traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    GI vs. nephrology as a specialty?

    traumaRUs replied to mep7296's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. The nephrologists I work with are very smart, intuitive and at least in my practice, are great teachers. Our practice does hire new grads and we provide a very comprehensive
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    nurse practitioner question

    traumaRUs replied to jennifer2301's topic in Nurse Registration

    Moved to Nurse
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    Read my story and tell me if I should become an NP.

    traumaRUs replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Cost vs benefit of BSN at middle age

    traumaRUs replied to Grengemly's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I think the ADN to MSN route is the best way to go to give your more options as you age. Best wishes with your
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    Any VA nurses or nurses that work directly with veterans?

    traumaRUs replied to d_duncan's topic in Government, Military

    Moved to Gov't/Military nursing forum. Please know too that there are many veterans who just use regular healthcare, who do not have medical or mental health issues. You probably care for vets and...
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    Malicious "pimping" in nursing / nurse practitioner school?

    traumaRUs replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    I've completed the following education: LPN, ADN(RN), BSN,MSN, 2 post-MSN certificates. Nope - never run into "malicious pimping." IMHO you need to dive into nursing, medicine or whatever direction...
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    New NP going into nephrology

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

    I've been in nephrology since graduating in 2006 with a brief hiatus to heart failure (for a miserable 6 months). I had no RN exp in nephrology but did have a solid 10 years in level 1 ED, 2 years in...
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    Np calling in an Rx?

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

    Its on the Joint Commission's list of do not use abbreviations: "In The Impact of Abbreviations on Patient Safety, Brunetti and his colleagues evaluated 643,151 total medication errors reported...
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    ANCC antibiotics HELP!!

    traumaRUs replied to spdaydream's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    moved to student NP
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    Triage learn by fire

    traumaRUs replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Emergency

    Moved to ED
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    Triage learn by fire

    traumaRUs replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Emergency

    It does get better as Wuzzle states. The biggest and most important skill is telling sick from not
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    Np calling in an Rx?

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

    In IL - I have to hand write a schedule II script. And...Walmart will only fill schedule IIs for 7 days for an acute pain issue. Its been horrible for those of us in rural
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    New NP going into nephrology

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

    I sent you a PM - you will be able to respond since I'm staff. Ask
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    GI vs. nephrology as a specialty?

    traumaRUs replied to mep7296's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What will you be doing? Education for CKD 4? Will you be billing off your NPI? Seems like a small practice? IMHO you always need to look at what revenue you produce in order to be
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    Np calling in an Rx?

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

    Wow!!
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    First Job, Unsure of Role

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

    Agree with this. You know the communication is bad - either get used to it or leave. It sounds like they are "sorta" working with you. Since you are new, I would push forward but with the realization...
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    NP preceptor programs at Boston College

    traumaRUs replied to astuteRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Online or In person?

    traumaRUs replied to Lindzg87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    New NP going into nephrology

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

    I answered on your thread. Check out some of my posts - I'll be glad to answer any
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    GI vs. nephrology as a specialty?

    traumaRUs replied to mep7296's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been in nephrology for >12 years now. Most nephrology practices will have you rounding on in-center chronic hemodialysis patients as that is where you can make money for the practice. All ESRD...
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    Np calling in an Rx?

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

    Do you mean schedule III,IV,V? Schedule II have to be
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    Can't Get Hired Because of Old Nurse Mindset

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

    I won't tell my age but suffice it say I'm far older than mid-40's. Enthusiasm, great customer service skills, ability to mentor, precept, teach all are positive skills. Again, enthusiasm, computer...
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    TBtest

    traumaRUs replied to SkyHigh907's topic in General Nursing

    Per our terms of service, we can't provide medical advice. Please call your
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    Nurse or Physician's Assitant

    traumaRUs replied to MurseTinz's topic in General Students

    Moved to general nursing student
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    Np calling in an Rx?

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

    Name of pt/DOB Medication name Rx Dispense # of pills Generic is okay Prescriber's name (I spell my last name as its a difficulty name), my cell number. I do not give NPI number as pharmacies have...