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    Help me decide please!

    Been there,done that replied to newnurse085's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't want to do med surg, don't take the obs job. You never know when the transfer could happen. The internship in mother baby would completely depend on how the manager would feel about you...
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    Brigham nurses threaten to strike. Paid $106,000 on average, demand more.

    Been there,done that replied to RockMay's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    No, I never wondered why there is so little sympathy for striking nurses. Nursing is a business and I respect them for going for as much money as they can get. Appears that YOU feel nurses should only...
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    Difficult coworker..how to deal?

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

    She has already been reported for what I feel.. is insubordination. You have another RN that supports your stance on this problem. It is up to your management to continue corrective action. Give...
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    Nurses Week at the VA

    Been there,done that replied to sbtr50's topic in General Nursing

    It has been YEARS ..in many facilities, since I even got an email acknowledging the nurse's role in health care. We are no longer recognized.. because the corporate masters.. have us by the short...
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    Initial Drug Test

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

    " I'll retest myself when I can afford it and once I get a few negatives " Far from resolved. OP has not taken responsibility and is throwing out bull
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    Initial Drug Test

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

    Oh yeah, it was a mistake. YOURS. You picked up someone's vape and just decided to take a hit off it? My son vapes, regular nicotine. I would not take a toke from HIS pen. Germs and all that stuff....
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    Regarding permanent placement

    Been there,done that replied to bibimake's topic in Agency Nurses

    Your orientation now depends on your contract with the agency AND the facility. Both will most likely push you to be up and running ASAP. You don't need an agency to find you a permanent placement...
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    Dating Coworkers

    Been there,done that replied to Wake88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can date anyone you choose to. However it turns out is no one's business. Just keep it on a professional level while you two are at work. Best of luck, go for
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    Help! Scared. Is this really happening?!

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

    What will orientation consist
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    minimum staffing and lunch breaks - enemies??

    Been there,done that replied to wisconurse16's topic in General Nursing

    There is NO combating this. Administration KNOWS any break time will lead to unsafe staffing levels. Administration will now make the staff accountable for NOT taking their LEGAL break time. To the...
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    Help! Scared. Is this really happening?!

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

    She is NOT overtrusting you. She is using you. Do NOT accept the
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    Facebook and employers/school

    Been there,done that replied to daisybird27's topic in General Nursing

    You think you have seen judgemental people on THIS site? Wait until you meet the REAL judge AND jury ..future employers, the BON and
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    Facebook and employers/school

    Been there,done that replied to daisybird27's topic in General Nursing

    Go right ahead. Have FB and Instragram accounts. Anything you post can and MAY be held against you. Nurses are held to a ridiculously high standard. Best to keep any personal information private....
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    Possible to break Rn Residency contract

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

    AN cannot assist you. You need a lawyer to review the
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    Disrespectful patients

    Been there,done that replied to Mrs.in2015's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are no specific words to say in this situation. It depends on the nurse-patient relationship you had so far developed. You are correct that it comes with time. I found that sitting down,...
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    Disrespectful patients

    Been there,done that replied to Mrs.in2015's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Have a clever response that puts him in his place ". Nurses do not put patient's in their place. This patient sounds pretty sick, and is sick of being sick. I would have not taken his response...
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    $600 an hr to fill a shift?

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

    Providers MAKE money for the man, nursing is viewed as COSTING money for the man. Corporate health care.. at it's
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    Burned Bridges

    Been there,done that replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your issue with authority has nothing to do with playing a game or integrity. We ALL serve somebody. Your managers have a job to do. I have had MANY positions where I did not see eye to eye with...
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    Do you feel safe reporting errors?

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

    I have worked in many facilities over the years. I have HEARD that self reporting SHOULD be blameless and is designed to identify the root cause of the error. Unless the error caused harm to the...
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    New nurse, home health, stressed/depressed

    Been there,done that replied to linnie94's topic in General Nursing

    Home health should NOT require 24/7 accountability. You are working for a chincy agency. Continue your search, you will soon have one year experience with chinchy agency. That should open some doors...
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    New Grad afraid to start working!

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

    "I have suddenly lost confidence in myself as a nurse." You haven't been a nurse yet. You've been a student. The transition can be scary if you focus on it. I am encouraging to get on the "horse" and...
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    Quick advice on multiple unit offers!

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

    MICU is far from laid back.You need to learn your basic skllls before you apply them in the critical setting. Bariatric patients will quickly become routine.. and suck the life out of you. The...
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    New Nurse; To start a New IV or not?

    Been there,done that replied to carebear1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was taught that any time the patient complains of pain, a new site must be obtained. What was the charge nurses's rationale for a new
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    Being a Hostage to Your Bladder

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

    Cute article. However, once you reach my age letting go is NOT the problem...holding it
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    Starting over age 40

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

    Take one step at a time. Entry to a nursing program can be difficult. Have you consulted a school counselor? You've raised 3 kids, you can do anything. Good