traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    FNP clinical in an ER

    traumaRUs replied to Floridanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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,...
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    Renal physicians meeting for APNs July 2014

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Anyone going? It's in Milwaukee so I'm driving up. Would love to meet up with anyone!!
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    Renal physicians meeting for APNs July 2014

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

    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?

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

    UpToDate
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    NP vs PA vs CNS

    traumaRUs replied to OriolesMagic's topic in Advanced Practice

    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?

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

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

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

    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

    traumaRUs replied to heartofanurse's topic in International Nursing

    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

    traumaRUs replied to danceandnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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?

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

    Most of us already do so, whats the argument since its already an accomplished
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    The challanges of obtaining employment

    traumaRUs replied to Trolloc63's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Moved to nursing job search
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    Virginia Nurse Practice Act help

    traumaRUs replied to kellymac's topic in Virginia Nursing

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

    traumaRUs replied to Sunshinenikki's topic in Travel

    Moved toTravel Nursing for more
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    Pharmacology designated CME

    traumaRUs replied to kanzi monkey's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I use Audio Digest. I drive about 50-100 miles per day so listen in my car via my
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    Expanding the Scope of APRN's Does Not Endanger Patients

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

    Great discussion - lets just be mindful that we debate the topic not the poster please.
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    Nursing Administration, opinion about departmets

    traumaRUs replied to xenadnp's topic in Nurse Management

    Moving to nursing
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    What should I expect for on-call compensation??

    traumaRUs replied to clmsngrl82's topic in Advanced Practice

    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?

    traumaRUs replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    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...?

    traumaRUs replied to oloriire's topic in General Nursing

    Will move to general
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    Nurse satisfaction: Nurse-physician relationship impact

    traumaRUs replied to RN-JB's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Merged duplicate
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    PSA to our colleagues conducting research on Allnurses

    traumaRUs replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    AN is a professional nursing website. Doesn't necessarily mean that we are providing scholarly articles. Our "articles" are meant for entertainment and social networking, not to be used as a gold...
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    background check confusion please help!

    traumaRUs replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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
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    **advice please**nursing school with 3 kids (2 with special needs)

    traumaRUs replied to LissaOh's topic in General Students

    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~!

    traumaRUs replied to Nervous1's topic in Critical Care

    P;ease stop by our booth..we will be there
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    Can I ask a question that is NOT related to nursing...?

    traumaRUs replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    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