traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    Job hopping?

    traumaRUs replied to plantladyrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I was a military wife for many years and moved every 18 months to 3 years for a long time. In military towns they were used to it and no one said anything. I don't think its an
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    How would Medicare for all affect nursing?

    traumaRUs replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I should have probably clarified that when I lived in Korea and Spain I was a military family member so only had Tricare which covered on-base care as well as off-base care. However, Tricare was...
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    How would Medicare for all affect nursing?

    traumaRUs replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Medicare for all would further break our system. We (US) can't afford this. I've lived in countries where healthcare for all is the norm. When we lived in S Korea and my son needed cardiac testing...
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    New Grad Nurse Might Lose Job Struggling In Orientation

    traumaRUs replied to Scrubba Dub's topic in General Nursing

    Several posts have been removed after quoting a removed sentence. allnurses.com will NOT tolerate threats of violence. Thanks for everyone's
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    RN vs NP Quality of Life

    traumaRUs replied to dana16's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No not really - I have a very flexible schedule so I'm able to take off when I need to for
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    Needle stick at work, 24 weeks pregnant

    traumaRUs replied to csj50's topic in General Nursing

    Check in with your employers employee health - best
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    Destined to Be a Flight Nurse

    traumaRUs replied to skorupar's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Moved to Flight
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    Return to nursing possible? Looking for advice/similar experiences.

    traumaRUs replied to BeatriceBee's topic in Nursing Career

    Moved to
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    RN vs NP Quality of Life

    traumaRUs replied to dana16's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My quality of life has improved tremendously. I have a far more flexible schedule and much more
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    CEO Says More Nurses Won't Improve Care

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree with you on some points. However, if you don't speak up, join the organizations that are strong political action groups in your state then what result do you
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    Exciting Changes Coming To allnurses

    traumaRUs replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Visitor count is who has visited your profile. However, even when YOU visit the count continues to go up. Hope that explains
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    How do you deal with patients who don't want to be seen by an NP?

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

    Our nephrology practice clearly states pts will be seen by APNs and that the APNs are part of the collaborative team. I've been here 13 years, no issues. I've also worked in an ED and again no
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    CEO Says More Nurses Won't Improve Care

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I stand
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    Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    traumaRUs replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    STAFF NOTE: please do NOT place school personnel names on allnurses. Per our terms of service, this is not allowed due to privacy concerns.
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    Chicago Hospital Sending Letters to Parents of Unvaccinated Children

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Nursing News

    So, several Chicago hospitals are sending letters to parents of unvaccinated children urging them to get vaccinated....
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    FAU FNP 2019

    traumaRUs replied to Nursesoonfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Please note - names of school personnel have been removed per our terms of service. Thanks for your
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    CEO Says More Nurses Won't Improve Care

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I've been receiving texts all weekend from National Nurses United to support this
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    CEO Says More Nurses Won't Improve Care

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Just to address this. Here is the site for the IL Nurses Association/ANA https://www.ana-illinois.org/about-ana-illinois/ "ANA-Illinois, together with our national partner, the American Nurses...
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    Repayment program information please help

    traumaRUs replied to Plumbob7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to Pre-Nursing
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    New Grad Application Rejection

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

    Moved to First Job Hunt Assistance. Some great advice
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    Destined to Be a Flight Nurse

    traumaRUs replied to skorupar's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    As you further your career (in whatever area) it will become more evident to you where your future lies. Best wishes with your
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    CEO Says More Nurses Won't Improve Care

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Doris - thanks so much for your comments. I'm an APN in Illinois and have kept up with the comments and of course the texts (lol)! I appreciate the even-handed comments from our state's nursing...
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    FNP program in United States University

    traumaRUs replied to IamDJ_Nurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to Student NP forum for more
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    Safe Staffing Levels for In-hospital Nursing Units

    traumaRUs replied to NURS5870's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Mandated staffing ratios don't help if there are no nurses to fill the positions. (Sorry I should have been more
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    Clinic nurse to NP

    traumaRUs replied to Mnm2017's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    And again it depends on your area and how you are able to market yourself. All of my RN experience was very acute ED and ICU. However, I was hired in a large nephrology practice because I marketed...