elprup BSN, RN

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    Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    elprup replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    School should've covered that this is NOTacceptable the first day of clinicals and in ethics class and ever other class. This was drilled into our heads everywhere. Bad decision all
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    Let go during orientation, will I ever work again?

    elprup replied to ht07401's topic in General Nursing

    Do you live in California? I went throu a very similar experience. I was let go because I asked too many questions and was not seeing the big picture. Um hello, evidence based practice tells us that...
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    need tips how to measure BP on really obese patients

    elprup replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    We didnt learn about this either, or even learn how to draw blood! With a BSN! Even. Good
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    Did you hate your life in nursing school??

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

    As crazy as nursing school was (we had to attend 2 different colleges, sometimes on the same day! They were in different cities, a ton of traffic and tunnel that was always packed), I'd rather be in...
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    Sad. Not Doing Good on Orientation

    elprup replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I really dispise the way we are expected to perform like an experienced nurse even though evidence based practice states new graduates/nurses to new specialties need structured orientation, constant...
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    Job is worse, aarrrrgg

    elprup replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly I feel like I am being sabotaged now for voicing my concerns. That is another story. What I want to tell you all is that last Friday I was so frustrated from not being able to get my break(s),...
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    No nursing shortage: roll call!

    elprup replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Northern CA, Mendocino County - nada, nothing unless you want LTC where they kill your spirit (loved the pts
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    Job is worse, aarrrrgg

    elprup replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse2033 thank you. And thank you to others for your responses. I feel like I need to do something. Thankfully I have income whether I work or not (long story but basically I made good investment...
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    Should a New RN Grad Work at a Family Health Clinic or Nursing Home?

    elprup replied to Maria the Explorer's topic in General Nursing

    I vote for family clinic over skilled nursing facility any
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    What is your greatest fear in nursing.

    elprup replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    That things will never get
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    Common medications that has parameters?and should watch out for

    elprup replied to mariadoherty's topic in Patient Medications

    I hear you. Other nurses have told me they would rather have a paranoid question asking new grad rather than one that thinks they know it all. So at least we are on the right track. :
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    Common medications that has parameters?and should watch out for

    elprup replied to mariadoherty's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, always always look meds up. Get a palm or smart phone with apps. Then you can check any med quickly and see any usual parameters or what to watch for. Especially when we are new, this is...
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    New RN, Hyperbaric Nursing Good Choice?

    elprup replied to Thephoenixrises's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Just found this post. Did you go for the hyperbaric job and how was/is
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    night shift supervisor with no oncall back up

    elprup replied to fallinnstyle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Until we all stand up to places like this, another nurse will be ready to take your place in an instant when you leave. I would not do
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    Want to get out of nursing, what can I do with my degree????

    elprup replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow currently 18 reading this page..........hello, we are all thinking of the same
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    What money can get you.

    elprup replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, it's all about the $$ and who you know. No wonder society is so screwed up. Yep, I am still in a bad mood about nursing. Let's hope it gets
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    court ruling affects all RN'S

    elprup replied to rnpatrick's topic in Agency Nurses

    I
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    Think I will have to pass this up

    elprup replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I loved the patients in my LTC stint, but absolutely hated the job and administration. You could always try it, if it doesn't work out give your 2 weeks. Just document wisely and ask for alot of help...
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    I am told it gets better...

    elprup replied to Jewl's topic in General Nursing

    I guess one would say "be grateful for any job that is giving you the chance to learn, grow and gain experience in an acute care setting". Sad that this is all I have noticed as well, and my...
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    Triage nursing

    elprup replied to shlay51's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask them if they have policies and procedures already in place. Does the triage nurse utilize a particular book/software program when pts call with problems, or do you use your own judgement...
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    I Don't Like Nursing. What Else Can I Do With My Degree?

    elprup replied to toniasday7's topic in Nursing Career

    Freakin hilarious! So how I feel right
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    New nurse miserable at new job

    elprup replied to Kringe38's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you decide, do not feel like a scuzzball. Nobody will watch out for your health, wellbeing and license except for you. Yea, they are very nice because they want you to stay at a job that...
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    Is this legal?

    elprup replied to ocmama's topic in General Nursing

    I was in similar situation, here in California. I worked for 3 1/2 months after I graduated but "it didn't work out", and I was let go. I applied at another hospital that just started a Versant New...
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    What can you tell me about Modesto, CA area?

    elprup replied to GM2RN's topic in California Nursing

    Definitely go visit first for a while. Only then can you make an informed decision. And if you didn't have to stay long....it could be a stepping stone to something better. If I did not have a family...
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    New nurse miserable at new job

    elprup replied to Kringe38's topic in General Nursing

    Kringe - I find it very discouraging that your experience is common place. I knew nursing would not be an easy profession, but I thought it would at least be something I enjoyed 60% of the time and...