WrekDiver88

WrekDiver88

Member

  • Content

    24

  • Visitors

    1,887

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1

All Content by WrekDiver88

  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 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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,...

  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. TCAR

    WrekDiver88 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Has anyone taken the Trauma Care After Resuscitations (TCAR) course? Did it provide a lot of good training/information and/or does it look good on a resume for an ICU nurse? It is offered in my area...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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,...

  17. Creighton Accelerated Review

    WrekDiver88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a graduate of the Creighton ANC (accelerated BSN) Program, and wanted to give a review to those who may be considering it. A little background on me is that I am a male non-traditional student...

  18. Is it really easier for male new grad nurses to land a job?

    WrekDiver88 replied to RN_na_pogi_pa's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have to agree with these statements. Just because men make more statistically (annually), does not mean they make more just because they are male. Most hospitals pay a set hourly wage based on...

  19. Finding a Nursing Job??? Help!!

    WrekDiver88 replied to CMR2012's topic in Men in Nursing

    If you don't mind moving a state or two over, you would have no problem finding a hospital job with a BSN. Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, etc. have the lowest unemployment rates in the country, and...

  20. Nursing in Thailand

    WrekDiver88 replied to imaimai's topic in International Nursing

    Thailand is an awesome country, I actually looked into nursing there a little after I was there last winter backpacking. I imagine it is possible, they have a lot of medical tourism and a need for...

  21. Anyone been to Omaha Childrens?

    WrekDiver88 replied to N-Nads's topic in Travel

    I did a clinical rotation during school at Omaha Children's, and think it would be a great place to work if you are in the peds world. I think the hospital is Magnet, but if not you would not know it...

  22. Trauma NP and CRNA Salary

    WrekDiver88 replied to WrekDiver88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the post Juan, and you made some very good points. The difficulty of getting a job in the trauma role has actually been one of my concerns (I am sure competition is tough and jobs few...

  23. Trauma NP and CRNA Salary

    WrekDiver88 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows the salary for trauma NP's and CRNA's in the SoCal area? I am currently in the Midwest but planning on moving back home to CA soon. I have been considering...