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    U of Detroit Mercy

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

    Moved to SRNA
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    best school fnp school in WA state to learn skills like X-ray reading, suturing etc...?

    traumaRUs replied to zacarias's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    traumaRUs replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a CNS (almost 12 years now) and the local hospital-affiliated college of nursing graduates CNSs in a consistent stream. However, our role have never been the 'traditional" change agent, educator,...
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    I have mental health issues

    traumaRUs replied to Guest1007726's topic in General Nursing

    It is great that you are seeking advice. However, as above poster stated we can't provide medical advice - please consult with them with regards to your concerns. Best
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    Metformin and IV contrast

    traumaRUs replied to sari.menon's topic in General Nursing

    You are best to discuss this with your Father's provider - per our terms of service, we can not provide medical
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    Clarification needed in renewing license vs certification

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

    RN does not require certification in IL (at least) - just renew it every 2 years with IDPH - next renewal is May 2018 and you will have to sign a form that you have completed the 20 hours of CEUs -...
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    Entry Level Masters in Nursing: Stats

    traumaRUs replied to Spades714's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to prenursing
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    205 questions and passed!

    traumaRUs replied to Lpnbeast213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to NCLEX forum .
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    NP Rx

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

    Its never every a good practice to do so. At least in IL, I personally know of a PA that did so (antibiotic for ear infection while they were out of town) and she got an official reprimand and
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    Verification of malpractice insurance by the employer

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

    I'm in the process of changing jobs (I'm in IL too) and all you have to do is ask for the declarations page with your name on it - super
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    Clarification needed in renewing license vs certification

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

    Exactly what APRNKate said. I live in IL, we renew our RN license in even years - next time May 2018 and you need to state that you have done your CEUs for that requirement. Beginning with the May...
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    respiratory therapist

    traumaRUs replied to nursingnurse2b1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to prenursing
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    what is the impact os specialty to nursing, supporters and opposers to this

    traumaRUs replied to precyesiaba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student
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    LTC

    traumaRUs replied to Courtneyrn9317's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Moved to LTC nursing
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    Is earwax removal an emergency?

    traumaRUs replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Coping skills are the biggie IMHO. Common sense in the US is gone! Sometimes you WILL have pain or be uncomfortable and time takes care of this
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    I don't know if I still want to be a nurse?

    traumaRUs replied to hockeygirl1031's topic in General Students

    Moved to student nursing
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    RN-NP or BSc-Direct NP

    traumaRUs replied to JaimieM's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to Student NP
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    AF or AFL or Artifact

    traumaRUs replied to Dsmcmm's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student
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    Clinical Rotations for Online CNS Program

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

    I'm a Peds CNS in IL and would wonder why you are pursuing CNS if there are none in your institution? Do you have an idea of the job you want to
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    Could the reason I got fired from my last job affect becoming a nurse

    traumaRUs replied to Allie94's topic in Nursing Career

    Merged
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    Crna program Boston College

    traumaRUs replied to Courtneyrn9317's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    moved to srna
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    Does it matter which FNP school I pick?

    traumaRUs replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think too it depends on the market where you are looking for a job. In over-saturated markets new grads might have a hard time finding a job no matter what school they graduate from
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    RN to MSN program Reputation

    traumaRUs replied to Bg1053's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Single Mom, Back To School?!?!

    traumaRUs replied to jojomarie26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Merged duplicate
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    Interview With The Most Influential Nurse Of Our Time -

    traumaRUs replied to DavidBeckerCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    You have had a long and illustrious nursing career - what was your proudest moment? Dr. Gasparis as a long-time educator what advice would you give to someone considering nursing as a