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cruisin_woodward

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  1. CCU & ICU

    cruisin_woodward replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    we have a CTICU (cardiothoracic), an SICU (surgical), a neuro ICU, a MICU (medical), and a IMCU (intermediate or step down) 10 beds in each unit. We all get cross trained, and cross patients. We try...

  2. ENP programs

    cruisin_woodward replied to camjones's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Acnp is acute care. They are trained to work in hospitals. I was told that there is some debate over whether or not primary, FNP, or ACNP is the more appropriate program for ER. I think all would be...

  3. Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    cruisin_woodward replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Wayne State University and the University of Michigan have already switched over. Other schools such as Oakland University still offer both programs for now. I definately see all of MI switching...

  4. Can one teach at the university level with a DNP?

    cruisin_woodward replied to Sunflower3's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I was told by my school that I would have all of same teaching etc privedges as a PhD. I plan to teach when I

  5. List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

    cruisin_woodward replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wayne State University in

  6. Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    cruisin_woodward replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have my DNP interview Monday! I am nervous. I agree that if I go through hell, I deserve to be referred to as

  7. Lasix gtts

    cruisin_woodward replied to caringchic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If you are in an ICU, aren't you doing q1hr VS and strict I&O any way? Not to mention mo itoring all labs q24hrs, and replacing electrolytes as needed? I don't think any thing else is necessary...

  8. Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    cruisin_woodward replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have seen the same attitude from MDs in regaurds to DOs. I think it is important to point out the vetrinarians, podiatrists, dentists, and chiropractors all carry the title of "Dr". So, if someone...

  9. Is Nitroglycerin sensitive to the light??

    cruisin_woodward replied to alina_zhuang's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Nipride yes, NTG

  10. NP vs PA

    cruisin_woodward replied to MissDoodaw's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think that the job postings are totally different! It's weird. It seems as if the Employer either doesn't understand the NPs scope of practice or is biased toward PAs. Very

  11. What should your title look like?

    cruisin_woodward replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    I do RN,

  12. CRNAs Looking Down on NPs

    cruisin_woodward replied to RNbabe's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I got into anesthesia school, and I decided against it. I wasn't about to loose two very pecuous years with my son (who would be about 13 months when I would have started). I must say that I don't...

  13. University verses Community College

    cruisin_woodward replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I think going straight for your BSN is your best bet. Get it done and over with. It is not that much longer. Otherwise, you will be in school forever getting your

  14. I am in deep.......someone please pm me for details.

    cruisin_woodward replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how to

  15. curious about CCNP employment in Michigan

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hello, i am a ccnp student at wayne state university, i am applying for the dnp program. i am wondering what employment opportunities are in michigan. i am not seeing a lot of job postings for...

  16. CRNAs Looking Down on NPs

    cruisin_woodward replied to RNbabe's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well in Michigan they can make up to $250K. I'd say they can buy a BMW. But the field is getting saturated..we may see a derease in their pay

  17. Question for any Surg Techs

    cruisin_woodward replied to sarahkk's topic in General Nursing

    I was a surg tech for 14 years...you just call in like any other job...it's actually very flexible with kids especially if you can get into an out pt clinic. Youdo have to work weekends, holidays, and...

  18. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    cruisin_woodward replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Many schools offer a BSN to DNP program. At least in Michigan they

  19. ENP programs

    cruisin_woodward replied to camjones's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wayne State has an ACNP program...you can focus your clinicals on ER if you

  20. Just curious.. will I get a pay cut as an NP

    cruisin_woodward replied to tammyg652's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in Mich, and I have been told that Critical care NPs make about 80 - 120 K here... You make more if you re on call etc. I hope so cuz I will owe about $100 K in student loans when all is said and...

  21. Pay @ Royal Oak Beaumont

    cruisin_woodward replied to dimpsogre's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I graduated in 2006 - I made $22/hr to start at Harper (DMC), I now make $26/hr, I also work at Henry Ford Macomb, contingent I make $35.45/hr

  22. FNP as RNFA

    cruisin_woodward replied to kevagonia's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in DNP school, I was a ST for 14 years, but I should still get my RNFA if I want to first

  23. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    cruisin_woodward replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congrats! Do you find out right