traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    ACNP vs FNP: My Summarization of the Great Debate

    traumaRUs replied to rauscht's topic in Advanced Practice

    This might be possible where you currently live but the Consensus Model is real and has been adopted by many states. FNP education and clinical experience is NOT geared to inpatient care, it is for...
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    Scared RN ?

    traumaRUs replied to JenMH88RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It is more difficult as you soon realize the buck stops with YOU! Its a tremendous emotional responsibility. A good NP realizes their limits and a great NP asks for
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    Chicago FNP Preceptors

    traumaRUs replied to Hoofpk's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Join ISAPN - IL Society of Advanced Practice Nurse Also consider the American Association of Nurse Practitioners I'm in IL but central part and I precept but am committed already for Winter 2019/2020....
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    Can I still have a future in Nursing?

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

    Keep trying. I personally did the CNA to LPN to ADN to BSN to MSN to post-MSN route. Now, I don't recommend that to people but it can be done. My grades in the beginning weren't stellar. Best
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    Words of Guidance to New Nurse

    traumaRUs replied to MiladyMalarkey's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a great thread: Adjusting to Night
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    Nurse Practitioner Programs in NYC

    traumaRUs replied to annyc's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    I have trouble pulling up clear liquid into a syringe

    traumaRUs replied to Futurenurse7321's topic in General Nursing

    I second get your eyes
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    Illinois Now FPA State!!!!!!

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Advanced Practice

    Just an update - received word from IDPFR (IL BON) that the processing time is 4-6
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    NP still working as a bedside nurse on the side...

    traumaRUs replied to LM NY's topic in Advanced Practice

    Can not like this enough. Its the assessment that is the most important aspect of critical care - the realization of what needs to be
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    Can I be your student?

    traumaRUs replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Join your state's APRN
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    Veeb 2018-2019

    traumaRUs replied to Cooknmami's topic in New York Nursing

    STAFF NOTE - please don't include instructors' names or contact info in any form. This is for THEIR privacy and is against the terms of service.
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    Abandonment - Legal Question

    traumaRUs replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Just FYI from staff - allnurses can not provide legal advice and recommends contacting an attorney familiar with nursing employment
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    CSI Nurses: Do You Have What It Takes? - An Interview With Fiona Winterbottom

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Clinical Scene Investigators (CSI) are nurses who utilize the CSI format to solve a problem. Fiona Winterbottom, DNP, MSN, ACNS-BC, ACHPN, CCRN recently discussed this topic at the American...
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    ABCDEF ICU Bundle of Care - Interview with Michele Balas

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Best practices for ICU patients involves a collaboration of disciplines. This includes physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, other therapists as well as many ancillary personnel. The goal is to...
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    Is this interview process unprofessional?

    traumaRUs replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Career

    Moved to career
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    Would you completely remove your staff from the duty roster/work assignment if they call in sick for a week?

    traumaRUs replied to hazyblue's topic in General Nursing

    Okay - the OP has requested some editing. I will do so but just wanted above posters to be aware of this. Thanks for your
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    Lab Coat Initials

    traumaRUs replied to OncRN2015's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What does your state dictate? In IL, we are all to sign APRN, that's
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    ACNP Preceptors?

    traumaRUs replied to livingkennedy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum. Have you joined your state's APRN organization? How about AANP? Networking is probably the only way to find preceptors. Paying a third party may or may not bring you the...
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    Possible exposure to syphilis

    traumaRUs replied to peanutbutterrunnergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with others - contact employee health. Best
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    Need opinions on difficult code

    traumaRUs replied to EDRN522's topic in Emergency

    Critical incident stress debriefing is definitely needed here. I'm sure the woman had an autopsy? Have you talked to the
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    Illinois APRNs - More CME Needed for Licensure Renewal in 2020

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Just got this from ISAPN - more CME hours will be required for renewal of APRN license in 2020: (225 ILCS 65/65-60) (was 225 ILCS 65/15-45) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)...
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

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

    Best wishes to everyone involved in the program. Personally, I know several CRNAs that I've worked with over the years and they are 100% happy in their
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    UNG Spring 2020 Cohort

    traumaRUs replied to ChasingmyBSN84's topic in School, College Programs

    ADmin Note -please do NOT include instructor's name as that is against the terms of
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    Youth at Risk - Suicide and Self-Harm

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Suicidal and suicide attempt survivors require special care. This is even truer in a pediatric ICU (PICU). Feri Kiani, MSN, PHN, CCRN, RRT, NPS and Sandra Lee, MSN, RN, CCRN recently presented the...
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    Youth at Risk - Suicide and Self-Harm

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    These patients take such a toll on themselves and their caregivers. A close friend lost her adult child to suicide and she never recovered - neither has her family. In the ED, we cared for many...