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    Fitzgerald Review?

    traumaRUs replied to psych.nurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Don't Be SAD! - Seasonal Affective Disorder

    traumaRUs replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in Alaska in the interior for two years (late 1980's) when I was in my 20's. I worked at the military health clinic there and there were many people stationed there that found the dark (and I...
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    PMHNP programs all going from MSN to DNP?

    traumaRUs replied to shannarini71's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    New MICU Nurse

    traumaRUs replied to TheBerriGirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    Moved to MICU
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    UND PMHNP Program

    traumaRUs replied to charlie101's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    School Physical

    traumaRUs replied to CamilliaJGP's topic in Pediatric

    Moved to pediatric
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    Misdemeanor charge on driving license

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

    We are not understanding the circumstances of this hit and run. A hit and run indicates there was a driver controlling the car. I would definitely consult a lawyer familiar with your states board of...
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    have any of you left nursing

    traumaRUs replied to StillRN's topic in General Nursing

    I miss bedside nursing. I truly do. I really enjoyed the ER, the chaos, the lack of control, the variety of pts. I'm an APN now. I have a great job, great hours, co-workers and MD colleagues....
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    I need a JOB

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

    Moved to NP forum. Some things to consider: 1. Your experience - are you capitalizing on that? If your RN experience is not in primary care, emphasize your assessment skills, quick learning ability,...
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    Hospice: What You Don't Know Can Hurt

    traumaRUs replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for sharing. I deal with end of life issues
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    Graduated 7 months ago FL- still no job!

    traumaRUs replied to Agriffin2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OP has said that moving is not option due to joint custody
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    FAQ for Student Nurse Practitioners (Part One)

    traumaRUs replied to BostonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Great
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    Help paying for school

    traumaRUs replied to sjefferson's topic in General Students

    OP has indicated that she has a current job and is paying off her student loans. Best
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    Graduated 7 months ago FL- still no job!

    traumaRUs replied to Agriffin2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does FL have an APRN organization? What about networking with your clinical
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    Cover for Me! I Need to pump!

    traumaRUs replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Great article with some great info.
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    APRN Licensure vs APRN Certification

    traumaRUs replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    From the NCSBN, here is the map of states that require certification for APRNs. Looks like NY, IN, KS, CA do NOT require national certification for APRNs. Here is a list of states and their...
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    Pearson Trick

    traumaRUs replied to Bhasse08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to
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    The Acute/Hospitalist/Specialty Salary Thread 2016

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

    I'm over 9 years out so will provide info for what our large private nephrology provides: State: IL (central IL, NOT CHICAGO) Salary/Hourly rate: Paycheck period (weekly/biweekly) Specialty...
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    APRN Licensure vs APRN Certification

    traumaRUs replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Some states don't require it.. Agree
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    Merry Christmas from the PA BON

    traumaRUs replied to imenid37's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hmm...so your issue is that you couldn't take the Perinatal CNS exam? (Sorry for being so dense). If that is the case, can you obtain licensure in another state and then transfer it to your state? I...
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    I passed my test...now what?

    traumaRUs replied to dotson1983's topic in Advanced Practice

    I would first obtain a job as my job provides a credentialing person that does all licensing, credentialing at facilities, NPI, DEA, etc and the practice pays for all of it too. Best
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    25 Gifts of Nursing

    traumaRUs replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    27. To the nurses who cared for my then 2.5 y/o grand daughter who had emergent brain surgery as a result of a Chiari malformation. They took care of her but they also cared for us - her family. Now...
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    Seeking advice, looking to obtain nursing degree in Guam, but heard I won't be hired?!

    traumaRUs replied to romeroe7797's topic in General Nursing

    Is it an accredited school? Do you have any idea where you might PCS to after Guam? If so, I would check with the local hospitals and ask them. Also, you might consider the VA system or the...
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    Switching from chronic dialysis in S. Korea to ICU in US

    traumaRUs replied to monogatari's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi there - I actually lived in Seoul for two years due to my husband's military assignment so am somewhat familiar with some aspects of South Korea. Have to agree - your English is fantastic! That...
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    Ireland Nursing Labor and Delivery

    traumaRUs replied to kristenmckenzie11's topic in International Nursing

    Moved to international