heywazzupdude

heywazzupdude specializes in Transitional ICU, Neuro/Trauma ICU.

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1. Binghamton University BAT Program-2016-2017

   heywazzupdude replied to gaddico1's topic in School Programs

   Hi! It's been a while since the last time I posted on here (maybe 9 years ago). I graduated the BAT program in 2007 although I started the program in May 2005. It was a very intensive 12 year program and I found it really to difficult to keep up with...

2. Definitive Care Unit

   heywazzupdude posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone, One of the hospitals in my area has a DCU - Definitive Care Unit. Does anyone know what DCU is? Is it the same as stepdown ICU or Transitional ICU or Progressive Care Unit as they call it in other hospitals? I have over 4 yrs experience...

3. Excelsior MS Nursing Informatics Program

   heywazzupdude replied to heywazzupdude's topic in Informatics

   Thanks everyone for the input. I work in as nurse in CA and the CA BRN has issues with Excelsior's nursing programs. If I get a MSN nursing informatics degree from Excelsior College, will it be recognized by CA BON? I need some input for those who kn...

4. Excelsior MS Nursing Informatics Program

   heywazzupdude posted a topic in Informatics

   Hi all, Is there anyone out there who is currently in Excelsior's Nursing Informatics program? The program seems to be new. I just need some opinion for someone who's already in the program. I've been a nurse working in critical care for over a year ...

5. Brigham & Women's Hospital

   heywazzupdude replied to heywazzupdude's topic in Massachusetts

   Is $28/hr the rate for an experienced nurse or new grad?

6. Brigham & Women's Hospital

   heywazzupdude replied to heywazzupdude's topic in Massachusetts

   Thanks Alex. Approx. how much is the starting salary per hr. for nurses with over 1 yr. of experience at BWH?

7. Brigham & Women's Hospital

   heywazzupdude posted a topic in Massachusetts

   Hi all, Is there anyone in this forum who works at BWH? I'm currently working in a hospital here in San Francisco & looking to move back to Boston next year. I work in TICU - Transitional ICU. I'm just wondering if BWH has a TICU unit. I like wor...

8. Studying for NCLEX

   heywazzupdude posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hi all, I need an input from those who passed the NCLEX-RN the first time. How did you prepare/study for the NCLEX and how much time did you reserve before taking the exam? Right now, I'm unsure of how to prepare for this critical exam. I have about ...

9. Officially a GRADUATE NURSE

   heywazzupdude replied to SanskeetRN's topic in New Nurse

   Congratulations!!! I graduated this past Sunday receiving my BSN. I'm so happy that nursing school is over :yelclap: Now I'm focusing on my NCLEX-RN review. :w00t:

10. Pinned and Proud

    heywazzupdude replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in Male Students

    Congrats! I had my pinning this past Saturday, the 19th and undergrad commencement Sunday the 20th. I'm glad that nursing school is over. Now onto NCLEX-RN review. :monkeydance:

11. Preparing for NCLEX while working as a GN

    heywazzupdude replied to heywazzupdude's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks for the advice!

12. Is nursing your second career?

    heywazzupdude replied to Ready2BRN's topic in General Students

    Nursing is my THIRD career. I have a BS in Chemistry, Computer Programming diploma & a MS in Information Systems. My first career was a chemist and second was software engineer. :biere:

13. Preparing for NCLEX while working as a GN

    heywazzupdude posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi all, For the GNs who worked after graduation and took the NCLEX before the end of their training/orientation and passed it the first time --- how was your experience like when preparing for this critical exam while working? Any advice on time mana...

14. TB Skin Test

    heywazzupdude replied to Stubbleuffagus's topic in General Nursing

    Testing positive on Matoux skin test does not indicate that you have active TB and are contagious. It just means that you were exposed to the TB germ (airborne) and your body produced antigens as a defense mechanism against the TB germ. I tested posi...

15. Failing NCLEX While Working as a GN

    heywazzupdude posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi everyone, I'm just wondering what happens to you when you start working as a GN (with a temp permit) in a hospital and taking the NCLEX before the end of the training and FAILING the exam? Will you be demoted to a nurse's aide position? Will your ...