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    Post anesthetic unit

    traumaRUs replied to Yogesh's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student assistance
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    Dex IVP

    traumaRUs replied to Keta's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to Nursing Student Asst forum - can you please clarify what med you are asking
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    Under the Covers: My Experience With Post-op Pain Control

    traumaRUs replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for this article. I recently had major surgery and had excellent pain control. That said, pain is very subjective. I've talked to multiple people who have had surgery similar to mine...
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    Just curious

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

    Moved to prenursing for more relevant
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    Did I make the right move?

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

    Well first of all, I felt like an idiot when I got out of school. With only 5 months NP exp, I would still expect you to be pretty green and unsure of yourself. It sounds like you have very little...
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    Hypernatremia: You are "FRIED"

    traumaRUs replied to Ashley Hay, BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your comments - appreciate it and edits have been appropriately made. @KelRN2015 - agree that the most common diagnosis I see for hypernatremia is DI. My area of practice is nephrology...
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    Lvad patient in cardiac rehab

    traumaRUs replied to Chanda1234's topic in General Nursing

    Many LVAD pts are now in the
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    Texas Tech El Paso Accelerated BSN Spring 2018

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

    Moved to
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    On-call criteria for Surgery nurses

    traumaRUs replied to TTaylor123's topic in Operating Room

    Moved to OR
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    NCLEX-RN help/advice/suggestions

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

    Moved to
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    dui and nursing school

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

    Moved to Nursing Licensure with Criminal
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    Board of Nursing Review

    traumaRUs replied to vmc11's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to nursing licensure with criminal history
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    So...You've Decided to Attend a Conference???

    traumaRUs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Making the CommitmentWe all know how quickly nursing changes. What was the up to date care five years ago or even one year ago is no longer considered evidence based practice! So, how to get up to...
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    Confused and disappointed

    traumaRUs replied to Lovinlyfe786's topic in Nursing Career

    Moved to Career
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    IUGR and SUA at 37 weeks

    traumaRUs replied to silhouettedreams's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are so sorry for the added stress you are going thru. However, we can't answer these questions - please consult with your OB and your NICU staff. Best
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    Is this Facebook status Hipaa compliant?

    traumaRUs replied to musicmouse44's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It may be HIPAA compliant but it is absolutely in your best interest not to post ANYTHING about school, work or anything career related on FB. I can't tell you how many times a week we (AN staff)...
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    Experienced NP seeking Derm Job

    traumaRUs replied to Mdkrzyange1's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hunh!!!!!???? With 5 years experience they want you to work as a medical assistant!!!!!!?????? Uh no, no, no, no, no!!!!!!!! Run fast, run
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    please share information for "ONLINE post msn- FNP certification programs ? or ONline DNP

    traumaRUs replied to Kciccone's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum. You might take a look also at our schools
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    please share information for "ONLINE post msn- FNP certification programs ? or ONline DNP

    traumaRUs replied to Kciccone's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP forum. You might take a look also at our schools
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    Help with essay

    traumaRUs replied to Gabrielle1818's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student
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    Pediatric rounding rules

    traumaRUs replied to RNSAINT41's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student
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    AANP FNP (Failed -> Passed!)

    traumaRUs replied to FNP-SA's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats - moved to student NP
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    CRNA Tutor

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

    Moved to SRNA forum for current
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    Head to Toe Assessment

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Students

    There are many aspect of assessment and there is definitely more than one way to do a physical assessment. However you do your physical assessment it is important that you develop a systematic...
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    Are LPNs the Answer to the RN Shortage in Some Locations?

    traumaRUs replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I started my nursing career as an LPN and if this program was in existence at that time, I would take advantage of