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    How much is enough

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

    Your coworkers should be following policy/procedure on reporting errors. Speak with the DON to determine if any errors are correctly addressed. As a new nurse, you may be interpreting redirection as...
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    Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

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

    Thinking rzyzzy meant who knows what the cake could be laced
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    Working Out and Working?

    Been there,done that replied to suzibk215's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There are alternatives to a full run or workout. A ten minute cardio blast can be fit
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    How to resign from a job

    Been there,done that replied to das729's topic in General Nursing

    You have been offered the job opportunity you have been seeking. Resign from your current positions per protocol. You are a PROFESSIONAL. We are not "scared I will get yelled at and stuff". The...
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    Nurses are not in high demand!

    Been there,done that replied to VAMPRISS1973's topic in General Nursing

    Yes , my 2 year stint in psych was far from easy. Completely depends on the facility and the assigned RN duties. It COULD be cushy and it could be another circle of
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    Critical Decision- New Grad (Please Help)

    Been there,done that replied to rn2k16's topic in General Nursing

    Would relocation be a hardship for you? The hospital opportunity sounds pretty good if you can swing the move. Ask yourself WHY the SNF is hiring a new grad.. it's because more experienced nurses...
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    Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

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

    Too bad she quit the day job, not gonna make it as a cake
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    Advice Greatly Appreciated!

    Been there,done that replied to beli1025's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses deal with personal issues and the stress of nursing. Nursing is rarely a "joy". You need to separate work and outside issues. If you cannot, seek professional
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    How did you pass nursing school

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

    I knew the syllabus and the objectives. Used rote memorization to achieve the objectives. Keep your mouth closed and your eyes open. You can do
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    Nurses are not in high demand!

    Been there,done that replied to VAMPRISS1973's topic in General Nursing

    You have the golden one year of experience. What "skills" are dwindling? Starting IV's and inserting Foleys are tasks. You have licensure to teach, monitor and observe patients. Think outside the...
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    How does working as an R.N. beforehand help in being a nurse practitioner?

    Been there,done that replied to sarahnp2b103's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nurses have responsibilities, not duties. Everything we do requires observational and judgement skills. Sometimes, it is contraindicated to brush a patient's teeth. Consider the amount of expertise it...
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    Dashing a patient's hope or just being honest?

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

    The "qualifier' of expected does NOT change the fact that OP is "annoyed". A nurse that is ANNOYED with questions, whether or not they feel that gave the right answer... is making the issue about...
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    No Upward Mobility

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

    What did you expect? You are working for the man. You get a pittance "raise" to keep on doing
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    Dashing a patient's hope or just being honest?

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

    It is not OP's job to give the "news". It is OP's job to provide emotional
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    Dashing a patient's hope or just being honest?

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

    "they always ask me what the medications are, which can become annoying ". The family is seeking emotional support. The reason you can't sleep is because you made the issue all about YOU. Instead of...
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    Scabies outbreak in nursing home!!!

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

    Right.. blame it on the nurses. For future reference, any rash/crusted rash is NOT a normal condition. Review your facility's policy on PPE and make YOURSELF
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    Holding "Ordered Meds"..... What are the rules?

    Been there,done that replied to jk2185's topic in Patient Medications

    Following parameters will always include nursing judgment. Consider the baseline patient vitals when holding anything. Heart rate of 62 and giving a beta blocker is not a concern, unless the patient...
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    Nursing Entrance Essay

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

    If you have dreamed of becoming a nurse your entire life, why did you earn a Bachelor of Science in
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    Pregnancy and Nursing

    Been there,done that replied to vbgm221's topic in General Nursing

    Family planning while starting a nursing career is a completely individual goal. Just don't do what I did... get knocked up on graduation night. Makes for kind of a rough
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    NEW RN as a care coordinator job

    Been there,done that replied to Ddaisy's topic in Nursing Career

    Your employer thinks you will be a good fit, that's why they hired you. Your pregnancy is a moot point. It's time to accept you are an RN..and get to
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    Need help ASAP!

    Been there,done that replied to JBonnn10's topic in General Nursing

    We are nurses, not academic advisors. You need to ask your counselor the best way to achieve your new goal. Best of
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    New RN Grad Interview

    Been there,done that replied to nurse4211's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Now mind you.. the time to discuss planned time off is after the offer is made. If a patent is having a seizure, follow protocol. Know what that is. Calling a code is not
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    MSN, $60-$75K, worth it?

    Been there,done that replied to peanutfish's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This is not a question for nurses. This is a question for your academic
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    LTC vs Assisted living

    Been there,done that replied to Mscoleman78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You reached your breaking point in 3 months? Nurses perform all aspects of patient care. You were learning wound care, the treatment of the respiratory patient, and medication administration (which...
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    Favorite sayings?

    Been there,done that replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    To my patients, I liked to say "this isn't going to hurt ME a bit". To coworkers "whatever