traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    What did you wish you knew as a new grad NP?

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

    I can speak to UpToDate as a nephrology APRN - sometimes its not correct with regards to the latest research and/or KDIGO guidelines. That said, most of the time, its fine. When I have a question, I...
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    What is acceptable?

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

    Totally unacceptable in my opinion for you not to have an MA. As to your hours, unsure about this as I'm salary. However, if I was hourly, I would want to get paid for my time. Thats being treated as...
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    Being a younger applicant to TCU's CRNA school

    traumaRUs replied to PRAY4CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to SRNA
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    LIES About LPN's and LVN's

    traumaRUs replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ADMIN NOTE: Some posts have been removed as they violate our terms of service. Please do not be snarky. Back to the article: I too started as an LPN, practiced as an LPN for 2 years while getting an...
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    Bowel Obstruction treatment

    traumaRUs replied to poolchick88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to student nurse assistance
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    WHERE TO GO WITH MY CAREER?!

    traumaRUs replied to alexarose1001's topic in General Nursing

    Am unsure what MLTC stands for - could you be a little more
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    What are the low stress nurse practitioner jobs

    traumaRUs replied to Azureshunter's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work nephrology seeing pts in outpt hemodialysis units. I set my own schedule and its very flexible. There are 8 of us and very little
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    Commute to your job?

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

    I have a very flexible job but am on call from 0600-1700 M-F. I work approx 50-55 hours per week but have no set hours - as long as my pts are seen once per week. I travel anywhere from 60-200 miles...
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    Asthmatic emergency

    traumaRUs replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    As most of you know, little ones can compensate for so long but when they crash, they crash. I'm an advocate of the asthma care plan. You are not supposed to be the ER - when in doubt,
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    Career change

    traumaRUs replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    Big change for you! Are you off orientation? Whats the nurse/pt ratio? Do you have a mentor - someone that you can go to with questions? Realize that dialysis is VERY specialized so give yourself a...
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    Chamberlain yes or no?

    traumaRUs replied to Mrojas27's topic in Chamberlain College

    Moved to Chamerlain
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    Combined CNS and NP

    traumaRUs replied to JulieZDNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi there and welcome. Are you certified as both an NP and CNS? I'm an adult and peds CNS and my scope of practice is as an APN. In IL
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    Ageism in Nursing

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

    Thanks for bringing this to our attention - this issue has been
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    Gonna Quit: When Nursing Is Rough...

    traumaRUs replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 26 years now - its my second career. I hope to work until I'm 70. What worked for me was getting more education. I can honestly say I don't think I could have kept up the pace in...
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    8 Best Apps for Patient Self-Care

    traumaRUs replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I have several patients that you a medication reminder app and I encourage all my pts with smart phones to keep an up to date med list in their phone. My pts are all on at least 5 meds and many are...
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    Over 70% of Nurse Staff Turnover is Due to Bad Leadership

    traumaRUs replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in my current job for 12+ years. I am fortunate to have very stable leadership. In my last RN job of 10 years, we had 6+ unit managers (mid-level managers). Most were "fairly good." I...
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    Seeking Advice

    traumaRUs replied to lcc010's topic in General Nursing

    Being fired in my state "for cause" ie falsification of documentation will get you reported to the BON. Are you SURE this won't be reported? I would consult a lawyer vs waiting to see if the BON gets...
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    What's up with this RN?

    traumaRUs replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    When I chart if I do something, I just annotate that it was done. However, if I ask staff to do something or I call someone and give a verbal order, I document their name. I never put, "this
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    CNS and experience

    traumaRUs replied to LunaLovegood567's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Congrats and best
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    Need help deciding between job offers

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

    Congrats on so many opportunities. Some things to consider: 1. Your experience and comfort level with urgent care pts. Do you have solid ED skills? Ability to quickly think on your feet? 2....
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    ANCC exam for FNP, very anxious, please help!!!

    traumaRUs replied to gene555's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the student NP forum. Best
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    What are the low stress nurse practitioner jobs

    traumaRUs replied to Azureshunter's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What are you considering "low stress"? Less hours, fewer pts, or something
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    How to publish a clinical case?

    traumaRUs replied to KatieMI's topic in Advanced Practice

    How about Doximety? Another app that I read quite a
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    Relocating based on salary / cost of living advice

    traumaRUs replied to detailoreented's topic in General Nursing

    What about looking further - like the midwest. Many beautiful areas in Tennessee and Kentucky. While the cost of living is much lower, of course the wages are too. However, if you look to the...
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    Please help

    traumaRUs replied to Sharkbait251's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with all of the above: this is a BIG issue and one that needs to be resolved correctly. I would continue to follow up on this and really like the official letter to the DON with you keeping a...