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    Body Magic Girdle - Has anyone worked a shift in it?

    elprup replied to tracisec's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    itsthedude - i've had my mbt's (what the new "shape ups" copied) for 2 years. Love them. My back does not hurt with them and I can walk forever. Yep they look wierd, but who cares if it enables me to...
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    Online Refresher course?

    elprup replied to newbienurse2010's topic in Retired Nurses

    Found a few http://www.mccn.edu/academic-programs/online-rn-refresher-course.html may find something here http://www.nursefriendly.com/nursing/refresher.courses.htm I am still looking as
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    Online Refresher course?

    elprup replied to newbienurse2010's topic in Retired Nurses

    I have yet to find an online refresher course. If you find one let me know....I still read my books and take CE's
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    Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    elprup replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Does she wash her hands before? during? and after she
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    Tell Media They Are Wrong, No New Grad RN Jobs

    elprup posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've seen tons of stories, including mine, about New Grads who cannot get a job because they want experience. And we can't get experience because nobody will give us a job, which is due to a myriad of...
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    help with an assignment

    elprup replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    go down to your local bookstore and browse through their Nursing Care Plan books. There are many, and they are a BIG help for assignments like this. I agree your assessment is first. Then, you can...
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    Tell Media They Are Wrong, No New Grad RN Jobs

    elprup replied to elprup's topic in Nursing Career

    I want new grads to tell their stories. As I understand it, only by educating people regarding the delimma we are going through, can issues then possibly be addressed and maybe changed (I know I am an...
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    Stop the nursing shortage insanity

    elprup replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working on a list of links to emails and comment pages to anybody and everybody I can think of to send "my story" to. If anybody wants to email "their story" I'll be happy to provide my...
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    Stop the nursing shortage insanity

    elprup replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    "Everyone would like the media and general public to be aware of the actual facts which include less jobs because of the economy, and that nursing is not this job that should be placed on a pedestal...
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    Maybe it's time we "New Grads" finally mobilized?

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

    I just sent my first letter to Oprah today regarding this problem! I totally agree that we New Grads who cannot find jobs need to get together! I've sent letters/my story to my legislators, to many...
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    Critical Thinking Shmitical Thinking

    elprup replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I agree, an NCLEX book. Saunders is great. There are tons you can look through usually at the book store/library to help you decide. Then read through the chapters you are studying in class -...
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    Advice Needed? Should I do this?

    elprup replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Ilovenursing2009 -I am going for my second interview for Hospice/Home Health RN. I like you am a new grad and can't get experience anywhere (and I have a BSN!). I applied for Hospice Job, first they...
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    Multiple preceptors

    elprup replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    kcochrane Wow what a great idea...ask the new grad what they prefer!? Too bad it doesn't happen. My first several weeks I worked 3 12 hr shifts in a row, got whoever they thought I should be with and...
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    Any other new RN's (2nd career) feel completely unsettled in choice?

    elprup replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Kittyhawk, I agree. This is so not what I expected when I graduated at age 39...and still looking for any nursing position that will train me. You might look at http://ce.nurse.com/RAllCourses.aspx...
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    How does blood flow through the heart? Do you know?

    elprup replied to FocusRN's topic in General Nursing

    I keep studying! So when I find that perfect job I'll be
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    Follow-up of the post titled: "Academic dishonesty dilemma! Advice needed, plz..."

    elprup replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    Those that cheat during prerequisites will never make it through nursing school, it's too
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    University of Phoenix MSN Program

    elprup replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    As a new grad (BSN) who has yet to land that first stable job (I did work med surg 3.5 months), it looks like I am unable to start a Masters program at UOP because I have to have 1 year of medical...
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    Not sure how I'm going to survive

    elprup replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry I did not read through all the pages of ideas, But I have a few that may help. *Check to see if you can qualify for low income type status on your electric bill and phone and ony other...
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    What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    elprup replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Ok that one made me shutter. Thanks for the mental
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    A Subtle Concept for Nursing Students, Nursing Majors and New Grad Nurses

    elprup replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, As a single mom returning to college in my thirties, with zero previous medical experience....There was no way I could've done anymore than I did in school. Sure I wanted and would've taken a...
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    Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    elprup replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    For me, finding out what I really wanted out of my life helped me work out better eating, and taking better care of myself. It's been quite an adventure, but I found that finally focusing on myself...
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    What can I do NOW, to help me get employed LATER?

    elprup replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    Totally true and totally funny! Thanks for making me laugh (I am still looking) : )
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    New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

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

    This is one of the reasons I think I did not pass my orientation on my first new grad job.....I opened my mouth before my orientation was over....Definitely learned my lesson there. Pass orientation...
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    No Lunch Break

    elprup replied to barkandwag's topic in General Nursing

    check out lawsuit - But don't most RN's work through breaks/lunch w/out pay all the time? under "News". Interesting that it's against Federal Law for employers to automatically deduct lunch breaks,...
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    No return call from nurse manager, should I keep calling?

    elprup replied to ARRR10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am going to go down to hospital I really want to work at and go for it. Thanks for the advice and kick in the