Whull1

Whull1 BSN, DNP, RN, APRN, NP

DNP, NNP-BC, RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, DCSD

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  1. Nomination for America's Best Nurse- American Healthcare Council

    Whull1 replied to scanda123's topic in General Nursing

    Got the call today! We got to the end and now they're pushing for me to "pay dues." No

  2. Pre-Boards Title

    Whull1 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, quick question. I didn't see this asked when I searched the topic. I just graduated from a DNP-NNP program. When writing out your title, pre-boards, do you write out DNP, NNP? Or just DNP...

  3. Pre-Boards Title

    Whull1 replied to Whull1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No worries, I passed boards. DNP, NNP-BC it is. Thanks

  4. DNP vs PhD

    Whull1 replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Graduating with my DNP tomorrow! Biggest take-away and easiest way to understand both degrees. PhD- Researchers (actively creates and publishes research), Prepared for Academic Settings,...

  5. New subspecialty (ELBW and Neuro) NICU certifications?

    Whull1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I used the NCC's Golden Hours text and the STABLE book to study, plus did RNC practice questions. The test was HARD. Harder than any of the tests I've ever taken. The questions were on stuff I've...

  6. New subspecialty (ELBW and Neuro) NICU certifications?

    Whull1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Update: Just found out I passed the

  7. New subspecialty (ELBW and Neuro) NICU certifications?

    Whull1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No worries. It was multiple choice format. I think 150 questions? Yes, results are immediate. It honestly wasn't that bad. Good

  8. New subspecialty (ELBW and Neuro) NICU certifications?

    Whull1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I didn't study for it. This exam was straight forward, can take it at home. I took it after working a

  9. NNP Programs

    Whull1 replied to babynurse47's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, we have at least one FNP obtaining her NNP cert in my group. I am attending Rush University's DNP-NNP program, with expected graduation coming up this December. At Rush, prior to COVID, you had...

  10. Any 22 weekers out there?

    Whull1 replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My son was a former 22 1/7, 499 gms with ETT, tape and drapes. Stayed in the NICU for four months, discharged home on 1/4 NC three days past due date PO feeding. Grade 2 left sided IVH. He's now seven...

  11. STABLE Instructors?

    Whull1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    STABLE Support Instructor here. Love the STABLE program, never could find the time or money to attend the live Instructor course. I've been teaching it over four years. If you can't do the Lead...

  12. New subspecialty (ELBW and Neuro) NICU certifications?

    Whull1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I currently work in a large, US top rated, NICU. We do have a special ELBW unit, that you have to be trained to work in. I want to take the ELBW exam because micro's are my favorite population. I am...

  13. Malicious "pimping" in nursing / nurse practitioner school?

    Whull1 replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse in a DNP program, I have yet to see this. In my ADN program, we had one instructor that hated students and would do this. I worked in a teaching hospital where one MD was notorious for...

  14. Did I make the right decision not to aggressively resuscitate this baby?

    Whull1 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Heartbreaking. I agree with everyone else, you did the best you could. As you stated the baby was already down, there was no heart rate (auscultated/ palpated) upon arrival. It seems like everyone did...

  15. Developmental Care Specialist

    Whull1 replied to fulitarn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just took it and passed. Didn't study. If your passion is developmental care it's common sense. I would say go for CNS, especially if you don't want NNP or go for

  16. Developmental Care Specialist

    Whull1 replied to fulitarn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just took it and passed. Didn't study. If your passion is developmental care it's common

  17. NNP Outlook

    Whull1 replied to guest769224's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great post! I have been a NICU RN for 2 years, just started this Fall at Rush University's DNP-NNP program. Son was a 22+1 weeker and fell in love with this

  18. Best way to DNP with a non-nursing bachelor's?

    Whull1 replied to Narwhal1209's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    So, I didn't have a bachelors in another degree. I wasn't able to do the RN to MSN. I got my ADN, went right back for my BSN (one semester later). Waited a year post BSN and am now in a BSN to DNP...

  19. Floating from the NICU

    Whull1 replied to sfk26's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think new nurses (1-2 years post school) should float to get a wide variety of patient types. When you're fresh out of school it is easier to float because you still understand and remember basic...

  20. MSN, DNP, or PhD -- Which is right for you?

    Whull1 replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Great article! About to start my BSN to DNP, specializing in NNP in bout 4 months! Love what I do and am so happy that there are options available to pursue higher

  21. Questioning a doctors order

    Whull1 replied to MrsJt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Always ask questions!! Always ask why! That is the best advice I ever got. So what if a Doctor yells at you. You are there for your patient not for your doctor. I used to hate asking docs for orders...

  22. Interview for Neonatal NP

    Whull1 replied to ORRN1228's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I got accepted to Rush's NNP Program too, I start in August 2017! Crazy excited but really nervous! See you at

  23. Rush University DNP Fall 2015

    Whull1 replied to DanaerysTargaryen's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Congrats! That's awesome! I'm nervous but really

  24. Urgent Care RN Pay Scale

    Whull1 replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, definitely not WI, urgent care RNs make 50+hr PRN. However, to be an Urgent Care RN you have to have at least year of ED experience. Critical care is not the same as ED. Many practitioners...

  25. Rush University DNP Fall 2015

    Whull1 replied to DanaerysTargaryen's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    A couple of years late. But I was just accepted for Rush's NNP DNP Program! Really