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    Preceptor not a good match

    Been there,done that replied to neuronurse16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Night shift preceptor is slacking instead of teaching. NO new grad is competent enough to be left alone for hours in an ICU. When I precepted, we were a team. Doing our assessments and care together....
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    Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

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

    There is no "growing" here and why would you want to? No doctor on site =not a real hospital. Psycho charge nurse (with WAAY to much power) that can't handle a NG tube issue, is out to get you....
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    RN Graduate Establishes Dominance

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

    OP's post reported an unlicensed person, not following her direction. Whereas, you may have had a different experience in the office, it is comparing apples to oranges. As you don't want nurses to...
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    Do You Use A Jackhammer?

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

    I kept a long thumbnail to pierce that packaging. After all, we are in a hurry. Manufacturers do not give a rat's patooty. They are at the mercy of big pharma .. like us
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    I hate my job... :(

    Been there,done that replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    Having 8 preceptors is EXACTLY the reason she is not succeeding. OP needs nursing education, one preceptor and management to guide her . Wish I could do it for ya OP. Good
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    Don't be catty (literally)

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

    QUOTE=caffeinatednurse;9193856]The world needs more nurses like you. However it so true. All MOST new nurses need to succeed is .. heartfelt guidance from an oldie -moldie
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    Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    Been there,done that replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    I have a great sense of humor, I could not have made it 35 years in nursing without it. You found it hilarious, I did not. I was ticked that a student came onto the forum, trying to pick our brains...
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    Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    Been there,done that replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    UR is a specialty the OP would need several years of hands on experience in order to qualify. I perform utilization management. 12 hours of fast typing on the computer.. hurts my head and leaves me...
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    new grad RN with 2 job offers, what would you do??

    Been there,done that replied to zumbaRN4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You only have one job offer. If the director at Hoag really wanted you, they would have made an RN position for you. To ask you to stay on as a CNA is ridiculous and
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    RN Graduate Establishes Dominance

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

    Who is evaluating her performance? If it's you. get her canned. If it's not you, report her performance, and get her canned. You need somebody in there that will learn the ropes and work WITH
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    Double shifts and doubling back

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

    I can't imagine "demanding" anything from my manager. She is the boss, I am not. Send the email REQUESTING to be scheduled off after your 16 hour shift and correcting the misinformation she has...
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    Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    Been there,done that replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    WOW. Still a student and asking for the highest paid, lowest stress job. Perhaps you should obtain your licensure and work in a few areas while you figure that out.
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    Quick advice

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

    Any hospital position will be better than Davita. Davita needs somebody with RN after their name to CY Davita's A while they make a gazillion $$$ dialyzing as many people that they can. The hospital...
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    One-on-one nursing HELP

    Been there,done that replied to Elcot11's topic in General Nursing

    You would document medication administration, where your paycheck is signed. Your agency is TELLING you to falsify documentation. This is because the agency receives payment for your actions, under...
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    Don't be catty (literally)

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

    "Be kind , it costs nothing". In my charge nurse position, I precepted everybody that came through the door. I took them all under my wing and got them ready to go.
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    One-on-one nursing HELP

    Been there,done that replied to Elcot11's topic in General Nursing

    You are employed by the agency. Additional responsibilities the school wants to throw at you is ridiculous. DO NOT do anything extra they "request". They are using you and abusing you. Your agency...
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    Leaving Nursing for Another Career

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

    MMJ, not going to happen for us oldie -moldies. They will not pay us to take it all off, now they pay us to "put it back
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    What do you call the tracking device nurses sometimes wear?

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

    How thoughtful of you. if it was my last week, I would be planning my party. Tell us about your next
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    New Grad RN Alone in Rehab at Night??

    Been there,done that replied to LanaEl's topic in Rehabilitation

    There's your red flag. No new grad should be expected to function ANYWHERE with 5 days of orientation. You need experience with med-surg skills and assessment before you can be the only RN in the...
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    Calling report to the floor.

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

    Nurses are pushed to the max. Sometimes an admission/ transfer will put them over the edge. Ignore any attitudes you may run across. I always managed to take a transfer with
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    Calling report to the floor.

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

    Bedside surgery? Nobody gives a rat's patooty about sterile
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    Am I too old to change career?

    Been there,done that replied to mmaku2020's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing market is saturated. Many new grads cannot find employment. You have a MBA! Get some help to learn how to market
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    LAB VALUES

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

    You can not intervene with out a physician order. Evaluate the patient's baseline values and clinical presentation. Report to the provider and follow their
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    What do you call the tracking device nurses sometimes wear?

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

    It is a radio frequency ID chip. I always called it a "slacker tracker". I work from home now.Every minute of my activity is followed and documented by IT. Welcome to George Orwell's
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    Describing patients by race/ethnicity

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

    A most excellent question. The category of race is asked in many other areas as well. I always answer .. "other." I am just a member of the human race. Thinking that payment may vary depending...