coopmke

coopmke has 4 years experience and specializes in ICU, Pediatrics.

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1. Delta State University FNP

   coopmke replied to cupcakecutie147's topic in NP Students

   I would love to hear more about the FNP program -- what was the admission process like, how are classes structured, cost, difficulty, clinicals, etc. I am considering this program, so any insight you have would be helpful! Thanks!

2. Aurora ICU Graduate Nurse Position

   coopmke replied to kerwer11's topic in Wisconsin

   I had a paid externship in the ICU at Aurora (West Allis) and then accepted a job as GN/RN when I graduated. I loved my experience starting out in the ICU and feel it gave me an excellent foundation for my nursing practice. You will learn so much, ta...

3. Cheap online MSN / FNP programs

   coopmke replied to RNbrent's topic in NP Students

   I was doing a lot of research regarding online FNP program (MSN) and found this thread helpful for some suggestions. I thought I would update with my research - this is current as of May2016. Keep in mind prices change and some schools do not publish...

4. Orientation to your unit!

   coopmke replied to NurseKrieger's topic in New Nurse

   I received 9 weeks orientation with a preceptor (1 of these weeks was spent in classes learning about the facility, policies and procedures, multidisciplinary approaches, etc.). I work in the ICU and the orientation usually lasts 12 weeks, but I work...

5. What do you wish you could/would have done while still orienting?

   coopmke replied to mitral's topic in New Nurse

   I found it very helpful to ask for the most difficult/least stable patients throughout my orientation. I am in ICU, so I always took the agitated, vented pt's with lots of vasoactive gtts....who's sedatives were maxed out lol. The charge nurses give ...

6. Help! New nurse with questions!

   coopmke replied to calliemarie30's topic in New Nurse

   I think that the idea of a shortage vs. no shortage really applies to specific areas. By far the distinguishing factor is new grads vs. experienced nurses (the dreaded "1 year experience"). The biggest challenge for new graduates is having no hospita...

7. Your Starting Salary?

   coopmke replied to x_factor's topic in New Nurse

   New grad (December 2012) in Wisconsin (so no prior RN experience at all, just previously e,played as CNA and Nurse External while in nursing school) RN, BSN Working in a hospital setting in the ICU $24.14 is the base day pay + $2.75 for nights making...