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    Lapsed license - advice?

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

    You have enough going on right now, please don't use your real
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    Will I become a bad nurse? How should I change?

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

    You're not going to get the chance to become a bad nurse. If your nursing instructors don't handle your anger.. your first manager will. Strangers on an internet forum have no idea how you could...
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    Do travel nurses precep fulltime nurses in your hospital

    Been there,done that replied to 6721's topic in General Nursing

    I have traveled and knew more than the old staff and the new staff. I would never take on the responsibility of training for the hospital. Don't know where you are working... but get ready to make a...
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    Will you tell me about your first year as a nurse?

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

    You are just beginning to learn nursing. It is a lifelong process. Learning something new everyday... is one of the GOOD things about nursing. I basically faked it the first couple of years. Then...
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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

    Never offer professional advice, outside of the professional setting. You can be held accountable for the advice. In this case, the pharmacist was asked for the advice. What if the LOL developed an...
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    2 Months to graduation, I want to quit !!!!

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

    Seek professional counseling, hopefully your school counselor can direct you. You ARE sacrificing right now, but you are almost there. Remember, RN's make twice the LVN rate. Soon you will trade the...
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    anyone know of any other jobs

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

    There are many things you can do with your nursing degree. Think outside the box a little. I make 6 figures, working from home for an insurance
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    Law suit against my facility...

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

    Those are questions for your attorney and malpractice insurance carrier. It could be as simple as a deposition, I have never seen a complaint go all the way to court, but don't know the extent of the...
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    Best quality care cannot be provided

    Been there,done that replied to uniqueguy34's topic in General Nursing

    Dude.. you are preaching to the choir. Welcome to corporate health
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    Taking a year off after Graduation

    Been there,done that replied to Nursestudent103.2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Beyond a quirk. The instructor had anxiety performance. Nobody comes at my veins with shaking
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    Taking a year off after Graduation

    Been there,done that replied to Nursestudent103.2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP has "terrible anxiety" whenever she works with her hands. A nurse will work with her hands in a doctor's office and a mother /baby unit can be very
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    Best shoes for clinicals

    Been there,done that replied to Erythropoiesis's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I never found a comfortable pair. The older I got, the more tender my feet became. The only thing that worked for me was changing socks and shoes mid-shift and massaging with foot pain relief cream....
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    Short staffing incentive ideas???

    Been there,done that replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    I was a traveler. Costs the facility approximately 4 times the $$ of obtaining PRN
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    MD hung up on me lol

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

    I love the F word, I use the the F word. However, the F word is never necessary in the professional setting. I always made my point and got the response I wanted.. without using the so called...
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    Short staffing incentive ideas???

    Been there,done that replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps, administration should realize that short staffing will not be covered .. by a short
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    Can I deduct my cell phone as a work expense?

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

    We are nurses, not
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    New Job - Office RN (worried)

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

    Agree with Commuter not to mention your graduation ranking or school awards. Disagree that only unreasonable people will expect you to know much about the job. A new grad was hired for this position...
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    Taking a year off after Graduation

    Been there,done that replied to Nursestudent103.2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Taking a year off ...would equal throwing away all the work you put into your education. Seek treatment for your anxiety disorder. In the meantime , start applying for anything and everything. You...
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    If an elderly parent refuses hospital, can the family be charged with neglect?

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

    This is NOT a question for nurses.. it is a question for an
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    A new grad who needs some advice

    Been there,done that replied to NewNurse91D's topic in General Nursing

    "EXCEPT when your weak areas are critical thinking, being able to think on my feet and make a nursing judgment call". Each and every nurse comes into this with weak critical thinking skills. We...
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    Question for the seasoned nurses on here..Which job offer should I take??

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

    Your relationship with the director should not be so important towards your decision. Unless you get the inkling the hospital director could try to control your hours. LVN-RN is going to take a lot...
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    Stable job vs. well rounded experiences...

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

    Enjoy your current experience, learn as much as you can from it. The universe has this way of putting us where we need to be. Namaste, let us know how it's
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    Help with Pharmacology

    Been there,done that replied to 2bMurseTheNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sliding scale orders are protocol glucometer checks , usually before meals and bedtime. You will have standing orders to administer regular insulin to cover the blood sugar level. I have no clue...
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    I am miserable at work please help

    Been there,done that replied to ark1992's topic in General Nursing

    Are you convinced your current facility does not have a position that will work for you? You have a year of experience , trauma and mother baby. .. unusual combo yes.. but you could definitely...
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    An awkward workplace conflict

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

    You collaborated with the off going nurse, all agreed with the physician's plan of care, as did RT. Mr. NRB had no untoward effects. Missy charge nurse comes on duty and focuses on YOUR plan of...