traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Signature stamp a bad idea?

    traumaRUs replied to espress099's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Weird....I sign everything individually including disability paperwork, insurance stuff, etc...most forms don't allow for signature stamps
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    Dr. denigrates NPs, cites low IQ etc

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

    You guys this isn't even a real issue - the doctor states he didn't write it and apologized. Merged two threads same
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    Help with baby spitting up medicine

    traumaRUs replied to Birdy2's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Per our terms of service, we can't provide medical advice. Please take your 3 week old to the pediatrician, neurologist or
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    BSN is a joke

    traumaRUs replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Closed for
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    Dr. denigrates NPs, cites low IQ etc

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

    Hey guys read on: Updated 10/20/17 - 4:08 pm PST Dr. David Glener reached out to Nurse.org regarding this article stating the following: "I left my laptop unattended and open to my Doximity page....
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    Help asap circulating nurses

    traumaRUs replied to danielle.scott3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student assistance
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    Labs after dialysis

    traumaRUs replied to kristin10's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Nope - no labs should be considered "accurate" after dialysis unless they are specifically drawn as post-dialysis labs. CBC will be hemo-concentrated as pt is (hopefully) euvolemic. Need to draw...
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    NP Career Questions

    traumaRUs replied to CareerSwitch1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My reasoning for FNP/ACNP is that I would have both acute and primary care clinicals - I would be more employable. The MBA because, lets face it, healthcare is a business and we, as APNs need to know...
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    "Noctor?" Offensive title?

    traumaRUs replied to Breathing16's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agree with Elkpark - call me what I
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    Are LPNs the Answer to the RN Shortage in Some Locations?

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Allnurses had the opportunity to talk with multiple healthcare systems throughout the US at a national conference. Many had the same issue: not enough RNs. Some had sign on bonuses - up to $10,000 for...
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    Dilemma situation! I'm not a nurse, but is this common practice??

    traumaRUs replied to Nursing617's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Merged both threads, same topic. From your other thread (about staff sleeping on night shift), please report this as many posters have urged you to
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    Is the grass greener?

    traumaRUs replied to rwh0327's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My advice is that with any new job there is a learning curve. I've been an APRN for 11 years now - and this is my first APRN job. I am now changing to another specialty and although I have assessment...
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    Exclusive Interview with Las Vegas Nurse who Worked During Shooting

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I went to nursing school in Vegas and worked at Humana Sunrise in the ER. This community rocks...you all are to be congratulated for rallying around this incredible tragedy and caring for so many...
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    Difficult Colleague, Advice Needed

    traumaRUs replied to Godsgirl73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Moved to Colleague/Pt relations
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    Should I stay or go? New grad questions.

    traumaRUs replied to COknights10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think you have the right idea: you have not dealt with your family tragedy - that should be your first priority. Counseling, talking this over with your husband,
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    Just passed NCLEX RN. Crna next?

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

    Moved to SRNA
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    Quitting Your APRN Gig?

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Well...the title says it all: when do you know its time to move on? There are lots of reasons but here are some of the more common ones: Poor hoursLots of callLow compensationToo much work to do in...
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    Passed my FNP exam!! One week after graduating!

    traumaRUs replied to AmyFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats Moved to student NP
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    NP Career Questions

    traumaRUs replied to CareerSwitch1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I qualified this statement with this is my opinion and I stand behind it - DNP is worthless to ME as it would not provide me with any additional clinical
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    WHNP or FNP in VA?

    traumaRUs replied to mnera09's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum - you might want to ask this question in your state's APRN organization
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    Need an NP to answer interview questions

    traumaRUs replied to slwiederhold's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    WHew lots of questions! I'll try to help: 1.) What type of setting do you currently work? (community hospital, pcp office, federal health center, major medical center) Private nephrology practice 2.)...
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    NP Career Questions

    traumaRUs replied to CareerSwitch1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'll try to help you: I'm a nephrology APRN (11+ years now) and have been a nurse for 25 years total) Day-to-day work: How do you spend a typical day/week? Seeing pts in dialysis units What hours do...
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    Nurses and Social Media - Our Leaders Online?! #Magnet

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    AN recently attended the 2017 Magnet Conference and were able to attend the session, Join Them: Leveraging Social Media as an Innovative Nursing Leadership Communication Tool presented by Amelia K...
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    Nurses and Social Media - Our Leaders Online?! #Magnet

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I see your points southpaw. However, as we all move more into the social media age and with younger staff members, don't you think we need to be open to different means of
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    Nurses and Social Media - Our Leaders Online?! #Magnet

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Great idea. How do you propose to do