traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    Mountain View College Fall 2019

    traumaRUs replied to JNXU1's topic in School, College Programs

    ADMIN NOTE:Okay guys - don't post about specific people at the school, don't post interview questions and don't post personal info
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    Capstone Project Ideas - experienced nurse, but new to ED

    traumaRUs replied to tachyallday's topic in Emergency

    I didn't leave my kiddos in the car. However, when we lived in Japan and I was a brand new Mom, I did lock my newborn in the car accidentally when I put him in the corificeat and then threw my keys...
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    How to be a Perfect Nurse

    traumaRUs replied to mtnNurse.'s topic in General Nursing

    There are no "perfect" nurses. The ones that "THINK" they are perfect are the ones that don't realize they made a mistake...or admit that they
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    Desperate and need advice

    traumaRUs replied to injured1's topic in General Students

    Best wishes. However, you need to work with your provider to get this resolved. Moved to general student
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    Pain management in nursing

    traumaRUs replied to Flylik3abr1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student assistance
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    Choosing comfort over challenge, am I a bad nurse?

    traumaRUs replied to Superbabes's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Moved to NICU nursing
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    Is $85k worth it for BSN program with no guarantee acceptance?

    traumaRUs replied to nhayes1984's topic in General Students

    Moved to general student
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    Trials

    traumaRUs replied to anony8204's topic in General Nursing

    Oh gosh, first take a deep breath. Let your lawyer work for you. Also, as you admitted, you are depressed and upset (and this is natural considering the circumstances). Have you had a complete...
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    Azusa Pacific University (ELM program)

    traumaRUs replied to Pnak's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to
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    Aspiring Christian & Nursing student

    traumaRUs replied to gopats1234's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Nursing has taught me the frailty of life....how you can be going along and have something horrendous happen that changes your entire future. In this way it has brought me closer to
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    Starting Fresh on New Unit

    traumaRUs replied to Heartonmysleeves's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm not a person that shares much about myself personally at work. IMHO the reason people gravitate to the "talker" is because they want to justify their own lives. I mean its human nature to want to...
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    Know Your Continuing Education Requirements: What I Wish I’d Known [Part 1]

    traumaRUs replied to Lane Therrell FNP's topic in General Nursing

    I hold two advanced practice certifications via ANCC. I got around the maximum allowed CME by using two accounts with two different emails. I then sent an email to them telling them that since I have...
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    Switching offices

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

    Another thought - this is work. Work isn't always fun. However, its what we make of it. If the compensation and overall environment is okay, I would pass on making this an
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    UPenn Streamlined Post Masters Acute Care

    traumaRUs replied to rnBSN223's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum. I looked at this a few years ago and thought it looked very interesting. They do consider your inpt employment hours as part of your
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    Is it just me or is nursing school not as difficult as everyone makes it sound?

    traumaRUs replied to Nicolecn's topic in General Students

    Although nursing school is time consuming it’s an education so everyone has a different spin on it. When I did it my husband was deployed and I had two small kids at home and I worked full time. I...
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    DNA testing

    traumaRUs replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I did genetic testing when I was diagnosed with a certain type of cancer that has a genetic component. However, I did it thru the oncologist's office. For me, someone who is adopted, this was very...
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    Switching offices

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

    I don't work in a traditional office but rather multiple dialysis clinics. Even though my practice "rents" space for each clinic for our use, it is almost always in use by someone else. I have on...
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    Houston Graduate Nurse Residency - Spring & Summer

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

    Moved to First Job Hunt Assistance forum and best
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    How many of you disinfect car after work?

    traumaRUs replied to PHC-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't disinfect my car. That said, I do volunteer on my rural fire dept and go to the scene frequently in my own vehicle due to location. I do keep hand sanitizer and plastic bags in my car so that...
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    FNPagnpFNPFNP....no it's AGNP

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

    You are so right. And then don't get me started on why they got rid of all the population-focused CNS certs......grrr.. Signed one unhappy adult and peds
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    Family nurse practitioner program at ECPI university

    traumaRUs replied to professornizami's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Harford CC Summer or Fall 19

    traumaRUs replied to asturg's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to
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    EpiPens for Schools

    traumaRUs replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Moved to school
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    APU 2+2 Summer 2019

    traumaRUs replied to chidera2020's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to
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    Break between graduating and taking NCLEX- RN, advise?

    traumaRUs replied to TMB-RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to