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    Interview Advice.

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

    "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

    Been there,done that replied to owlcitygirl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    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

    Been there,done that replied to Da1uLuv_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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

    Been there,done that replied to scooterscamp123's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Been there,done that replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    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...

    Been there,done that replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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

    Been there,done that replied to ahrajo1458's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Been there,done that replied to Betty52's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    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.

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

    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...

    Been there,done that replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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.....

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

    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...

    Been there,done that replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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...

    Been there,done that replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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

    Been there,done that replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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...

    Been there,done that replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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

    Been there,done that replied to The Lady Kate's topic in General Nursing

    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

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

    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

    Been there,done that replied to jared.butler90's topic in Men in Nursing

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

    Been there,done that replied to nigel01111992's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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!!!!!!!

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

    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

    Been there,done that replied to Pedsnurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    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

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

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

    Been there,done that replied to readyforsuccess99's topic in Travel

    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

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

    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

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

    Your lack of honesty and ethics astounds me