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    So done.

    elprup replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I lasted 7 weeks in LTC and was let go (I believe) for saying toomuch asking to many questions. As a new grad I was told many things that did not happen. I loved the Pts but hated the job too....
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    drawing blood

    elprup replied to KayDubb's topic in General Nursing

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    Average pay for office RN

    elprup replied to WSUnurse's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Ok, you all are going to stop dead in your tracks with this one. As a new grad, RN, BSN, PHN, a rural clinic offerred me $10.41 hr! I almost took it for the experience, as I was volunteering...
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    "failed orientation" without warning? hmmmm

    elprup posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I "failed my orientation". Reasons given: 1. Too many QR's from Pharm (for which they could not provide any specific examples when I asked) 2. I am not a critical thinker due to the fact that I...
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    Fairly new RN graduate with Medical Assistant interview

    elprup replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I ended up doing. But after I took the job, for a really low wage....I went in to my first day and found out that medical coverage for my kids would cost me $900.00 a month! I really...
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    The Downward Spiral: Incivility in Nursing

    elprup replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I found post interesting. Thanks
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    Elementary students need your help

    elprup replied to LeeAnn N's topic in General Nursing

    Many medication dosages are based on a child's weight. You can get examples from a tylenol liquid bottle! Be able to calculate a person's age from their date of birth. Be ablet to calculate...
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    Elementary students need your help

    elprup replied to LeeAnn N's topic in General Nursing

    But don't let that discourage anyone! Took me two times to pass statistics (first time I failed miserably, and second time I got an
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    Give up patient care - how long did you last?

    elprup replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    jollydog~Pretty close to my situation! and I totally agree with your
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    Is it ever okay to wear

    elprup replied to TickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dress clothes, suit if you have
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    How about a reality show about Nurses....like "COPS"

    elprup replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Mouse- I still think it would be a good idea. I think that if the public saw what really went on in nursing they would be apalled. Only then will things change. Heck make it a contest type show where...
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    Immunzation confusion for Well Child Visit....help

    elprup posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I am working in a small rural non profit clinic. I love kids but are beginning to dread any Well Child Visit. The Dr. marks off what immunizations we are to give the child. Then we have to figure out...
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    Immunzation confusion for Well Child Visit....help

    elprup replied to elprup's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thank you. You Rock. Love your ideas. Funny how being overwhelmed turns off my brain to easy
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    Never enough-vent

    elprup replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    People need to be educated. The only way they are ever going to be educated about what Nurses do is through us and the media. How about a reality show were people have to deal with everything Nurses...
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    Second Guessing My Decision :( Mistake???

    elprup replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    My vote is to do what makes you and your family happy. I'm in a clinic right now and feel the same way you did - not using my skills to fullest potential. But I get home at reasonable hour and no...
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    At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    elprup replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    "Remember hearing a story once, and dont know if it is true, about a group of nurses working in a nursing home having a terrible problem with some NAs and "title creep". Since management seemed little...
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    Immunzation confusion for Well Child Visit....help

    elprup replied to elprup's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thanks so much Elvish and BKC. I even ordered my own Pink Book - I think that will be a huge help. Something to teach me the ins and outs...exactly what I need. Wierd that my work place does not have...
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    Serious scope of practice concern

    elprup replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Yes "Classic" is the right word. Hope you find something
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    Which clinic specialties use RNs?

    elprup replied to lepetitoiseauRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    As a new old/grad I finally found my place at a small rural clinic. They kept advertising for a medical assistant and I sent a cover letter stating I noticed they were still looking for MA and that I...
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    Immunzation confusion for Well Child Visit....help

    elprup replied to elprup's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Saltwaterstat:Thanks for the advice. I will do that. One major problem I have is that we do not have a nurse manager, nor do we have a medical director at this time (Drives me nuts that I have no...
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    Question for experienced nurses about dealing with problem co-workers.

    elprup replied to aee1977's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sadly this is so true. One would think people would want to better themselves, not only for themselves but for the patients, but it is not so. Drives me
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    Clinic question

    elprup posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm working at a rural clinic and really like it. I'm the only RN and fairly new/old grad. Problem I'm having is that our "nurse manager" is not a nurse (basically zero medical training). Also we do...
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    Advice for new clinic job

    elprup replied to jen42's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I found this site recently http://www.pparx.org/en/prescription_assistance_programs It seems to be a one stop type shop for patients to get medications free or low cost. Thought I would pass it
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    Things noane told you about nursing

    elprup replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    How everything is about the bottom line (money) and how much more money can be made with less. Sadly, it's not about the patients - even though Administration states repeatedly that it's always about...
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    LTC new nurse burnt out!

    elprup replied to mkahnlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I totally hear where you are coming from. I hated working in LTC for these very reasons.....and did not last as long as you. Good luck in whatever you