traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

Trauma Columnist

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    Just took my nclex

    traumaRUs replied to Jr./RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to NCLEX
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    Why are some people on here so rude?

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

    It is the internet and sometimes people do feel freer to be more open with their words - less of a filter. However, we do have a terms of service at AN and if you see something that violates those...
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    NCLEX Help!!

    traumaRUs replied to pi345's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to NCLEX
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    PASSED AANP

    traumaRUs replied to Pete495's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the student NP forum.
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    Looking for advice from NPs

    traumaRUs replied to BH303's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My RN experience was 10 years level 1 trauma ED and 2 years adult ICU and 1 yr Peds ICU. I got a nephrology APN job and have been here almost 10 years now. I had absolutely no nephrology experience....
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    Salary!?

    traumaRUs replied to roman1006's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well OldGuy - I'm the OldGirl and I don't make 170k - what the heck do you
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    Post-masters psychiatric NP program at Stonybrook, Summer 2016

    traumaRUs replied to vinsmuffin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Confused about APRN options in Oncology

    traumaRUs replied to theStephmonster's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Passed the AANP Exam

    traumaRUs replied to kmsmith4's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum -
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    Imaging for recurrent UTI in male?

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

    And a thickened bladder wall would most likely be picked up on renal USD. However, if nothing is picked up on renal USD, your prompt referral to urology would. I'm so sorry for your
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    question for ER nurses

    traumaRUs replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Emergency

    We wish you the best and hope you are feeling
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    Salem State University ABSN 2016

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

    MOved to Nursing Programs,
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    DUI and nursing

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

    Moved to nursing licensure with criminal history
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    Failed NCLEX RN 7 times. Need help. Any suggestions are welcome.

    traumaRUs replied to nursetobe911's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey guys - please adhere to the terms of service. Its fine to disagree but please debate the topic but not the poster.
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    Imaging for recurrent UTI in male?

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

    ER is different. When I worked ER, USD was not always available, CT always was. For me, that was the deciding factor! In an office setting, where its not an emergency setting, you can schedule USD in...
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    Did Your NP School GPA Matter?

    traumaRUs replied to NerdsRUs's topic in Advanced Practice

    Nope - my GPA was about 3.87 but who
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    Imaging for recurrent UTI in male?

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

    I'm in nephrology - get a BMP, UA, Urine Culture Renal USD is fine. No need to image further and no need to expose them to CT. Send to
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    Do you feel ill will from doctors?

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

    lol - these "doctors" on the internet can be whoever they want to be. I've been an APRN for almost 10 years now. I practice in a large private specialty practice with 20+ MD providers. I've also...
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    Denver School of Nursing (DSN) April 2016

    traumaRUs replied to so.stylistic's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Just a quick staff note - AN does not allow soliciting for roommates so please take your discussion privately and then PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS!
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    Accepted new grad offer to Houston Methodist in TMC! Houston tips, anyone?

    traumaRUs replied to Bloodborne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Moved to New Grad Job
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    Nurse Residency Programs

    traumaRUs replied to NursePJ2015's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Merged
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    Georgetown NM/WHNP admissions

    traumaRUs replied to BMLRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Avoid laboure college

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

    Moved to Nursing School
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    Language proficiency for International students

    traumaRUs replied to NerdyNurse23's topic in Canada

    Moved to Nursing in
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    FAQ For Student Nurse Practitioners (Part 2)

    traumaRUs replied to BostonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I can not emphasize how important it is to own up to your mistakes both as a student and as a practitioner! It is the hallmark of