traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

Trauma Columnist

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    Can a FNP in IL work and do psyc evals in outpatient settings?

    traumaRUs replied to seckmann1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm in IL (central IL) and though IL has not agreed to the LACE scope of practice for APRNs, the state does not have a current budget so is operating on slllllooowwww speed
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    What ever happened to these posters

    traumaRUs replied to pedspnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    Coreo has recently posted. Zenman posts occasionally also. Blue Devil - haven't seen in awhile. Sometimes real life: school, work, family interfere and posters come and
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    nclex 2015

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

    Moved to specialized
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    Clinicals - What Not to Do?

    traumaRUs replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    Moved to specialized
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    PEDS CNS exam to be retired Dec 2015

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Ugh!!! I'm an adult CNS (that exam is already retired) which is okay since I practice with adults. However, in the mail today, I got notice that the Peds CNS exam is also being retired in December...
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    PEDS CNS exam to be retired Dec 2015

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

    Tell me about it! I even tried to be able to transfer my Peds CNS from ANCC to ACCN but that was a no-go
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    PEDS CNS exam to be retired Dec 2015

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

    Yeah, they extended the deadline to December 2016: NOTICE: New Graduates/Initial Applicants: All students enrolled in a Pediatric CNS program prior to October 31, 2017 who are not yet graduated by...
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    Prioritising Patients

    traumaRUs replied to Curiouss's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to specialized
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    Nclex, PVT, and all that jazz

    traumaRUs replied to Nurseyfabulous1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to specialized
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    Medical Assistants in the office

    traumaRUs replied to SHELLYBELLYRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Closed for
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    Need youtube lessone on how to insert feeding tube on nose

    traumaRUs replied to Besmile4ever's topic in General Nursing

    This is beyond what we can offer. Please contact the child's
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    Anybody you know leave the field of nursing?

    traumaRUs replied to Infofreak411's topic in Retired Nurses

    Moved to Retired/Inactive
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    Am I On Camera? No Paparazzi Please!

    traumaRUs replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    I always provide my business card to all new pts and families so there is no reason to film me, they know who I am, what practice I'm from and contact
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    Pros and Cons to becoming a Nurse Practioner (NP)

    traumaRUs replied to savedbygrace1228's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP. Best wishes with your
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    Why did you become an MA?

    traumaRUs replied to studentih's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This thread has been redirected multiple times by multiple
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    Age Discrimination in Nursing

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thanks Beth. As someone in my ummm....middle 50's, it is very important to smile, smile, smile and be
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    Explaining the NP role to pts and everybody else

    traumaRUs replied to npstudent22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a CNS and I introduce myself as "Hi, I'm TraumaRUs, an advanced practice nurse who works with Dr XYZ (whoever their particular nephrologist is). We are going to provide you with great care and...
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    AANP exam 2015

    traumaRUs replied to mdhRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum. thanks for
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    NP salary at Binghamton,NY

    traumaRUs replied to glorious1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Moved to NP
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    Hospice comfort

    traumaRUs replied to Danadawn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to Nursing Student Assistance
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    New FNP Online Program - Bradley

    traumaRUs replied to chatrsx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I practice in Peoria, IL and can assure you that Bradley has an excellent
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    Concept/Concept Analysis

    traumaRUs replied to slwalton3's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Moved to DNP
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    What Can You Say to the Family When Your Patient Dies?

    traumaRUs replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Great article. I know from my own experience here are some tips I use: 1. If an infant or small child, offer a rocking chair, wrap the baby/child in a warm blanket. 2. Family presence can't be...
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    Taking the NCLEX multiple times

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

    Moved to NCLEX
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    Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    traumaRUs replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At this point will close for