traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    From Cancer Treatment Centers of America: In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), is partnering with the American Lung Association to...
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    November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    So sad and very sorry for your loss. Yes, lung cancer survivorship is not the best. Need much more
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    CNS and experience

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

    Much depends on how you want to use your CNS: educator, change agent, clinical expert, advanced practice
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    This really happened.

    traumaRUs replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

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    Lovenox injection

    traumaRUs replied to Lewis35's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student assistance forum. When I Rx lovenox I do round it
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    Who will do CNS role?

    traumaRUs replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    How do you get formal CNS education without going to school for CNS? CNS encompasses the 3Ps which would not have been accomplished by your non-clinical MSN and
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    Can I take ANCC boards with an action against my RN license?

    traumaRUs replied to jordans's topic in Advanced Practice

    You may be able to take the certification exam but can you get licensed? Per the ANCC site: RN License Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or hold the...
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    Who will do CNS role?

    traumaRUs replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    Forgot to add too: with consensus model, since CNSs receive education in chronic, acute and geriatrics, the adult CNS can be credentialed for either in-pt or outpt roles. Same goes for Peds
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    USC (southern California) CRNA 2019

    traumaRUs replied to sicurn12345's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to SRNA
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    Dialysis nursing

    traumaRUs replied to susanmathew1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Depends on what you are looking for? I moved this to the dialysis
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    Who will do CNS role?

    traumaRUs replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    Great discussion. I'm both an adult CNS and a peds CNS. I practice as an APRN, a provider. In IL my scope of practice = NP. I've been a CNS since 2006 so long enough to be experienced but not long...
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    Solu-cortef

    traumaRUs replied to ContraryMary's topic in School

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    CA PROP 8: Improving Dialysis HC Centers?

    traumaRUs replied to Sushisaur's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I voted no (I do not live in California). The cost of dialysis cont to rise due to the ever increasing complexity of our pts. Taking care of pts with LifeVests, LVADs, vents in the outpt environment...
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    question about subpoena

    traumaRUs replied to carmelojames123's topic in General Nursing

    I would go along with scam. When you are served its much more official. I would probably just call the legal office but agree, I wouldn't sign anything
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    Anyone Purdue global FNP?

    traumaRUs replied to PreFen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Terror at the Boston Marathon Finish Line - Jessica Kensky's Tale of Survival and Hope

    traumaRUs replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    What a brave
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    Looking to pick school nurses brains..

    traumaRUs replied to nickysdestiny's topic in School

    Moved
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    Which nursing leadership role the hospital Exec's like?

    traumaRUs replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Moved to post-grad student. Personally, I think the combo MSN/MBA is
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    New grad, don't have what it takes to work in a hospital?

    traumaRUs replied to Newtons's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Moved to first year after
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    Food for thought ..for L and D nurses

    traumaRUs replied to Beandawgs's topic in General Nursing

    I am so very sorry your son is so ill. I do understand your frustration and anger over your son's birth. However, these are questions we just can't answer on AN. I'm very sorry. As above poster...
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    Just Landed Your First Nursing Management Job - Now What? 8 Steps For Success

    traumaRUs replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Great article. When scheduling meetings, schedule multiple times to accomodate your off-shift personnel. Ditto when needing to discuss an issue with someone who works
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    3 Signs it Might be Time to Leave Bedside Nursing

    traumaRUs replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Furthering education also gives you more
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    Trick OR Treat?! The TRICKS to avoiding food allergies and how to TREAT them

    traumaRUs replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    Great tips. Comes down to the parents being extra
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    Are Your Older Patients at Risk for Isolation?

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

    Thanks Maureen! As someone who works with chronically ill patients, isolation is real. i work in rural America where sometimes its only caregivers that see a pt. Makes me
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    From the Bedside to the Boardroom and Beyond with the Unconventional Nurse

    traumaRUs replied to Michelle Podlesni's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with above. Nurses need to realize that their worth may not always be in the conventional "3 12's." We are poised to launch many new healthcare initiatives which will impact our patients in...