air about what I want to do when I finish my nursing program. It's been a life-long dream of mine to become a physician but AP nursing is not a bad way to go. Nursing degrees are...

  16. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    RNpatterson replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    What Dave said and... There are skills blitzes before the semesters start and medication calculation exams. We also have simulation labs that we need to take part in. Everyone attends the same...

  17. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    RNpatterson replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Even with flexible hours, it's not easy to work this semester; there's just too much work to be done on days off. I know of a few people who are working but one of them is miserable all the time,...

  18. BSN to DNP

    RNpatterson replied to FutureUofARN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    ooh.... and I just looked up out of state tuition and it's a painful $1300+ ($800 for

  19. BSN to DNP

    RNpatterson replied to FutureUofARN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    No, it's not online. They pride themselves on their inner-city focus and most clinical placements are in

  20. BSN to DNP

    RNpatterson replied to FutureUofARN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wayne State in Michigan has a BSN-DNP. ~74-84 credits and you choose a specialty to work into the program. It's about 44 credits for

  21. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    RNpatterson replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know it's frustrating guys but try to keep your chin up. Last year's notices actually came out early compared to previous years. I also seem to remember being told that the head of the program was...

  22. Moving to Ypsilanti area

    RNpatterson replied to mpritchett's topic in Michigan Nursing

    There are hospitals in the area and you can expand your efforts out to Detroit if you don't mind commuting. There are also a number of nursing programs in the area with graduating students and the...

  23. Where should I work in Detroit, MI????

    RNpatterson replied to christineBdriscoll's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm in an accelerated BSN program and we finish next year. I'm hoping to work at Henry Ford Detroit when we're done (they have a Critical Care residency for new grads that I'm interested in) so if...

  24. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    RNpatterson replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Froyo - yup. I didn't think the first 10 weeks were so bad.... not really digging OB right now,

  25. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    RNpatterson replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    This program was the single greatest decision I've made of my life. Loving it! Just thought I'd throw that out there. :) UpNorth - Like Dave said, complaints are minor, but to add to that - those of...