traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    new, need some support

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

    Moved to forum where similar issues are
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    Nurses Week 2018 FREEBIES, PRIZES & DISCOUNTS

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

    Here are some more: 1-800-FLOWERS: Use coupon code FLWR15 to take 15 percent off gifts and flowers through July 1. Cheryl's: Get 15 percent off sitewide with code TAKE15 through Dec. 31. Fannie May:...
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    What kind of GPA do I need to get into Nurse Practitioner school?

    traumaRUs replied to ananana123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to Student NP
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    eavesdropping

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

    OMG - I just about spewed my coffee on my computer screen!! lol Nope we don't work together - it just seems like some MOAs like to eavesdrop. In my situation, the MOA "wishes I could be a nurse" but...
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    eavesdropping

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

    lol...Im facing the same exact issue and Im leaving the position because of
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    Help save my career

    traumaRUs replied to ccw123's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm so sorry for this. Okay now for some thoughts: 1. Apply to specialty practices that provide a solid orientation period. I was in nephrology for 11.5 years and our practice offered 4-5 months of...
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    Favorite scrubs??

    traumaRUs replied to Alexx_xox's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Moved to scrubs and gear. I love my SCRUBS - lots of pockets and very comfortable and
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    I took a 25 mg of Seroquel the night before a drug test, will it show up as a something?

    traumaRUs replied to Pdjorgen's topic in Patient Medications

    Please see your medical provider - they can help you. Please take care. We can't provide the info your seek per our terms of
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    RN on probation trying to find a job

    traumaRUs replied to sonyarn88's topic in General Nursing

    Dialysis is often friendlier to those with licensure
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    Hepatitis Patient

    traumaRUs replied to Meraj1's topic in General Nursing

    Per our terms of service, we can't provide any medical advice. Please contact your employee health or your medical
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    A CRNA places second in the Boston Marathon

    traumaRUs replied to Bluebolt's topic in Nursing News

    Threads merged and video added. What dedication and drive!!!!
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    Nursing Certs as APRN

    traumaRUs replied to travelRN555's topic in Advanced Practice

    I kept all my certs and have been an APRN for 12 years. You just never know what might
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    Advice Needed - Current MSN nursing student

    traumaRUs replied to ss1992's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum. I'm an adult and peds CNS. When in school, I broke my day into segments: work, school and home life. Since school did take a lot of time, I made sure that I pulled away...
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    Church Health Clinic: Making it Work

    traumaRUs replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Great article -
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    Do you wear open toed shoes as an NP?

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

    I wear scrubs and tennis
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    When male prisoners intentionally expose themselves to females

    traumaRUs replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in Correctional

    I have visited several max facilities in the state. The SMI (severely mentally ill) population that are chronic masturbaters are housed in separate units with separate rules. When our legislature...
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    NP as Hospitalist ??? job offer

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

    [ATTACH=CONFIG]26566[/ATTACH] Here is the latest map showing the progress and it looks like TN is on the
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    Leg Cramps

    traumaRUs replied to laurennicole320's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we ask that you contact your provider. Hope you feel better
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    Cautious ask: If you hated being a RN, would you enjoy NP?

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

    I liked being an RN more. I am now responsible for everything from customer satisfaction to prior auths for ridiculously expensive meds to customer satisfaction, to charting, to customer...
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    Do hospitals hire FNP-C?

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

    I'm in the midwest, ILLINOIS to be specific and FNPs are outpt only here. The ones currently credentialed are grandfathered in but they can't change positions
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    Retired nurses help me please!

    traumaRUs replied to nursebeckymaybaby's topic in Retired Nurses

    You can list the questions here but please don't solicit members to email you. Thank
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    DITEP?

    traumaRUs replied to purplewaves45's topic in School

    I'm going to add some info: In cooperation with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), the strengths from the three...
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    Post Masters Certificate Program 3P's classes

    traumaRUs replied to jstrombsn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Will move to student NP forum. My MSN is in Management and Leadership (2005) and I didn't take the three Ps till the post MSN
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    How much PTO does everyone get?

    traumaRUs replied to Camino77's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I feel like a total loser. As an APN at my old job with 11+ years, I got 8 weeks per year. Now at the fancy hospital I get 4
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    I'm an NP student - How did you choose your specialty?

    traumaRUs replied to abc616's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To the OP: Nursing is a second career for me but I've been at it for 26 years now (read: I'm old and mean). I did nephrology for 11+ years and am now in cardiology. I'm already looking for my next big...