traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts CME Conference - Destin, FL

    traumaRUs replied to allnurses's topic in Advanced Practice

    Has anyone been to one of these
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    Miserable nurses

    traumaRUs replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    Okay everyone....there have some edits and deletions from this thread. At this point, we are going to close it. Sometimes I think (and I've been a mod a long time) that we just need to be kinder to...
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    Pros & Cons of Physician-Owned Clinics?

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

    At least in my case...YES! I am going back to the private practice ASAP. Benefits are much better at the private practice I'm going back
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    traumaRUs replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm echoing TnButterfly's post: CUT IT OUT!!!! Stop with all the rude comments. AN was founded to be a SUPPORTIVE environment. If you can't be supportive, skip the
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    Experienced nurse with a intense, dramatic, anxious trainer/preceptor

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

    Moved to pt/colleague
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    When and Why Nurses Are Leaving the Workforce

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you. This is not being respectful of your time. The hospital where I used to work (I too worked strictly nights) had in-service times that were available on each shift. The...
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    When and Why Nurses Are Leaving the Workforce

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the comments. Yes age is referring to nurses that as we age we might not be as able to keep up the fast pace, be on our feet for 12 hours, etc.. and thus might leave the workforce....
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    Protecting Your License: Notes from a Nurse-Attorney

    traumaRUs replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    As always, if you have a legal question, it is best to consult with an
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    Please help. Career over before it starts.

    traumaRUs replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Moved to Nurses with
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    FNP-C vs FNP-BC

    traumaRUs replied to Guest05/31/18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Multiple threads with the same topic were merged into student NP
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    Is Allnurses now controlled ?

    traumaRUs replied to Guest05/31/18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Maybe you could expand on this
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    Airforce Np base options

    traumaRUs replied to promomma's topic in Government, Military

    The military (all branches) don't really care where you WANT to go but rather the NEEDS of the military will ALWAYS come first. If you are set on a specific place, perhaps being a civilian NP overseas...
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    Scholarship for MSN

    traumaRUs replied to zeekhan's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Moved to Post-Grad student forum. Fully funded grad programs are rare. Are you working at a hospital that provides tuition
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    MSN options

    traumaRUs replied to sbr8y55's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Moved to Post-Grad Nursing
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    NP contract? salary with no holiday pay?

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

    I currently work for a hospital system that has no holiday pay either - I'm heading into work soon myself. If you wish to take the holiday off, you must use your PTO. Needless to say, this job is...
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    Where to take NP Pre-reqs flexible start date

    traumaRUs replied to an11228's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    traumaRUs replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    We are very fortunate: my husband is retired military and next year will retire from 26 years as a teacher so we will have two retirements from that. I was fortunate to have a very small pension...
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    Good news! -Off topic-

    traumaRUs replied to Amethya's topic in School

    We wish you the best and glad you are healthy. Closing now as this has strayed to medical
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    no contract job offer

    traumaRUs replied to travelRN555's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yep, no contract here at the private practice - hospital had a very restrictive
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    Newly licensed NP working as RN

    traumaRUs replied to GoodKick01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agree with BostonFNP - you need your own
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    Working in a small practice, and the employees are rude.

    traumaRUs replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Advanced Practice

    Confrontation can be positive too - she can use this as personal growth potential. And..you need to be comfortable with your workmates too. Best wishes - let us know how it
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    Bachelor in Human Biology to DNP pathway

    traumaRUs replied to edelisdiaz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Merged threads. I understand you don't wish to incur more debt. Perhaps some of your credits from your BS will transfer to a nursing program. Best bet is to look at some different schools and see...
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    My ICU (in)experience...

    traumaRUs replied to tlwbombera's topic in Critical Care

    Agree with Ruby - apply and go from there. Best
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    Should I quit my second NP job?

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

    Hi there! First, I would never tolerate being "labelled" anything. (I'm a baby boomer btw - lol). I've been an APRN for 12 years now and I see, at least in my area, that "job hopping" is not such a...
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    Matt Lauer Fired due to Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Has This Happened to You?

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Nursing News

    Heard this am about this from NBC News: Matt Lauer fired for inappropriate behavior. Here is the NBC video regarding the announcement. What is your opinion? Have you encountered sexual harassment in...