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    Tips for really strict clinical instructor?

    Been there,done that replied to Kiki<3's topic in General Students

    Sounds like a tough rotation. Don't be afraid to ask the instructor to clarify their expectations. Please join /form a study group. Input from your fellow students is priceless. Good luck, let us...
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    Been there,done that replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    I am a large bag... of Frito-Lay's with onion dip. I have worked my tuchas off and saved a few lives. I would never toot my own horn with a shirt like that. My nurse shirt reads " Nurses Make It...
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    Feeling lost.

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

    Sounds like it's evening shift, and overtime , not nursing itself that is getting to you. How is an admissions nurse in a SNF forced to work 50 hours? You are on the right track with health coaching...
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    Nurse practitioner or Medical Doctor

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

    You most certainly commented, loud and clear. Laugh away. You still won't hold a bachelor of science in nursing degree. You will still have a bachelor of arts in .. whatever that is. This...
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    Nurse practitioner or Medical Doctor

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

    "Well I need up failing out of the program after 4 and a half years and I finished out with a Bachelor's of Arts. " You did not complete four years of a BSN
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    How to be confident..?

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

    Could you have developed OCD? Should you get a professional evaluation for this? You are absolutely correct, your increased responsibility as a nurse will compound this issue. Good luck, let us know...
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    Am I supposed to hate my first nursing job??

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

    Sounds exactly like my second job. I found it difficult following four years of solid critical care experience. Interview on the CDU , watch carefully when you tour... they vary widely in their...
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    Am I supposed to hate my first nursing job??

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

    Why do you hate
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    Mandatory Overtime

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

    Follow your colleagues to other facilities that do not force you to work like a mule. It could take 6 more months to find another job. The other hospitals know why you are looking. By the way, they...
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    Nurse forced to work as a CNA

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

    Old broad, oh yeah. Smarmy.. doesn't quite fit. Wherefore art thee
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    Nurse forced to work as a CNA

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

    Any nurse could "hypothetically" be required to be assigned CNA duties. What if your DON had to do your role, and you then had to be CNA? CNA duties are beneath NO nurse, they are basic nursing...
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    How would you react?

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

    Ignore the email from sender. Nurses have real time jobs, that require real time communication. Go to the management that was cc'd. Ask if email is an acceptable form of communication and what is the...
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    Resignation in lieu of drug test? Is random testing the answer?

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

    If "one" doesn't do drugs", is WHEN it becomes an issue. Submitting to random drug screens.. proves you are chained by the corporate
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    Nurse forced to work as a CNA

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

    If you thought THOSE answers represented a bad attitude and venom.... you may want to hold onto your
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    Resignation in lieu of drug test? Is random testing the answer?

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

    Thinking that post-op pain... IS physical
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    Resignation in lieu of drug test? Is random testing the answer?

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

    What makes you think someone who is diverting is showing up to work impaired? RDS goes beyond giving up a few drops of body fluids. RDS means your employer can dictate that you submit to an invasive...
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    Per diem VS part time! New grad here! Ekk!

    Been there,done that replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

    There is no "average dollar amount extra" Depends on geographical location and the facility. Your main concern should be the orientation you will be provided with. What is each facility
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    Resignation in lieu of drug test? Is random testing the answer?

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

    Feel free to give up your personal freedom.. for any reason you chose. That's what makes them personal freedoms. As for me, my freedom, my choice. RDS.. never. Building
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    Resignation in lieu of drug test? Is random testing the answer?

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

    Pass it
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    Resignation in lieu of drug test? Is random testing the answer?

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

    People become addicted to drugs /alcohol for 2 reasons, emotional or physical pain. The threat of RDS will not deter.You are not your brother's keeper. Do not give up your personal freedoms to...
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    Resignation in lieu of drug test? Is random testing the answer?

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

    As I read the original post, this was not an RDS. Rather, a mandated drop due to documented suspicion of diversion. Two entirely different
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    Resignation in lieu of drug test? Is random testing the answer?

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

    Nurse who was suspected of diverting and refused a drug screen is already addicted. Random drug testing is an invasion of privacy, I applaud your union. I can see how passionate you feel about this,...
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    Calling in for no sleep

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    OP worked until 3:30 AM on Saturday. She had 27 hours to adjust her circadian rhythm and be fit for duty on Monday morning. How would you suggest she she would " fulfill her responsibility"? Corporate...
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    Help!

    Been there,done that replied to abarnes2's topic in General Nursing

    OP should try working from home. If she doesn't like it... she can always find a job slinging bedpans. We are all professionals , and no discipline is needed. I have plenty of time to do a load of...
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    Weekend Nurse

    Been there,done that replied to Gabrielle1818's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is your dream, but you want to work part time and over the phone. It may be possible, but don't limit yourself to