traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    Chronic Kidney Disease: AANP 2019 Presentation

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thank you Agree with your comments also. However, how often do you find in primary care that the pt doesn't think their HTN or DM is "that bad?" What they don't realize is how important HTN control is...
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    The Art of Telling Patients Bad News: One Physician's Story

    traumaRUs replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I found out about my cancer diagnosis over the phone while speeding down the highway at 60 mph with my granddaughter in the passenger seat and my phone on speaker of
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    Getting confidence back

    traumaRUs replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you went thru this. Some people just like being miserable. Are you still at your new job? Done with orientation? Distance yourself as much as possible from the critical people. Concentrate...
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    Miles on my car

    traumaRUs replied to friendlylark's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I smiled at this one - I have a standing appt at the Subaru dealer every 6 weeks for its 5000 mile oil change. Honestly I see the Subaru service agent more than my hair stylist -
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    Celebrate Nurses Article Contest

    traumaRUs replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    No - we received it and it will be published
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    Seattle Nurse Residency Programs

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

    Moved to first year after
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    Did I do the right thing in this code situation?

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse162's topic in General Nursing

    These situations are always difficult, especially if you don't do this daily or weekly. Debriefing is good
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    Which social platform are nurses using most?

    traumaRUs replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    I very much enjoy allnurses.com I am always interested in the student forums and how nursing education has changed over the years. I also enjoy reading about other specialties and how we all work...
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    What pocket guides does everyone use?

    traumaRUs replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not specific to GI but I use: Epocrates UpToDate Dialysis of Drugs (I'm in nephrology but its very important to renally dose meds) ACR Criteria Sanford
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    Another consideration

    traumaRUs replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great question and one definitely to ask the nephrology practice. Our practice has on occasion, helped with loan
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    2019 AANP conference

    traumaRUs replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are awesome! So very nice meeting
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    Opinions: Online ARNP/CRNA

    traumaRUs replied to CritCare_RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Elevated H/H, very low Folic Acid/B12

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

    Moved to NP
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    Exhausted; I want a way out.

    traumaRUs replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Staff note - very sensitive subject for everyone. Important that even if we have differing opinions, its very important to remain sensitive to others' feelings. Thank
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    2019 AANP conference

    traumaRUs replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So wonderful to meet BabyNP. She’s delightful and really enjoyed lunch. Anyone else here in
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    AANP vs. ANCC 2019 & Go w/ AANP

    traumaRUs replied to ThePTNurseGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Great info - I moved this to the student NP forum.
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    CRNA, Anesthesiologist Relationships

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

    My comments were NOT directed at one specific
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    CRNA, Anesthesiologist Relationships

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

    Hey guys and gals - please just stop! We are all professionals with (hopefully) the ultimate common goal of excellent pt
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    Nursing Burnout, Moral Residue, and Resilience: An Interview with Anna Rodriguez

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    This was from the speaker herself. She was speaking of the fall out or left over feelings or moral distress or moral injury. For instance (and this is my example); I care for chronically ill...
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    Chemical Castration Condition for Parole in Alabama

    traumaRUs replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    In Illinois we have a sexually dangerous person designation that allows the state to continue to hold a prison deemed a danger to society. IMHO chemical castration opens up a closet we don't want to...
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    The Next Step

    traumaRUs replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey I was wondering what was happening with you! Glad for the update! I think you are doing fine. And yes, I would definitely start sending out resumes. 8 years HD experience is sure to garner some...
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    Safety of Indian Health Reservation job?

    traumaRUs replied to nurselove757's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would bet Chicago is a lot less safe than
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    FNP, DNP vs. MSN?

    traumaRUs replied to nurse_bri's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum. 1. As to differences in MSN vs DNP - you still come out as an FNP and take the same boards. 2. No requirement to be a DNP except for CRNA after 2025. 3. DNP does not...
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    APU 2+2 FALL 2019

    traumaRUs replied to KAMNURSE101's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to
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    CRNA, Anesthesiologist Relationships

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

    Okay guys lets remain professional. Yes, credentials and earned titles are very important. However, I do not equate DO = PA as my personal experience (both when I was active duty military and in my...