traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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  1. 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

    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?

    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!

    Congrats!!!
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    Hey, You!

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

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

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

    Merged
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    Resignation with only 2 weeks notice?

    Merged
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    Board certification for 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?

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

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

    Moved to military
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    is Nurse Practitioner for me

    Stay on topic
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    amputation

    My guess would be that they thought it was recovery room forum...I
  16. 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...
  17. 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

    Please stick to the topic at hand. If you wish to debate the merits/risks, etc., of Obamacare, please take it to another thread.
  19. Guttercat - you rock! You are one awesome nurse....so glad you are a member of AN. You are what's right about
  20. This thread is going no where and is no longer helpful to the
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    Failed ANCC

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

    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"

    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

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

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