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  1. Been there,done that

    Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

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

    Hi, italianlifter. As you are already a firefighter, you are ambitious and intelligent. If you feel a nursing degree would be beneficial to your goal, please discuss with academic advisors. We are...
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    Not taking a break

    Been there,done that replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

    Do people think so little of their profession, they refer back to colleagues with: -"there's something wrong with you if you don't feel comfortable leaving your patient " -"You are nasty and dirty...
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    PLEASE HELP! Help/Advice needed ASAP

    Been there,done that replied to TLC4UNME's topic in General Nursing

    She needs to be seen. Seems like she doesn't want to be admitted. She will at least be put in observation. Lie to her, get her there. Good
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    Feeling so Bummed

    Been there,done that replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    I was so busy in nursing school, I did not notice what anyone else was doing. This one relationship is not worth messing up your education and future career. If you truly can't focus because of...
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    Not taking a break

    Been there,done that replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

    Um
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    Toxic Workplace?

    Been there,done that replied to ESpeed15's topic in General Nursing

    There is some toxicity ... starting with you. Keep your head down and learn the ropes. An email
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    Does this feeling ever go away?

    Been there,done that replied to ps3114's topic in General Nursing

    Get over that feeling. You will never be able to "do everything you need to do". There will ALWAYS be a patient that has a need. You are putting out little fires as you go along. As an RN, I learned...
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    IV infusion

    Been there,done that replied to sara2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Micromedex is an excellent source, not all hospitals approve it. If you have crystallization in the line, you will not be the one
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    IV infusion

    Been there,done that replied to sara2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your instructor should be the one informing you of the best way to find needed information. Is that not why they are called "instructors"? In the future... you would use the hospital approved...
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    Racist surgeon?

    Been there,done that replied to tech22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Of course people like that still exist. And, he is an almighty surgeon to boot. Are you going to change his racist behavior? ... I think not. Pick your battles, either ignore him or move
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    Sheriff RN 1 odds of getting hired

    Been there,done that replied to tongie28's topic in General Nursing

    Never answer a question with a
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    Sheriff RN 1 odds of getting hired

    Been there,done that replied to tongie28's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Tongie. The hiring process will differ. Is this a county, state or federal job? Try to relax, correctional jobs usually go begging, because it can be a tough gig. You will be working with...
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    New ortho nurse

    Been there,done that replied to cmcgraw28's topic in Orthopedic

    Agree New nurse, old nurse...ortho or any other area...you will be busting your AZZ for the man. They will give all the work you can handle.. and add some more. A 5:1 ratio is sweet ! Agree with...
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    Looking for a change in scenery

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

    Let me Google that for you. I have worked in the paradise of Hawaii, currently live on a lake. You have the most excellent skills that gives you the opportunity to work any where. Best of...
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    Admit/Discharge Nurse

    Been there,done that replied to melcoch17's topic in General Nursing

    It appears you have a navigator position. Your responsibility will be YOU make of it. What is your job
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    Not taking a break

    Been there,done that replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

    "It is your responsibility to take your breaks and to take care of yourself. " A fellow nurse giving me another responsibility! I already have responsibilities coming out of my ying -yang. The...
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    Does this feeling ever go away?

    Been there,done that replied to ps3114's topic in General Nursing

    You are overworked and underpaid.. just like the nurses. That "feeling" will never go away. Corporate health care is working us to death .. to make money for the man. Best of luck finding any position...
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    Chemistry

    Been there,done that replied to Bookbag22's topic in General Nursing

    The chemistry credit is revenue for the school. That credit is a whole lot of work for NOTHING. Don't doubt yourself.. get through it. It is just one course. This "knowledge" of chemistry will not...
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    Chemistry

    Been there,done that replied to Bookbag22's topic in General Nursing

    Risk Manager, where you when I took that accelerated chem course? Excellent advice as always. I am thinking OP just needs to answer the course objectives and move on...STAT. S/He has much bigger...
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    PRN Scheduling Worth It?

    Been there,done that replied to alb1993's topic in General Nursing

    "Upon hearing the news, my directors at my current job offered me a position " Please clarify. One of the powers that be got the news.. and upped the
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    PRN Scheduling Worth It?

    Been there,done that replied to alb1993's topic in General Nursing

    The bully director should have never gotten the "news". The fact that you obtained a PRN job should have remained private. Bully manager is now offering what you should have been receiving all along....
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    Energetic after your shift.

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

    Yep.. in a perfect world. However, there would be far fewer posts on
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    New grad, do not feel challenged at all. Help?

    Been there,done that replied to RNinCali15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The OP should NOT be under scrutiny regarding her personal child bearing experiences. On a side note, not everyone meets sepsis criteria. I deny payment for admission with a sepsis diagnosis.. on...
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    False reporting to BON

    Been there,done that replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in General Nursing

    As you are not a licensed nurse,the BON could give not give a rat's patootie about this " claim". You do not have a license to make a claim against. Should you ignore it.. yes. However, I am enough...
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    Resigning before 6 month probation period - ineligible for rehire?

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

    The "new job" does not own you. Anytime you are seeking a new position.. find one before you quit the old