traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    LPN/LVN job options. (Current job is making me sick)

    traumaRUs replied to PrettyNerd's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Moved to LPN
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    Dislike towards the patient whom I know outside work

    traumaRUs replied to ClumsyOne's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell your supervisor that due to a personal conflict, you can't work in that clinic. In many dialysis clinics, there is only one RN so you will be taking care of him. Ethically since you had...
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    Abs program at MCPHS

    traumaRUs replied to Kadaigneault's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to
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    Juvenile record

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

    Moved to licensure with criminal history
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    Doctors vs NP's?

    traumaRUs replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Staff note: multiple posts have been removed in accordance with
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    You don't need RN experience to get an NP job

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

    I think that we should all realize that the job market in some places is pretty tight while other markets have more jobs. Much depends on where you live and thats where RN experience might count for...
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    How in the name of God will I write my titles

    traumaRUs replied to MrsBelle's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Most of the time at work, your signature is predicated on what your state says it is. TraumaRUs, APRN Thats
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    Nursing student with recent DUI. Need advice

    traumaRUs replied to BCE2802's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Staff note - some more posts have been removed. The goal of this forum is to be supportive not
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    What are Your Goals for 2018??

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    All great goals
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    NP Residency Pay

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

    I have 11 1/2 years exp as an APRN, and just recently changed from nephrology to cardiology. OJT (on the job training) is the best way for an experienced APRN to go
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    Referred to the NMC

    traumaRUs replied to newnurse1966's topic in United Kingdom

    Moved to Nursing in the
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    Liability insurance

    traumaRUs replied to CGB1's topic in Government, Military

    The big plus to your own malpractice policy is access to an attorney that works only for YOU! Believe me, that is super important! And...no offense but its no one's business whether you carry your...
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    NP Residency Pay

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

    As an experienced APRN, I wouldn't go the residency route - you bring more to the table then a new
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    Do I have to check yes for convictions when applying for job or clinical rotation?

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

    Moved to Licensure with Criminal History
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    Too old?

    traumaRUs replied to RN0599's topic in General Students

    Some things to consider: 1. Is your health still going to be an issue? 2. Can you do clinicals and keep up? 3. What kind of job are you hoping to get? 4. How many more years do you plan to work?...
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    Clarification needed in renewing license vs certification

    traumaRUs replied to nurselove757's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So true....I know when last we renewed licenses in 2016 several folks had to drive to Springfield because they tried to get a 2-3 week
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    Clarification needed in renewing license vs certification

    traumaRUs replied to nurselove757's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yeah in IL we keep changing the acronyms, is now IDFPR - IL Dept of Professional and Financial Regulation. State of Illinois | Department of Financial & Professional Regulation In IL, while our...
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    Academic violation and CRNA school chance

    traumaRUs replied to peterchris's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to SRNA
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    developmental psychology and human growth and development same?

    traumaRUs replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Students

    Moved to student nursing forum. I would ask the school BEFORE sigining up. Best
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    Any guys in L&D

    traumaRUs replied to al3x117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Moved to OB/GYN
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    NREMT Paramedic/AEMT Challenge

    traumaRUs replied to Bob Loblaw's topic in General Nursing

    And in some states, like IL there is a licensure for pre-hospital RN. I've been one since 1999, licensed at the ALS level and run with local rural volunteer squad. It is NOT a paramedic but a PHRN...
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    Military Spouse RN

    traumaRUs replied to saramarie's topic in General Nursing

    Getting a job overseas can be difficult as US military bases have active duty staff. For a new grad it will be even more difficult as you don't bring a specialized skillset to the job arena. Open...
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    I need help!

    traumaRUs replied to idave19's topic in General Students

    Moved to general student
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    PNP-AC or FNP?

    traumaRUs replied to klb17's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP. Please look at the Consensus Model prior to making these
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    Family administering meds?

    traumaRUs replied to ccarruth's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We can't provide this kind of feedback - please take your concerns to the hospital caring for your Dad. Sorry you are going thru