traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Why is this the answer help

    traumaRUs replied to klv123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Please post what you think the answer is and the rationale. Also - we ask that you not post real questions as there can be copyright
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    Nurse interview

    traumaRUs replied to Maddiegirl3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student assistance and please guys back on
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    What could elevated BNP mean?

    traumaRUs replied to Hanks's topic in General Nursing

    We can't provide this advice. Please contact your
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    Accepted my first position!

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

    Congrats
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    Audio resources during school

    traumaRUs replied to Texas nurse here's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I use Audio
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    What do you think of Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNL)?

    traumaRUs replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Specialties

    Moved to general
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    has anyone done a dual program

    traumaRUs replied to 8-ball's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    NP Preceptors and advice wanted

    traumaRUs replied to HAL_APRN19's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Finding preceptors is hard. Have you tried your state's APRN organization? Asked at the school? The other option might be a shiftworker. When I did clinicals (1200 total for two programs), I worked my...
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    Is it necessary to get experience as a Rn before NP?

    traumaRUs replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    STAFF NOTE: hot topic guys. Please be polite and mindful of the terms of the
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    He Wanted to Practice Satanism for the Baby

    traumaRUs replied to Shookclays's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Moved to
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    There has to be more besides indeed.com for NP job searches??!

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

    Hospital websites is what I
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    Should I change my major?

    traumaRUs replied to Klynn5757's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to
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    Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    traumaRUs replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, there is not only my cubicle-mate but in the adjoining cubicle another nurse who plays music all day too. Headphones are a great idea but we have to answer the phone too. I am just not...
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    Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    traumaRUs replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a new position and have a contract so can't leave. However, the music all day drives me crazy. I'm not a music person and its rude IMHO to have it playing in a common
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    Struggling and could really use advice

    traumaRUs replied to LanaG94's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Moved to PCT
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    Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    traumaRUs replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    I just changed job and work in a small office part of the time. My cubicle-mate (we are within 3 feet of each other) has a radio on the entire day. I find it very difficult to concentrate let alone...
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    Clinical Rotations for Online CNS Program

    traumaRUs replied to NurseSam84's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Best
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    Military Spouse RN

    traumaRUs replied to saramarie's topic in General Nursing

    If you are PCS'ing back to the states with your husband, military towns are used to a transient population. I would think you would be able to get a job. It might not be your dream job but take...
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    Job offers

    traumaRUs replied to Bunnygal's topic in Advanced Practice

    I would kill for a 4 day 10 hour shift. As long as you are not working more than 10 hours.....which seems to be the problem with APRN
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    Should nurses post on social media, HIPAA violation?

    traumaRUs replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    STAFF NOTE: The original discussion is here in this article where you can view the
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    gender "issues"

    traumaRUs replied to rac1's topic in Psychiatric

    STAFF NOTE - this is a hot topic. Per our terms of service, debate is allowed but please remain
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    Did I break HIPAA?

    traumaRUs replied to brunette2296's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Most hospitals have rules about social media and photos. It is a fireable offense at the hospital where I work to take ANY
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    Good Samaritan Law: Do you feel protected?

    traumaRUs replied to SouthpawRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Merged two
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    FNP in acute inpatient specialty role

    traumaRUs replied to Julia77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    FNP in ICU is out of scope of your practice. Doesn't matter if the hospital will hire you, you are the one responsible for your own practice. As to be being soft-spoken and looking young, conduct...
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    Has anyone ever done a post masters?

    traumaRUs replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Advanced Practice

    I did two post-MSN certs. I got my MSN in management and leadership (non-clinical MSN) then did an adult CNS (3Ps and 500+ hours of clinical), then a couple of years later did a Peds CNS (3Ps again as...