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    "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

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

    I take part in health education .. when I am in the professional setting , and getting paid for it. The BON is not my friend and would throw me under a bus if the LOL developed an infection by...
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    RN Travel Companies, "Good, Bad and Ugly"

    Been there,done that replied to HolisticRN68's topic in Travel

    The rapport with your recruiter is crucial. Go with your impression on this . ~ Make sure your travel back home is paid for, not just travel to the next assignment. ~Check out your housing in...
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    RN jobs from home

    Been there,done that replied to Brighteyes67's topic in General Nursing

    Very cushy J.O.B. FYI. .. A friend was broadsided during her traveling duty. She sustained serious injuries. She was NOT allowed to file for damages. Please check your employment contract and your...
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    RN jobs from home

    Been there,done that replied to Brighteyes67's topic in General Nursing

    Had a State job offer, traveling to facilities 2 days a week. Screw THOSE bennies. Jammies..
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    RN jobs from home

    Been there,done that replied to Brighteyes67's topic in General Nursing

    Pink must be your color! No video meetings required .. yet. I will keep it in mind. Must cover up the jammies and
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    RN jobs from home

    Been there,done that replied to Brighteyes67's topic in General Nursing

    100 % work from home here. Pajamas are getting a little
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    RN jobs from home

    Been there,done that replied to Brighteyes67's topic in General Nursing

    Search AN and search major job boards. Many telecommuting positions are available to you. I have worked from home for 5 years for a local HMO. Found the position through a contracting agency, but it...
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    Should I leave this soon??!

    Been there,done that replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Nursing

    Your current facility covered you to work on permit. That is a huge benefit. Do not throw that away for an
  9. Been there,done that

    I Don't Think He Meant To Hurt Me

    Been there,done that replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Private Duty

    Exactly. The kid has been noted to have violent outbursts." The parent was angry, because apparently they had told him before not to do this." Yet.. he is allowed to be stimulated by violent .. so...
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    I Don't Think He Meant To Hurt Me

    Been there,done that replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Private Duty

    Hugs and sorries will not prevent the OP from being choked to death.. the next time. She is in an unsafe situation and needs to protect herself
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    I Don't Think He Meant To Hurt Me

    Been there,done that replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Private Duty

    Whether or not you THINK he wanted to hurt you, is not the issue. The fact is he CAN.. and he did. You were assaulted. He will do it again. I would never walk into THAT "assignment " again. Report...
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    Should I have made an incident report?

    Been there,done that replied to Kharma711's topic in General Nursing

    Somebody started an "IV" in an artery That "somebody" needs to know
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    Refusing a case in home care

    Been there,done that replied to Katesp91's topic in Private Duty

    So, what I hear you saying is the "agency of ill repute" owns the OP , can make her work anywhere, or cancel the work
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    Refusing a case in home care

    Been there,done that replied to Katesp91's topic in Private Duty

    "Certain agencies of poor repute". Someday, I hope to talk good... like you
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    Should I drop out

    Been there,done that replied to Dsosa's topic in Canada

    If you quit now.. what would you
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    Med error...what to do?

    Been there,done that replied to kh2013's topic in General Nursing

    You are focusing on the wrong issue."The patient, while hysterical, kept changing her mind about what meds she wanted and when. " When a patient complains of pain, the NURSE assesses the cause of...
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    Refusing a case in home care

    Been there,done that replied to Katesp91's topic in Private Duty

    Maxim coordinator is not a nurse. S/he is trying to strongarm you into making money for the "company". RUN from
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    Going to be fired?

    Been there,done that replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You need to know which corners to cut. Medication administration timing ( to that extent) is not one of them. You also need to know when to get out of a toxic environment. I would assume the reason...
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    Move to FL, Agency the Way to Go?

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

    I understand "not floor nursing".. but what kind of position will you be looking
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    Feeling overwhelmed

    Been there,done that replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of those tasks sound like they could be
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    Use of cellphones while at work

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

    This is an example of ZERO tolerance. It is a very big deal.The POLICY is " that we should not carry or use or cellphones at work." You are in orientation and questioning
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    Grumpy

    Been there,done that replied to 100kids's topic in School

    No, never had holidays, weekends and summers off. Worked a lot of midnight shifts though.. you should try
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    Grumpy

    Been there,done that replied to 100kids's topic in School

    I never picked up OT, too exhausted. If one works 180 days/year, would there not be lots of time to make some big
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    Burned out, quitting and need advice!

    Been there,done that replied to 1Jessie86's topic in General Nursing

    " We are very short staffed as it is on night shift. " There is no WE in this . YOU are moving on to do what is best for YOU. If the facility or agency is not flexible/smart enough to keep you...
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    Grumpy

    Been there,done that replied to 100kids's topic in School

    Speaking for the vast majority of nurses that do NOT get an entire summer off, I am having trouble arousing sympathy in this