traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Shout out to first responders

    traumaRUs replied to Simonesays's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks I'm a pre-hospital RN with my local rescue squad. Best advice for bystanders: scene
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    New nurse-what do I bring daily for work?

    traumaRUs replied to Kebby1016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Pens 2. Trauma shears (I worked ER) 3. Flashlight (not a penlight something a little bigger) 4. Water 5. Healthy snacks 6. Phone with apps 7. Scrubs with lots of pockets 8. Extra hair ties or...
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    Rutgers ABSN

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

    Moved to Nursing Programs
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    Pregnant and asking pts to wear masks

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

    Multiple off-topic posts have been deleted. Per our terms of service: We promote the idea of lively debate. This means you are free to disagree with anyone on any type of subject matter as long as...
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    Questions for NPs

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

    Some of the issues I face: 1. End of life issues - fortunately in IL APRNs can now sign POLST forms which is a great plus. 2. Donut hole - many Medicare pts who take lots of meds are in the donut...
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    CRNA

    traumaRUs replied to Nalam87's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to SRNA
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    Parents- when/how/should this be done?

    traumaRUs replied to sometimesagreat...'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was in school (nursing school) when my kids were young and my husband was deployed. I worked full time nights and went to school days. We lived in Vegas with 24 hour day care. My kids were in...
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    Naroctics diversion...Am I going to prison? Help

    traumaRUs replied to whodatme's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We ask that we keep this forum to the intent in which it was created - to provide SUPPORT. We are not here to judge. While we appreciate lively conversation, we won't tolerate rudeness or...
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    Disorderly Conduct and Licensure

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

    Moved to Nursing Licensure with Criminal History forum. Best wishes. Can you ask the BON about
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    I saw another nurse assault a patient

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

    Report it - plain and simple. Because its the right thing to
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    11 year old with constant nausea

    traumaRUs replied to valinsd's topic in Gastroenterology

    I agree with second opinion and know how distressing this must be for you as
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    In your experience, how long after starting antibiotics for sx to go away

    traumaRUs replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Most OM is viral so antibiotics don't
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    Insurance advice for nurses practicing in multiple areas

    traumaRUs replied to cdillingham's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an APRN so I have the big policy for that. However, I also volunteer as a pre-hospital RN on my rural EMS/fire squad and I just added a rider for
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    Fate of the CNS degree

    traumaRUs replied to ExploringNurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    Totally weird formatting - but it looks like like it occurred in
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    Fate of the CNS degree

    traumaRUs replied to ExploringNurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    Here you go: [TABLE=class: datatablepop, width: 970] [TR] [TH=colspan: 2, align: center]INDIANA[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Who can prescribe?[/TD] [TD]NP, CNM, CRNA, CNS[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Are controlled...
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    be or not to be a nurse?!?

    traumaRUs replied to sahra85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to prenursing
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    Starting Nursing Career and need help (WGU)

    traumaRUs replied to tishalu's topic in Western Governors University

    Moved to prenursing
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    Where do you get clinical updates?

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

    I use UpToDate and Audio
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    Prescribers vs Providers

    traumaRUs replied to Mavrick's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think there is a lot of misunderstanding between RNs who perhaps are not familiar with the APRN role. I've been an APRN for 9+ years and I did absolutely love bedside nursing. However, I equally...
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    Fate of the CNS degree

    traumaRUs replied to ExploringNurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    Here is the Consensus Model: APRN Consensus Model And here is the LACE FAQs:
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    Fate of the CNS degree

    traumaRUs replied to ExploringNurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes, in IL I prescribe, have a DEA, NPI and bill just like all the NPs in my practice. For me, moving is not an option (and I don't want to anyway), but when choosing an MSN program, portability is...
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    Fate of the CNS degree

    traumaRUs replied to ExploringNurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi there. I can easily speak to this as I'm an adult health as well as peds CNS. I practice in IL in an APRN role. In IL CNS=NP as to scope of practice. In school, we learned CNS is the "change...
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    Pharmacology CEU/CME recommendations

    traumaRUs replied to aprnKate's topic in Advanced Practice

    I just used Audio Digest for 150 hours of CME and re-certified my Peds CNS certification via ANCC with this method. I typically travel 1000 miles/week in my job so I'm in my car A LOT. I just...
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    JOB SEARCH

    traumaRUs replied to kaysleek's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Moved to FIrst Nursing Job forum. Best
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    Teas test suggestions based on practice test scores?

    traumaRUs replied to CaptC's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Moved to TEAS test