Been there,done that ASN, RN

Been there,done that has 33 years experience as a ASN, RN.

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   Long nails as an ER nurse

   Been there,done that replied to kokot pica's topic in General Nursing

   As Wuzzie said, each facility will have different policies. Way back in the day, when I worked in the hospital,,, any type of artificial nail was prohibited. This was for infection control. It's not possible to thoroughly clean fake nails. Very long ...
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   Call out

   Been there,done that replied to BSNRN_'s topic in General Nursing

   You would lose your pay for the previous day you worked.
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   First death

   Been there,done that replied to BSNRN_'s topic in General Nursing

   Refer your managers' questions to your preceptor. They were training you when the patient passed. Did you ask your preceptor if the manager is also questioning her? It sounds like there may be special circumstances. This is your first patient...
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   Returning at 62

   Been there,done that replied to hereagain's topic in General Nursing

   If you have not worked as a nurse in 23 years, you would not be qualified to work anywhere.
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   How should I handle CNA

   Been there,done that replied to happymama's topic in General Nursing

   CNA knows you are a new nurse. He is attempting to prevent you from asking him for help in the future. Best way to handle it is.. be firm and repeat your request. " The beds can wait. I need to make room for this OR patient now."
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   How can I word this to my manager when she asks me to pick up extra?

   Been there,done that replied to Nurse4lifewithparrots's topic in General Nursing

   JKL said it all. But I must chime in! You have a new manager that wants to exert her authority (bully is a good word too).Don't get into any issue with her. You are already on her radar. I have seen managers like this get nurses out the door. Might b...
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   Moving as a nurse

   Been there,done that replied to Mike Epps's topic in General Nursing

   You are getting way ahead of yourself. Focus on graduating.Then focus on getting experience. "certain hyper specific requirements" will wait.
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   Life Changes

   Been there,done that replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Of course I remember you. Always good advice. I wish you Godspeed.
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   Do I need a lawyer?

   Been there,done that replied to Bricksoup3's topic in General Nursing

   Everytime I am in the hospital, or even on just a phone call.. they always ask me what my date of birth is. It is a major identifier.
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    Home health work from nurses home?

    Been there,done that replied to PCORRAL's topic in General Nursing

    how could you do home health visita from your home?
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    A job told me they would get back to me today but didn't

    Been there,done that replied to dsaprog's topic in General Nursing

    The manager and HR are very busy people. Need to wait it out
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    Hiring Process

    Been there,done that replied to smcxo's topic in General Nursing

    HR runs slow. I once waited 6 months for a response to an application. Good luck.
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    My patient doesn't want to work with me at all and it's hurtful

    Been there,done that replied to dsaprog's topic in General Nursing

    Do not end your shift until your patient is medicated.
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    💔 nurse about to become a dog groomer

    Been there,done that replied to CWS RN's topic in General Nursing

    There is no longer any time to care. The idea is.. get them in and get them out. That is where the money is. I know the nurses appreciate having a wound care specialist. I always did. Have you considered agency wound care? Otherwise dog grooming coul...
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    Write up

    Been there,done that replied to Stacie Cavazos's topic in General Nursing

    Mailing the info to the wrong person is a breach.