traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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  1. I work in nephrology and have lots of pts asking about vitamins, supplements, herbals, etc.. that will give them much-needed energy, etc.. I try to keep up on the current stuff but yes, I always tell...
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    New nurses wanted.

    In this day and age, threatening people as in "snitches end up in ditches" and "you can have a flat tire for three months" will land you in jail in my state. And...that will effectively end your...
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    Hesi exit help for 2013

    Friendly staff reminder - please do not offer to exchange material from your schools as most of this is copyrighted. Also giving your emails out on the internet does open you to receiving spam and...
  4. I work in a large nephrology practice near Peoria and none of the mid-levels (PAs, NPs) place permcaths in our practice. As to PICC lines, the RNs do them in the hospital with sonosite assistance....
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    Doctor texting order turned into a nightmare

    In my practice, it has been declared a HIPAA violation as texting is not
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    RN to EMT-B/Paremedic in IL?

    What about PHRN - pre-hospital RN? This is a license issued by IDPFR and at least in central IL, is readily recognized. I am a volunteer FF/PHRN and have been for almost 14
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  9. The large peds hospital here (central IL) is a hospital within a hospital - tertiary care facility. They have both adult and peds palliative care services and yes, they would certainly be utilized...
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    My two cents on the TEAS test (loooong post)

    That is correct. We ask that per the terms of service to which everyone agrees when they join, that they NOT post specifics of tests as this can be considered academic dishonesty.
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    Retirement in the nursing field.

    Back to the original poster: where do you see this "issue" and what specific examples can you
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    Hesi Exam

    Friendly staff reminder: per the terms of service, we don't allow soliciting of any kind which includes give or selling books. This is to protect all parties involved. Thanks and best
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    stressful situations in dialysis

    I've been in my position for 7 years now and we are getting acute dialysis pts now in the outpt environment too. While dialysis can be routine, you don't want to get lulled into a sense of...
  14. You sound very frustrated and rightly so. Some things to consider: 1. Can you talk to this doc and ask him for specifics as to why he doesn't like your work? 2. If not, is there a manager or charge...
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    Experiences with different degree levels

    Well I started as an LPN, then ADN, then BSN, MSN, etc... When I did the LPN and ADN it was no biggie. I only did the BSN because my hospital was going Magnet and they were really pushing for BSN...
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    Join ANNA?

    Well, I didnt think ANNA was very welcoming to APNs. I joined a few years ago and joined several of the SIGs and the dialysis ones are only concerned with protocols. The APNs ones are sporifice at...
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    University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    We do ask that per our terms of service, please dont mention professors or colleges peoples individual names. This is to protect their privacy. thanks
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    stressful situations in dialysis

    Outpt is becoming more technical too....we have had pts with LVADs, vents, other ongoing IV gtts for pulmonary
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    Rant: sick of MAs

    I work in a large, multi-location nephrology practice. I'm one of the APNs and I don't work in any of the offices. However, when I do go to the office, everyone is extremely professional and...
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    Hesi Exit Exam Tutor

    Per the terms of service, to which you all agreed when you joined, soliciting of any kind, whether it is a book, or services is not
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    stressful situations in dialysis

    Im an APN in 4 outpt dialysis units. Ive been at this job for almost 7 years. On average I have about one code a month and thats covering about 215 pts. Yes, codes can and do happen during...
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    Narcotic free areas?

    Dialysis is known to be very restriction
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    Vision Requirements?

    Heck no! I'm legally blind in one eye and I worked level one ER for 10 years. No problems - good
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    I'm not going to lie...

    I did LPN then ADN, etc...on up the food chain. Nothing wrong with that - in the end I got where I wanted to be. Good luck in school - sounds like a solid plan to
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    Rude nurse?

    @NB19938 - A temp in a neonate (baby under 30 days of age) needs a full sepsis w/u for a fever >100.6. Thats the standard of care! You were totally correct in your assessment. Once again, Pres...