traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Thinking of getting my NP or CNS, but which?

    traumaRUs replied to K_Buckner210's topic in Advanced Practice

    Jules is correct. I work in IL where CNS=NP as to scope of practice. The big difference I see (which may or may not come to pass) is that if/when the Consensus Model and LACE are adopted by all...
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    Seeking Licensure in Illinois

    traumaRUs replied to MidwestFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also IL has NO current budget so many state offices are losing staff and decreasing hours, our state museums are closing so now is NOT the time to try to do this in
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    How do I negotiate this?? On call

    traumaRUs replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yeah you need to negotiate for at least one day off during the week and preferably two. When I would take call which involved going to the hospital from 0700-1900 Sat/Sun we would get one day off...
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    Apple Watch - Why I Love It!

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

    I agree - mine sits on my bedside table but I also have a traditional alarm clock. We as nurses, should band together and give our feedback to Apple -
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    Finding a Collaborative Physican

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

    Moved to NP
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    Back after multi year hiatus and in monitoring

    traumaRUs replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Moved to Nurses in Recovery. Best
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    Apple Watch - Why I Love It!

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

    @blondy - I had to look a bit to find it but yeah this is the best addition they've made. Certainly is a plus for me. Love my Apple
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    Apple Watch - Why I Love It!

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

    Yes, your iphone needs to be within approx 20-50 feet (depending on if its an open room or if you have phone in another
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    Apple Watch - Why I Love It!

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

    UPDATE - with Watch OS2 you can now prolong the amt of time that the watch stays on to 70 seconds. The default is 20 seconds but in settings you have the option of extending it to 70 seconds. This...
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    RN with public Reprimand Inspiration

    traumaRUs replied to CCuser's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Quality Nurse Expert Interview

    traumaRUs replied to kat0411's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student assistance
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    RN-BSN

    traumaRUs replied to tymma's topic in General Students

    Moved to general nursing
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    FNP vs. AC-AGNP

    traumaRUs replied to Rjoshi19's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Are You Protected Against Identity Theft? - FREE Offer for Nurses

    traumaRUs replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    You are welcome. So sorry you were a victim of a data
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    Diabetes Mellitus

    traumaRUs replied to DaveAlmendarez's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student assistance
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    Are You Protected Against Identity Theft? - FREE Offer for Nurses

    traumaRUs replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    As a provider I'm forced to provide my SSN to every hospital system, every insurance company, etc. I consider myself a very cautious person but that doesn't exempt me from a security breach. Ive...
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    Are You Protected Against Identity Theft? - FREE Offer for Nurses

    traumaRUs replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

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

    Please stay on topic and respect each other. Several posts have been deleted.
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    Just a few questions

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

    Moved to SRNA
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    Part time NP, how much on-call?

    traumaRUs replied to NP102186's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in a large nephrology practice and we have two part time APNs along with four full time APNs. We all take the same amt of call (which is
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    Are You Protected Against Identity Theft? - FREE Offer for Nurses

    traumaRUs replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    So glad to see our members taking advantage of
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    Are You Protected Against Identity Theft? - FREE Offer for Nurses

    traumaRUs replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    You are very welcome. What a wonderful gift we have
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    Apple IWatch and nursing

    traumaRUs replied to Miker1980's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update: here's my review of the Apple
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    Board of Nursing (IL) Review..New Grad

    traumaRUs replied to kellyk21's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to specialized
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    Are You Protected Against Identity Theft? - FREE Offer for Nurses

    traumaRUs replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Yes indeed - a wonderful and free gift...no strings whatsoever. Nurses are members of one of the most highly regarded and trusted