traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    CDC Data Shows Strong Relationship Between MMR Vaccine and Autism

    traumaRUs replied to familymrl3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Closed for
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    Seeking advice of correctional nurses

    traumaRUs replied to AnonymousDeleted's topic in Correctional

    Moved to correctional
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    local anesthesia and drug test

    traumaRUs replied to jojojojojojo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Merged
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    The Grinch of allnurses.com

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    This is so cool - some of you who I never would have suspected watched the Hallmark/Lifetime movies....very
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    Looking for a great NP program/school

    traumaRUs replied to Cannary22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    CDC Data Shows Strong Relationship Between MMR Vaccine and Autism

    traumaRUs replied to familymrl3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Several posts have been removed. In order for this discussion to continue, please cite your research to ensure
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    Help! Pre-MSN?!?! Is there a point?

    traumaRUs replied to Toreylogan17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good morning - MSN/CNL is NOT an NP program. Here is an article explaining the CNL role:
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    CDC Data Shows Strong Relationship Between MMR Vaccine and Autism

    traumaRUs replied to familymrl3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Several posts have been removed. Please adhere to the terms of service. And, this is a charged topic. Please cite legitimate sources for
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    NP Salaries

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

    Sorry, $1500/year for CME 8 weeks PTO is after 10 years with practice. I've got 12+ years now with the
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    Safe Nursing

    traumaRUs replied to Susie2310's topic in General Nursing

    Staff reminder: per the terms of service allnurses.com does not provide medical or legal advice. When the issue discusses personal experience and then others comment on the care, that is medical...
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    What do Primary Care APNs Want to Know about Nephrology?

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Advanced Practice

    While there is certainly liability associated with coumadin dosing, its better that the dialysis units manage as they are accessing the central system. My experience with cards managing coumadin is...
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    At a Crossroad

    traumaRUs replied to thehurd456's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to
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    The Grinch of allnurses.com

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Too cute! Maybe if I worked with you, i wouldn't be such a grinch. Thanks for the day
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    Safe Nursing a thing of the past?

    traumaRUs replied to butterball1980's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your frustration and the long wait time as well as lack of "hands on" assessment that your Mom experienced. While we can't comment directly on her care, its hard not to personalize it...
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    What do Primary Care APNs Want to Know about Nephrology?

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Advanced Practice

    Oh yeah have tons of pts on coumadin, a few on eliquis too. Multiple reasons but most commonly Afib so stroke prevention. However, I have some pts with mechanical valves and a few with
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    HELP! I need for a school paper.

    traumaRUs replied to Erosa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student
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    without a job until after new years

    traumaRUs replied to RN252's topic in Nursing Career

    Staff note: Hey guys play nice. Realize that sometimes we all write things that maybe looking back we shouldn't have put out
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    The Grinch of allnurses.com

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Okay so who LIKES to wrap presents? I don't - I spent 2 hours wrapping gifts last night for grandchildren because they are coming over this weekend and obviously even the Grinch Grandma can't have...
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    What is your on-boarding experience?

    traumaRUs replied to aok7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I started in a specialty practice (nephrology) with no nephrology experience. I had a structured 4 month orientation, once a week in-person lectures with MDs and then I was with an experienced NP for...
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    What do Primary Care APNs Want to Know about Nephrology?

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Advanced Practice

    Totally fine but metabolism is not consistent so need pt/inr weekly. If in dialysis they should
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    The Grinch of allnurses.com

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    You all are great. I love the suggestion of going to the islands especially as I slog thru snow and ice to get to work - grrr. My husband is the happiest little XMas elf around. I love this man...
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    Need Help! APN Interview

    traumaRUs replied to almost.there12's topic in Advanced Practice

    1. Your specialty or advanced practice role I'm an adult and pediatric CNS working in a large nephrology practice 2. Educational background and experience required for your role. Also, how many years...
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    When the New Workforce Is the Old Workforce

    traumaRUs replied to Maureen Bonatch MSN's topic in General Nursing

    What a timely article. You are so right - its not a straight path all the time to complete retirement and we are fortunate to have many options. Talking with a now-retired NP who I worked with for...
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    End of Life Research

    traumaRUs replied to Grobyc82's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Just wanted to post the results of the research study: Research Article The national consensus project for quality palliative care established eight domains of clinical practice guidelines that...
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    I Have an MSN and Can't Get Hired.....ANYWHERE

    traumaRUs replied to Natkat's topic in Nursing Career

    My MSN is also in management and leadership. Do a post-MSN certificate for an APRN role if that is the direction you want to go. Nephrology APRNs are difficult to find - you might find your niche...