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    Psychiatric Nurses and Safety

    Been there,done that replied to Kayla_Martin's topic in Psychiatric

    " i did a placement in school on a PTSD unit." That is not psych nursing experience. We all had a psych rotation during nursing school. Op is wise to listen to listen to her
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    Psychiatric Nurses and Safety

    Been there,done that replied to Kayla_Martin's topic in Psychiatric

    That would be CPI. Read up on it. Just make sure your patients read up on it as
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    Psychiatric Nurses and Safety

    Been there,done that replied to Kayla_Martin's topic in Psychiatric

    Sure! There are de-escalation techniques, and hopefully security available. Won't stop a psycho from flying across the room, pounding you to the ground and pulling your hair out.. will
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    Psychiatric Nurses and Safety

    Been there,done that replied to Kayla_Martin's topic in Psychiatric

    Combative and agitated patients are found everywhere. You do not have to give up the idea of practicing psych nursing, just be very careful where you do it. I had the living crap beat out me by a...
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    Female vs male patients

    Been there,done that replied to qaz99's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    " But the 65yr old female will either be extremely difficult to interact with or nitpick. " Wow, just wow. I truly hope your patients are not picking up those vibes. Or are they....and that is what's...
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    So I kind of messed up

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

    Jeez Louise. Probably should not have given up the info that Xanax is in your personal bag of tricks. I myself have no problem offering that I partake of the
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    bullying? racism? or overreacting?

    Been there,done that replied to beachbum2000's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is this racism, bullying or favoritism .. yes ,a lot of each. The true definition does not matter, it's wrong. I have been on the receiving end and quickly realized I was not going to change it. I...
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    Completely frustrated...I forget why I wanted to be a nurse in the first place.

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

    Are you going to throw away 5 years and a degree, because you don't like your first position? You have 6 months to complete that magical first year. Spend it searching the job boards and websites of...
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    when you feel creeped out

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

    No, you cannot refuse care because you can't stand the guy. There are going to be many patients you can't stand. There is no picking and choosing who you take care
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    So I kind of messed up

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

    Would you expect the provider to BACKDATE the RX
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    Is this a hipaa violation?

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

    No need to be obtuse here. We are here to answer your question. I am more concerned that you stopped resuscitation because mom said
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    Leaving Bedside Nursing

    Been there,done that replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career

    Not every nurse has the funds, time or desire to be a provider. There are MANY other avenues away from the
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    Is this a thing? POA abuse?

    Been there,done that replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    AS PP have said, POA kicks in when the patient can no longer speak for himself. Someday, and probably soon... she will be sorry she didn't let him have all the freakin' sandwiches he
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    Raise fiasco - need advice

    Been there,done that replied to NurseS405's topic in General Nursing

    Leave your manager out of it. Present yourself in person to HR requesting their
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    Almost there!

    Been there,done that replied to Glycerine82's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck with your NCLEX. Let us know how it
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    So I kind of messed up

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

    Only your nursing school can tell you the possible consequences. " I took it without hesitation because it a pretty universally used drug. " I am unsure of which universe you are in.. but in this...
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    Why are Nurses and CNAs so mean/rude

    Been there,done that replied to guest05/03/16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Welcome new CNA. I appreciate your heart felt sentiments towards this thing known as patient care. I have a feeling you will be a credit to the
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    Why are Nurses and CNAs so mean/rude

    Been there,done that replied to guest05/03/16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurses and CNA's can appear to be "mean". They are actually just frustrated with the current working conditions. We are overworked and underpaid. We are flogged like a mule with outrageous...
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    New grad, second job

    Been there,done that replied to sayyruh2011's topic in General Nursing

    You have your entire nursing career ahead of you. You have unlimited options for a very bright future. Don't spread your anxiety with your current position..to the thought of future positions. You...
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    Love nursing, afraid of what it will do to my body?

    Been there,done that replied to xtina15's topic in General Nursing

    Your concerns are spot on. Gain your year of experience and find a position that doesn't beat you up. Your facility will not stop flogging the nurses. As far as report... verbal or taped report CAN...
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    How can we effect positive change for the profession?

    Been there,done that replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I stand corrected in my effort to encourage and support the OP and bump her
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    RN Suspended

    Been there,done that replied to j0ginder's topic in General Nursing

    100% disagree Commuter. It's not her.. it's THEM. She can do it if given the proper
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    RN Suspended

    Been there,done that replied to j0ginder's topic in General Nursing

    YOU are not incompetent. The facility and your orientation is. The powers that be are trying to push you into the role.. to make money for the MAN. During a decent orientation... in a decent...
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    How can we effect positive change for the profession?

    Been there,done that replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Short staffing and increasing patient ratios ARE against the law, in some states. To make it happen in your state you must advocate. Start here. National Campaign for Safe RN-to-Patient Staffing...
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    Vacation?

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

    Other employees" being on maternity leave is" NOT a reason for you to be denied YOUR vacation request. It is up to the powers that be to cover the maternity leaves, not