traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Living Will Tattoo

    traumaRUs replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    The hubs and I were talking the other day about this. In the first place, no one is going to honor this as its not a legal document. I practice in IL and unless a pt has an active/valid POLST form....
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    How to get experience outside primary care

    traumaRUs replied to catbox9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmmm...now you've changed the premise of the thread. For this current scenario: 1. Try to get hired into a practice that offers extended orientation. Our nephrology practice offers 3-5 months...
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    Dukes Post Graduate Certificate in Cardiology

    traumaRUs replied to lilyannRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hmmm...can you give us some more info? Is this what you are talking about? Cardiology Specialty | Duke School of Nursing That looks like just 9 hours of credit: The cardiovascular specialty offers...
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    Flight Nurse Army vs Air Force

    traumaRUs replied to dropkickRN's topic in Government, Military

    Moved to Gov't/Military
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    Passing Nclex

    traumaRUs replied to Sharlett33's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to NCLEX
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    NP Rx

    traumaRUs replied to punjaban25's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    At least in IL this is not done unless you want to face disciplinary
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    Best SICU for CRNA school?

    traumaRUs replied to crnagoals1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to SRNA
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    UTMB FNP Fall 2018 Applicant

    traumaRUs replied to rizahawkeye's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    IV and Blood Withdrawal?

    traumaRUs replied to rabidlark's topic in Nurse Registration

    Moved to Nurse
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    lots of ?? in my mind

    traumaRUs replied to Elisejia's topic in Nurse Registration

    Moved to nurse
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    How to get experience outside primary care

    traumaRUs replied to catbox9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with above posters and it seems like this is something you recognize too: without some solid NP experience, you aren't going to be on the top of the list for any UC. Why did you become an...
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    Help...

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

    I agree that allowing you to have a choice is wonderful. As to change in practice organization - being flexible as an employee is always a good trait. I've been with the same specialty practice for...
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    Informatics nurse needed for an interview ASAP!

    traumaRUs replied to VICKI714's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student
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    Do Nurse Practitioners get drug tested?

    traumaRUs replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to add that every workplace is different. I've been an APRN for over 11 years and never been drug tested in that time. However, per our practice's policy I was subject to drug testing for...
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    My wife

    traumaRUs replied to Shadowheart1121's topic in General Specialties

    This is just not something we can help you with. Please discuss this with your wife's
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    Do Nurse Practitioners get drug tested?

    traumaRUs replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I actually just had my pre-employment drug test yesterday - doesn't bother me one way or the other. Of course my background is active duty military where random UAs are MUCH more invasive than what I...
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    Does this Family Nurse Practitioner program sounds shady?

    traumaRUs replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Verification of malpractice insurance by the employer

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

    You can ask for the declarations page - I've had to ask for it in the past. It should readily be available as this isn't super secret, we can't tell anyone info. You are entitled to
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    Nursing Job Change: Jump Ship or Sit Tight? 5 Things to Consider

    traumaRUs replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the process of changing jobs - this job I've had 11.5 years and last job (which was my absolute favorite nursing job in the entire world) lasted 10 years. I'm anxious to get it started. My...
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    WHNP or FNP

    traumaRUs replied to SaraBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was a military wife for many years and was always given in-state tuition and never had an issue once I explained I was a military spouse. Also moved to student NP
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    First NP Job, misled and unhappy

    traumaRUs replied to NYbaby0126's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agree this doesn't sound like a good fit. Are they opening the Urgent Care in Jan? If not,
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    First Contract

    traumaRUs replied to tgod288's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Always always always have your OWN malpractice insurance. You want someone who is only in your corner, working for
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    Hourly NP and pay

    traumaRUs replied to TexasNP14's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agree - no one works for free. Your practice makes a profit from your work so you need to get paid for it - speak
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    ADVICE - NYU vs Hunter Primary Care NP

    traumaRUs replied to jlc128's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Uworld 54% overall Thoughts?

    traumaRUs replied to FutureRn2018ly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to NCLEX