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  1. Been there,done that

    Interview Advice.

    "Any advice out there from any fellow nurses?" You are a CNA and a CMA, you are not a nurse. If you are presenting yourself as one in the workplace, it could be part of the "toxic " workplace
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    Anxiety and Ativan

    We ALL had anxiety . Drugging yourself is not the answer. You need other coping strategies. No way in Hades would I take a combo of controlled substances and trust myself to provide nursing care....
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    Struggling GN

    Old preceptor is a control freak and unhappy that you asked for a new one. The fact is.. management agreed that the preceptor/orientee relationship was not working, and assigned you to a new...
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    New grad starting two jobs

    You need to learn how to apply what you learned in school, before you spread it too thin. Ask yourself why a home care agency would hire a new grad. It is to make money for the agency. You will be the...
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    How much is a normal raise

    I have not had a raise for 4 years. My company is just got giving them out. I received an outstanding rating on all areas in my last performance review. Being on time, switching shifts, and committee...
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    Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Thanks. Had to come with something that was within TOS. Thought rectal sphincter might have been too
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    5 8 hr shift vs 2-3 12 hr shift

    The salary difference is minimal. The shift preference is totally individual. You did not mention family obligations. Three 12 hour night shifts is actually 4 shifts, you will need time to sleep...
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    Hipaa violation

    The client is a nutcase looking to take out her anger ( having a sick baby) on anybody and everybody. Your agency allows this ...and fires nurses for the almighty dollar. Hard to fathom that you are...
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    New grad with pt ltc position considering ft acute position.

    I think you need to learn the ropes before you switch between acute care and long term care. Best of luck whatever you
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    Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Not only The View dissed nurses. Your comment has as well. You are a provider that has apparently lost the "nurse" part of your title. This is a thread about nursing being respected by providers....
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    Why do nurses.....

    You are the one grinding the ax. If I had additional credentials, I would proudly display them. They don't come easy. Signed, BTDT ASN RN.. that earns 6 figures working from
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    Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Good that you take the physician aside and let him know what you think. Asking him if you are still on the "good girl list" would negate any respect you might have
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    Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    HR is NEVER a nurse's
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    Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    When you do hear it for yourself, stop what you are doing.. look sphincterman in the eye and ask What exactly do you mean by monkeys ? His response will dictate your next action. Whether he is...
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    Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    How about "I think you are a
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    New grad, need advice! CNA performing RN tasks

    Certainly this CNA is working out of her scope. If a CNA "hung a new bag of fluids" it is medication administration. I would have taken down the bag and documented a new one. As you are still in...
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    Two Narc Discrepancies, One Night

    Management cannot throw you under this bus alone, they must contact the nurse you wasted with, whether or not she is still employed. As far as the pink lady.. were you required to sign it out? If...
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    What are your views on male nurses

    I married one once, never
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    Job interview, waiting and need advise

    There are many applicants and the hiring process has many steps. It's only been 9 business days. I have waited months for an answer. The "specific person" is in HR and they are notoriously slow. It...
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    Need advice how to give resignation!!!!!!!

    Hospital C will survive just fine without you. A simple "thank you for the opportunity,but I have received an offer I can't refuse" will
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    Tips for working at home

    I walk for 5 minutes for every hour I am at my desk, follow advice to prevent screen fatigue and obtained an ergodynamics
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    when you feel creeped out

    If he has the strength to yell, he has the strength to insert his own
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    1st time Travel Nursing/Housing???

    Any travel nursing assignment should include safe and adequate housing.. for YOU. I have had excellent accommodations, a condo in Waikiki and a beautiful apartment in Scottsdale. 100% paid for...
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    So I kind of messed up

    A retest would be a rerun of the initial blood sample. No school or employer is going to let you keep submitting new samples, until you test negative:banghead: Obtaining a prescription today, will not...
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    So I kind of messed up

    Your lack of honesty and ethics astounds me