traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Got into a car accident after working a night shift

    traumaRUs replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    So scary for you! I worked nights for 15 years and while I didnt have an accident I did drive off the road into a cornfield once. Youve only been on nights 2 weeks - it really takes six months to...
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    How many hours do NPs normally work?

    traumaRUs replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This varies tremendously. Some NPs work part time in an office setting and work only 2-3 8 hr days. Some work full time 40 hrs, some 50 hrs, some more than that. As to call, some do, some dont. I...
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    Calling all current cns students

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

    In many states CNS = APN. IL and MO are two that come to
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    What is the job market like for new NPs?

    traumaRUs replied to tejon's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I live in central IL and was called out of the blue this week by a headhunter that had four jobs in northeast IL and 3 in
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    Kuwait MOH

    traumaRUs replied to Dinx's topic in Philippines

    Per our terms of service, to which everyone agrees when they join, we ask that all posting be in English.
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    Questions on applying for generalist entry APN programs.

    traumaRUs replied to Lukela's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi there and welcome to AN. I'm an APN in central IL and here's my take on your questions: 1. Male/female, black/white/brown, etc - makes no difference as a working APN 2. What exam does this...
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    Finally recvd ATT after 3 months!!!

    traumaRUs replied to happylagirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just a friendly word from staff: AN does NOT endorse sharing of copyrighted material as this is considered both dishonest and illegal. We also strongly urge all our posters from posting their email...
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    Assessment in different languages

    traumaRUs replied to sofiamcclain's topic in Emergency

    Always use whatever resource your hospital states to use. If you don't and an error is made, its on you. When assessing a pt, use a medical
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    8-5

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

    Case management,clinics, doctors
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    Illinois school nurse changes re: Rule 226.840

    traumaRUs replied to Lovemyjob1974's topic in School

    Read about this in the paper recently. Yep, huge strain as school districts scramble to cut costs. I live in a rural area with no school nurses. I foresee smaller school districts dropping school...
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    EXIT HESI

    traumaRUs replied to dmatson's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Guys - we respectfully request that sending each other emails compromises your anonymity. By the way, AN, does NOT endorse ANY study guide and if you are compromising copyrighted material, you are...
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    I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    traumaRUs replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just a friendly reminder about the terms of service. We encourage lively debate but please dont debate the poster.
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    ED rave

    traumaRUs replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

    It always pushed me..to be faster, smarter, etc.. Im a type A and love the
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    Help! Perinatal CNS v.s. CNL v.s. MSN-education

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

    @procrastinator911 - can be kinda confusing. An APN advanced practice nurse encompasses: CRNA, NP, CNM (certified nurse midwife) and in some states, CNS. I practice in IL where CNS = APN. In other...
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    I need advice on how to get ICU job for already practicing NP

    traumaRUs replied to osenbaby's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just another piece of advice - make sure you keep your NP malpractice insurance while you work in the
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    How to protect nursing license

    traumaRUs replied to mtexasrn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think I would contact a
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    Excelsior College Students

    traumaRUs replied to mslpn125's topic in Excelsior College

    Per excelsior, they do not want specifics
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    Help... Peace corps, ABSN, d-e MSN, or MPH? which one first?

    traumaRUs replied to awildsoul's topic in Advanced Practice

    @babyrn -
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    dialysis charge nurse in acute care facility an LVN?

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

    In an LTACH setting, its not always considered acute care nursing, but rather chronic dialysis. The reason for admission to an LTACH is usually not related to dialysis but other healthcare issues....
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    New grads Need Not Apply

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

    Okay - lets try to be polite to everyone. This is a hot topic for everyone across the nation. There are sometimes that its just better to take the high road and realize that you might not agree with...
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    traumaRUs replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Okay - everyone is entitled to their opinion and we try to respect all of our posters. OP - AN wants to be a supportive places for All Nurses: whether you are a student, new grad, seasoned nurse,...
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    On call?

    traumaRUs replied to bayouchick02's topic in Advanced Practice

    Oh my goodness: 5 calls per night every night for a month!!! Ugh - theres not enough money in the world for that! Yikes.....talk about sleep
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    Great lawyer in MD that handle foreign nurse sponsorship....

    traumaRUs replied to bellerayu's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Per our terms of service we can't recommend
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    current SRNA having problems with Texas BON

    traumaRUs replied to lvo55's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As this is an issue over a year old, will close with the caveat that we can't provide legal
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    CA NP needs help transferring license to IL

    traumaRUs replied to JoshANP's topic in Advanced Practice

    Agree its frustrating. However, if you go to the website - you can print out the application and submit it and hopefully (fingers