traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    I am finally able to leave nursing by January 2018

    traumaRUs replied to NursingBro's topic in General Nursing

    Your anxiety and distress comes thru in your posts. I'm so sorry that nursing isn't your niche. Please consider getting some counseling, meds, or something to help you cope. Alcohol isn't the...
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    CMA, MT, or Phlebotomist???

    traumaRUs replied to rn-bsnbeaute's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Moved to CMA/MA
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    Coworker and Patient Harm (Title edited)

    traumaRUs replied to Msmedic68w's topic in General Nursing

    Multiple off topic posts have been removed - please keep to the topic at
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    Please help!

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse3242's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Great comments Mursejj - this helps to show everyone that there are many different roles for the
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    Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    traumaRUs replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    CNL is still a fairly new degree. I live in central IL and our two big hospital systems don't use them at all. In fact I know of no one in my area (and I am active in my state-wide APRN organization)...
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    Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    traumaRUs replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Agree marketability for CNL might be dicey. Also, please understand that CNL is NOT advanced practice. You will still need the 3Ps: advanced patho, advanced pharm and advanced physical assessment as...
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    Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    traumaRUs replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    My personal comment would be just to do direct entry
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    New Grad LPN Feeling Discouraged

    traumaRUs replied to sarahrose1994's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Moved to LPN
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    Do you need Nurses

    traumaRUs replied to Joyce Goodart's topic in General Nursing

    Okay guys! @Joyce - can you please elaborate? Are you talking about in
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    Please help!

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse3242's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hi there - I've been a CNS since 2006, boarded as adult and peds CNS's. CNL does not equal CNS. CNL is not APRN, CNS is APRN. CNS can encompass many roles but in most states its an APRN. I...
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    CNL Program Applicant

    traumaRUs replied to Nurse3242's topic in Advanced Practice

    Agree with Juan - do your due diligence. If your hospital uses CNL what do they do? IMHO (only MY opinion) the CNL is the current flash in the pan. They have overlapping duties with many other MSN...
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    PhD Nursing Forum

    traumaRUs replied to NGYSUN's topic in General Specialties

    Be on the lookout for a NEW FORUM: Doctoral
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    Working before credentialing

    traumaRUs replied to Memori's topic in Advanced Practice

    We do it, but the deal is the new APRN is SHADOWING, they are NOT responsible for patient care and they aren't allowed to chart except to "pend" the chart for review with the preceptor right beside...
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    Travel Nursing Dilemma(Sorry long post)

    traumaRUs replied to withersp's topic in Travel

    Moved to travel
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    New Grad looking for ICU review

    traumaRUs replied to frenchxtoast's topic in Critical Care

    Moved to Critical care
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    Trauma 2 Hospital Question

    traumaRUs replied to SurgicalNurse111's topic in Operating Room

    Moved to OR
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    Pharmacology Questions!

    traumaRUs replied to thankyoumaam's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to Nursing Student Assistance
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    Do nurses use "Linked In"?

    traumaRUs replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

    On my LinkedIn profile, I include all my nursing experience, education, volunteer activities, publications, research projects I've been involved in, etc. I also "like" other professionals and now...
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    New FNP in Inpatient Palliative

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

    Here are some threads: From RN to Palliative Care NP Palliative Care Round-Up Palliative Care Nurse Several of these posters continue to post. Just PM them.... Hope this
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    Are you a nurse practitioner without any nursing experience?

    traumaRUs replied to bethymaester's topic in Advanced Practice

    This!!!! Totally agree. A few years ago I decided to get a DNP - uh what a mistake. Lots of money, more clinical time that was of no use and oh did I say lots of money??? And....no pay raise!...
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    PhD Nursing Forum

    traumaRUs replied to NGYSUN's topic in General Specialties

    Thanks for the input - I will take it to the team for
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    Do I Measure Up? CRNA Application

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

    Moved to SRNA
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    NKU CRNA 2018

    traumaRUs replied to PittSRNA20's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to SRNA
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    PhD Nursing Forum

    traumaRUs replied to NGYSUN's topic in General Specialties

    We have a Post-grad forum for those pursuing a grad or terminal degree that is not a DNP:
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    Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    traumaRUs replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks CD for your story and continued updates - that's what AN is all about - nurses sharing their stories. I admire you so much. Your level headedness during this disaster is certainly telling of...