traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    New Grad Oncology

    traumaRUs replied to MVARJU's topic in Oncology

    Here us another resource Cancer Center: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Tests, and Treatments, Including Chemo and
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    new grad needs help

    traumaRUs replied to cmack6's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My practice paid for everything: NPI, DEA and all the credentialing which is about $250 per
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    Getting older...feeling forced out

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

    I'm almost 56, am valued as a professional and plan to cont to work for many more years. My advice: 1. Stay current on EBP, volunteer for committees, to precept, to be charge 2. Go back to school...
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    Reasonable new grad NP offer????

    traumaRUs replied to nursebetty24's topic in Advanced Practice

    Mileage should be at federal rate which is $0.55/mile. pto at 4 hrs per 80 hrs??? Not nearly
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    NP vs PA duties in critical care

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

    I'm in the midwest too and believe me guys my docs call us "physician extenders" which is far nastier then mid-level. Pick you battles
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    First job woes!

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

    Juan...you said it....I wish I was passionate about my job. However I have new family obligations that will preclude me changing jobs at the moment, as you said, there are always trade offs. Boston...
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    need to interview with NPs.

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

    What about posting the questions here and we will try to help you
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    First job woes!

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

    Hmm. I work nephrology and about 1-2 nights per week I do 2 hrs of charting. This is in addition to 50-55 hrs of work. Much if my time is spent driving from one location to another as I drive about...
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    What "near drowning" looks like and a story

    traumaRUs replied to anon456's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I worked in a PICU in Las Vegas in the early 90s and yep, near drownings were a prevalent reason for admission. Very
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    tips for working as an endoscopy nurse,,,

    traumaRUs replied to ontarionurze's topic in Gastroenterology

    Moved to GI forum for more
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    Too direct?

    traumaRUs replied to RN623's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I find that I have to adjust my delivery to my audience
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    traumaRUs replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Lets get back to the topic at hand PLEASE! It would be a shame to close down this very popular thread due to one or two individuals who can't debate the topic, not the poster. Please keep this...
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    nevada failed 3 times what should I do now?

    traumaRUs replied to nicole1122's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Merged two
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    Admin NP

    traumaRUs replied to runnertn1980's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmmm.....great idea. I'll admit to the days where if I have to listen to another pt, I'll scream - lol Options? Do you have an MBA? In my area, the MSN/MBA is a hot degree. What about academia?...
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    failing

    traumaRUs replied to barachi's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We wish the OP well in their future endeavors. There is no fault in trying again. Not everyone makes it thru nursing school the first time. Take care, rethrink this entire situation so that you can...
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    Abuse at school

    traumaRUs replied to jdoezer's topic in General Students

    I think at this point it's pointless to consider further advice. back to the topic at hand- we wish the OP well and hope they realize that sometimes you will get advice that hopefully puts a new spin...
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    Interview at a nursing home next week

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

    AN has a new job board! Nurse Practitioner Full Time - Optum - New Haven and Fairfield, CT Job with United Health Group |
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    Abuse at school

    traumaRUs replied to jdoezer's topic in General Students

    There are avenues to take to object to this behavior. However, if this is just sour grapes, then sometimes you have to decide if this is the hill you want to die
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    When Does Life Begin? The Scientific Definition of an Abortifacient ...

    traumaRUs replied to cncyana's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is this for a school assignment?
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    NP malpractice insurance

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

    I have coverage thru my employer plus my personal policy thru
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    Is it offensive?

    traumaRUs replied to PC0229's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a lot of military veterans for pts and many know I'm a vet too so I get called doc a lot....like all above posters I correct the first few times then just go with the
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    First clinical day as an NP student tomorrow :)

    traumaRUs replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats
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    Lactation specialty and MSN degrees

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

    Hmm....good question. Perhaps ask in the midwife
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    Finding a job in NE area as an AA

    traumaRUs replied to xtclass08's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Duh, I'm sorry....I thought NE was Nebraska! Then when hen you commented about CT I got
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    "Dear Nurses: Please Forgive Me" : A Response

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

    We are currently dealing with my 2 y/o granddaughter having a stroke, brain surgery, etc.. We as a family have been rocked. We have never acted out of sorts, have always been extremely gracious and...