traumaRUs MSN, APRN

Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU

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    Happy School Nurses Day!

    traumaRUs posted a topic in School

    Did you know that only 39% of schools in the US employ full-time school nurses? Did you know that in a recent study it was reported that "nearly half of 5- to 17-year-olds have experienced trauma in...
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    Radonda Vaught

    traumaRUs replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I just keep going back that she didn't have intent to hurt that
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    Finding a preceptor in Chicago Illinois

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

    Look to ISAPN IL Society of Advanced Practice
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    Unemployed 68 yr old NP told she is "too old" for job

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

    Agree with NurseBeth - project an energetic image, smile, know the lingo of the specialty you are interviewing for and network. Thats the biggest hint I can give
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    Tips to increasing efficiency as an Outpatient NP?

    traumaRUs replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in nephrology (so kinda related) and we use Epic. It's all about the HCC's. We have templates and some smart phrases that our practice uses in order to capture the charges. I've also added some...
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    Would you rather stay as an RN or work as a NP?

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

    I enjoyed my 12 years as an RN but I've enjoyed my 16 years at my APRN job
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    How to let your manager know you’re quitting after a week?

    traumaRUs replied to happyhippo's topic in Nursing Career

    I took a job that I thought was my "dream job". Inside of a week, I realized it was a nightmare and I wanted OUT!! I just told my boss that I realized this wasn't a good fit and I didn't wish to...
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    Nurse Practitioner Career Trajectory

    traumaRUs replied to GraysAnaTummy's topic in Nursing Career

    Awesome background! Personally I think its important for an NP to have bedside experience. However, there are many that disagree with me on that. That said if time is of the essence, ie you...
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    Dialysis Nursing as New Grad?

    traumaRUs replied to SNgirl21's topic in Nursing Career

    Great
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    Help Graduated PN Program over 10years ago failed NCLEX Never retested?

    traumaRUs replied to rmccusker's topic in Nursing Career

    Refresher course? Does your state require you to take NCLEX in some amount of time? Good
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    have you been shamed about your mental health?

    traumaRUs replied to xbananachipsx's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    While there shouldn't be a stigma associated with mental illness, agree as above - there is unfortunately. IMHO - its better not to mention ANY illness at all. Work is work, personal life...
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    Entering Reserve Nursing with young children

    traumaRUs replied to Danielle48's topic in Government, Military

    Im a USN (active duty) vet. I was not a nurse when on active duty. Please, please please don't go into this unless you KNOW you can deploy. The military is not a 3 12's job by anyone's perspective....
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    How do you remain polite and professional with people who don't believe in the Covid vaccine who come to your clinic wanting treatment?

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

    Its a free country. I'm fully vaccinate and believe in the vaccine efficacy. However, I also believe take it or leave
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    applying to ABSN program with OWI

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

    1. Check with the school - you are right in that the school might accept you but clinical placement might be an issue 2. Contact the BON anonymously to ask about it - I would doubt one OWI would...
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    App for managing work/home schedule, shopping lists, tasks, etc.

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

    I also want to add that we have a calendar on our fridge where we list all the family activities and I also use an Erin Condren organizer where I can take notes especially important for when I need to...
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    Advice on contacting previous manager

    traumaRUs replied to Rhys654's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Speaking from the other side of the coin - I was once implicated in diversion by another RN. I was totally exonerated but I always felt after that incident that I was looked at differently. Years...
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    Nursing and Children

    traumaRUs replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Such an interesting topic. And great insight. I'm adopted - I was given up by a 19 y/o who had no idea how she would raise a child. I was in an orphanage for 2 years and then was adopted by an older...
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    Back to Nurse or stay home

    traumaRUs replied to Alararn89's topic in General Specialties

    When my kids were little I worked nights because my husband worked days and this allowed me to be home when they woke up and went to bed (for the most
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    Please give me the good and bad about prior authorization

    traumaRUs replied to starmickey03's topic in General Specialties

    I'm an APRN and am on the requesting end of prior auths. It's got to be a miserable job IMHO. I'm on hold up to one hour depending on what insurance company I'm calling. I always have to speak to a...
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    Advice?

    traumaRUs replied to Nurserue's topic in General Specialties

    All of us make mistakes! Agree with all of the above - focus on big
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    HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    traumaRUs replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    Wow! Congratulations
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    18 year old student will not share info

    traumaRUs replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    My background is that of raising a teen who has been severely abused and is VERY private. Even strangers asking questions can panic him. I share a lot with the school but he is aware that if there is...
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    18 year old student will not share info

    traumaRUs replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    As a school nurse and certainly from an 18 y/o if they asked for an OTC that you are permitted to give why in the world would you need to look at an incision? Supposed he had an orchiectomy for...
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    Monday March 28 2022

    traumaRUs replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Can I join? Its so nice to "see" everyone again. I've been away from AN for a few years - life happens as everyone knows. Hubby and I are now raising our teen grandson. We've had him on/off...
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    How to handle unhealthy work environment?

    traumaRUs replied to angelsigns's topic in Nursing Career

    Once people started slamming doors I would be outta there. It's more than toxic, its violent. A person that can't control their temper has no business being in charge and their lack of leadership...