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    I used to not like nurses but I am so grateful for all of you

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

    Oh no! I suck! Man that
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    CNA's,Housekeeping and Dietary Aides make the same salary in LTC?

    Been there,done that replied to PoppyLizz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To the hospital, dietary aides, housekeepers and CNA's all perform the same function. A lower level position that requires little training. If CNA's are willing to work for the same salary as a...
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    I used to not like nurses but I am so grateful for all of you

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

    What does this have to do with nurses? Your issue was with security. YOU are the one profiling nurses. Without a clue of what we do. P.S. Your sister is NOT more important than any other
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    What do you do to volunteer and give back?

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

    I'm right there with Pca 85. 30 years of giving at the bedside was all humans are going to get from me. I have a favorite local animal rescue that I donate big $$$ to. Dogs rule, people
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    Feeling guilt, please respond

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

    You did not kill the man. A cluster you- know- what did. The back pain was most likely a symptom of a myocardial infarction from a thrombus in the RCA. In the future, obtain an EKG and chest...
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    Fake Nurse?

    Been there,done that replied to RN1994#'s topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Your cousin does not have to prove anything to you. If the "big hospital here in Dallas" hired him ... it's a done deal. Background checks and credit checks cover it
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    New Nurse Exhausted from Extremely Long Shifts? Help?

    Been there,done that replied to KellySpencer800's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are not responsible to cover the staffing problem. 100 hours in a week is outrageous and in violation of labor laws. The older nurses are not laughing at you because you can't handle the...
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    Which path should I take?

    Been there,done that replied to Alicee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to discuss this with your academic advisor. To me, an ADN that does not prepare you for the NCLEX is a total waste of time. I earning an ASN, that enabled me to take the boards. Surprised...
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    New Home Care Nurse-Is This For Me?

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

    Even worse, as a new nurse, how can you evaluate care provided by
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    New Home Care Nurse-Is This For Me?

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

    Home care is NOT for new grads. A reputable company will not hire nurses without at least one year of experience. You do not have the skills to be the only set of eyes on a home care patient. The...
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    Agency Nurses Have No Rights?

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

    I realize that the first one that runs to mother usually wins. I would never care enough to call supervision "first". My actions and reputation are all that is needed when the whiny one goes to
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    Worried about leaving contract

    Been there,done that replied to Leeonnaf14's topic in General Nursing

    You did see a contract and committed, you just didn't realize it , as it was all done online. It is up to the agency to keep you open for future assignments. This would not affect your licensure,...
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    Agency Nurses Have No Rights?

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

    Been there, done that...as agency and long time staff/ charge nurse. I was called into the office .. because an ultrasound tech was calmly performing a bedside scan on a patient that was...
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    Agency Nurses Have No Rights?

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

    The agency nurse experience will be individual with each hospital/ unit. Some will welcome your experience, some will dump on you. You have all of the rights that you demand. I had the exact same...
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    Move from Medsurg to ICU?

    Been there,done that replied to CafeduMonde4Breakfast's topic in Critical Care

    What makes someone ready this is YOU. YOU are ready to go for it. You have taken it on yourself prepare for this. Trauma and cardiovascular ICU patients are not comparable. Choose where you want...
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    Nurses who don't have the "passion"

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

    If there was a hell, it would be chock full of nurses. Pass the board, find a grueling job, get back to us in a
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    Nurses who don't have the "passion"

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

    Nursing is not a passion or a calling... it's a job. Some were drawn to the field for altruistic reasons.. but corporate health care beat that out of them. You will have your own reasons to start,...
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    This was a first. . .

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

    You are the provider, the therapeutic relationship should not, and does not, require personal payment. Inform your patient of that
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    Subtle deterioration on the floor

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

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    What should one do in this case?

    Been there,done that replied to Nursein2017's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are not a nurse, you are student. You report your observations to your instructor and the patient's nurse. Then ..you follow up and
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    Trying to learn from mistakes

    Been there,done that replied to Learningtobenurse101's topic in General Nursing

    Care to elaborate on "confrontational"? There are right ways and wrong ways to question policy and procedure. I suspect your inquiries included inappropriate tone of voice and body language. In the...
  22. Been there,done that

    Unconventional hair colors

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

    Where, exactly... should I
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    Unconventional hair colors

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

    YOU may feel strongly that " hair color (or tattoos, for that matter) have absolutely nothing to do with competence or professionalism. " Your patient population.. may or may not feel differently...
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    Don't you feel guilty for not working in a hospital?

    Been there,done that replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Guilty?.... no. I think your non-nursing friend has a romanticized view of the nurses's role. Hope you set her
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    I need to vent! Frustrated ADN

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

    I can commiserate! I was applying for anything and everything to GET ME OFF THE FLOOR! I applied twice to a plasma center.. never heard a peep back.There went 2 more wasted applications into file 13....