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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 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...

  5. 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...

  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 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...

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

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

    thank u both for your responses and

  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 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. New CCU nurse needs encouragement

    ReeseW posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm a brand new CCU nurse. I've just about completed my 2 month orientation at a Long Island community hospital. It took me 2.5 years to finally get to critical care nursing. I worked both BMT and...

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. New CCU nurse needs encouragement

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

    the worst days include prepping patient for CT scan then having to go off floor w/ the pt. also when md's are throwing orders at me left and right for both my patients. it makes if difficult to get...

  18. Too Late to be a CRNA?

    ReeseW replied to ReeseW's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    thx! i'm very single now, just relocated from philly to ny. i still want to travel the world and eventually buy my own condo. thank for reminding me that I am not too late to go for my

  19. Too Late to be a CRNA?

    ReeseW posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Dear fellow CRNA's, I became an RN at age 26. I'm turning 28 years old this year. I am highly interested in becoming a CRNA. But I have some doubts of going into this specialty because (1)...

  20. Too Late to be a CRNA?

    ReeseW replied to ReeseW's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you all for your warm words of encouragement. I will keep my eye on the prize! I plan on applying 2-3 yrs. from now after working CCU/ICU. Good luck to

  21. New CCU nurse needs encouragement

    ReeseW posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm a brand new CCU nurse. I've just about completed my 2 month orientation at a Long Island community hospital. It took me 2.5 years to finally get to critical care nursing. I worked both BMT and...

  22. Stroke patient blood pressure

    ReeseW replied to ReeseW's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you to all who have taken time to reply to my question! Thank you texasneurorn for the website references! Glad to be a part of this online

  23. Stroke patient blood pressure

    ReeseW posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a newbie in the ICU & was wondering if anyone can explain to me the rationale behind maintaining a stroke patient's b/p on the high side? My preceptor informed me that my patient's systolic...

  24. Attention: ICU RN's in Southern Cali

    ReeseW posted a topic in California Nursing

    I'm a philly RN that is looking to relocate in July this summer to CA. By July I will have 2 years of med-surg experience under my belt. I want to work in the ICU. I am unsure as to which city to...

  25. What company do you use?

    ReeseW replied to Ragan's topic in Travel

    awesome website. i'm an rn of two years and would like to go to cali this summer. i'm looking for bone marrow transplant &/or oncology positions. will look into