traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    RN switching specialties....indecisive, unmotivated?

    traumaRUs replied to Offthehandle's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm..not being an OR nurse myself, how much experience would be considered "enough?" 2 years, 5, 10? For me, if I was "done" with the job and needed a change, I would keep applying for other jobs....
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    Passed NCLEX, Second Attempt

    traumaRUs replied to NurST's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for sharing. I have moved this to the NCLEX
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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

    Best to ask what your practice's or hospital's standard reference is. For one hospital, its Lexicomp, at another hospital its UpToDate and for my practice, its
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    How to publish a clinical case?

    traumaRUs replied to KatieMI's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hmm...THe NP journals that I subscribe too specifically the AANP Journal of NPs says to look at the site: www.npjournal.org and then do list an email of: [email protected] Have you looked...
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    CQi clinical analyst

    traumaRUs replied to ritu1234's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Are you a CNS? If not, I can move this thread for
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    So what have you been doing while the allnurses.com upgrade was happening????

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! I've been watching too much TV! The only positive is I did clean my house for which my family is grateful. How about you
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    2nd interview for NP position

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

    Oh good. My first APRN position I met with the practice manager first, then a couple of the docs, then a third interview with some other APRNs. More interviews shows they are
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    Why do you do it?

    traumaRUs replied to KendraLipscombPoole's topic in Correctional

    I actually wanted to work in corrections (my son is currently incarcerated). That wasn't a stumbling block at all. However, the fact that I volunteer for the states prison watchdog group sure
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    Returning to work after kids, no references

    traumaRUs replied to Hanamia's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't advise lying. Eventually you will be caught and then possibly lose your job. Definitely not something to
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    Is Accepting A Counter-Offer Really the Career 'Kiss of Death'?

    traumaRUs replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Okay so I left my job (of 11+ years) last December for what I thought were greener pastures. However, 8 weeks into it I knew I made a mistake. I just happened to run into my old boss (total...
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    San Diego City College ADN Nursing Fall 2019

    traumaRUs replied to excitednurse101's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to Schools and Colleges. Best
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    35 page review??

    traumaRUs replied to alvi11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This study guide contained erroneous info as well as some copyrighted material and is no longer available on
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    Healthy Work Environment - Interview with Dr. Beth Ulrich

    traumaRUs replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Great interview with some good answers to some common
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    Military Nursing

    traumaRUs replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Government, Military

    Sounds like a great plan. However, we both know that what we want at 17 or 18 might not be what we want when we are 30 - lol. I was in nursing school right after high school, suddenly quit going...
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    2nd interview for NP position

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

    Sounds very positive. What type of practice or hospital? Best
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    Ageism in Nursing

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

    Great article. However, at 60 I still get unsolicited personal job offers and I'm not so special. However, what I do do is: 1. Smile, a lot 2. Exude enthusiasm at work 4. Be the expert, show it, but...
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    Recommendations

    traumaRUs replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi I have moved your thread to the student NP forum for more
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    What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

    traumaRUs replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I care for several ESRD pts with sickle cell. I try to manage their pain and work with them to develop a pain protocol. They do have very high tolerances and I'm very careful to always document...
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    The End of An Era

    traumaRUs replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby retired from the USAF in 1995, went on to become an AF JROTC instructor and this June retires once
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    AANP 2019 - Indianapolis

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

    My topic is "Nephrology Tips for the PCP
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    AANP 2019 - Indianapolis

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

    That would be wonderful Juan - would love to meet
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    CRNA advice

    traumaRUs replied to Shelly202's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to SRNA
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    What is it like still working in critical care when you are in your older years?

    traumaRUs replied to alicestill's topic in Critical Care

    Totally agree that a mix of ages, skill levels, etc., means more stability for the nursing
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    When is time to change jobs?

    traumaRUs replied to Katniss88's topic in Nursing Career

    Good morning - I have moved your thread to the Career forum for more answers. Change is difficult. This time last year I had just changed jobs from a position I had held for over 11 years. I just...
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    Difficult conversations in the ICU

    traumaRUs replied to Ddestiny's topic in Critical Care

    Having a larger palliative care team is imperative in larger ICUs/hospitals. The bedside nurse is consumed by her/his day to day obligations ie charting, charting, charting, doing routine care (few...