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cruisin_woodward

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  1. Acinetobacter outbreak in LTAC Hospital

    cruisin_woodward replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately this is a very common problem in a lot of ICUs. We have resorted to throwing everything out in the room after patient's leave, in order to prevent the spread. AACN had an article about...

  2. LTC to Med/Surg

    cruisin_woodward replied to CeceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds wise :). Good

  3. Torn Between NP and CRNA

    cruisin_woodward replied to RN in Bmore's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Very true, you have to make that patient trust you very quickly...Their lives are in your hands. Also, it is not like you sit on a chair, and have no contact with any one. you are talking to the...

  4. Torn Between NP and CRNA

    cruisin_woodward replied to RN in Bmore's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    CRNA is completely different then NP...You should try shadowing a CRNA to see if you will like it. It is not for every one. I do not think their job is necesarily boring per se, just different in...

  5. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    cruisin_woodward replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    orignally posted by wowza "sure, when you are surrounded by nursing, it seems obvious. the average person is not very familiar with the different iterations in health care. most patients see a white...

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

    cruisin_woodward replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    University Of Michigan: http://www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/nursing_degree_bsn.htm Year 1 (Minimum 17 credits) Fall Semester Advanced Pathophysiology (3) Biostatistics (3) Winter...

  7. The Circumcision Discussion

    cruisin_woodward replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had to make the same decision about 7 months ago. It was awful. I hated being put in that position. My husband was like, no big deal. My reasons, for having it done were due to my experience in the...

  8. Annoyed!....When did accelerated BSN programs come about?

    cruisin_woodward replied to JMP2004's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I an sure that some BSN grads feel the same way about ADNs making the same money as BSNs for less schooling...I have more of an issue with on line program with no clinical component...I don't care if...

  9. Nursing School vs. Reality

    cruisin_woodward replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry if you hate clinicals. I think every one does! There are tons of nursing jobs in different fields. For example, some hate the floor, but love OR etc. There is also more office type jobs...

  10. LTC to Med/Surg

    cruisin_woodward replied to CeceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you live, but here anesthesia schools will not even look at u with out at least a minimum of one year in CRITICAL care, not acute. I would check into it. You need to know how to...

  11. Fed Up With People Saying There Is a Shortage

    cruisin_woodward replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    we just hired EIGHT new grads in the CT ICU...I'm telling you. In Detroit we are the only ones with jobs!! We are turning out new grads left and right...accelerated programs for the "displaced auto...

  12. Possible Pedo patient and underage visitor

    cruisin_woodward replied to zoopnever's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! I had a friend who got drunk at 21 and peed in public....now 20 years later, he's on the list. Another friend graduated from high school, his girlfriends parents didn't like him so got him...

  13. Fed Up With People Saying There Is a Shortage

    cruisin_woodward replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    wow! Come to Detroit! Nurses are the only people around here with

  14. any BSN to DNP students?

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi, I am hoping to start my BSN to DNP program this summer. I am currently enrolled in my MSN program. Acute and Critical Care. Is any one else starting? If so, where? How do you like it so far? How...

  15. How do all the experienced ICU nurses feel about....

    cruisin_woodward replied to student200977's topic in MICU, SICU

    I started as a new grad in the ICU. My previous experience was in the OR, which is a whole different ball game, but that experience still helped. I will say that it was terrifying and very...

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

    cruisin_woodward replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am really not sure why it matters one way or another what is taken in med school? Why are we even arguing about this? Who cares? We are not physicians, we are not PAs, we are nurses! Biochem,...

  17. Dear code blue/ rapid response team nurse's ?????

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in General Nursing

    That's not very much info! Always ABCs..assess the pt Are VSS? Obviously he can speak...can he describe his pain? Can he rate it? Is his belly distended? Does he have Bowel Sounds? How much has his...

  18. Dear code blue/ rapid response team nurse's ?????

    cruisin_woodward replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, we have a RRTeam, that is NOT in staffing. We also have SWAT nurses who travel with pts if they have tests, Surgery etc. I guess we've got it

  19. What is the typical loan forgiveness commitment?

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

    you are lucky, I will have about 90K when all is said and

  20. Please help. Am I at risk of air embolism?

    cruisin_woodward replied to blueyee's topic in General Nursing

    So, this is not medical advice! If you are truly worried, you should see a Dr. An air embolism occurs when air enters the vascular system. If the needle was not in the vein, air can be...

  21. How do all the experienced ICU nurses feel about....

    cruisin_woodward replied to student200977's topic in MICU, SICU

    every one deserves respect regardless of their role. Of course we know the ones you are referring to... But there are some in every group. I have had med surg nurses treat me like crap. I have had...

  22. How do all the experienced ICU nurses feel about....

    cruisin_woodward replied to student200977's topic in MICU, SICU

    agree that an OR nurse needs med surg! Or is a whole different animal. The skills needed there are completely different than the skills needed anywhere else. I could see needins some neuro experience...

  23. How do all the experienced ICU nurses feel about....

    cruisin_woodward replied to student200977's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have never seen med surg as a requirement for any

  24. Tampanode Precautions after pulling epicardial pacer wires

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

    Yeah that was what I figured she meant the MS ones, but it still does Not make sence anatomically! Thanks for your responses! I am going to continue with my usual

  25. NP programs in Michigan

    cruisin_woodward replied to MelRN13's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Wayne state has a great acnp program with a critical care focus. I have applied to their DNP program and am currently enrolled in their MSN program. Good