traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Vaccination for clinical

    traumaRUs replied to Grad 2020's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, you will face an uphill battle. Poster who stated to obtain titers is right on - spend the money and see if you have immunity to any of the diseases. If not, you might not be able to...
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    Nobody gets my credentials right

    traumaRUs replied to haitwun's topic in Advanced Practice

    Happens to ALL of us. Introduce yourself once and let it
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    urgent care documentation

    traumaRUs replied to lovevaibhav1's topic in Advanced Practice

    In my area - its expected that urgent care charting be completed bedside so that the PCP or specialist can have access to it. It would not be acceptable to chart
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    vaughn act

    traumaRUs replied to medsearcher1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are several threads on allnurses.com regarding this situation. I have moved your thread to nursing student
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    My first big med error

    traumaRUs replied to blueberrypancakesforever's topic in General Nursing

    The above posters have provided some very compassionate advice. Please ask for some help to deal with your grief. Take
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    Sick and whiny (long rant, but I'll summarize)

    traumaRUs replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you are feeling
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    How long did it take you to get used to a new job?

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    I changed jobs in Dec 2017 and lasted till May 2018. For me, I hated the learning curve. I LIKE being the expert. So, I realized that the change in the end wasn't really what I wanted and back to...
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    RN-MSN Programs - Need Advice/Suggestions

    traumaRUs replied to justSara's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Moved to post-grad student
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    Emotional Detachment

    traumaRUs replied to achristineg's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 10 years in a level one, 80k visit ED and by the end of it I didn't even like myself let alone the pts. I personally think you need a change. Best
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    Tattoos - Yes or No?

    traumaRUs replied to TiffanyE88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Much depends on where you live and where you want to work. In my area (central IL) facial tats would be a big no no. However, in Chicago probably not so much. Best
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    What credentials do I use?

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

    In IL, we use traumarus, APN and that's what is the LEGAL requirement. Your state weighs in on how you sign
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    do you think your school prepared you or

    traumaRUs replied to direw0lf's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I came into being an APRN after 12 years as an RN so yes, like some others I did count on some of my assessment skills as I transitioned. I had no issues with the physicians thinking I didn't know...
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    Can ANP works as PMHNP?

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

    This is what the consensus model is all about - practicing in your
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    Implied/actual 'Right' for nurses to 'Do' Hands-on Procedures.

    traumaRUs replied to James W.'s topic in General Students

    @James W. - yes the patient has the right to ask for whoever they want to care for them. It happens all the time in the US. It may not be "right" but it happens. Please move on to a different
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    Living paycheck to paycheck

    traumaRUs replied to Mariah2019's topic in General Nursing

    3K in Minnesota doesn't go very far. What about assistance programs for day
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    Feeling unsettled

    traumaRUs replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh I'm so sorry you are dealing with all of this. It is easier to compartmentalize different aspects of our lives in order to cope. However, in your case you have so much going on - have you...
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    Implied/actual 'Right' for nurses to 'Do' Hands-on Procedures.

    traumaRUs replied to James W.'s topic in General Students

    Per our terms of service: We promote the idea of lively debate. This means you are free to disagree with anyone on any type of subject matter as long as your criticism is constructive and polite....
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    OHSU Summer 2019

    traumaRUs replied to LouDogg's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Staff note - please don't state what the interview questions are - this is not something the schools want posted on the internet.
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    Your Third Act

    traumaRUs replied to Carol Ebert's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I turned uh 60 last year and fortunately am very healthy. I do plan to work at least another 5-7 years full time and then probably go part time. My husband who is older will retire this year in June....
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    Is My Resume Too Long for a New FNP?

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Another way to group things together is to do more of a functional resume by listing your skillset and then mentioning what jobs fulfilled these
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    DEA, should employer pay?

    traumaRUs replied to lovely07's topic in Advanced Practice

    We do have to pay for our certifications, licensing first then get reimbursed but DEA comes to the practice so they pay it. Our cell phone "allowance" is
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    RN to BSN/MSN

    traumaRUs replied to dhawk01's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    DEA, should employer pay?

    traumaRUs replied to lovely07's topic in Advanced Practice

    Oooh I'm the lucky one I guess - I just bring in the bill and they pay
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    Needlestick Accident

    traumaRUs replied to Rkp's topic in General Nursing

    In my practice this would be against the rules. This crosses the barrier of professionalism IMHO. No need to go further into this - things happen and no need to belabor this
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    Older nurses...chasing that carrot

    traumaRUs replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    I'm older than you but plan to work another 5-7 years. I did change jobs very briefly last year but found that I liked being the "expert" in my field and really didn't want to go back to "novice"...