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    Need Help with this drug calculation

    elprup replied to rrhardiman2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Perfect,
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    checking BP before giving BP meds?

    elprup replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you - such great information for us new grads!! This one is definitely going in my nurse note book.
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    Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    elprup replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    When I locate my new position I will check back and see if anybody is available to mentor. Thank you all for the valuable information. Lots of it went into my notes!
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    Common Bedside Emergencies

    elprup replied to bodz01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great questions and answers. Just what I need. These are the sorts of things we are not taught in school but are expected to know on the floor. Thank you Thank
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    Volunteer for lower waged/free RN internship to get foot in door???

    elprup posted a topic in Nursing Career

    We all know New Grads cannot find jobs. This includes New Grads, like me, who are not considered New Grads anymore. My local small town hospital is seeking experienced RN's. What do you all think...
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    What would make you say "I could never do that"

    elprup replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    I literally have to keep myself from throwing up when I deal with anything related to colostomy bags. Those smells make me gag and I can't help but make those sounds when you are going to throw up!...
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    Low GPA looking for schools

    elprup replied to jie0614's topic in General Nursing

    I had what was considered low (3.0) as well. My advice, apply for any and all programs. I got into my dream private college on my first try with my 3.0!! I really believe my 2 essays (answer to their...
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    certifications for new grads

    elprup replied to kitty72's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this great info! It's just what I need
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    Becoming immune to "NO NEW GRADS"

    elprup replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. Encouragement is always welcome. Keep your chin
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    Becoming immune to "NO NEW GRADS"

    elprup replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way. I was upbeat and knew I would get a job. It's been over a year.....I will be doing seasonal immunization clinics shortly and am still looking.....It's very depressing. I have my...
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    needing a little help for thesis

    elprup replied to leng_calingasan's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I hated that class. Go back to your instructor for clarification and assistance. WE did and got sooo much help. good
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    What the president and the ANA says about our health care "reform" UP TO DATE INFO

    elprup replied to female12233's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This was my favorite part The President emphasized that we will get health care reform done, because Americans need reform to succeed: for the patients, families, businesses, hospitals, doctors and...
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    how do you get NA's to help more? (those that want to do the minimum)

    elprup replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, maybe you work where I used to work???? Looking back, I believe I was terminated/failed orientation recently due to this exact problem! It was my second nightshift, assistant listed under my pts...
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    Public Service Loan Forgiveness

    elprup replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    there is also the nursing education loan repayment program through the federal government health and human services (info below) link http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm i realize their...
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    Should I take Refresher Course?New Grad can't find job....in CA..

    elprup posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you look back at my posts it's been a crazy year since graduating with my BSN May 08. I found a training program that is designed to introduce nurses to emergency nursing/critical care and is...
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    Should I take Refresher Course?New Grad can't find job....in CA..

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

    Yes I have been to floors handing out resumes, but thank you for advice. In regards to Refresher Course, I am going to apply at the local tiny hospital and I was thinking it would help me feel more...
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    Nursing Scholarship Eligibility

    elprup replied to Akkrite909's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I actually received the HRSA scholarship. With mine I have to work one year in an underserved area for every year they paid for school/stipend for me (for me that is 3 years). Underserved areas for me...
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    New Grad - told "Not New Grad Anymore"

    elprup posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe somebody knows something about this? I finally found a New Grad Program near me and it was a Versant Program! I was excited. I could not believe it because I've been looking for a job since I...
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    New Grad - told "Not New Grad Anymore"

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

    Thank you for your opinions/responses. I appreciate them. My children and I did move for the "job that did not work out", three hours North to a small town. For the very reason that my hundreds of...
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    Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

    elprup replied to khiasdestiny's topic in General Nursing

    I "did not worry about the cost" of my private school tuition when I was accepted. Now that I graduated I am soo thankful that I applied to many scholarships, grants, and loans because my total bill...
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    National Petition to Change N-CLEX Exam Process

    elprup replied to caravacaa1's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I do not agree. I did not read all pages of the post, but I feel that Nursing Education is what needs to ce changed. Nursing school was very difficult/chaotic/unorganized/nothing like I ever...
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    new graduate interested in advanced fetal monitoring

    elprup replied to mzjennx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I am doing the same thing! You can take the beginning fetal monitoring class online through awhonn.org I think it's like $70 if I remember correctly. I have an interview next friday for a l&D...
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    Health Fair

    elprup replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you're on your way to a great health fair. Good
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    Health Fair

    elprup replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    As a student, a peer and I did a health fair at an underserved city school. We called all the local businesses that had anything to do with health (hospitals, cancer groups, recycling, animal...
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    Organizational Tool

    elprup replied to Ace1Rnelp's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated recently. Our sheets were HUGE, one side was all info, like you listed in your email. The back was where we had to come up with Problem (CHF, DM, etc) and map it all the way down to...