traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Scared

    traumaRUs replied to WintermoonRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I always advocate taking the exam as soon as possible - don't wait. Go for it - best wishes. Moved to student NP
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    RN MGR Told me I'm too old.

    traumaRUs replied to gumbi_12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ageism does exist to some extent in nursing. Some things I've done: 1. Smile, appear energic, be able to answer questions in interviews quickly, think on your feet. 2. When shadowing - smile, show...
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    Coworker violated HIPPA

    traumaRUs replied to AsanRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Is there a way he could be seen at a different ID practice? It was a HIPAA violation but YOU were wrong to have
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    New Nurse - Any recap on comfortable shoes??

    traumaRUs replied to Newnursejm's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Okay I swear by my sketchers. I also recently purchased a pair of Allegria shoes but they squeak and I don't care for
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    Worst Nursing Scrub Color Worn?

    traumaRUs replied to RNliveoak's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hmmm...I have never been "required" to wear a certain
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    Hoping they fire me

    traumaRUs replied to applesxoranges's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Because the nursing community is small and your reputation follows
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    Need Support and Advice

    traumaRUs replied to Invisible2u's topic in General Nursing

    I had a very unfortunate outcome involving a patient when I first became an APRN. It was devastating both personally and professionally. My practice fully supported me and years later I'm still...
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    Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    traumaRUs replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with others - more of a personal issue. Since you've been married awhile, this type of issue has never come up
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    Job stability

    traumaRUs replied to Matt8700's topic in Correctional

    I am not a prison nurse but rather a volunteer with our state's prison reform initiative. I live in IL for reference. Our governor decided prison reform was on the docket a couple of years ago. He...
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    First Nursing Job Dialysis Am I Stuck Forever

    traumaRUs replied to Biology2Nursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Outpt HD nursing takes really a year to learn the job because of the tech aspect. I came into nephrology as a new grad APRN with many years of critical care/ED experience. I had never worked as a...
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    Looking for schools in texas to become a Nurse Specialist

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

    Depends entirely on the state. For instance I live in IL. My scope of practice is the same as an NP. The big plus in my area is that as a CNS my clinicals were composed of both inpatient and outpt...
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    "Hallway admissions" at overcrowded ED, and professional risks of RNs talking to press

    traumaRUs replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting info. I do agree talking to the press carries risk. However, caring for 15 patients in a busy ED is risky too. So....should we keep silent for fear of losing our
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    Graduated 4 yrs ago... need ANY advice on how to study!!!

    traumaRUs replied to yesriosl1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to NCLEX forum for more
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    Nurses Eat Their Young

    traumaRUs replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think you might need to add more to this in order for us to help. I've been in nursing for 26 years and nope never been
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    OB class makes me depressed...

    traumaRUs replied to erikathered's topic in General Students

    One last staff note: BE
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    Short Interview

    traumaRUs replied to cmcghieRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Here you go: Position - Adult and Peds CNS, APRN Agency - prefer not to answer Type of graduate degree - MSN, 2 post-MSN certs Institution the interviewee attended. - prefer not to answer Date of...
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    I was not close to anyone during nursing school.

    traumaRUs replied to Biology2Nursing's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is a finite part of your life. I went to NS as an adult with two small kids and a deployed husband. I made it to classes/clinicals but couldn't tell you anyone's name nor any instructor...
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    Poorest lack of judgment EVER!!!

    traumaRUs replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    STAFF NOTE: Please understand that while this will not get posted on FB from allnurses staff, this is completely and easily searchable and could be reposted anyplace on the internet. Please do not...
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    Physical Therapist Assistant

    traumaRUs replied to mtanner10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there - welcome. We will try to address your concerns. As a nursing site, we don't have many PTAs on here. However, we will try to address your BSN needs. Hope that
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    Will school nurses be extinct?

    traumaRUs replied to celle507's topic in School

    In my area (rural) there are no school nurses and haven't been for >20 years (at least since my sons were in school). Even in the bigger city there are few school nurses (maybe 1-2 per district)....
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    ACNP sans experience?

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

    Thanks I spewed coffee all over my screen -
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    FNP to acute care CAGS

    traumaRUs replied to allaboutnursing77's topic in Advanced Practice

    My experience is in a level 1 trauma center combined adult/peds ED. Acute care PNP and acute care Adult were all that was
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    Flu shot location

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse246810's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but this is not something we can answer - best to talk with your
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    ACNP sans experience?

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

    Uh I hope not Jules. However, nothing surprises me anymore about nursing education or rather the lack of
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    FNP to acute care CAGS

    traumaRUs replied to allaboutnursing77's topic in Advanced Practice

    Why would you take an RN job? Just get back in school and spend extra time in clinical. Also, will you be required to do a peds acute NP program if you plan to see kids in the