Whull1 BSN, DNP, RN, APRN, NP

Whull1 has 10 years experience as a BSN, DNP, RN, APRN, NP and specializes in DNP, NNP-BC, RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, DCSD.

Latest Activity

1. Nomination for America's Best Nurse- American Healthcare Council

   Whull1 replied to scanda123's topic in General Nursing

   Got the call today! We got to the end and now they're pushing for me to "pay dues." No thanks!

2. Pre-Boards Title

   Whull1 replied to Whull1's topic in NP

   No worries, I passed boards. DNP, NNP-BC it is. Thanks all!

3. DNP vs PhD

   Whull1 replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Doctoral

   Graduating with my DNP tomorrow! Biggest take-away and easiest way to understand both degrees. PhD- Researchers (actively creates and publishes research), Prepared for Academic Settings, 4+years even after Master's, established terminal deg...

4. Pre-Boards Title

   Whull1 posted a topic in NP

   Hi all, quick question. I didn't see this asked when I searched the topic. I just graduated from a DNP-NNP program. When writing out your title, pre-boards, do you write out DNP, NNP? Or just DNP until you pass boards? Thanks!

5. New subspecialty (ELBW and Neuro) NICU certifications?

   Whull1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU

   I used the NCC's Golden Hours text and the STABLE book to study, plus did RNC practice questions. The test was HARD. Harder than any of the tests I've ever taken. The questions were on stuff I've never read, some of it I had never heard of Don't thin...

6. New subspecialty (ELBW and Neuro) NICU certifications?

   Whull1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU

   Update: Just found out I passed the C-ELBW!

7. New subspecialty (ELBW and Neuro) NICU certifications?

   Whull1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU

   No worries. It was multiple choice format. I think 150 questions? Yes, results are immediate. It honestly wasn't that bad. Good luck!

8. New subspecialty (ELBW and Neuro) NICU certifications?

   Whull1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU

   I didn't study for it. This exam was straight forward, can take it at home. I took it after working a shift.

9. NNP Programs

   Whull1 replied to babynurse47's topic in NICU

   Yes, we have at least one FNP obtaining her NNP cert in my group. I am attending Rush University's DNP-NNP program, with expected graduation coming up this December. At Rush, prior to COVID, you had two mandatory campus visits (skills week and DNP de...

10. Any 22 weekers out there?

    Whull1 replied to mauigal's topic in NICU

    My son was a former 22 1/7, 499 gms with ETT, tape and drapes. Stayed in the NICU for four months, discharged home on 1/4 NC three days past due date PO feeding. Grade 2 left sided IVH. He's now seven and full of life. Just lost his second tooth and ...

11. STABLE Instructors?

    Whull1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU

    STABLE Support Instructor here. Love the STABLE program, never could find the time or money to attend the live Instructor course. I've been teaching it over four years. If you can't do the Lead Instructor option, do the support Instructor. It's the s...

12. New subspecialty (ELBW and Neuro) NICU certifications?

    Whull1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU

    I currently work in a large, US top rated, NICU. We do have a special ELBW unit, that you have to be trained to work in. I want to take the ELBW exam because micro's are my favorite population. I am currently a RNC-NIC nurse and have my NANN Developm...

13. Malicious "pimping" in nursing / nurse practitioner school?

    Whull1 replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse in a DNP program, I have yet to see this. In my ADN program, we had one instructor that hated students and would do this. I worked in a teaching hospital where one MD was notorious for doing this to residents. Especially, when it came to p...

14. Did I make the right decision not to aggressively resuscitate this baby?

    Whull1 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU

    Heartbreaking. I agree with everyone else, you did the best you could. As you stated the baby was already down, there was no heart rate (auscultated/ palpated) upon arrival. It seems like everyone did their best with what they had, especially you. Yo...

15. Developmental Care Specialist

    Whull1 replied to fulitarn's topic in NICU

    I just took it and passed. Didn't study. If your passion is developmental care it's common sense. I would say go for CNS, especially if you don't want NNP or go for MSN-Ed?