traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Do NPs get training?

    traumaRUs replied to EagerToBeFNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    Agree that the practice type and size is important. Our neph practice has 19+ MDs, 8 APRNs, 1 lone PA, and our own amb surg center and we cont to grow. I did none of my clinicals in neph - all my...
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    Anyone here became a nurse practitioner through the direct masters program?

    traumaRUs replied to Stella36's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to prenursing
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    DNP vs MSN

    traumaRUs replied to susie6785's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great discussion. I actually was enrolled in a DNP program but took a leave of absence in 2014 and never looked back. I don't want to do research that goes nowhere, I am already politically active...
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    CRNAs in Colorado

    traumaRUs replied to Pgcrna222's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes...our site is divided into forums or sections where common subjects are discussed. I moved your thread to the CRNA forum so that other CRNAs would be able to comment on
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    Malpractice insurance?

    traumaRUs replied to Mockingjay's topic in General Nursing

    As an nurse, I have my livelihood to protect. I have had to discuss a claim with NSO and yes I did take their advice - I hired a lawyer they referred me to for something not covered by my malpractice...
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    NEED FNP Preceptor near Milwaukee WI

    traumaRUs replied to annie10s's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Help with power port

    traumaRUs replied to Sherihunt's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Without a lot more knowledge about your individual case, we can't answer. Per our terms of service, we just ask that you talk with your provider or go to the ER if this is an
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    Contemplating NP school

    traumaRUs replied to Kati2005's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The 3Ps: physiology, pharm, physical assessment are grad level courses so doubt community college would offer them - I would advise you to wait until you decide on a school
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    Contemplating NP school

    traumaRUs replied to Kati2005's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Do NPs get training?

    traumaRUs replied to EagerToBeFNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    We are a nephrology practice and offer 4-5 months. However, that is necessary due to the time it gets to credential at all facilities. Also, once the orientation is over, you are on your own...
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    CRNAs in Colorado

    traumaRUs replied to Pgcrna222's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Moved to the CRNA
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    Becoming a Navy Nurse

    traumaRUs replied to hanabethh's topic in Government, Military

    And....if you are dual military, and you have dependents (children) you will need a family plan - in which you must have plans in place for your children to be taken care of immediately if you receive...
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    Not many Black/African American nurses working in the ICU's

    traumaRUs replied to i-njoy-being-a-nurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Staff note - a couple of recent posts have been
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    When does a contract become null & void?

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

    Contact a lawyer but yes indeed...leave. No one works for
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    Nurse Practitioner Contract Negotiation

    traumaRUs replied to Combative's topic in Advanced Practice

    18 hospitalized renal pts that you don't know can be a lot. Depends on how many on CRRT, ECMO, multiple drips,
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    DNP vs MSN

    traumaRUs replied to susie6785's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great variety of
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    Nurse Practitioner Contract Negotiation

    traumaRUs replied to Combative's topic in Advanced Practice

    ....but Jules if you work me like an MD, than I should get paid a solid wage and 80k isn't a solid wage even in my little corner of the
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    DNP vs MSN

    traumaRUs replied to susie6785's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No - you are not upsetting anyone at all. The schools are the ones pushing this degree and unfortunately they are preying on vulnerable students who think the DNP will be required to practice at some...
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    DNP vs MSN

    traumaRUs replied to susie6785's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Opening a can of worms here - lol. Okay I'll bite - personally I think the DNP is a bunch of hooey - no additional pay (which is and should be APRNs big concern), no ability to bill at higher rate,...
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    Nurse Practitioner Contract Negotiation

    traumaRUs replied to Combative's topic in Advanced Practice

    @Jules - yes in my area, in private practices, free healthcare is the norm for the employee (providers only, not RNs, other clinical staff, etc). In fact, my husband who is a high school teacher near...
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    Healthy Weight Week: Eat Healthy Lose Weight

    traumaRUs replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    Great article. @Libby - I so agree with you. As adults we are so over-scheduled and somehow think we always have to be busy. We end up neglecting
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    Starting a new job while 9 weeks pregnant. How to disclose and deal with nausea at work

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

    Maybe you won't have morning sickness! I would not tell anyone till second trimester IMHO. None of their business and if anything untoward were to happen, no explanations would be necessary. These...
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    Nurse Practitioner Contract Negotiation

    traumaRUs replied to Combative's topic in Advanced Practice

    Okay - I'm a neph APRN in central IL (much lower cost of living then the Northeast I would think). That sounds like a crazy schedule with a low salary. Acute hospital rounds - what if you have...
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    Malpractice insurance?

    traumaRUs replied to Mockingjay's topic in General Nursing

    Agree that having your own malpractice insurance is a must. The hospital or facility will always protect their interests first. If you are found negligent or accused and you are required to appear...
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    Baptist Hospital Miami Versant 2017

    traumaRUs replied to newnurse310's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Moved to first year after licensure