traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    NCLEX NOTES

    traumaRUs replied to jechro.08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just a friendly admin note: AN does NOT endorse any set of notes, study guides, etc. It is ALWAYS better to go to a standardized source such as Saunders, Kaplan,
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    Authorization To Test and California BRN-- (PROBLEMS)

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

    Please don't post or PM members with phone numbers. This is against our terms of service.
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    Dealing with competitiveness, cliques...

    traumaRUs replied to SRNALola's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Merged duplicate threads. Good luck in
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    Anyone go back to paper charts after EMR?

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

    Yeah - I would question the financial acuity of this business manager of this practice. CMS has the dictates in place that EMR must be in place in order to receive reimbursement. Electronic Health...
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    Fitbit Force Band - good for ICU environment

    traumaRUs replied to Alana R.'s topic in MICU, SICU

    I changed the title and here is a link to the product: Fitbit®
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    Fitbit Force Band - good for ICU environment

    traumaRUs replied to Alana R.'s topic in MICU, SICU

    I use a Nike Fuelband. I did have a Fitbit but not really useable as a watch...I would just go with the Timex Indiglo - I have one too and they are durable, cheap and
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    New drug cocktails for executions....opinions?

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is not a thread about the death penalty. My interest lies in your thoughts about this particular drug combo......
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    Anyone go to a Nursing convention?

    traumaRUs replied to lrc1203's topic in General Nursing

    CME is a perk of my job so I take advantage of it: I usually go to a nephrology-specific conference and then to a general medicine or internal medicine conference. I also sometimes pick up state-wide...
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    Prejudice in Nursing

    traumaRUs replied to registerednurse3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just another staff concern: Please remain respectful - this can be a very volatile topic and we ask that everyone remain respectful. Debate the topic, not the poster. Thanks
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    I LOVE THIS WEBSITE!!

    traumaRUs replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Fantastic everyone! Thanks to Brian Short for starting this site in 1998!!!!! And...look where it is today! And who made it such a success and a great resource?
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    propranolol/inderal for shaking during skills at clinical

    traumaRUs replied to trishaevans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Per our terms of service we can't provide medical
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    If a person codes at Walmart..

    traumaRUs replied to Vtachy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No offense here but really: Out of 99 included patients in whom resuscitation was attempted, 41 (41%) were successfully resuscitated and admitted to hospital. Ten (10%) patients were discharged...
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    Mental illnesses?

    traumaRUs replied to ARussell1983's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good advice. Just a reminder that we don't want to cross over into giving medical advice by suggesting
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    Ad on Craiglist for ghostwriter for nursing student

    traumaRUs replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    Please don't take offense. Just simply advice that your opinion MIGHT
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    Question about pediatric physicals

    traumaRUs replied to twahls65's topic in Pediatric

    I think that you have received great advice - discussing this further is futile as we certainly haven't changed your mind. Personally, I find it odd that you keep at this subject. Move
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    Question about pediatric physicals

    traumaRUs replied to twahls65's topic in Pediatric

    I would certainly think it would be strange to provide a physical to anyone fully clothes. What strikes you as
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    One more round of "What Would You Do?"

    traumaRUs replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in School

    If this is an open fracture, then yes, it is an emergency and yes, 911 should be activated. If there is tendon damage, then yes, it is an emergency. I vote that yes indeed this qualifies as a 911...
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    traumaRUs replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And who cares for the pts while you are outside shovelling? Sounds
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    Nurse Pracitioners in Urology

    traumaRUs replied to bookworm33's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm a nephrology APN and there is no specific urology APN. Best bet is to get an FNP at least in my
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    Late patients

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

    Lets get back on topic please: what to do with late patients: 1. Ensure that your company's p/p manual back you on this but have the pt sign an agreement to a specific tiime - this will need to be...
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    Offended by the "Willful Neglecting" attitude, CA BVNPT Should Be Investigated?

    traumaRUs replied to justgreen's topic in California Nursing

    There are procedures in place to utilize the chain of command if you have issues. Putting it out all over the internet isn't the way to accomplish your
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    Not wanting to take care of male resident

    traumaRUs replied to MileyFans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Doubt that would be possible. Perhaps discussing your concerns with an instructor BEFORE signing
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    Should I call off ?

    traumaRUs replied to McBambi's topic in General Nursing

    This is just not something we can answer. Please consult with your
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    H1b Visa sponsorship in Florida help please.

    traumaRUs replied to percy-rn's topic in Immigration Advice

    I think the nature of our economy has many of us (myself included) frustrated with the job situation. I do sincerely apologize if I offended you. That was not my
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    Just Failed a Drug Test to get into Nursing School Can I take another one

    traumaRUs replied to kobefan24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    AN DOES NOT CONDONE DRUG USE NOR CAN WE PROVIDE ADVICE RE: PASSING DRUG TESTS AFTER DRUG USE caps used on