traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    Failing

    traumaRUs replied to tthaker's topic in General Students

    Moved to general nursing
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    Is there something wrong with me?

    traumaRUs replied to Txp12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Moved to First Job Hunt
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    US citizen studying abroad seeking advice regarding gaining licensure as an RN in US

    traumaRUs replied to espaghet's topic in Nurse Registration

    Moved to nurse
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    New grad in L&D. Are these things normal?

    traumaRUs replied to ColdHandsWarmHeart's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some good advice here - this is not the norm and should be addressed. Not by YOU, but you should speak out to the unit educator, manager, etc., for advice and perhaps some of these nurses need more...
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    Requesting Roommates/Travel Buddies

    traumaRUs replied to dianah's topic in Travel

    Okay here you go: AN is always mindful of privacy of our posters and anonymity is cherished on AN unlike some other social media sites. Per our terms of service to which everyone agrees when they...
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    WGU - RN Program

    traumaRUs replied to Dreyajulian's topic in Western Governors University

    Moved to its own
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    In renal disease, what is GPA?

    traumaRUs replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Here you go: ANCA associated diseases: (usually presented as rapidly progressiveglomerulonephritis)C-ANCA: associated with Wegener's granulomatosis. When test is positive, confirmedby demonstrating...
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    Hate my FNP job

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

    I do believe in independent practice - it doesn't mean you don't ask questions. I've been an APRN for 10+ years in the same specialty - I still ask questions. However, it would be nice to be able to...
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    Challenging specialities

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

    I find nephrology still challenging after 10 years. Most of my issues are not with pt care but rather other providers that don't take into consideration renal function. Baclofen for instance - if...
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    recommended schools

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

    Hi - I have moved your post to prenursing as I'm unsure what degree/certification you are pursuing? MA - medical assistant, Master of
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    Health Policy Help

    traumaRUs replied to jazzm2252's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student
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    other rn mama's ..going back to work after

    traumaRUs replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Since you have a 3 y/o, hubby should be used to children? Personally, I think (and yes I know this isn't politically correct) but he needs to man-up and just do it. No complaining, no whining. Hes the...
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    Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    traumaRUs replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I had to look up some stuff...I've been a nurse for a long time (25 years) and have always worked (and still do) around pts. My pts have cdif, VRE, MRSA, you name it as they are all...
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    Psychomotor skills

    traumaRUs replied to enfermeratobe's topic in General Students

    Moved to general nursing
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    UCLA MSN 2017

    traumaRUs replied to schimkej's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Valencia College summer/spring 2017

    traumaRUs replied to dsylvain2's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to
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    Pearson Vue Trick: Is 24 hours too soon to check?

    traumaRUs replied to Triphoenix36's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to
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    LTC FNP

    traumaRUs replied to Redlab1's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes, she is there at least that amt of
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    Bullied by a colleague

    traumaRUs replied to enc123's topic in General Nursing

    Am sorry that you failed boards. Agree with others that you need to stick up for yourself. Being bullied is a new word to me but it essentially means too much drama for me. Don't give anyone the...
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    Unf CRNA grads

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

    Moved to SRNA forum for more
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    New grad moving to japan

    traumaRUs replied to Rebecca20's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck....We got married at Yokota AB while we were both active duty....I really liked Japan - one of the better places we were
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    School and working

    traumaRUs replied to NurseKash's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Moved to LPN student nursing
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    New grad moving to japan

    traumaRUs replied to Rebecca20's topic in General Nursing

    If your husband is already in Japan you've probably been separated already. Difficult decision I know. Some options: 1. Go ahead, go over to Japan (expensive country but they like Americans for the...
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    AANP certification exam

    traumaRUs replied to 70east's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats! Moved to Student NP
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    Shame on you ANCC : Psych CNS: Don't precept Psych NP's

    traumaRUs replied to dmarie82's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Amen and I totally