WrekDiver88

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1. Best Experience for PMHNP

   WrekDiver88 posted a topic in NP Students

   I have been working in critical care for six years, but am considering getting my PMHNP, and wondering what the best psych experience would be before applying to school? I got my first BS in psychology before going to nursing school, so it has alway...

2. Traveling after nursing school

   WrekDiver88 replied to alexis_'s topic in New Nurse

   It might... I was actually in the same situation as you in that I wanted to go backpacking for >6 after I graduated. I ended up deciding to get my first job, worked a little over a year, then took the 6 months off to go backpacking. As the pre...

3. What state to take nclex 2016

   WrekDiver88 replied to heartofanurse's topic in International

   I do not know how the process works for getting a license as a Non-U.S. citizen, but for an American, once you are licensed in one state, it is easy to endorse to another. You would however have to pay the state you are endorsing to (Hawaii) for the...

4. Will my MSN degree be recognized to another country?

   WrekDiver88 replied to lilypeña's topic in International

   It will depend on the type of MSN degree you get. An advanced practice program such as an NP, CRNA, or CNS from outside the U.S. will very likely not be recognized; while a general, education, or administration MSN degree does not grant an additiona...

5. Should I Take Some Grad Classes Before Applying?

   WrekDiver88 replied to WrekDiver88's topic in SRNA

   Yes, I got an A in Chem and A & P so it mainly just the Pharm grade I am worried about. I honestly can't see how a C in Pharm could not be an issue, so I will definitely be retaking a class to replace it in the Spring. Thanks for the advice!

6. Should I Take Some Grad Classes Before Applying?

   WrekDiver88 replied to WrekDiver88's topic in SRNA

   I just talked to someone a few nights ago who used to work on our unit, and who just finished CRNA school; they said the same thing. He thought better use of the time would be to work the overtime, and to join a practice council or committee at work...

7. Should I Take Some Grad Classes Before Applying?

   WrekDiver88 posted a topic in SRNA

   Right now I have almost a year in the MICU, and 9 months in a Neuro Stepdown, all at a level I, university hospital. I probably won't apply for CRNA school for a few years, but am considering taking some graduate classes (or a graduate certificate) ...

8. Best nursing school in Nebraska?

   WrekDiver88 replied to NebraskaGirl's topic in Nebraska

   I voted for UNMC in Omaha. I actually went to Creighton, but thought it was a horrible program, and no way I would even consider CU if I had to do it over again! Talking to other nurses students/nurses I met around the Old Market or in clinicals, I...

9. Could I be a CCRN specialist for both kids and adults?

   WrekDiver88 replied to kariace's topic in Critical

   Your SICU takes adults, peds, and neonates? That is the first I have heard of anything like this; does your hospital not have a PICU? This is extremely uncommon, especially for a combined CCU since it is very rare for a child to have an MI, CHF, et...

10. Could I be a CCRN specialist for both kids and adults?

    WrekDiver88 replied to kariace's topic in Critical

    Like Meanmaryjean said, you could get both certifications, but there isn't much point to it. The CCRN is not required to work as a nurse, it is just a test you can take to get a certification showing you have advanced knowledge in critical care (you...

11. Withdraw 401k for living expenses while in school?

    WrekDiver88 replied to AllIcanbe's topic in SRNA

    No, if taken out of a 401k, it would be a low interest loan to yourself, that would need to be paid back to the 401k (within 5 years I believe). If taken out of traditional IRA, it is a penalty free withdrawal that does not ever need to be paid back...

12. Withdraw 401k for living expenses while in school?

    WrekDiver88 replied to AllIcanbe's topic in SRNA

    I funded part of my ABSN with my IRA, and am planning on doing the same with grad school. I think with a 401k you can loan yourself the money, but it has to be paid back within 5 years or something to avoid the 10% early withdrawal penalty (at least...

13. Most drips at once

    WrekDiver88 replied to delphine22's topic in MICU

    The most I have had was nine drips, plus the intermittent bags like antibiotics, albumin, boluses, K+, etc. Neo, Levo, Vaso, Hpp, Insulin, Fentanyl, Versed, Fluids, and a cardiac med (don't remember which one). Plus he had a temp pacer, IABP, and ...

14. MICU vs SICU

    WrekDiver88 replied to RN_survivor's topic in MICU

    What Yammar said is all basically true. Some other things to consider is what you want to be doing at work. In the SICU you will get more invasive monitoring experience (art lines, CVP, possibly ICP, etc., though you will also get some of this in t...

15. MICU vs SICU

    WrekDiver88 replied to RN_survivor's topic in MICU

    Which population do you have more of an interest in working with? I am in the critical care float pool where I work, and our SICU is a combined surgical, neuro, and trauma ICU. It is a great unit, and initially where I wanted to work, but I actuall...