traumaRUs MSN, APRN

traumaRUs has 31 years experience as a MSN, APRN and specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

traumaRUs's Latest Activity

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   Clinical Nurse Specialist: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

   traumaRUs replied to Erin Lee's topic in CNS

   Retired means that the certifying exam is no longer offered. Those of us that hold the "retired" certifications can continue to hold the certification provided they meet the requirements for recertification.
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   North Carolina Nurse Gets 4 Years for Painkiller Mishandling

   traumaRUs replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Hmmm....I thought Demerol was gone long before 2019
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   to Pursue a 2nd MSN or Post MSN certificate

   traumaRUs replied to sh3rylanne's topic in NP Students

   I did two post-MSN certificates. I would not repeat an entire MSN if I were you. You have to decide though
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   Clinical Manager offer

   traumaRUs replied to Duncan6's topic in Urology

   Ugh! So very frustrating. It's reasons like this ie poor communication from the suit folks that cause RNs to leave I'm very sorry for your frustration
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   CM with no dialysis experience?

   traumaRUs replied to Duncan6's topic in Urology

   I will say that Davita uses a business approach to hiring for management positions - so this often results in the dietician or social worker being the manager, I would take a nurse without any dialysis experience over a non-clinical person. ...
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   Clinical Nurse Specialist: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

   traumaRUs replied to Erin Lee's topic in CNS

   Agree with most of this. However, with healthcare much more of a business now then ever before, it is very important that all APRNs bring something ie $$$$$ to their practice/hospital. Otherwise, you might soon find yourself out of a job. Also...
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   Things to Know Before Starting Your New Job as a Nurse Practitioner

   traumaRUs replied to Cassandra Guenthardt's topic in NP

   Great suggestions. I've been an APRN for 17 years now and can't endorse learning coding enough! This is what makes you worth $$$$ to the practice
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   Preceptors

   traumaRUs replied to Jen Jacobs's topic in Advanced

   In IL, I used the IL Society of Advance Practice Nurses - they keep a list
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   Have you ever returned to an old job?

   traumaRUs replied to SilverBells's topic in Career

   Yes, I worked at one place for 11 years, thought I wanted something different so left it. Was absolutely miserable - difficult boss, boring job. So I went back to old job after 6 months and have been there 5 years now so 16+ years total
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    New NP position

    traumaRUs replied to RN/WI's topic in Advanced

    Yes very much so. We have 10 APRNs and our longevity is 2-23 years with most of us having >5 years in our present position
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    Ageism in Nursing

    traumaRUs replied to Wetsuweten Cynthia's topic in General Nursing

    I echo Tweety's comments: what are you looking for? I'm almost 65 and I've not experienced ageism at least...not yet. I plan to work much longer. I do know that as an APRN my value is not based on my age but rather on my knowledge and my ability...
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    New NP position

    traumaRUs replied to RN/WI's topic in Advanced

    I work in a large nephrology practice. Our orientation is 5-6 months long as it takes that long to get credentialing done. It consists of didactic as well as shadowing. Most of our APRNs have been here >5 years and several of us have been here >...
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    Greetings, Younglings, from a Crusty Old Bat

    traumaRUs replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse since 1992 and agree with most of what you say. What I find for me (and I'm working past 65 now) is that with the increasing pressures and job demands being put on nurses and all healthcare staff, I don't get the same satisfac...
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    NPs, Please share the reasons you left your old job/specialty?

    traumaRUs replied to treeye's topic in NP

    I have not changed specialties but when I graduated, I went from ED to nephrology. It was a huge change and learning curve. However, I looked at the practice and the longevity of the APRNs. I've been there 17 years and most have been here >5 years...
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    Building Strong Bones: Nurse's Guide to the Latest in Osteoporosis Management in 2023

    traumaRUs replied to Michelle Flanagan's topic in General Nursing

    Great info! My own viewpoint is that of a nephrology APRN. Providers must always consider a pts renal function prior to prescribing many of the osteoporosis meds. These meds are typically long-lasting (6months for some) and can result in profoun...