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    UCLA MECN 2017

    traumaRUs replied to wanjira13's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to
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    Codes

    traumaRUs replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    I worked level one trauma center where running two codes simultaneously was routine. We used a Lucas device for compressions (came from pre-hospital) so no need for a person, we had two RNs, one or...
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    FAMU Nursing Fall 2016

    traumaRUs replied to nrice2013's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to
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    Nclex feeling like I failed

    traumaRUs replied to Geus412's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to NCLEX
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    June NCLEX takers

    traumaRUs replied to jess4923's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The "35 page study guide" IS copyrighted. I have deleted all references to this as this is not allowed per our terms of
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    Tb shot question

    traumaRUs replied to Cmaldonado02's topic in General Nursing

    We can't provide medical advice per our terms of
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    NCLEX and Kaplan

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

    Moved to NCLEX
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    Which NP is "safest"?

    traumaRUs replied to totoRN12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    And now back to the topic at hand which is: which NP specialty would provide the best job opportunities..... Many posts deleted as off topic. if you wish to discuss PA versus NP versus ???? please...
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    Are you supposed to check a boy's foreskin during a physical?

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

    This thread got off to a rough start due to some miscommunication. I've deleted a few posts to keep it on topic. The OP is an NP and it is within her scope of practice to do this exam. As an APN...
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    Are test banks allowed if the professor doesn't use them

    traumaRUs replied to wendy2016's topic in General Students

    AN does not endorse nor tolerate posts that encourage cheating - many posts in this thread have been deleted due to this. There is nothing on the internet or from any computer that can't be traced -...
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    Learning what to say in horrible cases

    traumaRUs replied to RunnerKate's topic in Emergency

    You will see awful things in the ER - and you will never get used to them. For sexual assaults especially because the victim herself/himself is the crime scene its best to let the SANE (sexual assault...
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    Currently in school for NNP - unsure if I should continue or switch to FNP. Any advice?

    traumaRUs replied to jessoutside's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Okay - then if that is the case, yes I would change to FNP - to give you more options for employment. My husband is retired Air Force. I did my LPN and ADN while he was on active duty and my...
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    MD gossip

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

    Personally, I would let it slide, cont to do my best, learn from your mistakes and go on. I respectfully disagree with above poster who (if you read his/her posting history) is extremely unhappy in...
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    Currently in school for NNP - unsure if I should continue or switch to FNP. Any advice?

    traumaRUs replied to jessoutside's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    How much longer does your husband have in the military? When do you plan to have
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    Can NPs delegate to PAs?

    traumaRUs replied to Grumble88's topic in Advanced Practice

    I work in a practice with PAs, NPs, and CNSs and we are all on equal
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    ¿Hablas en Espanol?

    traumaRUs replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I use the language line because they provide a written transcript for the medical record which is admissable in
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    Are you supposed to check a boy's foreskin during a physical?

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

    Moved to NP
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    SJSU Spring 2017

    traumaRUs replied to G33L's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to
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    Nerve pain with cannulation

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

    Agree with above poster. If changing needle placement doesn't work, might also try shuntogram to check for stenosis. Surgeon (and pt) will want to exhaust all options prior to removing
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    Policy for Patients Leaving a Chronic Unit

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

    I see pts in multiple units varying in size from 5 chairs to 32. In the bigger unit, the independent ones walk to the scale, shout out (really loud becuz its a BIG unit) their weight and off they go....
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    UNC Wilmington NP school in North Carolina

    traumaRUs replied to L&DTabby's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    NTI 2016: Family Presence During Resuscitation?!

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    AACN Pioneering Spirit AwardCathie Guzzetta, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a nursing mentor, consultant and award-winning researcher who is focused on the importance of holistic care. She has served on the...
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    APN Career Options

    traumaRUs replied to Alwaysreading's topic in Advanced Practice

    I've been an APRN for 10 years and I'm now the lead APRN (I supervise 6 APRNs). Don't like it, don't dislike it. My MSN is actually in management and leadership - I have two post-MSN
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    NTI 2016: Family Presence During Resuscitation?!

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    @citylights - I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. However, this speaks to having advance directives. I beg people to think about "what do you want done if your heart stops." I do...
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    No FNP jobs????

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

    Have you joined your states' APRN organization? Go to CME offered in your area, anywhere where APRNs gather. Networking is what gets jobs. Join a professional organization - they frequently have...