heywazzupdude

heywazzupdude

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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. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. Bay Area - New RN Grad Programs

    heywazzupdude posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi all, Does anyone know which hospitals in the bay area offer new rn grad programs? If there are any, I am looking into ER, adult acute care or ICU training programs after I graduate next year....

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. Brigham & Women's Hospital

    heywazzupdude replied to heywazzupdude's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

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

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Preparing for NCLEX while working as a GN

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

    Thanks for the

  14. 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...

  15. 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?...

  16. 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?

  17. Wishing to work in California, from another state

    heywazzupdude replied to suzanne4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi all, I'm planning to move from NY to CA after I graduate on May 20. I will be starting a new grad training in a hospital in CA on July 23. But I'm a little worried that CA BON takes longer to...

  18. El Camino Hospital

    heywazzupdude posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi all, Does anyone know if El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA has a new RN grad program?

  19. El Camino Hospital

    heywazzupdude replied to heywazzupdude's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks! I checked SJSU's website and no luck finding the webpage with new grad program list. Can you post the link? Thanks

  20. Preparing for NCLEX

    heywazzupdude posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all, I know that everyone says to take the NCLEX exam as soon as possible after you graduate nursing school. For someone who has not taken the NCLEX and started the new RN grad program/training ---...

  21. Where in California is Best!

    heywazzupdude replied to m_chatelaine's topic in California Nursing

    I'm planning to move in SFO area after graduation. I would like to work in a hospital located in San Francisco and live in East

  22. John Muir, anyone?

    heywazzupdude replied to Maevish's topic in California Nursing

    I should not be a problem re-entering the workforce after years of not working as a nurse. There will be some changes in how things are done but the nursing process of providing care will always...

  23. Anyone work for Sutter Health?

    heywazzupdude replied to icesk8ie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also looking into the new RN programs at Alta Bates Med

  24. California Pacific Medical Center (san francisco)

    heywazzupdude replied to NewbieRN's topic in California Nursing

    I'm also looking into CPMC's new RN grad program and it looks good. CPMC is one of the hospitals on my

  25. Moving to Cali

    heywazzupdude replied to amy8155's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the info. SherBerRN. I'm planning to move to the Bay area as well after I graduate in May