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    Code Blue in LTC

    elprup replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started working part time in a LTC/Rehab. My first day I asked where the crash cart was. "Oh it's on the other wing, down at the end of the other LTC hall". My response, "Shouldn't it be at the end...
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    improving timing

    elprup replied to azerpmi's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I took a preNclex test I always covered the timer with a paper/stickie note/etc. That way I would concentrate on getting the questions right. I also studied all the time. My advice - get the...
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    Nursing prerequisite courses

    elprup replied to jessica03's topic in General Nursing

    Tip - find out when your regular college fees have to be paid. For example, at my college, fees for classes currently enrolled in had to be paid within 14 days. If not paid, you will be dropped on...
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    Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    elprup replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've asked similar questions relating to, "Why we don't all come together and demand change". Heck, "Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.6 million jobs"....
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    What kind of orientation did you have? Am I expecting too much?

    elprup replied to Old and New's topic in General Nursing

    Gabrielle - I am so sorry. I had a similar experience, (new BSN grad at 38, zero exp) but I was not smart enough to quit.....I "failed my orientation", and it was 3 months of disjointed angony! I...
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    Email your senator to vote YES for more nursing workforce programs

    elprup posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    dear friends, senators barbara mikulski (d-md) and olympia snowe (r-me) have circulated a letter soliciting support for a $23 million increase in funding for nursing workforce development programs....
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    New to LTC and charge?

    elprup replied to eesmith3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Check out the LTC by googling it's name + complaints or survey. Then you can get a good idea if the place is negligent, has alot of complaints etc. Also check out the LTC thread under specialties....
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    Job Hunting? Discouraged? Take Heart!

    elprup replied to Mukfay's topic in General Nursing

    Info about where article came from: http://www.beckersasc.com/about-us.html "ASC Communications is the leading source of cutting-edge business and legal information for owners and operators of...
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    Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    elprup replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    Love that quote!
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    NEW GRAD letter to Chuck Schumer

    elprup replied to SunshineRN79's topic in New York Nursing

    i've written so many letters as well. i made a list (with emails/contact info) of all those i sent mine to. here goes my list...(i am in ca, so some obviously may not apply) if you want to send your...
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    NCLEX when should I round result in ml in dosage calculation?

    elprup replied to travleur's topic in General Nursing

    I'd call Kaplan and ask them for verification. Actually, email them your exact question above. When I took Kaplan they gave us several email addresses for just these types of questions. Good
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    where did compassion go?

    elprup replied to jctiabecerra's topic in General Nursing

    We had a great one in nursing school. Our clinical teacher put peanut butter all over our elbows and then put a baby diaper on top and we had to wear them and the peanut butter for a good 20-30...
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    LTC Job Offer-but can't shadow RN???

    elprup posted a topic in General Nursing

    New Grad/Old Grad here. Today I get an offer for a LTC/Rehab Center in town. I ask if I can shadow an RN to see the flow (and cement my decision... Becuase the local hospital just put out ads for 4...
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    Ideas for Interview Questions for a new LTC RN

    elprup replied to MeganAK's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is exactly what I asked and they said no due to hipaa regulations (hmmm, I am an RN and am bound by HIPAA professionally and legally...but they want to hire me???? Not a good sign. I posted this...
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    New Grad No Job? $ for More Training (CA) - do you think it will help?

    elprup replied to sozo's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/t2p Samuel Merritt University has a transition program that sounds quite familiar to this. If you are in the Bay Area, CA check if out if you are a new grad without job....
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    LTC Job Offer-but can't shadow RN???

    elprup replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    David13- thank you and to the other replies. I was a bit confused when supervisor stated reason was due to HIPAA. This has peaked my curiosity. When she called this morning she stated, "We want to...
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    LTC Job Offer-but can't shadow RN???

    elprup replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for the replies. The last, and my only RN job, I jumped into because the market was so bad, I felt like a failure because it did not work out in the small tiny rural town I moved to. I have...
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    New Grads/No Job - Check this out-Transition into Nursing

    elprup posted a topic in California Nursing

    amazing new program in ca bay area for new grads that cannot locate employment. read below and website for info - answers to questions are online. looks like good program, except one does not get...
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    Online Refresher course?

    elprup replied to newbienurse2010's topic in Retired Nurses

    sigma theta tau has an online course that is all coursework for $350. They do not require a preceptorship but state they will help (don't know exactly what that means?)....
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    Refresher Course

    elprup replied to MsDiva812's topic in Retired Nurses

    sigmathetatau has a refresher course that is $350 and all online. It does not require a preceptorship but gives you advice how to do one. I think it's actually a great idea to do a refresher course,...
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    "Old" new-grads

    elprup replied to Nurse Maria's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Maria - welcome to the club. I am in same boat but it'll be 2 years for me! From what I have found, hospitals choose a combo of whoever looks the best on paper with experience, then whoever they...
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    Urge Congress to Support Nursing Workforce Development Programs

    elprup posted a topic in General Nursing

    nurses, representatives lois capps, rn (d-ca) and frank lobiondo (r-nj) have circulated a letter soliciting support for a $23 million increase in funding for nursing workforce development programs....
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    Help...I CAN'T fail nursing school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    elprup replied to Ecpi Raleigh 07/09's topic in General Nursing

    If somebody already gave this piece of advice sorry...didn't read all posts. We always got a syllabus at beginning of semester with numbered items (course objectives) of what were supposed to know by...
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    how much time did you study a day in nursing school?

    elprup replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    While in nursing school, my voicemail message said, "I am either studying, playing with my kids or sleeping..." That was my life. Worth it?
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    My doctor prescribed Midrin for chronic H/A and Migraines

    elprup replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Life is good - wow, I just wanted to say congrats on getting through everything you have been through. I've had mirgraines/chronic pain since I was 13. At 28 I went in patient at Stanford (yes the...