traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    C-Diff

    traumaRUs replied to Ellie G's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for this. Much depends on your baseline health status which is best discussed with your healthcare
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    ER Interview Time!

    traumaRUs replied to KnightRN22's topic in Emergency

    Congrats! Moved to ER
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    RN-only or RN BSN - 35 & back to school

    traumaRUs replied to Celeste1011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to pre-nursing
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    To take a chance on nursing school or not?

    traumaRUs replied to Esther4:14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to
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    Claim paid out as RN almost an NP

    traumaRUs replied to RNtoNP2017's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I still to this day take call for other providers on an almost daily basis - I always always document in the EMR who called me, at what time, what they told me (I use quotes when possible), I ask what...
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    The difference between APN and FNP in NEW Jersey

    traumaRUs replied to DysrhythmiaRN11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    However, don't forget the consensus model. For now, in most states, if you are an FNP you can work inpt or outpt but please be mindful that most if not all of your clinical time for FNP will be...
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    Diversion/Illinois.

    traumaRUs replied to jennysmoot's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Moved to appropriate forum...best wishes in your recovery. You will find support
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    New grad FNP: "Where else are you interviewing?"

    traumaRUs replied to NurseLauraM's topic in Advanced Practice

    @Jules - I love your answer! I once was asked why I didn't go to med school during an interview. I came back with "there is little call for 50 y/o med students." Didn't get the job but wouldn't...
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    MIMS:"hydromorphone causes fatality"

    traumaRUs replied to Joybryant's topic in Patient Medications

    Can you clarify what "MIMS" is for those of us in the
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    What do you dislike about being a CRNA

    traumaRUs replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to SRNA
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    Failed out of nursing school. Do I have a fair chance of getting into another?

    traumaRUs replied to Keisha2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to
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    Claim paid out as RN almost an NP

    traumaRUs replied to RNtoNP2017's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can jump on this one: 1. Avoid call situations where you are answering phone calls and not seeing the pts, depending on someone else's assessment of the situation, especially if it is someone you...
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    I hate nursing

    traumaRUs replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    There are many sources of happiness in life - sometimes its your job, sometimes not. However, you should not hate your job. Maybe time to look elsewhere? Maybe rethink things totally? Further your...
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    Claim paid out as RN almost an NP

    traumaRUs replied to RNtoNP2017's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are welcome - I always hesitate because even now 10 years later I still feel much guilt over the incident. It is a life-changing event I can tell you that. The one way it has changed my practice...
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    Claim paid out as RN almost an NP

    traumaRUs replied to RNtoNP2017's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I thought about this overnight and wanted to come back to this because as anyone can guess I've gone thru a suit that was settled on my behalf that involved a pt injury. It was devastating to me...
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    FNP in hospitalist or internist role?

    traumaRUs replied to ashurtle's topic in Advanced Practice

    Right - I started an FNP program and was told all clinicals had to be outpt. Well - I already am an outpt APRN so why do more of the same clinicals? Duh - dropped that
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    Claim paid out as RN almost an NP

    traumaRUs replied to RNtoNP2017's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Being reported to the NPDB isn't the end of the world. Yes, for credentialing you will forever have to fill out additional paperwork but in the end you can still be credentialed. The big issue is...
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    CNS role questions

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

    lol - I'm the least sensitive of anyone - go ahead and ask me anything. In IL where I practice I have the same exact scope of practice as an NP. In fact in my practice, we have 8 APP (advanced...
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    Preparing for the loss of a pediatric patient

    traumaRUs replied to Heart_<3_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Its very hard to face the death of a child. My youngest grandchild had a life-threatening event two years ago and then had complications and it got to the point where they asked the family about code...
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    Nursing Schools that accept felony history

    traumaRUs replied to PattersonS's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to licensure with criminal history forum. Much will depend on the crime. Some crimes are a "no go" but in IL recently they passed a law where a convicted felon can obtain a nursing license....
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    CNS role questions

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

    Hi there and welcome! - What are your daily responsibilities for patient care? I practice in IL where CNS = APRN so I take complete care of my patients: assess, diagnose, treat, etc from start to...
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    NP job opportunity in MO/STL

    traumaRUs replied to ckay21's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My husband lives in Alton, IL and I get job hits all the time in STL. I live in central IL and have been an APN for 10 years but have a great job and not planning on changing anytime soon but there...
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    New NP, embarrassing salary offer!

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

    Whew - can I ask the general area of the country you live in? Is this a specialty practice? Call? In my area, the NPs health insurance is 100% paid and that is standard, with $1500 CME, 4 weeks...
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    Tampa ARNP-one yr post grad still no job!

    traumaRUs replied to Agriffin2's topic in Advanced Practice

    Come on guys - some markets are tough - I don't hear whining or "poor me" from the OP at all but rather a "what can I do to make myself a better candidate?" Be
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    Greenville Tech Spring/Summer 2017

    traumaRUs replied to madisonm1's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to Schools/Programs