traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Help

    traumaRUs replied to Notdonewithmeyet's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We cant offer legal advice and since you have a grievance already filed, you would be wise to not post on the internet about this
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    traumaRUs replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    Im thinking just about everything that can be said has
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    Foreign Transplants

    traumaRUs replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in nephrology and transplants take a LONG time to get, many years. Plus, we are not transplanting anyone who doesn't have insurance. Never heard of this....what organs, what institution is...
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    RN as patient in own hospital

    traumaRUs replied to shazzrn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It is NOT necessary to report this to the BON....please go thru the HIPAA compliance office at your facility. The BON is NOT the first place to be reporting this
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    Hygiene

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

    I'm sure you've already explored this but does the child have a UTI, DM or any other health-related issue that could cause the
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    I accepted job offer!!!

    traumaRUs replied to lynn5707's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats
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    Formaldehyde Allergic Reactions anyone? - Maybe?

    traumaRUs replied to samanthajo23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This could be an allergic reaction or it could be something else. Please contact your provider as per our terms of service we can't provide medical
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    Help with figuring out the right college path?

    traumaRUs replied to Candace1995's topic in Nursing Career

    Moved to nursing career advice for more
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    Cosigning Conundrum

    traumaRUs replied to KelKelRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Better look to your facility's polic manual. For many yrs now, JCAHO has has had a list of high risk meds and facility's must address how they are reducing Pt risk. In hospitals, RNs should be...
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    Day Shift Position

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

    I worked 3 12 hour nights in a row in an ER while in school. It wasnt fun at all, but like others say, you gotta do what you gotta do. I had saved up PTO that I used for clinicals. I did a lot of...
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    Admission/Acceptance to Georgia Regents/Georgia Health Sciences

    traumaRUs replied to Lolaprobs's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Please don't include school employees, professors names. This is to protect their privacy.
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    UTMB Adult NP Fall 2013

    traumaRUs replied to kryscat.'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum for more
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    NP Student not working in direct patient care

    traumaRUs replied to Kgantt's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've been a nurse for 20 yrs, an APRN for 7. My 13 yrs exp as a nurse definitely provided me with some solid assessment skills. It's not about procedures, its about assessments and knowing when a pts...
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    Work During NP School?

    traumaRUs replied to fnp2be15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Working during school does allow you to network which can be invaluable when you graduate, especially if the market for new APRNs isnt hot at that time. Otherwise, its just a personal
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    UIC BSN for Fall 2013 applicants...

    traumaRUs replied to TraumaRNHopeful's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Please don't post advisors or college employees names. Would strongly doubt they want their names plastered all over the Internet. Lets respect their privacy.
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    What is the age of the oldest mom you have taken care of?

    traumaRUs replied to angela1207's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Perhaps these concerns would be better addressed with your
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    Roll Call 4580 Leadership, Starting 3/25/13

    traumaRUs replied to NBanasz1's topic in Ohio University

    Hey guys, just a quick note: are you allowed to collaborate on this assignment? If not, you might not want to discuss it on the internet as we have many educators that are members of
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    Loyola ABSN Fall 2013

    traumaRUs replied to ddl77's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Please don't post individual's names - that is a privacy issue.
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    Best way to get from BSN to NP

    traumaRUs replied to scwolf's topic in Advanced Practice

    Moved to Advanced PRactice nursing for more
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    Is ANP( completed MSN) Cert necessary to get into a PM in Psych program

    traumaRUs replied to mona b RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Agree with above poster. Before you just decide NOT to test, check with ANCC to see what the consensus model shows.. If you EVER EVER want to go back to the ANP, you need to have the certification...
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    Life Vest

    traumaRUs replied to adamsmom2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Very cool device. I have some in my dialysis unit pts. Works great for us as sudden cardiac death is a reality in dialysis. And no they can certainly be a full
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    Broward College hopeful for May 2013 Nursing Program

    traumaRUs replied to Andrea9998's topic in Florida Nursing

    Per our terms of service, to which we all agree to abide by, do not post Facebook links.
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    Why are MD's preceptors?

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

    Many NPs don't or cant precept due to job
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    Developed a "cheat sheet" study guide & want to get it under copyright

    traumaRUs replied to heathergreyBSN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We wouldn't really know. Please contact a lawyer. Best
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    NP Student Malpractice Insurance

    traumaRUs replied to Layna22's topic in Advanced Practice

    NSO WILL cover you though as an NP student, you just need to contact them to get this