traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    WCU and drug testing

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

    OP sometimes you may not get the answer you
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    Just Got Denied at VA for New Grad Program

    traumaRUs replied to kalevra's topic in Government, Military

    At this point, this has veered off so far that it is not salvageable. To the OP: We are not going to debate the AD vs NG/reservist. That is for a different forum. Best wishes for future...
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    Dismissed from nursing school...fought back and won in court!

    traumaRUs replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    I think until the original poster (OP) comes back there are too many
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    ACA Timeline: Key Dates for Providers and Patients

    traumaRUs replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And getting back to the topic at hand, APNs will cont to play a vital role in the implementation of the ACA: Nursing Graduate Medical Education Demonstration Program—ACA Section 5509 Section 5509 of...
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    What supplies needed for FNP school :)

    traumaRUs replied to BeeGeeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @zmansc - what a great
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    New grad looking for first job - what could make a hospital do this?

    traumaRUs replied to joemomma35's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would take ANY job in that hospital to get my foot in the door. Then, after a year,start putting in apps again. Personally, I think its the new grad and/or budget constraints. I know at the local...
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    Just Got Denied at VA for New Grad Program

    traumaRUs replied to kalevra's topic in Government, Military

    Friendly admin post (and yes, I'm also an AD USN vet - lol): To the original poster - we feel your frustruation keenly. However, your comments about NG and Reservists isn't appreciated. Please look to...
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    Help ! Urine test came back diluted!

    traumaRUs replied to samantha120.'s topic in General Nursing

    You have received some solid advice. However once you state you are hiring a lawyer, we have to close the thread as it then strays to legal
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    Cattiness an issue as a NP??

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

    You know what? I've been a nurse for 20 plus yrs, an APN for 7+ yrs and I just don't see any cattiness or backstabbing. As an RN I worked in a very busy ER and was too busy for nonsense. As an APN...
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    I want to cry...

    traumaRUs replied to PatiencePlease's topic in General Nursing

    Branch ou south of I-80....there are jobs in IL in more rural
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    Dialysis unit in Nsg Home for a new Grad, any tips?

    traumaRUs replied to missnoc360's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Many dialysis units (usually run by Fresenius or Davita) are now in the nursing homes. It is NOT palliative dialysis at all, but rather it is the usual dialysis which is
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    Can you get into Nursing School with an "Expunged" criminal record in California?

    traumaRUs replied to Santos916's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    moved to nursing licensure with criminal hx
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    Homework Chair??

    traumaRUs replied to mabe's topic in General Students

    Moved to general nursing student for more
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    Are NP online degree frowned upon?

    traumaRUs replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am a CNS but in IL the scope of practice is the same. I never proclaimed to be an
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    Help i missed my license renewal

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

    Because its after the expiration
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    Renewing License in PA with simple assault charge

    traumaRUs replied to ecf1972's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    this is going to be best answered by an attorney who is experienced with your local board of
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    Was your NP Program Good?

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

    I went to an online local college of nursing affiliated with my large local hospital. Got a great
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    Are NP online degree frowned upon?

    traumaRUs replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yeah - I gave up trying to reason with posters who proclaim to be experts but in reality are not even students -
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    What happens if you complain about psychiatrist and then cancel it..

    traumaRUs replied to Orlette's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is not something we can help
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    ACA Timeline: Key Dates for Providers and Patients

    traumaRUs replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well. Lets see...here in IL our last two governors ended up in jail, many of our independent pharmacies have gone under and our Medicaid payments are 2 years behind!!!! Hmmm. Probably not so hot for...
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    Blaming a nurse!? Read this article and see how is this the nurse's fault?

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

    Malpractice insurance is a
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    ADN RN seeks job in NNJ

    traumaRUs replied to Makama1's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi - you have posted in the admin help desk where only you and the admin team can see it. Use the yellow navigation bar and click on the general forum where you want to post and then scroll down to...
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    Title Question

    traumaRUs replied to OUNURSE's topic in Advanced Practice

    Depends on your states rules. For instance I'm a Cert ER RN but don't work in the ER aypt the present time. IL where I'm licensed says I'm traumarus,
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    University of New England Online General Chemistry II-- Final Exam

    traumaRUs replied to anderst2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone....friendly staff reminder: Do not name names of instructors, they read AN also. And...if you are using your real name as your user name, might want to consider changing it. You can do...
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    Aim of Medical treatment

    traumaRUs replied to Dr123's topic in General Nursing

    Moving to general nursing. However please be more specific as this isn't