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What is the one great lesson that you have learned or are still learning as a nurse/student?

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

two lessons really

1) it is nice to work with smart people

2) you cannot cure stupid (not co-workers)

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Specializes in ICU.

Be honest, if you don't know something do not try to bull **** your way out. My catch phrase for school has become "I'm not sure, but I can find out."

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

you can please all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time, but you can never please all of the people all of the time

if it ain't broke, don't fix it

there's always something to learn

I need to treat myself as I would expect myself to treat others

I must stand up for the underdog

Oops, that was quite a few more than one!

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Not a nurse, but I have learned this in life....

Accept conditions as they exist, and accept the responsibility to change it...

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Specializes in 10.

Patience is a must.

Keep your friends close, and your enemies (HATERS) closer.

Every day is a new day,and anew experience.

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Specializes in ICU, medsurg/tele.

NEVER underestimate a frail old woman. you will be shocked how strong she can be ;)

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What amazing responses!!! Thank you all for your words of wisdom! I (and I am sure others) really appreciate it!:)

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NEVER be afraid to say "I don't know" and NEVER be afraid to say "I need a quick refresher on this procedure"

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Specializes in OB, Med/Surg, Ortho, ICU.

A recent one for me was that people may not always want your help, so don't force it upon them. That, and don't use aquacell when a bandaid will work (sarcasm ;)).

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Specializes in LTC , SDC and MDS certified (3.0).

1) IT is what it is..

2) And ALWAYS be honest. fess up to you mistakes and learn from them.

because some day someone will point a finger at you, all you will have your creditability to stand on!!

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Don't ever get caught up in the bs of nursing life. Where there is gossip and backbiting, smile and walk away. Remember to tell yourself that the day you become perfect is the day you can join in the gossip and smallmindedness with impunity.

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