traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    FNP clinical in an ER

    I loved the ER! Worked a temp position there and my nursing background is level one ER. Here's what I would look for: 1. Advanced assessment skills 2. Possibility of procedures such as staples,...
  2. Anyone going? It's in Milwaukee so I'm driving up. Would love to meet up with anyone!!
  3. I attended this conference several yrs ago and it was excellent. Great speakers, good networking time
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    What's your "must have" app?

    UpToDate
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    NP vs PA vs CNS

    Ok. Can ypwe please return to the topic at hand which is what route to choose for an RN who wants to advance.
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    Should NP able to prescribe narcotics?

    Wow! I guess IL is pretty
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    What to wear to job interview???

    Fantastic news - best wishes. I'm in IL and currently its -1 with a wind chill of -40! Ugh....wish I were going to NM! Anyway - I echo above posters - professional is the key. I would definitely...
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    where to seek hepa b profile in the philippines

    Moving to International Nursing.. Jamnice - please provide some details as to what info you are looking for: you want to immigrate, you want to stay in the
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    What Helped Me Pass the NCLEX

    Admin note - AN does NOT allow or endorse any copying of copyrighted material. We also do NOT endorse any NOTES purported to help with passing of the NCLEX. We DO endorse using standard study guides...
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    Should NP able to prescribe narcotics?

    Most of us already do so, whats the argument since its already an accomplished
  11. Moved to nursing job search
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    Virginia Nurse Practice Act help

    Here's a link: Virginia Department of Health Professions -
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    Traveler RN

    Moved toTravel Nursing for more
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    Pharmacology designated CME

    I use Audio Digest. I drive about 50-100 miles per day so listen in my car via my
  15. Great discussion - lets just be mindful that we debate the topic not the poster please.
  16. Moving to nursing
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    What should I expect for on-call compensation??

    I'm a nephrology APN full time and depending on how many pts you must round on in dialysis, plus consults in the hospital - this could add up. I am responsible for 210 dialysis pts in three units...
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    Any one work for "let mommy sleep" company?

    Baby Nurses, Night Nurses, Night Nannies & Sleep Coaches in DC, MD and VA LMS is a complete team of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s), Registered Nurses (RN’s), Early Intervention Speech...
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    Which are the best institutions for...?

    Will move to general
  20. Merged duplicate
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    background check confusion please help!

    This is not a question we can answer. We would advise you to consult with a lawyer - a few dollars now will save you much grief later on. Take
  23. Since you have Tricare, see what Tricare can offer you as to home care for your two special needs kids. It might be a covered expense. Do your kids have medical needs that require an RN/LPN during...
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    Woohoo...Denver 2014~!

    P;ease stop by our booth..we will be there
  25. You can ask but please be aware that we do not give medical or legal advice and if non-nursing related, may be moved to the