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  1. Been there,done that

    Night Shift Complications

    Been there,done that replied to knurse10's topic in General Nursing

    " zyrtec, melatonin, and a 1/2 dose of Nyquil " That's quite a combo. Taking meds for their side effects can't be good. Speak with your provider. Can you get off
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    How do you not feel like an imposter?

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

    Please don't waste your efforts comparing yourself to other nurses. Perhaps.. THEY are the
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    Starting out, things I should know, what to do and NOT to do, how to survive, and etc.

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

    Hello! Congratulations on your acceptance to the program. You will be taught basic patient care, a good base to start from. Perhaps the student forum and the CNA forums could give you additional...
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    Starting out, things I should know, what to do and NOT to do, how to survive, and etc.

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

    Some fine work there NOADLS.. that should scare her
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    Administering PRBC's -alone or with NS?

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

    I cannot fathom a facility without a specific policy. PRBC's are administered with specific transfusion tubing. You would start the administration with the NS, clamp that off and administer the...
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    New hospice nurse: Burned out!!!

    Been there,done that replied to MsPrettyHospiceRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You like the job, the company employing you is the problem. There are literally hundreds of companies/ hospitals that are begging for your skills. Start a job search, you will be amazed. If I were...
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    "stop isolating yourself"

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

    Far from being rude, she was kind enough to give you a head's up. I get that you need to focus, I have the same style when I am new to an environment. I also got fired once after 2 weeks of...
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    Has pain scale contributed to opiate problem?

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

    The pain scale is the subjective assessment of the pain. The professional adds the objective assessment. The one with the needle calls the
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    Some days.......

    Been there,done that replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    It's the internet! It's an open forum. Take and give from it that you wish. Feels so good when you
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    Treat the Patient, not the Monitor.....Really?

    Been there,done that replied to jk2185's topic in General Nursing

    "Im regretting this post! " Why would you regret it? You have started an intelligent conversation on your topic. Wimping
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    Treat the Patient, not the Monitor.....Really?

    Been there,done that replied to jk2185's topic in General Nursing

    This old school chick has witnessed doctors and nurses treating the monitor without assessing the patient. Resident giving a precordial thump... for artifact. "Treat the patient ...not the monitor",...
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    Torn Between Two Careers

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

    Do you NEED that pay and benefits... or just WANT it? If you can be home with your family on holidays, weekends, and evenings THAT is priceless. There is no need to beat yourself up on a brutal med...
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    If you could pick up and go..

    Been there,done that replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I did pick up and go.The ideal "professional, geographic and demographic environments"is subjective. For ME, Hawaii was a great experience and Arizona was a nightmare. Are considering travel...
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    Career decision

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

    A facility is always going to place you in the position they feel you are the best fit for. A TCU within a hospital will be different than a sub-acute SNF. Put in your 6 months, then start the...
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    Job abandonment-CNA

    Been there,done that replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    Alrighty then. OP did you experience an "act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site" or verbal
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    Doctor stole my stethoscope

    Been there,done that replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You took your precious Littmann into an isolation
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    Job abandonment-CNA

    Been there,done that replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    OP cannot is not accused of patient abandonment. OP abandoned her job. Patient abandonment refers to the professional breach of duty. Feeling a "hissy fit" coming
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    PRN vs routine pain meds

    Been there,done that replied to Cdnbscn's topic in Patient Medications

    "I have questioned my staff about wether or not the patient is actually asking for the prn or if it is given out of habit". What is the answer to that? Either way she is getting the breakthrough...
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    Commuting an hour to work

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

    Your tolerance for commuting is individual. Please take into consideration the additional travel time that may be needed for inclement weather, and the fact you might not get out after 12 hours. Many...
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    Received 2 job offers, a conundrum

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

    "Your experiences are definately wanted! If you have been in a position like mine, I'd love to hear from you." Not all advice is going to be motivating. I do have experience in the same situation....
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    Job abandonment-CNA

    Been there,done that replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    We can't answer that. It depends on what comes up in the background and reference checks that will be performed on you in the
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    Job abandonment-CNA

    Been there,done that replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    OP stated she was " disrespected". Violence and disrespect are two different things. If OP was experience violence, walking out alone would not be a wise choice. Better to notify security and...
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    Received 2 job offers, a conundrum

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

    You need to stop focusing on getting your shift preference , and start analyzing the reason you were offered this job. You have been out of nursing for 2 years, yet "surprisingly" you receive an offer...
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    When housekeeping...

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

    Far from humorous. A huge and dangerous waste of the code team's time. Director of environmental services needs to know this.. to prevent it from EVER happening
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    Refusing..... Eye drops??

    Been there,done that replied to J2016's topic in General Nursing

    Why can't she administer the drops