traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    BSN to Nurse Practitioner

    traumaRUs replied to Lovely135's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Gosh how horrible. Will you be eligible to take the
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    What do you do if a patient needs to call 911 but they are refusing

    traumaRUs replied to raquelfrida's topic in Critical Care

    What kind of facility or situation are you talking about? This is posted in critical care - is this an inpt
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    Going from ANCC certification to AACN cert? Anyone?

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

    Sorry I should have been more specific. In my current practice, I do not see ANY pediatric pts. So, I don't have the practice hours (1000/5 years). My ANCC peds CNS expires in July 2016 and I will...
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    Know what is the right dose for child

    traumaRUs replied to Sherin Vickram's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the US, all pediatric drugs are dosed by weight in Kilograms. Best wishes in
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    HIPPA Violation? Chemo Infusion Room

    traumaRUs replied to yotakagirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I work in outpt dialysis units. There is no privacy as (like in the chemo infusion room), the chairs are very close together. We (APNs and MDs) all MUST see our pts while they are on dialysis. This...
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    Business Card Credentials

    traumaRUs replied to liverluv's topic in Advanced Practice

    My practice provides my cards and I get no choice as to what appears on it - lol I have my full name and APN, MSN after
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    Drug testing TN

    traumaRUs replied to anc9513's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most places when they request a urinalysis for drug testing require chain of custody which does mean observed specimen collection. The military has done it for
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    Passed HESI Admission Assessment Exam - My experience/Tips

    traumaRUs replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Per our terms of service we do not allow sharing of copyrighted
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    NP's: do you give some patients your cell number?

    traumaRUs replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The other issue involves HIPAA as texts (unless encrypted) are PHI so therefore discussing pts via text isn't allowed. Perfect Serve has encrypted texting and also it is possible to retrieve these...
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    NP's: do you give some patients your cell number?

    traumaRUs replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Our practice is absolutely huge (19 MDs now, PAs, NPs, etc.,) and we cover a wide area of central IL. The pts don't really abuse the line at all. However, they are aware that they might not ALWAYS...
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    NP's: do you give some patients your cell number?

    traumaRUs replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My practice provides us with an app called Perfect Serve that provides for secure phone calls where our number just shows up with the practice name. The pts call a 1-800 number and they are then...
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    Can I escape my checkered nursing past?

    traumaRUs replied to SweetRN88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Okay options for you that MIGHT work: 1. Doubt PA as they will be looking at your RN licensure history also. 2. Ditto for dental school. 3. Maybe look into a legal career? 4. I think before I...
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    Intubation necessary?

    traumaRUs replied to ScottieDNurse2b's topic in Critical Care

    We are glad you all are doing well now. You have received some excellent advice. Perhaps discussing this all with the provider will bring you some closure. Take
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    hesi exit 3/24/14

    traumaRUs replied to bound&determined91's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Just a quick staff comment: posting your email on the internet can lead to
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    How do you locate accredited schools that teach hemodialysis?

    traumaRUs replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    Oh okay gotcha. Perhaps a community college
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    Sure didn't expect this!

    traumaRUs replied to thegreenmile's topic in Retired Nurses

    You asked for advice and I was sincerely trying to offer some tips. Obtaining additional certifications and education should be looked on (throughout the years) as an investment in your future. I am...
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    Sure didn't expect this!

    traumaRUs replied to thegreenmile's topic in Retired Nurses

    What about getting an MSN? Updating your certs? Getting some infomatics
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    How do you locate accredited schools that teach hemodialysis?

    traumaRUs replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't waste my time or most importantly my money on any so-called accredited school. In the US, the two big dialysis companies: Davita and Fresenius both provide paid training while you obtain...
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    Just found out I didn't pass boards from my unit director. Any words of advice?

    traumaRUs replied to 1Jessie86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to the NCLEX forum for more answers. We wish you the
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    Christmas Dinner for Gallbladder Inflammation

    traumaRUs replied to guestng82's topic in Health, Stress Management

    As other posters have alluded to, we can't provide medical advice. Please take your dear Mother to the ER NOW and get her
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    How to renew NCLEX in Sacramento if I have no SSN

    traumaRUs replied to charmdelrosario's topic in Nurse Registration

    Done.
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    In light of the recent NETY thread that was closed...

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

    We simply ask that we respect each other. If you feel that you can't respond to a post in that manner, its better to skip
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    In light of the recent NETY thread that was closed...

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

    Like all topics at AN, some are hotter and more emotional then others. We ask that posters abide by the terms of service to which everyone agrees when they join. We ask that threads stay on topic...
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    Advice!!

    traumaRUs replied to MARYRN2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lets stay on topic. I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. Sometimes when we think we are portraying one attitude its interpreted a different way. Have you had any difficulty at other jobs? For...
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    I beat cancer

    traumaRUs replied to gonzo1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Wow - am sooo happy you are cured. Congrats! Glad to see you