traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Finding a job in NE area as an AA

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

    I too live in the Midwest but work predominantly with an AA population (I'm a white middle aged female). While I feel some initial mistrust op from some of my pts, the majority learn to like and...
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    Need Help Finding a Great Travel Company

    traumaRUs replied to CardiacCareRN's topic in Travel

    Per our terms of service we do not allow soliciting of any kind. Please report soliciting via PM.
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    SCOTUS

    traumaRUs replied to OC_An Khe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Please be aware that we do not allow political cartoons.
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    Insurance credentialing for CNS

    traumaRUs replied to aruhoff's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hmm...I'm in Illinois but in IL my services are billed under my
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    Why Do Not More Clinics Push Home Dialysis?

    traumaRUs replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    As an APN I am seeing that while home hemo is what the govt ie CMS seems to prefer, you all are right in that home hemo is not an option for many for a variety of
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    Not a Nurse???

    traumaRUs replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Closing this for
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    San Jacinto ADN Fall 2014 Applicants

    traumaRUs replied to shyred2581's topic in Texas Nursing

    There will always be people that we disagree with - okay to debate the topic, not the poster. We wish everyone well in whatever school they
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    Not a Nurse???

    traumaRUs replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    As was stated up in another thread while we welcome patients to AN we can not provide medical advice as we are predominantly a peer to peer community. To insinuate that we are purchased by some Drug...
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    Finding Employment

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

    Moved
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    Private Nursing Dialysis.

    traumaRUs replied to moojie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm an APN and don't do direct pt care. However, check out the big two dialysis companies
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    Why Do Not More Clinics Push Home Dialysis?

    traumaRUs replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You will find that home hemo is the wave of the future. Just search the FMC website for
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    Board certification for CNS

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

    Totally agree imenid37! I had to do two separate programs Adult CNS and PEds CNS in order to be able to see the birth to death
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    How many different nursing positions have you had?

    traumaRUs replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm...interesting: 1990-1992 - Peds ICU LPN 1992-1994 - LTC LPN 1994-1996 - adult ICU RN 1996-2006 - level one ER RN 2006-present - nephrology
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    Nurses don't save lives....WHAT?

    traumaRUs replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Thread has run its
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    Private Nursing Dialysis.

    traumaRUs replied to moojie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This is what is called "staff assist" and is perfectly legitimate. In my area, this is becoming quite popular. Both Davita and FMC as well as a smaller company offer this. It is reimburseable too...
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    Resume help! just a question!

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

    Moved to nursing resume
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    How do you figure out which imaging type is best?

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

    Excellent reference, I bookmarked
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    How do you figure out which imaging type is best?

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

    Juan comes thru once again. also from nephro standpoint anytime you order contrast be fully aware of their creatinine. Ask about kidney issues. You can use contrast in renal pt but must order it...
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    How to get a job working with babies

    traumaRUs replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    We've provided a gentle and tactful redirect earlier today. However, at this time, I think the OP has the answers they came here
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    Help! I am looking for CNS preceptors in the Oklahoma City area

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

    Much depends on your state. I did both an adult CNS and a peds CNS and I function exactly as an NP. I have had over1200 hrs of clinical time
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    new NP cant find a job

    traumaRUs replied to SheRN1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here is a link to our new job board allnurses jobs | jobs | Choose from 2,774 live
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    Nurse practitioner positions, Raleigh, NC

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

    Here is a link to The new AN job board allnurses jobs | jobs | Choose from 2,774 live
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    Statute of Limitations for BON to Act

    traumaRUs replied to lisaD_LPN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Just a friendly bit of advice - what you post ANYWHERE can be traced back to you via IP addresses. While we sincerely want to offer support in these situations, we want to express concern for your...
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    NP working as RN?

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

    It depends on who you talk to: personally I prefer mid-level provider over physician extender which, to me sounds just pain nasty. i am credentialed at multiple healthcare systems and one uses MLP...
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    Chapters

    traumaRUs replied to Sharaleejean's topic in General Students

    Are you talking about