traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    First job woes

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

    Are you the first NP with the group? Will you be hired by the group or hospital? Usually more able to negotiate with a group versus large hospital
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    Going into NP school..

    traumaRUs replied to eg1014's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    APPALLED!!!

    traumaRUs replied to mykids4life's topic in General Nursing

    So very sorry this happened. Sounds like you/your daughter need to contact patient affairs to get some
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    Is it jealousy ??

    traumaRUs replied to JaxsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Closing for
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    Is it jealousy ??

    traumaRUs replied to JaxsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Back to the topic at hand - to the original poster (OP) - you have received some great comments. The biggest take-a-way here is that you don't know what you don't
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    Double gloving: A good idea just got easier to implement

    traumaRUs replied to Ansell's topic in General Nursing

    From the WHO: Double gloving in countries with a high prevalence of HBV, HCV and HIV for long surgical procedures (>30 minutes), for procedures with contact with large amounts of blood or body...
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    PMHNP Boards

    traumaRUs replied to Bea Bea's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    "Sharing Humour"

    traumaRUs replied to Dinatg's topic in General Students

    We wish the original poster the best in whatever decision they need to make. Good advice has been provided by
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    Why the high turnover in behavioral health?

    traumaRUs replied to northmississippi's topic in Psychiatric

    Moved to Psych
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    SHHHHH, dont tell anyone I'm a RN

    traumaRUs replied to Barbie8808's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This comes down to integrity which as a nurse you MUST possess. If you lie about this (even if its a lie of omission) then you have started down a slippery slope. Where does it
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    CCRN on Resume

    traumaRUs replied to RN-SKR's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to SRNA
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    Hired, but haven't started

    traumaRUs replied to FMadden's topic in Advanced Practice

    Wow. When were you hired? Did you take boards right away? When were you licensed? Many times they want someone who is
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    Cna incident investigation

    traumaRUs replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    Several posts have been removed. Please be aware that anything you post on the internet is discoverable in court. We advise people NOT to post about any possible litigation or litigation in
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    Taking call, do NPs get paid call pay?

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

    Our specialty practice required call from 0700-1900 on sat and Sunday. It involved going to 2 hospitals 50 miles away and seeing our consults, sling h&ps and discharges. We usually saw 5-15 pts...
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    Bored after 3 months?

    traumaRUs replied to saradista's topic in Rehabilitation

    Please note - sometimes online communication is misinterpreted. Without the nonverbal cues and facial expressions, its easy to be
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    Shocked by MD attitude

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

    Sending a newly jaundiced pt with diffuse abd pain to the ED is acceptable IMHO and I'm an experienced APRN in a rural setting. There would be no way to obtain quick testing or referral in my
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    What can I do besides nursing?

    traumaRUs replied to Raven43's topic in General Nursing

    Now that original poster has let it be known that there is legal action pending, we will close this thread. Please be aware that ANYTHING and EVERYTHING on the internet can be "discoverable" in
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    Shocked by MD attitude

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

    Oh yes indeed. Some of the things I did as a new APN make me cringe
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    New NP going into nephrology

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

    Thanks
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    Immortal Cells

    traumaRUs replied to sandman345's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to Nursing student assistance
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    Shocked by MD attitude

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

    FullGlass is a direct-entry NP who has not worked as an
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    Online furthering education courses

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

    Ive used Audio Digest now for 12 years - excellent up to date info. Some of the lectures are boring but most are very
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    Jahi McMath is finally at peace

    traumaRUs replied to anon456's topic in Nursing News

    RIP llittle one. This thread is
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    Online furthering education courses

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

    I use Audio Digest for their podcasts. They currently have a special for NPs. I spend lots of time in my car so these podcasts are a great way to get CME and be done with
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    Shocked by MD attitude

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

    As to the physician - I have had a few who have ranted and sworn at me. However, I am old and mean and I tell them (very quietly) that when they can control themselves, I will be glad to discuss the...