traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Nurse Practitioner Salary in Chicago

    traumaRUs replied to dmstanl1's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hmmm....good question. I'm in central IL and starting salary here is $85-95k so I would expect in Chicago you could start at
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    Regis College Online FNP

    traumaRUs replied to purpletzz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to student NP
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    Incentive programs based on quality care

    traumaRUs replied to tblackstockrn's topic in Advanced Practice

    In nephrology my bonus structure is based on hospitalization rate. So what I do is keep in contact with my pts. For instance a pt is getting fluid overloaded I make sure they get extra dialysis. A...
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    New job, share that I am pregnant?

    traumaRUs replied to angie16451's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As a supervisor I would not be
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    Help Work Issue

    traumaRUs replied to tamtia06's topic in Advanced Practice

    You are very welcome - let us know what you
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    Help Work Issue

    traumaRUs replied to tamtia06's topic in Advanced Practice

    I rarely advise leaving a practice but when I was a new APN, I got into a situation with an unethical MD that spiraled out of control so I'm more cautious now. The red flag for me would be that I...
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    Camp Nurse Salary

    traumaRUs replied to BuckeyeRNMomma's topic in Camp

    Multiple posts have been removed as per our terms of service, to which everyone agrees when they join, we do not allow soliciting of any
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    Help Work Issue

    traumaRUs replied to tamtia06's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hmmm....thats weird. My docs and I see the same things. Do you get a bad feeling from this situation? I do just from what you wrote. Can you consult privately with another APRN who is familiar...
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    Do women find male nurses attractive?

    traumaRUs replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Multiple posts have been removed - if you see something objectionable or against the terms of service please report it.
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    Nursing in ph

    traumaRUs replied to Joyieh's topic in Philippines

    Moved to Nursing in the
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    New job, share that I am pregnant?

    traumaRUs replied to angie16451's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would - not sure if you HAVE
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    Help Work Issue

    traumaRUs replied to tamtia06's topic in Advanced Practice

    Got it - how about sitting down and having a discussion with
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    Toxic work environment survey

    traumaRUs replied to tsunade's topic in General Nursing

    I have edited out some white space. AN does allow post-grad students to post survey links and here is the
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    Research Proposal

    traumaRUs replied to anasmaani's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good morning - can you please tell us what "SPSS" stands for? It will help to clarify your question.
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    New job, share that I am pregnant?

    traumaRUs replied to angie16451's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well congrats! I would tell them up front and the reason is that as a provider they expect you to inform them of an extended time off, especially since you will only be working for them six months...
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    Ever refuse a follow-up?

    traumaRUs replied to Chen808's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    And thats it in a nutshell - some pts are just jerks! I too would not be allowed to NOT see a pt. I have several "difficult" pts (gotta see one today in fact) and I approach the encounter as...
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    Help Work Issue

    traumaRUs replied to tamtia06's topic in Advanced Practice

    I would have a sit down discussion like two professionals and ask him what the issue is. As APRNs we are professionals that sometimes have to have "tough" discussions with our colleagues. 1. Make...
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    requesting a second pair of eyes with APA formatting.

    traumaRUs replied to Nursingschoolprobs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Merged topics and moved to nursing student assistance
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    Options Other Than NP

    traumaRUs replied to hermioneRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Unless you KNOW your area is a hot market for CNS, I don't advise
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    UTA FNP online question

    traumaRUs replied to Caitlyn2018's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to Student NP
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    Nurse in Recovery

    traumaRUs replied to AmberreneeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Moved to recovery
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    Stimulants & side effects

    traumaRUs replied to NrsngStudent7's topic in Patient Medications

    While we can't provide medical info per our terms of service, there is research with this correlation. However, only you and your provider can decide what medications you should take and the...
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    AANP National Conference 2017 Roll Call

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

    I would love to go but have more time off later this year so gotta
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    Thinking about correctional nursing

    traumaRUs replied to Deasterly's topic in Correctional

    Moved to correctional
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    Opinions greatly appreciated

    traumaRUs replied to RNthemaking's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to nursing student assistance