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    RN with a BSN - 2 years in - no available jobs. Should I change careers? Help

    elprup replied to spade11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You are not alone. It sucks in California. I just found this post https://allnurses.com/nursing-job-search/i-got-job-532817.html There are some awesome ideas I am going to try. Try it too. Hugs
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    Let go from orientation

    elprup replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Similar thing happened to me. I moved 300 miles with two kids alone to small town. It really really sucks! Just beware, if you apply for any new grad positions, you might want to leave it off. I wish...
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    RN-BSN and not working?

    elprup replied to k1p1ssk's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sadly, some Versant New Grad Programs will not take you with any hospital experience. Be sure to verify their parameters first. I was disqualified after my second interview for. New Grad Versant...
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    Wash your hands, India is watching

    elprup posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/29/nyregion/hospitals-struggle-to-get-workers-to-wash-their-hands.html?_r=0 Yes, we all know we need to wash our hands. Sad thing is we all see health care workers not...
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    Got interview for methadone clinic!

    elprup replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Addictions

    Thank you all for this
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    Deciding on a NP program

    elprup replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Congrats on furthering your education. I have been thinking about it too, but I am currently moving closer to a large city with the hopes of securing a decent nursing job that keeps my soul and...
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    10 Toughest Nursing Interview Questions (Part 3)

    elprup replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Here is another interview tecnique: The VA uses PBI Interview Questions like Describe a situation in which you had to use your communication skills in presenting complex information. How did you...
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    Good pop up and Failed???! Really??!

    elprup replied to westcoastguy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Westcoastguy - check the CA Board Of Registered Nurses website for your name. I believe they update it every week, if not a few times a week. I took my NCLEX several years ago on a friday and my name...
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    Resident rights: Using/not using gait belt?

    elprup replied to IdahoThrilla's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wonder how many other students have had similar situations with this instructor? Very sad indeed that many of us have had similar things happen during school and in our
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    UMASS on Nurse Strike

    elprup replied to TinyRNnurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Personally I do not know if I could do it, cross the line. Until we ALL stand together and fight for what we know is right for our patients, nothing will change. I would love the experience, but not...
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    Looking for some input and words of encouragement

    elprup replied to NCmcMan's topic in General Nursing

    It took me 6 years to get my BSN (chronic health issues, 2 small children, sinle mom). You can do it! One step at a time, like others have said. I am cheering for you. And thanks for helping motivate...
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    Just bought my textbooks - a mini-grumbling session

    elprup replied to NightNerd's topic in General Students

    Try bookbyte.com I have found some books there very cheap and they ship fast. But you have to be quick! They go
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    New Hospital being built, who do I call for job?

    elprup posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There is a new hospital being built. It is slated to open 2014. I cannot find any info regarding jobs/applications/who is in charge of hiring. I have called the closest facilty to no avail. How soon...
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    Northern california hospitals to avoid

    elprup replied to 1Travelnurse's topic in Travel

    Thank you for the heads
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    Santa Rosa Nursing Positions?

    elprup replied to larodgers's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks mrpie for
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    Charge nurse asking me to lie

    elprup replied to julz68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sorry Heron. Maybe you do not realize that there is a glitch in the allnurses system. I have stated this before. When we type from our iphones or ipads, it is all spaced and paragraphed on our...
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    Cover letter for psychiatric nursing job

    elprup replied to Jonathan55's topic in Psychiatric

    Awesome example. Thank
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    Mandatory Meeting With CNO

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

    Sigh. So sad that this seems to be the norm. There are over 700,000 all nurses members. I would think we could change the world if we stood together! Yep, I am still an optimist and still seeking a...
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    who has left nursing ?

    elprup replied to sabatical's topic in Retired Nurses

    1300 + views but no
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    Got first nursing job but can't afford loan payments

    elprup replied to venousr3tuRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did not read all of your posts but check out studentloan.gov "Pay as you Earn" program. I just filled out the application and was able to link my 2012 IRS tax return and just got word from sallie...
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    All good things must come to an end!?

    elprup replied to RN_by_day's topic in General Nursing

    If you have nurses you can go to, do it! Be grateful! Because many new grads sadly, do not have that. You can do
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    Does nursing change you into an angry person?

    elprup replied to DesireeBeyerGreen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Grrrrrr.
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    Best Hallucinations Thread

    elprup replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    My vision is 20/500, so I cannot see anything 3 " from my face. I had started a new med and woke up in middle of the night to this beautiful and colorful weird pattern floating around on my ceiling. I...
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    I Hate LT: How I Want to Fix It

    elprup replied to libran1984's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly why I left after only 7 weeks. I was told I spent too much time with residents. I know it was because I refused to chart things I was unable to do and spoke up about things just like you...
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    1st Psych Nursing Job starts Monday, any advice?

    elprup replied to ChelleNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for telling me about Ted.com. Awesome