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    Is This Normal?

    Been there,done that replied to jack1971's topic in General Nursing

    100% normal! The other new grads are feeling the same thing... talk to them. You are in orientation. That's WHY they call it that... so you can get oriented. It took me 2 years before before I became...
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    Seriously?? Small rant.

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

    Good post. Thinking you need to know how to medicate patients with fungating wounds and in to much pain to move
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    Am I able to get a raise once I get my BSN?

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

    Entirely up to your facility. Last time I checked.. BSN prepared nurses received a whopping 25 cents an hour
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    It Ain't Like The Movies!

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

    I stopped watching anything in a medical setting years ago. Already spent way to much time there in real life. Love your
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    Tattoos?

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

    Wondering why you are contemplating doing something , that has the potential to "get fired or maybe have a hard time getting a job." No one know how a full sleeve tattoo could impact your future...
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    I hate night shift, need some advice :(

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

    "Overall, I feel depressed. " The fact is , you cannot adjust to night shift and you and your family are suffering. NO job is worth that. You are so exhausted right now you cannot think clearly.. but...
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    How should the "I quit" conversation go?

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

    You are NOT required to give a verbal reason for your resignation. Your formal written resignation will suffice. STOP feeling guilty .. move onward and upward. Best of luck in your new endeavors....
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    Seriously?? Small rant.

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

    " Y'all act as if there aren't millions and millions of nurses in the world and are so prideful. It's not that hard to be a nurse." If it's not so hard. why aren't YOU a
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    Ice machine use in hospitals

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

    Not arguing your point, just don't want to do your work for you. You seem to have a problem with PROFESSIONALS discussing the point, but NOT your students arguing the point? Find the policy and the...
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    Horrible new boss

    Been there,done that replied to devhrt12's topic in General Nursing

    And DON't expect her to shake your hand.. you little peon . Speaks VOLUMES as to how she views the
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    Too soon to change jobs?

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

    The hospital offered you a tech position and trained you. Now that you have completed your orientation.. you see greener grass? What are you going to give as your reason for leaving your current...
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    Feeling micromanaged...

    Been there,done that replied to n1wgmp's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse educator only has THEIR guidelines to enforce. They are not smart enough to think outside the (parameter) box. I certainly realize the need to adjust parameters. This is why you DOCUMENT...
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    Ice machine use in hospitals

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

    Think about it.. you are placing a USED ice bag onto the lip of an ice machine.. think there just might be cross contamination? You know the ones that are placed in armpits or groins. The ice...
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    Ice machine use in hospitals

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

    As you don't have the use of the quote feature down yet, I am assuming you are responding to my comment about student's arguing with you. We were not given the information that you were the...
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    "My Nurses"

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

    I am only your nurse.. if you are in a bed and I am taking care of
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    Ice machine use in hospitals

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

    The only policy that matters, is YOUR facility's policy. You have a STUDENT that adamantly argues with
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    Is there a law on minimum hours for PRN employees

    Been there,done that replied to Maustin89's topic in General Nursing

    It does not matter if the supervisor retired. While she was your supervisor, she reported a conflict with management. Trust me on this; I had an incident with a supervisor that I thought was minor I...
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    Is there a law on minimum hours for PRN employees

    Been there,done that replied to Maustin89's topic in General Nursing

    It does not matter if you are still on their rolls or not. They will give any review they see fit. The incident with the supervisor will never be "off your record." Even if it is not officially...
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    Horrible new boss

    Been there,done that replied to devhrt12's topic in General Nursing

    New manager is implementing a new nursing care model. The big wigs LOVE her.. and you can bet your sweet patooty she is staying. I would have been gone yesterday. Are you seriously going to wait...
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    Is there a law on minimum hours for PRN employees

    Been there,done that replied to Maustin89's topic in General Nursing

    How many hours were you getting before the "conflict"? You are PRN; they don't have to offer you any hours. What does your contract stipulate? I had to work two days a month or lose my
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    I have a kids question!

    Been there,done that replied to ant123's topic in General Nursing

    Why have children.. if you have someone else raise them? You will not get your old job back, but you can stay active in nursing by working 2 shifts a month as
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    Efficient Utilization Review Documentation

    Been there,done that replied to On The Way's topic in Case Management

    Can't imagine who you are working for. I do UR and documentation is everything. There are NCQA, ERISA , and Medicare standards that must be met for
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    Am I wrong from refusing to help a friend?

    Been there,done that replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

    You are not responsible for your friend's academic success. Suggest she discuss this with her academic advisor and get a tutor. Disgusted that friends and family are laying a guilt trip on you. They...
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    95 Theses of Healthcare Injustice

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

    " I will not be demanded to be compassionate and understanding to them ". Compassion and understanding should come naturally with the territory of nursing. Any civil human being would have the...
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    Overcharting

    Been there,done that replied to greener22's topic in General Nursing

    Charting should not be a competition. If management feels your charting is adequate, carry