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    better future opportunities as NP or CM?

    Been there,done that replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in General Nursing

    There are many threads as to how to get away from the bedside. Search that here, and on the job
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    New charge nurse - needing advice!

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

    I commend you on recognizing the problem, and trying to correct it. A new charge nurse has limited authority.You need to direct this issue to management.Where ARE they? You and the patients..need...
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    Is this ethical?

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

    The power crazed POA would need to get the providers order to deny the LOL her much needed nap. If the deprivation of an effing nap was ordered, I would require the POA engage her to prevent the...
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    New charge nurse - needing advice!

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

    . So there is no central locator at the desk? My mind is boggled at that . Everyone just hears bells in the air??? THAT would be a patient safety issue that you need to document, report,and remedy...
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    triage help

    Been there,done that replied to mp1965's topic in Correctional

    Nursing judgement is, complaints of chest pain requires complete medical evaluation. Send them out. No skin off your nose.. CY your
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    New charge nurse - needing advice!

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

    Why is this a question? Lights going off... direct the nurse or the aid to respond. If they do not.. get the nursing supervisor to the floor stat to observe and write them up, each and every time,...
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    Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    Been there,done that replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "The type of fear I was feeling wasn't normal new grad fear." You only knew YOUR fear, not typical new grad fear. Any new grad is smart enough to be afraid to fly on their own. You chose not to use...
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    On the chopping block? Need some encouragement

    Been there,done that replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It could be that the powers that be could be trying to get rid of you...because you are going part time. Appears you had a serious injury. Could your change in performance of duties, now be a...
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    Handled this situation wrong??

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

    As you are a student,your intervention would be call for the nurse and your
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    Extending my reach? Or pushing my limits?

    Been there,done that replied to Myrtle1061RN's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of opportunities for an experienced nurse with a BSN. I found my dream job at 60. I have an ASN, I work from home for an insurance company making 6 figures. Work smarter, not harder ....
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    Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

    Been there,done that replied to ryuunohime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    " I page my charge nurse, tell her the situation, and she tells me to call the CAT." You could be being called out because you did not respond fast enough. Where I come from... gray people with...
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    new grad needs advice

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

    Nights are NOT easier.Patient care is 24/7..patients crash around the clock.There is much less ancillary staff available on nights. Fewer doctors,transporters,lab techs, and pharmacy support,to name a...
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    new grad needs advice

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

    How long was your orientation on day shift? Is 3:1 always going to be your ratio? 3:1 is not safe even for experienced nurses. I would stick it out for the year, while searching for a better...
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    I am a new nurse trying to figure out how to get a doctor to stop bullying me at work.

    Been there,done that replied to Mississippideer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "even another dr has noticed and told me to write him up and stand my ground." Write him up ..each and every time... was my answer. CVT surgeons have, in my opinion, the biggest god complex of all...
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    You Can Do It

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

    Congrats! Telemetry is a great skill to have. I did not find it easy to interpret all the arrhythmias and learn their treatment. Now when you float to a unit without monitors, you will feel like you...
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    I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    Been there,done that replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a male nurse post partum. I did not have a choice. I do have a choice for my primary care physician. My PCP and any specialists WILL be female. But that's a whole nother
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    Clinical Disaster

    Been there,done that replied to bboughter's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have a suggestion...get an attorney. This so called school.. is not providing you the education that you are paying for. Of course you would only be graded incomplete. Sounds like a
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    I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    Been there,done that replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Check out the men in nursing forum, I imagine there are men who have succeeded in L & D. I had a male nurse after my last delivery. I am not shy, but somehow I STILL remember baring it all for...
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    Peformed poorly in my job interview :(

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

    I think managers pretty much expect nervous interviewees. As you were confident with the scenario questions, you did very well. IF you need to interview again, the "tell me about yourself question" is...
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    working for hospital or home care?

    Been there,done that replied to bigorange123's topic in General Nursing

    There is no such thing as assessment by computer. You will be recording YOUR assessment ON a computer. Your assessment of the patient, and their resulting needs will require excellent observational...
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    Did You Know the Specialty You Wanted to Work In Before Clinicals?

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

    So, you just want to take care of babies. Most women do, we are hardwired to nurture infants. You have no experience caring for patients and no idea what it is like. REAL nurses have concern and...
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    Please take a minute out of your day to answer these questions

    Been there,done that replied to hazel20's topic in General Nursing

    Bingo. In my last floor nursing position ,use of a personal electronic device..got you walked out of the door on the spot. If the nurse needs to research ANYTHING, it is done with the facility's...
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    working for hospital or home care?

    Been there,done that replied to bigorange123's topic in General Nursing

    Are you an experienced nurse? If not, do not start out in home care. You will be the only nurse assessing the patient. That takes experience. The oncology infusion position will give you specialty...
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    Please take a minute out of your day to answer these questions

    Been there,done that replied to hazel20's topic in General Nursing

    What is a smart phone? Is that anything like my flip
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    Don't arrive early, don't leave late

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

    Ooh:cheeky:,ooh I want to guess!