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  1. Nursing shortage! Nursing program waiting lists!

    KatrinaPM replied to melpip3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, consider the fact that it isn't just educator shortages but problems with finding enough clinical spots in the area. I just finished ( ) nursing school in the Washtenaw County Area in Michigan...

  2. Apnea of prematurity discharge plan and 1 community resource referral, help?

    KatrinaPM replied to Wheaties's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Maybe you could call the unit and see if you could speak quickly with a social worker. NICU and PICU often have social workers on staff for just them, and they should know what kinds of resources are...

  3. Interviewed for a NICU position-hopeful :)

    KatrinaPM replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow! That's a huge NICU! Where I'm starting (June 6th'll be my first day) it's a 40 bed unit and has over 120 nurses on staff! Sounds like a really busy and interesting place to be. I'm sending...

  4. New Grad Decisions MICU vs NICU?

    KatrinaPM replied to KatrinaPM's topic in MICU, SICU

    You're right! Actually I just accepted a position and am so excited about it! There'll be a long commute, but gotta make sacrifices somewhere!

  5. New Grad Decisions MICU vs NICU?

    KatrinaPM posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I am going to be a new grad and have been offered a position in a busy inner city MICU and possibly (waiting on offer) a busy University NICU. I feel like different parts of my personality would...

  6. Pay in Detroit area?

    KatrinaPM replied to bellasalsera's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hm, maybe I wasn't clear. They pay for an nclex course. It's a part of your orientation, I

  7. Pay in Detroit area?

    KatrinaPM replied to bellasalsera's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I applied in Detoit- ended up taking a job in Ann Arbor, though. I'll fill ya in: DMC: 22/hr base. There of course, are diff. time differentials to consider I think it's 1.85. Henry Ford: 22.25 an...

  8. newbie...question

    KatrinaPM replied to RNblessedbyUSMC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You may also want to post on the NC board, since hiring is so variable from institution to institution.

  9. What to keep in mind for NICU interview

    KatrinaPM posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am applying for a job in the NICU and want to have the best interview possible! What topics should I be sure to research and what do I need to keep in mind for an interview that might give me an...

  10. What to keep in mind for NICU interview

    KatrinaPM replied to KatrinaPM's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your suggestions, guys. I actually got the job offer today and am so

  11. Did we do the right thing? 23 wker

    KatrinaPM replied to jarrn03's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks Kitty. That letter had some really great information.

  12. New Grad Decisions MICU vs NICU?

    KatrinaPM replied to KatrinaPM's topic in MICU, SICU

    Neuro??? *gags* Never ever ever ever would I ever consider doing neuro. Ever. I think a male NICU nurse would be awesome role modeling as well... Why is it that baby poops are so much less smelly...

  13. New Grad Decisions MICU vs NICU?

    KatrinaPM replied to KatrinaPM's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have an interview next week for the NICU and I'm so excited! I have never been so excited yet, I mean, MICU would be great experience but I'm not thrilled about the prospect of starting there. Just...

  14. New Grad Decisions MICU vs NICU?

    KatrinaPM replied to KatrinaPM's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've been to both areas. I like both areas. The only thing I get worried about in MICU is possibly not having reinforcements or a cohesive team. I know there is that in the NICU. At least in the units...

  15. starting salary for new icu nurses?

    KatrinaPM replied to bk2va03's topic in MICU, SICU

    Michigan nurses in the Detroit/Ann Arbor periphery can expect 20-22.25 per hour. Differentials vary as

  16. Accelerated/Second Degree BSN Programs?

    KatrinaPM replied to AnnaN5's topic in Michigan Nursing

    It is a good school. But nursing schools are really variable depending on where you've got clinicals, your nurses you are paired with, who your clinical instructors are, etc. For ME, I did use my car...

  17. Accelerated/Second Degree BSN Programs?

    KatrinaPM replied to AnnaN5's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You do realize that when they say that a school is ranked, they are really looking at a grad school. There is no way to evaluate undergrad education for nursing, yet. So. Just go and see what you...

  18. Accelerated/Second Degree BSN Programs?

    KatrinaPM replied to AnnaN5's topic in Michigan Nursing

    At UMich, you never know where clinicals will be until the semester comes upon you. The 12 month is very accelerated and is the new program. I hear it's very competitive to get in at this point....

  19. Need info on U of M Second Degree BSN

    KatrinaPM replied to gauchogirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm finally going to be finished at U of M, the last group to do the 20 month program. The 20 month program was really intense, but the 12 month program is extremely accelerated. I think it's doable,...

  20. The Hopsitals that hire new grads in ICU's

    KatrinaPM replied to MrRacer98's topic in MICU, SICU

    I live in Michigan, Detroit area, and I have 2 standing offers for ICU positions. Now I just have to choose the best unit for me

  21. Anyone taken the GRE test?

    KatrinaPM replied to BChapp3182's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took the GRE without any studying and did much better than the "desired range" provided by the graduate school. It just depends on how confident you are in your test taking skills. It couldn't hurt...

  22. questions about accelerated programs

    KatrinaPM replied to bruinlaura's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in a 20 month accelerated program, and I got my degree in Communications. We also had the option of going through to get our MSN, but I am not going that route. There are so many specialties in...

  23. how do you delegate to techs?

    KatrinaPM replied to jeepgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sometimes when I was trying to delegate (not as an RN but in another situation) I had a similar situation with an assistant and after a long drawn out conflict/resolution session, he basically told me...

  24. first week on my own off to a BAD start...

    KatrinaPM replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I totally understand. I get freaked out about what some see as small things. For example, I had an internship where I was required to do 72 hours, but I wanted to to more hours. During a few of the...

  25. Nursing school from Hell

    KatrinaPM replied to 3kidsmomma's topic in General Students

    You don't necessarily have to put the job on your resume, but it may be required to put it on your application. Usually they ask why you left the job in the application, and I bet if you told them the...