ReeseW

ReeseW has 7 years experience and specializes in Nursing Informatics.

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1. Left NP program to get into Informatics

   ReeseW posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

   Hello Fellow NI Nurses! After completing three semesters worth of NP coursework, I switched over to the informatics track. I lost my passion for bedside nursing. Unfortunately, I am losing $13K...

2. Online Adult NP Programs

   ReeseW posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hello Fellow RN's I was wondering if anyone has gone through or is currently earning their Adult NP degree online? If so, would you recommend yours? I am a NY resident applying to the state...

3. Family vs. Adult NP=which is better?

   ReeseW posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am trying to decide which career path to take for an NP degree. In comparing family vs. adult NP, I am considering the following factors: 1.) Salary difference for FNP vs. ANP? Is the pay better in...

4. PACU nurse applying for CRNA

   ReeseW replied to ReeseW's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Thank you all. After discussing this concern to my ICU buddy earlier today, I think its best I consider doing NP instead of CRNA. I do not miss ICU and do not wish to jeopardize my health in order...

5. PACU nurse applying for CRNA

   ReeseW posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I am currently a PACU nurse with 1 year experience of MICU under my belt. I initially planned on applying to CRNA school after two years of MICU. But upon herniating one of my discs @work, I could...

6. NP schools in NY

   ReeseW posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'd like to start applying to family/adult health NP programs in NY. My questions regarding school & programs: 1.) should i consider a private over a public school in order to get the best...

7. CRNA vs. NP: Can't decide...

   ReeseW replied to ReeseW's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   thank u both for your responses and

8. CRNA vs. NP: Can't decide...

   ReeseW posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hello fellow nurses! I'm in a bit of a dilemma and was hoping someone could lend me helpful advice/suggestions. Currently have 3 years of RN experience, 1 year of that is ICU. Initially came to ICU...

9. How to switch from MICU to PICU???

   ReeseW posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

   Dear fellow PICU nurses, I want to apply for PICU positions but seems like every hospital requires PICU experience ;( I'm a fairly new MICU nurse (7 months) and need a change of age population....

10. CCU nurse needs pearls of wisdom

    ReeseW replied to ReeseW's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I always ask for help from collegues and/or aids. Despite the help, I still have pains in my lower back. My plan is to apply to school in 2 years, so I'm hoping I make it till then. Plan on taking...

11. CCU nurse needs pearls of wisdom

    ReeseW replied to ReeseW's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks Anurseuk for your vote of confidence and support. You're right 4 mos. is not long...guess i'm anxious and frustrated that I haven't had any really complex cases yet. On my days off, I spend...

12. CCU nurse needs pearls of wisdom

    ReeseW replied to ReeseW's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Its a 20 bed unit. Once in awhile I hang vasopressors, work with orally intubated patients. They use us as an overflow unit, so we get pts. of all kinds including resp,medical, surgical. Once in...

13. CCU nurse needs pearls of wisdom

    ReeseW posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm a brand new CCU nurse, going on 4 months now. Prior to moving into ICU I did BMT/oncology/telemetry. My ultimate goal is to gain 2 years ICU experience then become a CRNA. But I don't know if I...

14. New CCU nurse needs encouragement

    ReeseW replied to ReeseW's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    thx so much for your vote of confidence. i've decided to not extend my orientation & just bite the bullet of flying on my own next week. nursing is not a solo job. i will force myself to ask...

15. New CCU nurse needs encouragement

    ReeseW replied to ReeseW's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    thx for suggestions. thought about obtaining my CCRN since it can only help me in the long run. will look into joining aacn...thx for your