traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    What to look for when interviewing for peds PDN?

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Private Duty

    Ok, I have a question for all you peds PDN RNs. My granddaughter, who is 2 had a stroke recently. She will be going home with a trach, no vent, and a g-tube. parents will be interviewing for 16 hrs...
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    Discrimination against hiring Veterans

    traumaRUs replied to Be'Be''s topic in Government, Military

    Ok guys now that I've cleaned up this thread, it's doesn't make much sense...oops wait, not sure it made much sense in beginning....lol so, this tired old vet is gonna sign off and close
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    What to look for when interviewing for peds PDN?

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks everyone! What good questions! Fortunately there are no pets in the household but she does have two older (5 y/o and 6 y/o) siblings who will be in and out also. No, I won't discount LPNs at...
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    Completed my 5 year contract successfully!

    traumaRUs replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats!!!
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    Hey, You!

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

    You are an inspiration - you totally
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    What to look for when interviewing for peds PDN?

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Private Duty

    Yeah, the mom is very nervous and will want someone who is very confident and experienced.
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    Nurse practitioner interview?

    traumaRUs replied to j3ss3ca's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    She posted this on June 10th and said it was needed by June
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    Easy RN admission program in Tennessee

    traumaRUs replied to Bambi22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Merged
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    Resignation with only 2 weeks notice?

    traumaRUs replied to RNexplorer's topic in Canada

    Merged
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    Board certification for CNS

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

    Depends on your state. In IL in order to practice as an APRN, you need to be board certified. However, if you practice as a traditional CNS, you don't need board
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    So many companies! Tips?

    traumaRUs replied to SaraJoySobkowiak's topic in Travel

    Please don't list individual recruiters names per our terms of service.
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    Medical Student to Nursing Student

    traumaRUs replied to thatguy777's topic in General Students

    Back to the topic at hand
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    Navy ncp taking applications now!

    traumaRUs replied to Chief.Diego.Diaz's topic in Government, Military

    Moved to military
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    is Nurse Practitioner for me

    traumaRUs replied to bernie rn's topic in Advanced Practice

    Stay on topic
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    amputation

    traumaRUs replied to ashley6's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My guess would be that they thought it was recovery room forum...I
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    BSN Student - how to become good applicant?

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

    The issue that everyone is pointing out is that unless you address the DUI, you are not going to get into school in all probability. the board of nursing in many states will be concerned about such a...
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    Why would nurses voluntarily sign up at for profit schools?

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

    I always smile at these posts as what college or university is completely altruistic and not for profit! Get a grip! Higher education is a business as is healthcare. And...I've been an APN for 8+...
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    Nursing student insurance options

    traumaRUs replied to jcw702's topic in General Students

    Please stick to the topic at hand. If you wish to debate the merits/risks, etc., of Obamacare, please take it to another thread.
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    Nursing judgement in dealing with difficult patients.

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

    Guttercat - you rock! You are one awesome nurse....so glad you are a member of AN. You are what's right about
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    new grad NP passed ANCC, & just learned program did not receive accreditation

    traumaRUs replied to mag2014's topic in Advanced Practice

    This thread is going no where and is no longer helpful to the
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    Failed ANCC

    traumaRUs replied to DrMoya2014's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Best wishes. Is this direct entry
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    Petition to Force NP Programs to Provide Preceptors

    traumaRUs replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Higher education involves a lot of self-study and self-motivation as does APN employment. To continually belabor this point is not productive to your educational
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    Getting investigated for "diversion"

    traumaRUs replied to Liric's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You need an administrative law attorney. While they are not cheap, it's worth you livelihood to take a loan, credit card, whatever it
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    Nursing student insurance options

    traumaRUs replied to jcw702's topic in General Students

    Interesting off topic discussion. Can we get back to the original topic?
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    Needlestick injuries during surgery

    traumaRUs replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Operating Room

    There are frequently state laws that govern this. In IL, you need no consent if there is a needlestick or exposure to body