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    Lowering Blood Pressure with Lifestyle Changes

    traumaRUs replied to CO_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to Nursing student assistance for more
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    Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    traumaRUs replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    While we can't offer medical advice, have you had a check up and eye exam? Best wishes - you have some good
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    H1b Visa sponsorship in Florida help please.

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

    As someone who has lived overseas extensively, I am offended at this generalization. I can't go to the UK and expect them to offer me a job! In the US, US citizens should and do have priority....
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    What items/tools/stationery/gadgets does a student NP need?

    traumaRUs replied to 2015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    UpToDate.org Is the gold standard for care in many specialties. It runs about $575/year - most practices provide it and your hospital might also provide it. There are student rates and it is tax...
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    Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nursing

    traumaRUs posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Overview Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is extremely specialized and runs the gamut from the stable neonate to the extremely ill infant. NICU nurses are intensive care nurses of...
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    What items/tools/stationery/gadgets does a student NP need?

    traumaRUs replied to 2015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When I was in school, it was before ipads, lol. However, I can tell you as a working APN, that I do use an electronic stethoscope but the population I care for have central lines and it is difficult...
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    Do you need all those degrees?

    traumaRUs replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have an MSN plus two post MSN certificates. I use them daily and got them in order to make myself more marketable in a tight economy as I got older. It's worked for me. The business part of...
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    As the Holidays Approach, Remember the Dialysis Patients!

    traumaRUs replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Our call staff hate thanksgiving because it is sooo busy with
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    Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med-Surg)

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Overview Medical-Surgical (med-surg) nursing is the basis of all nursing practice. In years past, nurses were either medical or surgical nurses because there were no specialty nursing choices....
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    Two Big Questions For Pain Experts

    traumaRUs replied to SocratesJohnson's topic in Pain Management

    Friendly staff reminder: DEBATE THE TOPIC, NOT THE POSTER. And to the OP: your arguments carry a lot more weight when you cite
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    Pain Management Nursing

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Pain Management

    (Pain) "It's whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing whenever and wherever the person says it does." - 1968 definition of pain - Margo McCaffery, RN, MS, FAAN. We have all heard that....
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    Is there really no way to refuse a mandatory flu shot?

    traumaRUs replied to tariqblaze's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Very good comments from differing points of view. We do encourage lively debate (and mandatory flu shots sure fits the bill). Just be respectful.
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    Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med-Surg)

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Med-surg is the basis for all our care so in essence, we are ALL med surg nurses...thanks for your
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    Can't Keep Looking at the Bright Side (I just want to cry)

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

    Are you doing ok emotionally? It concerns me when you say you are doing reckless things. Please take care of
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    Norco and pain management

    traumaRUs replied to toasterboy85's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I practice in IL and we have an internet site that lists all controlled substances prescribed from any provider even if the pt pays cash. I work in nephrology and my pts do have pain. However for my...
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    Pain Management Nursing

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Pain Management

    Thanks everyone for some thought-provoking
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    Oncology Nursing

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Oncology

    Oncology nursing is the overall general care of the patient diagnosed with cancer, care for those who choose treatment, and the support of the patient who is in remission. Cancer is no longer the...
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    New Nurse Fired After 3 months (cant find another job)

    traumaRUs replied to silentwolves's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Per our terms of service. We can not ask nor give medical advice. Support is always
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    Dialysis and Renal Nursing

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Overview When chronic kidney disease (CKD) or acute renal failure (ARF) intrudes on a patient's life, dialysis can provide a life-extending option. Hemodialysis involves cleaning the blood by...
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    Little experience as an RN

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

    Sometimes we have to agree to disagree. Let's move
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    Third times a charm!

    traumaRUs replied to <3nurseE>'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just a quick staff note: we do not allow soliciting of ANY
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    Diabetes Nursing

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Prevalence of Diabetes (Diagnosed and Undiagnosed) Diabetes is growing by leaps and bounds and Nurses are on the forefront of diabetic care. According to the 2020 Centers for Disease Control and...
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    Happy Veterans Day!!

    traumaRUs replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Happy Veteran's Day to everyone who is serving or who has served. traumarus, USN
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    school, stress, and birth control

    traumaRUs replied to icurn33's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    While we wish you the best in school, we can not provide medical advice. Please follow with your
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    Renal physicians meeting for APNs July 2014

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

    will