traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    NPs how many hours a week are you considered full time?

    traumaRUs replied to amlk's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hmmm...In my area I've never seen salary figured this way. We get paid for 40 hours no matter what we do though obviously we must be
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    NPs how many hours a week are you considered full time?

    traumaRUs replied to amlk's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hmmm...full time is 40 hours but we all work more than
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    Maternity leave

    traumaRUs replied to Bo4753's topic in Advanced Practice

    Our practice has a policy of using 7 days of PTO then if you have paid for STD (approx $32/pay period) you can use that for up to 12
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    Pit Bull Service Dogs

    traumaRUs replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    We volunteer with a service dog training facility - breeds are very selective and pit bulls or pit bull mixes would never make it for the above-mentioned
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    Question of legality

    traumaRUs replied to nursemartin76's topic in General Nursing

    You have received solid advice -please report it. Take
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    NTI 2019 - ABCDEF Bundle - Questions and Answers

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Critical Care

    In 2013, the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) recommended the following as basic to ICU patient care: routinely monitor all intensive care unit (ICU) patients for pain, depth of sedation, and...
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    TCU BSN Fall 2019

    traumaRUs replied to CRNA-Hopeful2021's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to
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    56 and considering NP school

    traumaRUs replied to caycar123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What is your MSN in now? If a clinical focus, what classes would you need? Just the three Ps and clinicals? Do you have experience with housecalls in the NP
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    ANCC new exam and format starting May 2019 Why are they changing this, I cant find any answers?

    traumaRUs replied to crazyarin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I moved this to the student NP forum for more current
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    Blast from the past...

    traumaRUs replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Lol - I can relate. I watched an old Bonanza episode recently (in B&W no less) and while mindless...it left me with a
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    Conflict of Interest

    traumaRUs replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Can I ask what country you are in? "Patron" is not used in the US, neither is a "town council" utilized for personal problems. Perhaps this is a cultural
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    PAs Do Not Like Us

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

    I work with PAs also. While Mary Doe, PA might not "like me" its not because I'm an APRN but rather a personality conflict. Too frequently we
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    Any RNs willing to answer a few questions regarding nursing?

    traumaRUs replied to kittycat48's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    MOved to Nursing Student Assistance
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    when should i tell my manager i'm pregnant?

    traumaRUs replied to smiley28's topic in General Nursing

    If you have told others at work, I would be telling my manager ASAP. If not, I would let it ride - its up to
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    Commute to your job?

    traumaRUs replied to Power2020's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in multiple places throughout the day and travel is figured into my day. I have very flexible hours and as long as I work at least 40 hours and my pts get seen, no
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    NP Schedule

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

    Have you had a sit-down with the manager? If not, this needs to be done. This is a business and you need to address these issues. All places of employment have issues - some can be resolved, some...
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    DEA: Mid-Level Practitioners Controlled Substance Authorization by State

    traumaRUs replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    There are also additional requirements in many states that you MUST search and DOCUMENT that you have done so in your state's controlled substance website. Beginning January 1, 2018, Public Act...
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    Atrial Fibrillation, Strokes and the WATCHMAN Implant

    traumaRUs replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in HF this was a valuable tool for those with AFib, especially for those who can not tolerate
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    HELP. Need FNP advice

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

    Join your states' APRN organization, attend meetings, network. Contact some alumni from your school and see if they know of any jobs. Best
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    I have my first interview Friday and need pointers.

    traumaRUs replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good luck
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    Would you rather be a CRNP?

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

    So glad you are happy with your career
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    12 Urologic Emergencies Nurses Need to Know

    traumaRUs replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    11. Fournier's gangrene 12. Urethral
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    NP in pain management

    traumaRUs replied to OBigdog26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I apologize if I'm being dense today but you are looking at an ortho practice managing pain? Or strictly a pain management position? If this is the case: 1. Is it strictly a pain clinic? 2. Do they...
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    I have my first interview Friday and need pointers.

    traumaRUs replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had no scenario questions - it was more about how I would mesh with a team, how I would approach pts who were noncompliant. How to deal with
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    I have my first interview Friday and need pointers.

    traumaRUs replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    lol - no lectures here. Some things to highlight: What level trauma center have you worked at? Did you hold a leadership position? Like charge nurse, preceptor... Do you plan to pursue ENP...