traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Southern IL and Northern KY

    traumaRUs replied to jenniam's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I answered on your other thread in the KY forum - I live in central IL but want to wish you luck wherever you
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    Career advice

    traumaRUs replied to Bhargaviperumallu's topic in Nurse Registration

    Good morning! I have moved your thread to the Nurse Registration forum for more answers. Although I can't answer your specific question, we are the largest peer to peer nursing site and someone else...
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    Critical thinking making the shift

    traumaRUs replied to wildwanderer's topic in General Students

    I have moved your thread to the General Nursing student forum for more answers. Best of luck with
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    brilliant academy health center

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

    Good morning! I found their FB page but couldn't find a website. Would want more info prior to enrolling I
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    Sunrise Detox Center

    traumaRUs replied to onegoodnerve's topic in Addictions

    Good morning! What a great opportunity! Although I can't answer your specific question, we are the largest peer to peer nursing site and someone else will be along to help
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    Calling all NYC Tristate LPN's

    traumaRUs replied to SEXYSASH69's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry for your frustration! Although I can't answer your specific question, we are the largest peer to peer nursing site and someone else will be along to help
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    starting NP school

    traumaRUs replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think some of the things you mentioned: adv pharm, pathophys and assessment are all things to bone up on. Good luck in
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    TIPS

    traumaRUs replied to Thalianaiah's topic in International Nursing

    Hi and welcome to AN! Although I can't answer your specific question, we are the largest peer to peer nursing site and someone else will be along to help
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    CRNA profiles

    traumaRUs replied to heatherisbetter's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi and welcome to AN. I think you might want to explore the student CRNA forum too.
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    My new grad nursing experience... the good, bad, and worst

    traumaRUs replied to Kellz321's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Glad you are back! That's a heavy load. Give yourself some time to develop a routine. I would personally allow a
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    Fairfield University CRNA candidate seeking interview advice!

    traumaRUs replied to Dyme149's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Will move to student CRNA for more answes. Best of
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    Baby RN's running ICU?!!

    traumaRUs replied to kmarieCCRN's topic in Critical Care

    Wow! Is there a unit educator? A mentoring program? Both of those would be helpful. How many experienced RNs are in the unit? Anyway to pair up with a new
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    Adjusting after graduation

    traumaRUs replied to KatieRN14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on your new job! Is there anyone at work you enjoy spending time with? Maybe invite everyone to breakfast after a
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    Professors fail everyone?

    traumaRUs replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

    The OP has received some great advice with the consensus being that students receive the grades they earn. We wish the OP the best with their final. Just a reminder to debate the topic not the
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    Distance required for midwives

    traumaRUs replied to mommy2anangel's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi and welcome. These regulations are going to vary by state. You might want to consider looking at your states practice act. Best
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    Is the LVN-BSN route a good route?!

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

    Hi and welcome. Wow! $32,000 for the LVN certificate? Seems pretty high to me. Have you considered just doing the BSN and skipping the LVN? Maybe that would be a cheaper option at a state school....
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    Hazard of the job

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

    Ouch - sounds painful. For me, I try not to use the alcohol based hand sanitizer. Instead I wash my hands frequently. For me thats what works. I do use hand sanitizer but try to use it sparingly -...
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    Calling all new NPs!

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

    I think your feelings are perfectly normal. I was an RN for 14 years prior to becoming an APN and yes, I was still very scared and felt like an imposter.... Best
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    Studying for NP School - Need Tips

    traumaRUs replied to 4nursepracitioners's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For me, I worked full time and went to school full-time so had to make good use of my time: 1. I listened to tapes while driving. 2. I looked at the syllabus and the objectives of the course and...
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    Why is research so hard to get into?

    traumaRUs replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Research

    Have you asked what qualifications they are looking for? I know that I have participated in research studies when I was a staff nurse by letting the residents know I was interested. It got my name...
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    Underpaid DACA Agency Nurse

    traumaRUs replied to deafeningthoughts's topic in General Nursing

    Hi and welcome. I was not familiar with this program so I looked into it: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals | Homeland Security This is one of the questions in the FAQs of this site: Q7: Does...
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    Help! Its been four months since I graduated and still not able to test

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

    Hmm...is there anyway to go to the office in person? Will move to NCLEX forum and wish you the
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    DEA question

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

    Your DEA license is assigned to you based on your practice location/type of practice. When you change jobs, you will need to go to the DEA website and update the employer information. Current cost...
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    RN Interview: Where to send a thank you note

    traumaRUs replied to ellie23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That should work just fine. You might want to add the unit where these people work (especially if in large hospital). Best
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    Nclex exams: My experience

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

    Many people initially think they failed the NCLEX but then find out they passed. Fingers crossed for you. Will move to the NCLEX