traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    From medical staff to nursing

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

    Sorry Jules. This is what was present in the hospital system I just
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    Terminated/Resigned after 1 week orientation in the ED

    traumaRUs replied to littlemissRN24's topic in Nursing Career

    I moved this to the career advice forum. Why would the manager think you had ED experience? What requirements did they say you didn't meet? I think I would apply to the other dept and hold my head up...
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    New Grad Age 60 Can't Land a Job

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

    I would not mention it as yes, it can be viewed as a liability. The less said about your own medical issues the
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    Has anyone gotten into NP school with below a 3.0 gpa?

    traumaRUs replied to tympanicbrah's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Touro University - Nevada DNP Program - anyone???

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thank you both for the advice - really appreciate
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    RN Liability Insurance

    traumaRUs replied to Mrs.D.'s topic in General Nursing

    Okay - I'll bite...I've had NSO since 1992 and yes I have used them. I won't go into details except to say that if have an adverse events they are on your side. They will provide recommendations for...
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    Do you use the title "Dr."?

    traumaRUs replied to DreameRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Totally agree with you Jules. This particular hospital system has this in writing. You may have the DNP or PhD credential on your name badge but you may NOT ID yourself as
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    Do you use the title "Dr."?

    traumaRUs replied to DreameRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sometimes it depends on the hospital too - at a local very large hospital, the only folks that can call themselves "doctor" are
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    How much narcotics have YOU prescribed?

    traumaRUs replied to nurselove757's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In IL - though we can easily run our own report, I don't believe we get a quarterly report. If anyone finds one, let me
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    New Nurse, morality question.

    traumaRUs replied to car48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hmmm...most Pyxis systems now require a thumb or finger print to waste, not just a number or password. Like others have said, I would leave it alone as you are not an
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    Can a US Civilian work at naval base in Italy?

    traumaRUs replied to CamieLouise's topic in Government, Military

    Please be mindful that as a non-sponsored civilian you might not have all the privileges that your sister and family
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    How much narcotics have YOU prescribed?

    traumaRUs replied to nurselove757's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nope - never gotten a report card...hmmm....wonder if you have to sign up for
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    Swastikas & Nursing | Refusing care based upon moral objection?

    traumaRUs replied to guest042302019's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned over the course of many years its easy to judge but once humbled, you will never forget and then you will think twice about judging. Great
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    CRNA class profile

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

    Moved to SRNA
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    Removed from Nurse Residency Program-Should I Try Psych?

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

    Moved to first year after nursing
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    I failed the teas 3 times

    traumaRUs replied to Ssbmk's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Moved to TEAS
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    How much narcotics have YOU prescribed?

    traumaRUs replied to nurselove757's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm in IL too and using the IL PMP site is what is required by law. Remember to document well. There is a way in the site to tell what you are prescribing - let me go take a look. Okay after logging...
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    Drinking water for low BP or blood loss

    traumaRUs replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    Several posts have been removed. Please stay on topic and the terms of
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    The EKO CORE Stethoscope is 30% Off

    traumaRUs replied to allnurses's topic in News, Announcements

    I have used this stethoscope and really like it - the quality of sound is great. This is a good
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    Is this discrimination?

    traumaRUs replied to eacue10's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the CMS (Medicare rule): 45 CFR PART 92-NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, OR DISABILITY IN HEALTH PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL...
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    FAU FNP 2019

    traumaRUs replied to Nursesoonfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Best wishes. Moved to student NP
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    Arizona State DNP Applicant

    traumaRUs replied to ebrenner's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Best wishes. Moved to Doctoral programs
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    MSN degree without specialty

    traumaRUs replied to DandeeLion's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Nursing school at 38?

    traumaRUs replied to Elle7745's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No 38 is certainly not too old! Go for it. I was 34 when I became an LPN, RN at 36, MSN at 46, APRN at
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    New Grad Age 60 Can't Land a Job

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

    Lowlights work well too for those of us that have grey/white hair - looks very natural and helps you to look younger. Capitalize on your life experience - hurdles you've overcome, experience with...