traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    Pregnant and working...how do you do it?!?!?

    traumaRUs replied to Destin293's topic in General Nursing

    Closed as the moodiness epidemic has spred - lol. To the OP - best wishes with your
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    Bachelor in Human Biology to DNP pathway

    traumaRUs replied to edelisdiaz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum. There are direct entry NP programs where you get an MSN - then you can go on to the DNP. Does that answer your
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    A Creative Outlet

    traumaRUs replied to nurseandtell's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Under Career on the yellow navigation bar. Best
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    How is drug testing done at your facility?

    traumaRUs replied to Janecollective's topic in General Nursing

    AN does not condone illegal activities so this thread will be closed. Also please be aware that IP addresses can be
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    What subspecialty will accomplish my goals?

    traumaRUs replied to PICCRN79's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hmmm....what about Infection Control? What does your facility hire CNS's to do? In IL, where I work, I practice as an APRN and can work both inpt and outpt, assess, treat, Rx,
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    Doctor Hiring NP's

    traumaRUs replied to DO89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Come on guys - please stick to the topic at
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    Bullying, Evidence Based Practice #Magnet

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have all heard of the concept bullying. A sometimes over-used word but one that needs to be addressed. AllNurses staff recently attended the 2017 Magnet Conference in Houston. We were fortunate to...
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    Doctor Hiring NP's

    traumaRUs replied to DO89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    1. As others have stated, salary varies according to location and experience. Also, look to saturation - many big cities have oversaturation while in rural areas you will have more choices as to who...
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    Best Doctorate Degree

    traumaRUs replied to KansasFNP's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Moved to Doctoral
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    Last week on preceptorship

    traumaRUs replied to Alexx_xox's topic in Emergency

    Moved to ED
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    RN role and Cannabis

    traumaRUs replied to ColdHandsWarmHeart's topic in Patient Medications

    In IL, there are cannabis dispensaries. There are no medical professionals on site at
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    Pain Medications

    traumaRUs replied to Steve123's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    IMHO, the pendulum has swung to the opposite
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    Tearing my hair out over noncompliant DM2 patients!

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

    My favorite saying from my absolutely most favorite doctor in the whole world: "You can't care more for the patient then they care about
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    Midwest Market

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

    Good questions. I'm in central IL near a fairly large city. The big hospitals here (level 1 trauma center, 800 beds) is always expanding. Very easy to get a job in this
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    New NP pay

    traumaRUs replied to Guest1059175's topic in Advanced Practice

    Could you be more specific? There is a wide variety of salaries which can differ significantly on the type of NP you are, where in the US you work, etc.
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    Inadequate Staffing: Patient Safety in Today's Healthcare Marketplace- A Four Part Series

    traumaRUs replied to Damion Jenkins's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent topic. Hope that ratios soon exist in all states for both nurses and patients'
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    Ohio BON Restricting FNP Practice

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

    Yikes!!!!
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    NURSE SMOKING a survey of knowledge and educational experience

    traumaRUs replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in General Nursing

    Approved research
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    A Creative Outlet

    traumaRUs replied to nurseandtell's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    We have an Innovator's Hub where bloggers, writers and other entrepreneurs gather. I have moved your
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    Oxygen therapy in ED

    traumaRUs replied to nikki199's topic in Emergency

    Moved to a different forum for more
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    As a PA, how can I be better for the nurses in the ER?

    traumaRUs replied to Warningsign's topic in Emergency

    Moved to a different forum for more
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    Anyone have experience with BoN wanting more background check info

    traumaRUs replied to muggs's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to a different forum for more
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    How Long To Get A Consult?

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

    I work heart failure and cards is of course easy (lol). Derm is impossible in our area - they all requirement payment in full up front which can be $250-500. They do not accept Medicaid. The nearest...
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    Nurses Week 2018 FREEBIES, PRIZES & DISCOUNTS

    traumaRUs replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Just added today: Jaanuu Scrubs: Beginning May 6, nurses are welcome to create a short video, or a written story and photo, with a fellow nurse who has made a positive impact on their career and life....
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    Is 54 too old to get a doctorate degree?

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

    Agree Jules. You have to factor in age, health, ability to recoup the tuition as well as job market. Like NurseBeth I had considered it at 55 but for various reasons decided against it. Now at 59 am...