traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    Simulations in nursing education-need some feedback

    traumaRUs replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My area has a brand new sim lab and I taught ACLS there a couple of weeks ago. Phenomenol!!!! Home: Home | Jump Trading Simulation & Education
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    What do you do about doctors who don't write scripts for narcotics/sleeping pills etc

    traumaRUs replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Eprescribing is the best way to
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    Military spouse and nursing school

    traumaRUs replied to patiencejade1311's topic in Nursing Career

    I was a military spouse when I decided to become a nurse too. I opted for LPN first too as I had a short timeframe too. Best to get started ASAP with pre-reqs, do the LPN, then do an LPN to RN...
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    NTI 2013 Boston!!!!!! AN will be there......

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Critical Care

    AN will be going to NTI in Boston. Come and join us, great giveaways, lots of fun and exciting new stuff. Make sure you stop by and tell us your user name and we will have something...
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    Can an ACNP treat pediatrics in Texas?

    traumaRUs replied to Uroboros's topic in Advanced Practice

    @annaiya- so you are an ACNP working in a Peds
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    AGNP / ACNP

    traumaRUs replied to reebokHCFR's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Lol....nope. Central
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    What do you do about doctors who don't write scripts for narcotics/sleeping pills etc

    traumaRUs replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Eprescribing....
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    New NP licensing exam?

    traumaRUs replied to lynn236's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been an APN for 7 yrs, never heard of this. Gotta link to back this
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    Dialysis Training Program in the New York City Area

    traumaRUs replied to Royalty01's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm actually an APN so I don't work for either company but rather work IN the facility.
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    Dialysis Training Program in the New York City Area

    traumaRUs replied to Royalty01's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Fresenius and Davita both have training
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    Pain meds during dialysis

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

    What I do is order pain meds prior to dialysis and give an additional dose halfway thru
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    AGNP / ACNP

    traumaRUs replied to reebokHCFR's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In my area, for ER you need ACNP and
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    Can an ACNP treat pediatrics in Texas?

    traumaRUs replied to Uroboros's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm in IL and its my understanding that ACNPs see ages 13 and up as that is what their certification testing
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    dialysis question

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

    Moving to Dialysis/Renal
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    certified addictions nurse question

    traumaRUs replied to sns1930's topic in Addictions

    Hi there - moving to Addictions Nursing for more
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    2 semesters down at TWU (Texas Wesleyan) CRNA program, ask away!

    traumaRUs replied to SRNA1985's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First - to the OP - thanks for taking the time to post during school. It is appreciated by many. Second - there are always going to be disagreements about school situations, schools in general, etc.....
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    What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

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

    Yep..
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    CNS questions

    traumaRUs replied to Traumanurse11's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    @mursej - nope wouldnt have made any difference. My education as a CNS has really prepared me for the APN role. My issue was more related to a knowledge
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    Best Smart Phones/Apps?

    traumaRUs replied to CreoleMystic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    iphone 5, UpToDate is my favorite app. I strongly discourage use of epocrates as some info is just downright
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    Study needs and Electronic needs for FNP program

    traumaRUs replied to Floridanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Im a working APN and use my iPhone 5 daily. I also have an ipad mini with 4 G and a bluetooth keyboard (Shark brand) and love both of these. I am credentialled at 5 hospitals and have 3/5...
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    Personality Traits of a Good Trauma Nurse

    traumaRUs replied to xxfischfacexx's topic in Critical Care

    Hmm... Sense of humor Doesnt take themselves too seriously Fast Quick learner Type A. Personality Willing to easily adapt to change Hard
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    Registering for Nursing Program and Worried!!!

    traumaRUs replied to nycinwa73's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moving to nursing licensure with criminal Hx
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    CNS questions

    traumaRUs replied to Traumanurse11's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I made a very serious error. I realized I made the error because I got sucked into a situation where I had no training, and looked to a resource which was inaccurate. In retrospect I should have...
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    Nurse Delegation with complex feeding

    traumaRUs replied to wellnavy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Moved to long term
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    Classes to take while looking for an RN job

    traumaRUs replied to SugarPie89's topic in Nursing Career

    Moved to career