WrekDiver88

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1. Best Experience for PMHNP

   WrekDiver88 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I have been working in critical care for six years, but am considering getting my PMHNP, and wondering what the best psych experience would be before applying to school? I got my first BS in...

2. Traveling after nursing school

   WrekDiver88 replied to alexis_'s topic in First Year After Licensure

   It might... I was actually in the same situation as you in that I wanted to go backpacking for >6 after I graduated. I ended up deciding to get my first job, worked a little over a year, then...

3. What state to take nclex 2016

   WrekDiver88 replied to heartofanurse's topic in International Nursing

   I do not know how the process works for getting a license as a Non-U.S. citizen, but for an American, once you are licensed in one state, it is easy to endorse to another. You would however have to...

4. Will my MSN degree be recognized to another country?

   WrekDiver88 replied to lilypeña's topic in International Nursing

   It will depend on the type of MSN degree you get. An advanced practice program such as an NP, CRNA, or CNS from outside the U.S. will very likely not be recognized; while a general, education, or...

5. Should I Take Some Grad Classes Before Applying?

   WrekDiver88 replied to WrekDiver88's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Yes, I got an A in Chem and A & P so it mainly just the Pharm grade I am worried about. I honestly can't see how a C in Pharm could not be an issue, so I will definitely be retaking a class to...

6. Should I Take Some Grad Classes Before Applying?

   WrekDiver88 replied to WrekDiver88's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I just talked to someone a few nights ago who used to work on our unit, and who just finished CRNA school; they said the same thing. He thought better use of the time would be to work the overtime,...

7. Should I Take Some Grad Classes Before Applying?

   WrekDiver88 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Right now I have almost a year in the MICU, and 9 months in a Neuro Stepdown, all at a level I, university hospital. I probably won't apply for CRNA school for a few years, but am considering taking...

8. Best nursing school in Nebraska?

   WrekDiver88 replied to NebraskaGirl's topic in General Nursing

   I voted for UNMC in Omaha. I actually went to Creighton, but thought it was a horrible program, and no way I would even consider CU if I had to do it over again! Talking to other nurses...

9. Could I be a CCRN specialist for both kids and adults?

   WrekDiver88 replied to kariace's topic in Critical Care

   Your SICU takes adults, peds, and neonates? That is the first I have heard of anything like this; does your hospital not have a PICU? This is extremely uncommon, especially for a combined CCU since...

10. Could I be a CCRN specialist for both kids and adults?

    WrekDiver88 replied to kariace's topic in Critical Care

    Like Meanmaryjean said, you could get both certifications, but there isn't much point to it. The CCRN is not required to work as a nurse, it is just a test you can take to get a certification showing...

11. Withdraw 401k for living expenses while in school?

    WrekDiver88 replied to AllIcanbe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No, if taken out of a 401k, it would be a low interest loan to yourself, that would need to be paid back to the 401k (within 5 years I believe). If taken out of traditional IRA, it is a penalty free...

12. Withdraw 401k for living expenses while in school?

    WrekDiver88 replied to AllIcanbe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I funded part of my ABSN with my IRA, and am planning on doing the same with grad school. I think with a 401k you can loan yourself the money, but it has to be paid back within 5 years or something...

13. Most drips at once

    WrekDiver88 replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

    The most I have had was nine drips, plus the intermittent bags like antibiotics, albumin, boluses, K+, etc. Neo, Levo, Vaso, Hpp, Insulin, Fentanyl, Versed, Fluids, and a cardiac med (don't remember...

14. MICU vs SICU

    WrekDiver88 replied to RN_survivor's topic in MICU, SICU

    What Yammar said is all basically true. Some other things to consider is what you want to be doing at work. In the SICU you will get more invasive monitoring experience (art lines, CVP, possibly...

15. MICU vs SICU

    WrekDiver88 replied to RN_survivor's topic in MICU, SICU

    Which population do you have more of an interest in working with? I am in the critical care float pool where I work, and our SICU is a combined surgical, neuro, and trauma ICU. It is a great unit,...