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    Nursing listed as 4th on a list of fun jobs.

    elprup replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    All nurses has over 590,000 members. Just think, if we all set the record straight about nursing, just think about the things we could
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    New Grad RN still no job

    elprup replied to annamee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hear you. Even though I did everything right, professional resume, deans list, suit for interviews, thank you notes, researched job, etc etc I too became an old grad. Oh and I have a BSN and my...
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    VA Hiring Process

    elprup replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Marshall. I did contact Nursing Director yesterday, who interviewed me. She could not tell me anything, "I do not have any input on who they say yes to, I only present who I think is best. It...
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    VA

    elprup replied to MissRNBlue803's topic in Government, Military

    Under specialties, go to Government, there is a great thread on VA Hiring. Tons of info. Marshall is great at answering any and all questions. Good luck, the process has been very frustrating for...
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    I'm tired of it!

    elprup replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is over 590,000 nurses on this site. Just think of the changes we could make if we banded
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    VA Hiring Process

    elprup replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    After everything...looks like I am NOT getting the job at VA. i have not gotten the official letter, but grapevine doesnt think I am qualified??? So then why did I go through the entire process??? So...
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    Employment offer rescinded d/t Methadone for pain

    elprup replied to nursenicke's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    5mg a day is Nothing! Wow, to not hire someone for 5mg/day is absurd, especially because it is prescribed. Wow is all I can
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    Shake and bake meth accidents filling burn units

    elprup replied to LydiaNN's topic in Burn

    Wow, I never thought of this. But, I can totally understand
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    the saying "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" isn't so reassuring right now

    elprup replied to RN 1020's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear you and agree with you about not being right fit for medsurg/hospital. I refuse to sell my soul for it either..plus it kills my spirit and wellbeing. I do not know why or how other nurses do...
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    It's 2012, and I Was Hired 1 Hour after Graduation!

    elprup replied to PacoUSA's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it really helped that you are a fresh new grad.
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    Discuss Free Nursing Education Programs - 100+ contact hours

    elprup replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Acute Hypersensitivity From John Hopkins under Cardiovascular works! Finally I got one that
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    Discuss Free Nursing Education Programs - 100+ contact hours

    elprup replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Best insulin injection technique - i can log in for free, but cannot access webinar. Maybe it is my IPAD problem again. The National Diabetes Education ones, that are all under the CDC Heading, one...
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    No jobs for new nursing grads?! Please helppp!

    elprup replied to futurenurse97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep, graduated when the downturn hit in 2008. First job did not work out & I moved 300 miles for it. Moved again and was no longer considered a new grad because of my 3 month experience. Only now...
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    Has anyone started a certification program? I have a GREAT idea.

    elprup replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Do
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    New grad living in misery r/t nurse managers and educator

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

    So sad this is normal at many places. Allnurses has over 590,000 members! One would think we could incite
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    Forced to resign, need advise

    elprup replied to Babyluva's topic in General Nursing

    I wish yhey would teach us about this is Nursing
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    Discuss Free Nursing Education Programs - 100+ contact hours

    elprup replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I tried one from Abbott Nutrition. Free registration and yes they are free, but could not access them on my Ipad - no flash player. I wil go back and try on different computer. Very cool they are...
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    Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    elprup replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Viva las vegas - so glad you found your manageable place. It is such a great place to find - i know! And yes, I too will be on my meds forever (at a tiny dose that drs say does nothing, but when I...
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    Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    elprup replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Provigil is big drug theses days too. I am prescribed it because of my so called narcolepsy that is gone, which is awsome, because those meds made me wacked
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    Single Mom Nurses,,teens and NOC shift?

    elprup replied to bratmobile's topic in General Nursing

    It is soo hard being a single parent nurse with teens. I am in the same boat. You are doing an awesome job. It is so hard worrying, but they sound ok. Good for
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    HIPPO Violations

    elprup replied to Bortaz's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yep, love it when the big wigs mispell it and then look at me like I am wrong trying to explain their
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    VA Hiring Process

    elprup replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Marshall, I agree and decided to take my class. So nice to have some inside advice/guidance on the whole VA thing. I'll email HR and my interviewer Friday too.Thanks again. So glad your job...
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    Overwhelmed

    elprup replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my, for me LTC/Nursing Home was worse.....28 patients for an 8 hour shift minus 1/2 hour lunch and 2 15 min breaks = 15 min allowed for each patient. For me, that was not ok. I know some are...
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    Overwhelmed

    elprup replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in General Nursing

    Butterflykisses- my first job didnt work out and neither did my second one in Long Term Care. FYI - and I did not qualify for any New Graduate Nurse programs because I had experience, but I did not...
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    VA Hiring Process

    elprup replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    HR emailed me today - she has been out and will check on my boarding application and get back to me...... I am debating whethe to start an online class or not. Guess i will wait a few more days, but I...