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    Anybody still doing or just did or thinking about doing CNS?

    traumaRUs replied to stepbystep12's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Oh Moonshadeau so sorry to hear about cutbacks. This is what I see happening in IL too - if you can't bill for your services then your job is easily eliminated. Is CNS=APN in
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    Why do I even bother anymore?

    traumaRUs replied to SionainnRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Okay - lets keep it civil. While we encourage lively debate, we draw the line at personal
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    Something not right

    traumaRUs replied to KRSLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN has a finite nursing role in most areas of the country. There is nothing wrong with being an LPN. I totally agree that education is never wasted. However being an RN gives you mor opportunities...
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    Pregnant and searching for 1st NP job

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

    Thanks for then update and congrats on all your
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    Have you made a mistake as s nurse?

    traumaRUs replied to nursesrockk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Please contact your malpractice
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    Something not right

    traumaRUs replied to KRSLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was an LPN for two yrs before I became an RN. For many LPNs in today's healthcare climate, job opportunities are very limited. I think that is why you are seeing more posts on this subject. For...
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    Likleyhood of a critical care placement is first year of Air Force service?

    traumaRUs replied to logan9519's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Agree to disagree....and I apologize for derailing this thread. My apologies to the
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    Likleyhood of a critical care placement is first year of Air Force service?

    traumaRUs replied to logan9519's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Mentioning names of personnel and their PCS plans is what I was referring to. I was not a nurse when I was active duty. Security regarding troop and personnel moves is OPSEC. All services have...
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    Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    traumaRUs replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    Ok back to the
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    Likleyhood of a critical care placement is first year of Air Force service?

    traumaRUs replied to logan9519's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey guys please keep OPSEC in mind when posting on the internet. Personnel PCS's, troop movement probably shouldn't be mentioned. Thanks
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    Feeling so defeated

    traumaRUs replied to lintx's topic in General Students

    Agree with above - don't sweat it. After 20 plus years out of nursing school, I can't remember a single person and only one instructor! I too was married, with kids and deployed husband. Don't...
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    How long to stay in first job?

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

    Do you collaborate with peds discharge planners, school nurses, health dept. Have business cards placed out at Peds Grand Rounds, peds
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    How long to stay in first job?

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

    May I ask what type of
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    FNP online? and questions about becoming NP

    traumaRUs replied to lovenursingRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To answer your question about the future, no one really knows how obamacare is going to affect APNs except in general
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    PMHNP Prospects for night owl

    traumaRUs replied to SorenRN1545637612's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Alaska has the 22 hrs of light, 22 hrs of dark issue. I know when I lived there, even folks with no sleep disorders had big
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    MBA in healthcare management or RN-MSN in leadership

    traumaRUs replied to Awesomepossum's topic in Post Graduate Students

    MSN/MBA dual masters gives you the most
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    LMA Package Insert Key Evidence In Anesthesia Malpractice Case

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

    Agree and then when pts lie to us and it impacts their care, well, they should bear some responsibility
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    Smokers need not apply?

    traumaRUs replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's already happening that hospitals won't hire obese employees Victoria Hospital Won't Hire Very Obese Workers | The Texas
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    Precepting NP students....any advice???

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

    Hats off to you for precepting. It's very challenging and requires a lot of work....I'm precepting a student nod I have to enter info into Tychon everyday. Very difficult to manage with a busy a...
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    LMA Package Insert Key Evidence In Anesthesia Malpractice Case

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

    Ugh.....agree with dr miett in that much of the documentation found on medical devices is there due to litigation reasons. A total shame the verdict was in favor of the plaintiffs. Maybe we need...
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    Point of View From a Dialysis Tech=No, not Me......

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

    Agree....
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    Anybody still doing or just did or thinking about doing CNS?

    traumaRUs replied to stepbystep12's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Much depends on how your state views the CNS. I live in IL and we are considered APNs. With the ANCC consensus model, the states that adopt it, will also use the CNS as an APN. Doesn't mean you...
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    Anybody feels they still wanna go the CNS route?

    traumaRUs replied to stepbystep12's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Totally agree this is a key component of your choice. Have you checked with your states APN organization? What about the hospitals in the area where you work? What role do you wish to fulfill? I'm a...
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    First time Poster, Long Time Reader needs help.

    traumaRUs replied to osuboy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student assistance for more
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    Can I still become a nurse with a disease

    traumaRUs replied to trew1020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to