traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Do you have your own malpractice insurance?

    traumaRUs replied to tgod288's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    From my hard-earned experience: 1. I've had my own malpractice insurance since 1992 when I became an LPN 2. I've been an APRN since 2006 and if you are sued and ANY amount of money is paid out, most...
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    An Advanced Degree was the Key to My Career

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Download allnurses Magazine There are so many avenues to a nursing career nowadays both traditional like an ADN or BSN and non-traditional direct-entry MSN or DNP programs. All lead to the coveted RN...
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    ACNP vs FNP: My Summarization of the Great Debate

    traumaRUs replied to rauscht's topic in Advanced Practice

    Not true. In many states it sure is in place. Lawyers are waiting for
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    case scenario -ER /URGENT CARE NP'S

    traumaRUs replied to Power2020's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes of course, new visit. However, also needs f/u appts with PCP for BP management and ortho for fx
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    ACNP vs FNP: My Summarization of the Great Debate

    traumaRUs replied to rauscht's topic in Advanced Practice

    Your school did you a great disservice if this is the case. FNP does NOT equal ACNP. And per the NCSBN it truly no longer does. FNP is OUTPT ONLY! Per the NCSBN site: If programs prepare graduates...
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    In Desperate Need of a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to Precept

    traumaRUs replied to Reida's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum. 1 join your states APRN organization 2. Network with prior
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    Meeting AllNurses in Real Life?

    traumaRUs replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    And meeting some of our members and staff in person has been the greatest plus of being part of
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    I failed my patient today- Student Nurse

    traumaRUs replied to Maria3248's topic in General Students

    Moved to general students
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    Is leaving before hurricane abandonment?

    traumaRUs replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in General Nursing

    Closing this thread and respectfully ask you all to start a new thread as this is two+ years old. Finally, be respectful - everyone has different
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    Looking to invest in new stethoscope

    traumaRUs replied to Cricket183's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my electronic ones - second one I've owned and they are so
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    Help with leaving a per diem job

    traumaRUs replied to joansmith1's topic in General Nursing

    If you are moving from per diem to a permanent position, just say
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    Would you be willing to walk away?

    traumaRUs replied to Rnis's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes at this point in my career, I might....(13+ years exp as an
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    ACNP vs FNP: My Summarization of the Great Debate

    traumaRUs replied to rauscht's topic in Advanced Practice

    Just saying - your education and clinical experience is NOT geared to acute care. Now, that said, since you've been an FNP for awhile, you may have "acquired" this needed training. However, that was 7...
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    ACNP vs FNP: My Summarization of the Great Debate

    traumaRUs replied to rauscht's topic in Advanced Practice

    I respectfully disagree. I had a solid 14 years of high acuity (ICU and level 1 trauma center ED) experience prior to becoming an APRN. In my job I consult on very sick nephrology pts at several...
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    Possibility of getting HIV, Hepatitis from a fingernail scratch?

    traumaRUs replied to Dreamer323's topic in General Nursing

    This is absolutely an off health issue. We can’t answer this. Take
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    Would you do it? Need your advice.

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

    Moved to SRNA
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    NP to NP , question on colleague to colleague advice

    traumaRUs replied to TheFuture09's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What can we help with - be glad to help
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    ACNP vs FNP: My Summarization of the Great Debate

    traumaRUs replied to rauscht's topic in Advanced Practice

    It doesn't matter if an RN is "knows more abt all those things than a new ACNP," what matters is the licensure and certification. And like it or not, the Consensus Model and LACE are here to stay at...
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    How Do Nurses Advocate for Their Patients?

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Advocating for our patients is what we do. However, how do we learn to do this effectively amid the barriers? Alene Nitzky, PhD, RN, OCN states it simply, "Many nurses think of advocacy as the most...
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    Question regarding overtime

    traumaRUs replied to Hopefulnurse1823's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on several factors. When I worked the ED, I got bonus ($150/12 hour shift) in additional to double time - that was worth it while I needed to earn the extra money. However, not doable (at...
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    Scary commute for work?

    traumaRUs replied to Kat12340's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm...an additional 2 hours of commute time per shift adds up quick. I travel daily now but its factored into my work day. 12 hours plus 2 hours = 14 hours = not much sleep time. Add in rotating...
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    Three interviews on very different units - need advice

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with above posters - shadow if at all possible, talk with some of the nurses and see what its all about. Ortho and rehab might be heavy lifting possibilities as mobility could be impaired....
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    Is Anyone NOT Going to be an APRN?

    traumaRUs replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I loved loved loved my 10 year career at a level one trauma center ED job and like others, I was good at it. I loved the autonomy, the fact that I was the "go-to" person for difficult IVs, assessments...
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    Specialize as an NP ??? Which one??

    traumaRUs replied to momofm1998's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I got hired into a large nephrology practice and beat out 5 other applicants, two with nephrology experience. I capitalized: 1. My ability to think on my feet and handle emergencies by myself. 2....
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    Adultitis - Yikes! What is This and How to Cure it???

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Adultitis is characterized by people, mostly adults who take themselves too seriously. While other adults may not notice this, children almost always pick up on this trait. Jason Kotecki, well-known...