traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Can an ACNP treat pediatrics in Texas?

    traumaRUs replied to Uroboros's topic in Advanced Practice

    "The patient population of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP practice includes youngadults (including late adolescents and emancipated minors), adults, and older adults(including young-old, old, and...
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    Nursing prerequisites

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

    Moved to
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    Any NPs start from LPN?

    traumaRUs replied to BabyFood26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    lol - I was an LPN from 1990-1992 just long enough to finish my ADN, then I worked as an RN till 2002 when I went back to school for a BSN, graduated in 2004, did an MSN (generic, non-clinical)...
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    I am sorry

    traumaRUs replied to menot's topic in General Nursing

    Closing this one also. Apology
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    What do you do to volunteer and give back?

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    My volunteer career began before my nursing career - I was a candy-striper when I was 14 til about 16 years of age. This was back in the day where we wore white/red striped dresses. Don't know if this...
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    What do you do to volunteer and give back?

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I am so humbled by the responses - you guys are
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    Question about chest tubes

    traumaRUs replied to markjohnson's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like a personal issue - please contact the pts
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    ANCC exam help

    traumaRUs replied to carmichael828's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum for more responses.
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    Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    traumaRUs replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    AN encourages lively debate - however, we also require politeness - closed for
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    Infant Assessment Order

    traumaRUs replied to Ermias's topic in General Students

    Moved to general nursing
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    Are Five Alternatives to ADHD Medication Right For You Or Your Child?

    traumaRUs replied to brenanpeak's topic in General Nursing

    We appreciate the comments and although the author has not returned, we (as professional nurses) do not always agree with all the articles published and appreciate the debate. Thanks for your...
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    Are Five Alternatives to ADHD Medication Right For You Or Your Child?

    traumaRUs replied to brenanpeak's topic in General Nursing

    Okay while I agree this is not "professional nursing" information, it might provide some nurses with some general info to provide to provide to pts/families who might not need the professional
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    NP residency "bust or must"

    traumaRUs replied to lovelyNP123's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    @cardiac dork - we had a large CRNA program in my area (Bradley University, Peoria, IL) and when I worked with CRNAs from that program, there was no local residency required. There was orientation...
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    ER NP Options

    traumaRUs replied to ERRN214's topic in Advanced Practice

    The other issue to consider is the Consensus Model which is coming to a state near you! If that is in enacted in your state you will find that FNP's scope of practice might be limiting to you. Read...
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    Patient NOT a nurse with a ???

    traumaRUs replied to JWFeeII's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Multiple posts have been deleted as off topic. Debate the topic not the
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    CNA Alexandria VA

    traumaRUs replied to AGN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Moved to CNA
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    Graduate education

    traumaRUs replied to MaleRN123's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Moved to post-grad student
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    When to register

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

    Moved to LPN/LVN student
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    NP residency "bust or must"

    traumaRUs replied to lovelyNP123's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would want to know the purpose of the residency program? Is it to learn more about a certain specialty? Or is it to provide cheap labor to a
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    How old is too old to safely practice?

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Okay - I just read one of a comment on another thread and was floored when the comment was about a person getting a DNP at 62 and a poster wondering how long they would be able to safely practice at...
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    Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    traumaRUs replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    Some posts have been deleted as there was name-calling noted. Please adhere to the terms of
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    Case study - me.

    traumaRUs replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    Please discuss with your provider. Best
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    Any Tennis Elbow Success Stories?

    traumaRUs replied to hazyblue's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes - please contact your provider for further
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    The 2025 Doctoral change CRNA

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

    Moved to SRNA
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    ADN - BSN - MSN - NP?

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

    Moved to