traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    New back-to-school worry: Unvaccinated classmates

    traumaRUs replied to wtbcrna's topic in Nursing News

    Okay, will reopen this thread with a friendly staff reminder: stay on topic, be polite and respectful.
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    Dialysis nursing care models

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

    Wow! Have never heard of a nursing model for outpt chronic HD. In my practice, the pt has a nephrologist, an APN (me) and then the nursing staff including RNs and techs. I go over all the...
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    Are NP online degree frowned upon?

    traumaRUs replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced Practice

    Gosh - I just can't leave this thread though I should. I go back to the fact that we all take the same certifying
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    Are NP online degree frowned upon?

    traumaRUs replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced Practice

    @elkpark- yes of course on my CV I list all my schools. I should have been clearer and stated that no one has ever said anything negative about University of Phoenix BSN and MSN. I have two post MSN...
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    I need some personal help

    traumaRUs replied to proudmommy121012's topic in Nurses Rock

    Above poster is correct, please seek a second
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    Are NP online degree frowned upon?

    traumaRUs replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced Practice

    I just laugh when folks cont to put down the "for profit" schools. Yes, they are "for profit" so what? They are accredited. I passed the same certification exams (2 of them in fact) with ease that...
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    lonestar nursing 2014 hopeful

    traumaRUs replied to dreksterrr's topic in Texas Nursing

    We ask that you not ask or offer books, tapes, etc as this is against the terms of service, thanks and good luck in
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    Unit mgr interview help

    traumaRUs replied to opey9519's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Expect budgeting questions, staffing issue questions, staffing reduction questions, firing employee questions,etc... In this day and age it's all about the bottom line for mid level managers. No...
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    FNPs! What area were you in when you were a nurse?

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

    I actually work in nephrology but have done locums and I still volunteer on my local rural fire
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    FNPs! What area were you in when you were a nurse?

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

    My nursing exp was 10 yrs level one trauma center ER and 1 yr adult ICU. The ER exp was
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    Tragedy during program

    traumaRUs replied to nuse2b's topic in General Students

    Am so very sorry for your loss. Can you explain this to your
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    Im so freak out about the entrance exam at Greater Lowell Tech !!!

    traumaRUs replied to vitiana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Please don't post FB links. You can however post the name of the page. Thanks
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    Medical marijuana, role of the nurse, professional organization

    traumaRUs replied to hotflashion's topic in Patient Medications

    The dispensaries don't need nurses. They are called "shops" and nurses are not
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    IL APNs.....

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Nurses Gain New Practice Options Governor Quinn Signs Law expanding APN Scope of Practice CHICAGO - In an ongoing effort to ensure that Illinois residents have access to the health care they need,...
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    Medical marijuana, role of the nurse, professional organization

    traumaRUs replied to hotflashion's topic in Patient Medications

    Hot topic for me as I live in IL and we recently passed the Medical Marijuana Law which goes into effect in Jan 2014. There are only 40 specific diagnoses that will qualify for this med. However,...
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    "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

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

    In the 7 + yrs I've been an APN, I've only been asked once why APN versus MD and it was at a medical board meeting for credentialing at a small community hospital. The Chief Medical Officer asked me...
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    Coccyx injury while in school

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

    Per our terms of service, we cant provide medical advice and ask that you contact your provider. Good
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    Discouraged by Nurses who hate their job

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

    Can I justo isn't put this thread is more than two yrs
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    Résumé or Curriculum Vitae?

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

    I've only used a CV for applying for hospital credentialing and didn't include any personal info but rather expanded on research I've been involved in as well as publications. The Difference Between a...
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    My Parents raised me to be honest, now I am unemployed.

    traumaRUs replied to PrayeRNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    You were of course correct. Changing medical records is a huge no no, whether new grad or experienced nurse. I think you can find another job: what about MDS coordinator at LTC, another case...
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    I feel like a loner sometimes.

    traumaRUs replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Agree with above poster: everyone is unique and who you are at 20 is not the same person you will necessarily be at 30, 40, and beyond. Good
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    Are NP online degree frowned upon?

    traumaRUs replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced Practice

    There are many very reputable online programs and again I stand by my opinion (and just my opinion) that in the 7 years I've been an APN (and I'm very involved in my states APN organization) I've...
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    Moderate/severe depression

    traumaRUs replied to Jenny878's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    friendly mod reminder. please do not give medical advice which includes recommending classes of meds. OP please take care and stay in stay in touch with your
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    Frustrated new grad

    traumaRUs replied to schnookimz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Where in IL do you live? Chicago or
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    readings & notes

    traumaRUs replied to zoe92's topic in General Students

    Just a word of caution - please don't post copyrighted material. Many of the schools put a proprietary label on handouts as they make them for their own students and not to be reposted on the...