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    Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    Been there,done that replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    "or if I dealt with a questionable patient that day" The diagnosis of ANY patient is always questionable and can change in a heart beat. You don't KNOW if the patient will be diagnosed with TB,...
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    ADN in 2016 completely useless?

    Been there,done that replied to Mr.Care's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You can find a job, a very good job. It's like housing.... location, location, location. Do your research, North Dakota , Texas and many other markets will snap you
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    Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    Been there,done that replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure there are studies regarding the risk of transmission to the public, while wearing worn scrubs. I do not care what they say.. it's an EWWWWWW. I do not want to lean over the fresh fruit and...
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    Unable to leave building for lunch...

    Been there,done that replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that. Worked agency for a small for - profit psych facility. I was not allowed to leave because if an emergency arose, there was no other RN available to deal. A regular staff member...
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    Legal Ramifications of Joining a Formal Church "Emergency Response Team"

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

    Let the church designate any emergency response team they want . Churches will never be legal first responders. WHY would you hang your license out to dry for this
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    Are they exaggerating on sepsis or am i wrong?

    Been there,done that replied to stepbystep12's topic in General Nursing

    There are 2/ 4 criteria required to meet the diagnosis of sepsis. Fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, or increased WBC. You are spot on that throwing around the diagnosis of sepsis...
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    The secret of a fulfilling nursing career

    Been there,done that replied to Major Nurse 1's topic in General Nursing

    "in vino,
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    I got fired

    Been there,done that replied to magslu's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "I feel there is something psychotic with the company". Most excellent assessment skills. There are plenty of them out there. Seven months of experience with a psycho company is not a good start. I...
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    The secret of a fulfilling nursing career

    Been there,done that replied to Major Nurse 1's topic in General Nursing

    There have been many posts where I refer to nurses.. being worked like mules to make money for the man. Mules may have been a better choice of word, but I see you are going for the attention...
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    The secret of a fulfilling nursing career

    Been there,done that replied to Major Nurse 1's topic in General Nursing

    Please rephrase... you are AGAINST wine in a
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    advice for newbies vs experienced nurse culture

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

    What kind of "changes" are you expecting to
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    Unfair Shift Rotation

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

    Per OP "These nurses do not have young children, but just "prefer" not to work Monday night. I have a one year old child. I agreed to work the shift, but only be because she said I would work Monday...
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    Unfair Shift Rotation

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

    I have worked bedside for 30 Years. I have always accommodated staffing needs ( still do on my work from home job). I have NEVER been asked to swing from days to nights in the same week. OP knows it...
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    Unfair Shift Rotation

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

    So, manager is having a problem with the midnight staffing. Instead of handling it with the midnight staff, she approached day shift to solve the problem. Did she ask anyone other day nurse to fill...
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    When do you know when it's time to move on? Need advice!

    Been there,done that replied to kacs13's topic in General Nursing

    "I've stayed and with my seniority has come perks. I'm charge most days, I'm tight with management and looked at as a leader on the floor. I've never thought that I'd be a medsurg nurse for my entire...
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    Social Class and Nursing

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

    Social class means zip, zero, nada when fitting into the CORPORATE culture. In this case you WILL be a Stepford nurse, or you will not
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    I need answers 💋

    Been there,done that replied to Aisha_yusuff's topic in Canada

    You would start with contacting the Canada Board of Nursing. Find out if your degree is accepted there to apply for licensure. Best of luck and happy
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    Having doubts about nursing school. I'm desperate, any advice appreciated.

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

    "I've watched all the documentary medical shows you can think of a long the years and now I feel different. I just got hired at an ortho trauma department (my first professional hospital position) "....
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    Leadership or NP

    Been there,done that replied to dreamer30's topic in General Nursing

    Don't get ahead of yourself. Earn your ASN. Practice at that level before you even think about additional credentials. Who knows.. you could end up like me, an ASN making 6 figures working from...
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    Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

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

    " The only times I have gone along with anything outside of policy is when the charge and house supervisor overrided me." This is not about internal policy and this is not about supervision over-...
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    Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

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

    " No doctor on site = not a hospital" is so NOT TRUE. The situation described by OP is normal for small rural facilities. I realize that nurses in this setting are OUTSTANDING as to the care they...
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    Should I intervene?

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

    "It has progressed to the point where coworkers are avoiding these two." Because that is the way to handle it. There is no reason for you to take responsibility for their social problems. Other than...
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    A and P 2 cardiovascular system heart is a pain

    Been there,done that replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in General Students

    I never found A & P easy. A&P 2 was the only class I ever got a B in. The cardiovascular system is difficult to learn because it really drills into the cellular level. You know what.. that B...
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    How does one transition to UR and learn Interqual if not in a hospital setting?

    Been there,done that replied to mcastford's topic in Case Management

    The best way to get into UR/case management is an internal transfer within your facility. I got in through a contractor position. My company had a hiring freeze, but were desperate for help. Their...
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    How to politely tell a patient "do it yourself"

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

    "I won't be able to do that, patient XYZ needs my nursing