traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Do you ever confront patients about this sort of thing?

    traumaRUs replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For my pts on benzos, narcotics, or other controlled substances, I check the IL IPDH site religiously to ensure that my pts are only getting meds from one
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    Is this what being an RN in dialysis is like?

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

    Hmmm - we must look to what Obamacare will mean though for dialysis - however, probably something best suited for a different
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    What do you tell them during interview

    traumaRUs replied to tka516's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dialysis is very recovery friendly. Ive known multiple RNs who are recovering and work in dialysis - there are NO narcs even on the premises
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    Seasoned NPs: How do you switch specialities?

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

    My nursing experience was ER and ICU. Ive been in nephrology for almost 7 years now but have been offered several ER positions just because of my renal
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    I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    traumaRUs replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    Despite two staff redirects that if you can't post something constructive please just skip this thread, we now into page 9. Going to close at this time for staff
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    I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    traumaRUs replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP has gotten some sound advice. We do remind everyone to please be polite. If there is something objectionable we ask that you report it, not engage. Thanks
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    LPN Limited license need help

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

    Have you checked with the board of nursing? They should have stated steps that you would need to take to petition for full licensure. Best
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    Free continuing education credits?

    traumaRUs replied to homenurse4u's topic in General Nursing

    The IDFPR (IL Dept of Financial and Professional Regulation) has a list online of acceptable CEUs - you might start
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    Wrong Dialyzer

    traumaRUs replied to uae808's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    What about hep C?
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    Circumcision and Pain?

    traumaRUs replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Okay - now back to the topic: pain relief during circumcision. This is NOT a debate as to the rightness or wrongness of circumcision - please stay on topic.
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    Do you ever confront patients about this sort of thing?

    traumaRUs replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work with a very large group of noncompliant, often very difficult to deal with pts. My nursing background is inner city level one trauma center ER so this is what I do: 1. My pts are chronic - I...
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    Ordering meds

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

    And...some psychotropics can cause problems if suddenly stopped - I agree that ordering them for 48-72 hours until a provider can see them is prudent. And...of course everything is documented and...
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    LPN-RN school online?

    traumaRUs replied to Yuvonne's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Moving to LPN to RN forum for more
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    Illinois prescriptive authority

    traumaRUs replied to kimberlys63's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    could be. I'm in a nephrology practice and I refer to pain clinic for anything past
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    Advice for new FNP - per diem?

    traumaRUs replied to anne81976's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Moving to the NP
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    Understanding Nurse Liability report

    traumaRUs replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not true at all. First, the hospital or practices malpractice must pony up the money for a claim. It is only if it goes over a certain amt (Usually set by the state) that your malpractice would kick...
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    Illinois prescriptive authority

    traumaRUs replied to kimberlys63's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here ya go: " [TABLE] [TR] [TD][TABLE] [TR] [TD][TABLE] [TR] [TD] Questions regarding Schedule II Prescriptive Authority return to main Questions page What Schedule II drugs can I prescribe? As an...
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    Thoughts about this offer?

    traumaRUs replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Where are you located? Big city, rural? How many pts do you have to see per shift? Type of
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    HELP NEW NP!!!

    traumaRUs replied to jessarnp33's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Always use the standard for your practice. Nowhere is it ePocrates. Rather, its usually Uptodate. It takes a while to feel comfortable and
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    Poll re: NP malpractice insurance

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

    Well, no offense to the MDs that you work with. However, when you are sued because of your actions, your MD may or may not be charged. And...after you get thru the litigation, figure 5-10 years...
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    Medical transcription for SAHM and international BSN graduate and NCLEX-RN fail

    traumaRUs replied to kpc'12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just a word to the wise: with Medicare (ie the govt) giving out loads of incentives to companies/hospitals/practices to have electronic medical records, the legit jobs for medical transcriptionists...
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    Giving alcohol to a resident

    traumaRUs replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Its not the ETOH thats the issue, it seems to be whether this resident is paying to have her meds dispensed. At least in the ALFs I'm familiar with, there are different levels of care; all of which...
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    New NP in LTC

    traumaRUs replied to momnurse6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Call situations are dicey at best. On my weekends on call, I take telephone call for 1000+ plus dialysis pts. When I get called - I always, always document what info was provided to me, by whom and...
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    Giving alcohol to a resident

    traumaRUs replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess I would wonder what your role is in this case? Do you give only MD-ordered meds or can you assist with any needs/wants that the residents have? What does your supervisor
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    Perfect sized notebook?

    traumaRUs replied to AlaBro2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use Evernote on my ipad and