traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Labor and Delivery Orientation

    traumaRUs replied to kanordahl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Moved to OB/GYN
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    DNP or DBA or MHA? Can the DBA allow you to move up in Healthcare field & possibly others?

    traumaRUs replied to ARNP-USMC's topic in Advanced Practice

    Agree - we need more business
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    DNP or DBA or MHA? Can the DBA allow you to move up in Healthcare field & possibly others?

    traumaRUs replied to ARNP-USMC's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hmmm...never heard of the DBA except as an acronym for "doing business as". Anyway, enough of my ignorance. I personally think an MSN/MBA is enough at least in my area. I do agree that as APRNs...
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    HELP - falsely accused for diversion of meds

    traumaRUs replied to aberg22's topic in General Nursing

    And...please don't post anything further online - everyone you discuss this with or post about could possibly be used if there is a hearing. We will close this now as there is a suit pending....and...
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    Family member died in the hospital...too many questions

    traumaRUs replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Your grief and need to know answers is palpable in your posts. I too am so very sorry for your loss. I don't know if you will ever have the answers you so desperately want but agree with others that...
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    ICU with a toxic environment

    traumaRUs replied to mindy kaling's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry you are having such a difficult time. Some suggestions: 1. Talk to your educator to see if they have suggestions. 2. Ask other new grads for hints about how to get thru your day. 3. Ask...
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    Can I join the army with asthma

    traumaRUs replied to Thevigilante's topic in Government, Military

    I can state that it truly doesn't matter what your military JOB is, you will be a SOLDIER first and must be able to fulfill the entire scope of that
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    Scared to death over PPD

    traumaRUs replied to maddyfan4's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, just relax, get the CXR, see your provider and then regroup. Best wishes as we can't provide medical advice but can offer
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    New Grad...2 offers

    traumaRUs replied to flipper628's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Offer #2 is what I would pick...agree #1 is gonna be fraught with high acuity, long hours, etc..ultimately leading to you looking for a new
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    Suspended for a Medication Error

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Great article. Thanks for
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    Rejected for being a Male NP?

    traumaRUs replied to googs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Geez - thats horrible! Agree they are missing out on hiring male NPs....frustrating at the very
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    Aging parents or medically needy child?

    traumaRUs replied to PandaManda's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Can your elderly parents move to the
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    New and innovative FNP jobs?

    traumaRUs replied to DragonflyLady17's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am interested in pre-hospital care for APRNs which they have in LA. Personally would love to see that! Lets see what other non-traditional APRN jobs we can come up
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    FNP student CCN

    traumaRUs replied to Michrn9373's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum. Have you tried your state's APRN
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    Phasing out CNS

    traumaRUs replied to marigoldey's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    What credentialing body handles Neonatal CNS? ANCC only offers the following: ANCC Certification
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    Transfusions 101 - Everything You Need To Know About Blood Transfusions

    traumaRUs replied to Ashley Hay, BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great article - I frequently order transfusion of PRBC for my
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    50 Random Acts of Kindness for Any Nurse

    traumaRUs replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in General Nursing

    I love this positive message - the world needs more kindness - thanks for
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    Salary and Negotiation

    traumaRUs replied to brista's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    And mine is getting complicated also as our practice recently began to participate in a managed care program sponsored by CMS. So...we are not sure how this will work out but bonuses might be in our...
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    Salary and Negotiation

    traumaRUs replied to brista's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here you
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    CNS or Nurse Educator?

    traumaRUs replied to Junebloom's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with GrumpyOldBastard - CNS was the worst decision I ever made education-wise. And...there is no such thing as a peds CNS anymore - the certification was "retired" Choose
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    Emergency Calls- How long do we wait?

    traumaRUs replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Agree you are in a dicey situation - when in doubt and it sounds like this child was in extremis - call
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    FNPs don't let me down!!! Where's the Money?

    traumaRUs replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    BTW - poodles are very smart Jules A. However, I digress - nephrology isn't bad but I had a friend recently who told me I work too hard - lol. At the moment I am putting in 55hrs/week as we have one...
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    Adult NP practicing in BH/psych?

    traumaRUs replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work with chronically ill pts and although I've been at this almost 11 years, I am still nervous about psych stuff (as well I should be)! However, while I will prescribe a renally-dosed...
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    What age is "too old" to switch from RN to APRN?

    traumaRUs replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Tomorrow is never promised but you can't live with the fear that you WON'T live till tomorrow. Plan for the future but be realistic: if you have a debilitating illness or injury, have Plan B in the...
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    Emergency Calls- How long do we wait?

    traumaRUs replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I'm not a school nurse, but what was your assessment? 1. Was the child wheezing or did she have a "silent chest"? 2. Was the child able to speak in full sentences? 3 word sentences? Unable to...