heywazzupdude

heywazzupdude specializes in Transitional ICU, Neuro/Trauma ICU.

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1. Binghamton University BAT Program-2016-2017

   heywazzupdude replied to gaddico1's topic in School, College Programs

   Hi! It's been a while since the last time I posted on here (maybe 9 years ago). I graduated the BAT program in 2007 although I started the program in May 2005. It was a very intensive 12 year program...

2. Definitive Care Unit

   heywazzupdude posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone, One of the hospitals in my area has a DCU - Definitive Care Unit. Does anyone know what DCU is? Is it the same as stepdown ICU or Transitional ICU or Progressive Care Unit as they call it...

3. Excelsior MS Nursing Informatics Program

   heywazzupdude replied to heywazzupdude's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Thanks everyone for the input. I work in as nurse in CA and the CA BRN has issues with Excelsior's nursing programs. If I get a MSN nursing informatics degree from Excelsior College, will it be...

4. Excelsior MS Nursing Informatics Program

   heywazzupdude posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

   Hi all, Is there anyone out there who is currently in Excelsior's Nursing Informatics program? The program seems to be new. I just need some opinion for someone who's already in the program. I've been...

5. Brigham & Women's Hospital

   heywazzupdude replied to heywazzupdude's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Is $28/hr the rate for an experienced nurse or new

6. Brigham & Women's Hospital

   heywazzupdude replied to heywazzupdude's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Thanks Alex. Approx. how much is the starting salary per hr. for nurses with over 1 yr. of experience at

7. Brigham & Women's Hospital

   heywazzupdude posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Hi all, Is there anyone in this forum who works at BWH? I'm currently working in a hospital here in San Francisco & looking to move back to Boston next year. I work in TICU - Transitional ICU. I'm...

8. Studying for NCLEX

   heywazzupdude posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi all, I need an input from those who passed the NCLEX-RN the first time. How did you prepare/study for the NCLEX and how much time did you reserve before taking the exam? Right now, I'm unsure of...

9. Officially a GRADUATE NURSE

   heywazzupdude replied to SanskeetRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Congratulations!!! I graduated this past Sunday receiving my BSN. I'm so happy that nursing school is over :yelclap: Now I'm focusing on my NCLEX-RN review.

10. Pinned and Proud

    heywazzupdude replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats! I had my pinning this past Saturday, the 19th and undergrad commencement Sunday the 20th. I'm glad that nursing school is over. Now onto NCLEX-RN review.

11. Preparing for NCLEX while working as a GN

    heywazzupdude replied to heywazzupdude's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the

12. Preparing for NCLEX while working as a GN

    heywazzupdude posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, For the GNs who worked after graduation and took the NCLEX before the end of their training/orientation and passed it the first time --- how was your experience like when preparing for this...

13. TB Skin Test

    heywazzupdude replied to Stubbleuffagus's topic in General Nursing

    Testing positive on Matoux skin test does not indicate that you have active TB and are contagious. It just means that you were exposed to the TB germ (airborne) and your body produced antigens as a...

14. Failing NCLEX While Working as a GN

    heywazzupdude posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone, I'm just wondering what happens to you when you start working as a GN (with a temp permit) in a hospital and taking the NCLEX before the end of the training and FAILING the exam?...

15. Transitional Care Unit

    heywazzupdude posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, Can someone tell me what a Transitional Care Unit is? Is it part of critical services of a hospital? Is it a good unit to start for new graduate RN nurses?