traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Best States for RN's and NP's both in terms of pay and practice?

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

    I consider CA and MD to both be very high cost states and I have lived in multiple states all over the US. I currently live in IL (central IL, rural area) and my pay is excellent for this area with...
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    NP vs FNP

    traumaRUs replied to omotee's topic in Advanced Practice

    Moved to advanced practice
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    Happy Veterans Day 2019

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to wish all my fellow military veterans a wonderful, peaceful day. This is a day to honor all veterans and active-duty military. Many businesses honor us with discounts today. However,...
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    Advice needed for Military Spouse

    traumaRUs replied to NurseinBoots's topic in General Specialties

    I'ma military spouse, hubby did 23 years. I did L TC, medaling, & ICU without problems . I did MSNafter he retired and haven't looked back since,BTW we moved 3 tines while I was in
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    How to "calm" down autistic pediatric patient?

    traumaRUs replied to carti's topic in General Nursing

    STAFF NOTE - several posts have been edited in this thread due to debating the poster, not the topic. There are many of us with autistic family members so this can be a sensitive topic. However,...
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    Board of Nursing Complaint

    traumaRUs replied to Power2020's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes, I would definitely consult an attorney. I would be glad to remove this post too if you are concerned with your
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    Prescribing new medications?

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

    I work in nephrology and many of my pts are on max doses of 4-5 anti-HTN meds. I use UTD but I also use National Kidney Foundation guidelines as well as the ACC/AHA 2017
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    Email from dfpr??

    traumaRUs replied to futurenurse93_'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Illinois - all nurses received it as near as I can figure out - I deleted it and no biggie
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    Illinois Diazepam

    traumaRUs replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    What about schools without
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    Legalized Recreational Marijuana - What Will You See in the ED?

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Emergency

    The Emergency Nurses Association's Annual Conference was held in Austin, Texas recently. With almost 200 presentations, the 3800 attendees had the opportunity to learn much and network among...
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    Most important thing to look for in training/school

    traumaRUs replied to Suivezmoi89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to SRNA
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    RN. BSN

    traumaRUs replied to Nigelene's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We are going to need some more info - what kind of experience do you currently have? You need to choose a specialty in order to decide on NP track?? FNP, ANP, ACNP??? Moved to student
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    What should I do?

    traumaRUs replied to raindrop's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum -
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    Presidential Executive Order about Kidney Care - July 2019

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Many people in the US have some degree of renal impairment. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 15% or 37% of adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is the 9th leading cause of...
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    Presidential Executive Order about Kidney Care - July 2019

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Here's an update - practices have until January to submit an application to CMS for the new payment model....
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    Serial Killers Who are Nurses!

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) recently held its annual conference in Austin, Texas. Nearly 3,800 attendees chose from almost 200 presentations as they learned about the latest in emergency...
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    To retake chemistry for CRNA school?

    traumaRUs replied to Moriah Lyons's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to SRNA
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    RN --> CRNA or Law School?

    traumaRUs replied to pedsrncvicu3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    IMHO life is too short to do something you aren't passionate about. What do you LIKE to do? Have you shadowed or talked with any RN, JDs? That might be a starting
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    Apple Watch - Why I Love It!

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    First a disclaimer: I am an Apple-geek. I eagerly await those Wednesday keynote addresses, wondering what will they come up with next. I currently own two Macbook Air computers,one iPad Mini, an...
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    RN in Medical School -Should I keep this to myself?

    traumaRUs replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    My feelings exactly. I worked with two fantastic ED MDs who were RNs prior and they were easily the most awesome ED MDs I've ever had the privilege to work with. Congratulations on your
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    Post-interview update

    traumaRUs replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great - first hurdle done. I would be leery of the Friday call - sounds like it could really eat into your weekend unless there is a "night call" MD. In our practice our "call" ends at 5pm when the...
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    NP in genetics?

    traumaRUs replied to CardiacDork's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to APRN
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    First official NP job interview

    traumaRUs replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats on your upcoming graduation. 1. What is orientation like? Didactic/shadowing? Amt of time? Pay during this time? 2. Where will you be practicing? Hospital/office? If you are an FNP, do your...
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    FNP school-Georgetown vs USC

    traumaRUs replied to Krtice's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Would you stay?

    traumaRUs replied to Power2020's topic in Advanced Practice

    After reading all the more recent comments I'm going to change my advice. Expecting a work family is not what being an APRN is all about. Its nice if you all get along but not necessary. The MAs need...