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  1. Been there,done that

    Advice to novice who wants to work with geriatric population.

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

    "I feel pretty positive that I want to work with a geriatric population. " Pretty positive will not cut it with any interviewer. You must exhibit a firm conviction. I admire your goal and...
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    Dealing with Guilt

    Been there,done that replied to JA89's topic in General Nursing

    Did you screw up? Yes. YOU were responsible to assess the CNA's "statement".. and get your patooty into the room. You have learned from this situation, reporting yourself to the BON will not...
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    Staff turnover

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

    I did not see judgement, I saw concern for your current situation. if you want to stay positive in that environment.. visualize rainbows and unicorns.. THAT oughta do
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    Home base RN job?

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

    It is up to your employer to determine if licensure in another state .. would satisfy their requirements. 100% doubt that it will fly... but I appreciate your ingenuity:up:
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    Working 12's with small children

    Been there,done that replied to karo07's topic in General Nursing

    Per OP "husband is having a really hard time watching the boys two evenings a week & every third weekend. ". I do not see where he is obviously home during those hours. I see it as...the husband...
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    Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    Been there,done that replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "you don't need to be embarrassed around me and you don't have to walk away." Now it's passed the point of sexual harassment to sexual abuse. He KNOWS he is making you uncomfortable . He is NOT your...
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    Staff turnover

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

    Your unit's problem is YOUR problem. Whatever is making so many nurses leave... is a major concern. Certainly the grass is not always greener.. but YOUR grass is on fire. Feel free to stay.. but if...
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    Staff turnover

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

    13 nurses.. leaving in a 9 month time span? Staying motivated should not be the concern, assessing the reason for the mass exodus
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    How old is too old to become a new RN?

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

    Oral surgery positions would be limited, but you may have the background to give you an edge. Most offices would want OR experience. You have enough connections to scope that out now. Med-surg and...
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    How old is too old to become a new RN?

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

    What do you see yourself doing as a nurse? Patient care in a dental office, is different than patient care in a hospital. Expect a LOT of physical labor in nursing school clinicals and who knows how...
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    Taking time off...

    Been there,done that replied to CAL3's topic in General Nursing

    One year would be the max, but it DOES depend on the hiring facility. Pick up a few shifts through an agency to keep yourself active in the
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    Dealing with Guilt

    Been there,done that replied to JA89's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a general cluster you know what. Wondering why he was not on a cardiac monitor. It's all hindsight now. If this 3 year old episode is still haunting you to the point of reporting...
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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

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

    I did not, but the ex, who was also a nurse, would justify buying anything he wanted with the rationale.. "that costs $1000.. that would be 20 hours of work". Did I mention he was my
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    Taking a Position as a Float Nurse as a New Grad

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

    There are many threads on this topic that will give you other insights. Some nurses feel they can handle float pool, many do not. I started doing agency work and float pool after 25 years of...
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    Working 12's with small children

    Been there,done that replied to karo07's topic in General Nursing

    How would you suggest dad works 40+ hours, go to school, study, and perform childcare duties? It is not a waste of her time , but an added burden on dad that could interfere with his full time job...
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    Working 12's with small children

    Been there,done that replied to karo07's topic in General Nursing

    I am all for the dad to assist with parenting responsibilities. However, he has two jobs right now, school and 40+hours. Fitting those responsibilities into the additional role of childcare.. sounds...
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    telemetry exams proctored for experienced RNs?

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

    I've taken proctored telemetry exams for 30 years. In the staff nurse, agency nurse and travel nurse setting. No problem proving my stuff. The PROFESSIONAL needs to know how to make the rhythm call...
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    Is money everything in this profession?

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

    I did not take an oath, and I did not go into nursing for altruistic reasons. I wanted to make good money with a 2 year degree. "is that why we can't get too much work cause majority of the hospital...
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    Agency Nursing Problems

    Been there,done that replied to psych.nurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    You proved you could handle the the "draining" assignment. Everybody else is drained too. The agency is shuffling nurses to get the difficult assignment covered. I have had those assignments. I did...
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    I think I have the night shift blues...

    Been there,done that replied to Swissmiss7's topic in General Nursing

    Messing with your circadian rhythm can cause all kinds of problems. You are only one month in and already experiencing consequences. Some people can work nights, and I bow to them. I made it for 9...
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    When our older nurses die :(

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

    Dude.. look up the definition of respect. Someday, you may earn
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    When our older nurses die :(

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

    Sorry for your loss. She is not really lost.. if you still remember her. When this COB crosses over .. I will still be rattling chains on
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    how serious are HIPAA violations taken?

    Been there,done that replied to RUSerious's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    So.. the "ex" looked at the your husband's "military insurance info ". Searching for insurance information is not the same as breaching PHI. Find another way to screw the
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    Incinsiderate Families

    Been there,done that replied to logical0270's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How inconsiderate of the family... to not consider the nurse..while they are in shock over the loss of a loved one:rolleyes:. Fascinating how you made the death of a resident's spouse.. all about...
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    First nurse job 1.5hour commute

    Been there,done that replied to GRN005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The commute is not your issue. The reason the facility "laid off" 60 nurses is. The financial " issues" have not been resolved and 60 laid off nurses... will be coming back for their