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    School Nurse Position Open in Northern California

    elprup posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just started as a school nurse and we now have another position open. Northern California, 7 hours a day, 5 days a week, take care of 4 schools and each school has a health assistant! They want 3...
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    New TV Show- Nurse Nation on MTV

    elprup replied to kingofthekicks20's topic in Travel

    I agree. Funny how all the other posts about this show have
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    Should I Carry Personal Liability Insurance When Unemployed?

    elprup replied to LilyFrances's topic in General Nursing

    Good question. I wonder too, for all of us looking for jobs. I usually just keep mine active for peace of mind regarding previous
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    Forced to Resign at the end of a Versant Residency Program

    elprup replied to sanaalam's topic in First Year After Licensure

    yes, be sure to put that volunteer experience on your resume and anything else we talked about. That would be
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    New TV Show- Nurse Nation on MTV

    elprup replied to kingofthekicks20's topic in Travel

    Google scrubbing in on facebook. There's a page that explains everything, where, who, and some of the reasons why nurses are upset. Canadian nurses and Canadian nursing organizations have actually...
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    Breaking Free From Nursing

    elprup replied to HealthyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree V neck. Sucks that this is normal for nursing...the opposite of what I was
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    Kicked out of class for a "HIPAA" violation?

    elprup replied to Trip_McNeelyRN2b's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Hugs. Go back and kick butt this semester in
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    Need some words of encouragement

    elprup replied to das729's topic in General Students

    I was told that I should not be a nurse as well. Actually he told me, "I would not let you take care of my mother!" This was from a clinical instructor I saw maybe once a day for 5 minutes during my...
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    Leave a job I enjoy for a chance at the VA?

    elprup replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Go to the interview. See if you get offerred the job first. Wait to quit if you get a final job offer from the VA, it can take months to get cleared for everything by the VA, if you decide to. Only...
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    Officially giving up

    elprup replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    ShouldI -network and volunteer during school as much as you can. Looking back, I wish I had prior medical experience. During school I was raising two kids on my own, separating from an abusive spouse...
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    Officially giving up

    elprup replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    I have similar stories RN that never was......disqualified from Versant Program after 2nd interview, always everybody's second choice because they have experience, disqualified from VA after job...
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    New grad, first job......ANY advice?

    elprup replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Definitely second the, "Do not make waves until AFTER your probation period". You are going to see alot of things you may not agree with. Keep your mouth shut and cover your butt. It is a real...
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    Officially giving up

    elprup replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    Always their second choice. I know how that feels. I am now in a Refresher Course and will be doing a preceptorship in December (I
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    Nursing graduation ideas - unique situation

    elprup replied to Flemingac's topic in General Students

    etsy.com has some great ideas to make a custom necklace, maybe one for each of you!? Search on "nursing graduation
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    How to search for Nursing Scholarships

    elprup replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Search everywhere for scholarships. When you find one that has passed, put it on your scholarship calendar for next year so you do not miss it, with the link to the application. Keep all your...
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    Meconium Birth

    elprup replied to Born2Care4All's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Buy a good care plan book. It will give you ideas. Heck, they are probably online
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    October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    elprup replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    OMG what a cute
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    i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    elprup replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With over 700,000 allnurses members, one would think we could change the world for the better. Plus we are the largest medical profession in the
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    RN-BSN Can't Find a Job

    elprup replied to KMS31990's topic in Nursing Career

    Welcome to the new world of nursing, even with a BSN. Just have to keep getting out there and not give up. Try to stand out in a good way, volunteer, network, join clubs like the soroptomists, google...
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    Acne from being at the hospital???

    elprup replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    And all the nasty phones we put up to our
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    Any good "nurse" shows on tv? Netflix?

    elprup replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG, I starting watching Call The Midwife. Thank you! I was debating whether to go for a preceptorship in labor and delivery. Watching these episodes have confirmed that I want to do it. Amazing how...
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    Have you all read this? Help find this nurse!!

    elprup replied to nursingal32's topic in General Nursing

    These are the kind of stories we need to start educating the public on our real role - the
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    Trying to get back into the hospital after staying home with the kids.

    elprup replied to sarahaldean's topic in Retired Nurses

    I have found that this is not the norm, sadly. Most only want current new grads. Old grads go into the "black
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    So depressed! Left hospital can't get back in.

    elprup replied to %63theend's topic in Nursing Career

    The new grad black hole, great term. Should be a news
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    Asked to break the law

    elprup replied to maxxilla's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, this is true. And it sucks because we are only looking out for everyone's