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  1. Been there,done that

    Life, death, and dying.

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

    I always knew when the soul left the body... by looking into the patient's eyes. After all, they are the windows. As far as where did the soul go... is any one's guess. We do our best to keep them...
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    Lied to in Interview

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

    A real estate license is far from professional nursing licensure. Thank you very much.This is all about the OP, I feel that as you are not a licensed NURSING professional your advice is not...
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    Would love some input in rolling out bedside report

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

    Sounds like you like bedside report for YOUR satisfaction. Which patients are "happy to hear what is going on"? Are they not already informed , regarding their progress and care throughout your...
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    Guilty feelings??

    Been there,done that replied to brai9284's topic in General Nursing

    You do not owe your previous unit ANYTHING. You also do NOT "dearly love most of my co-workers." You dearly love your baby. Make the move that works for you... no guilt
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    Maybe I should stop caring?

    Been there,done that replied to run4eva's topic in General Nursing

    "I brought my A game and failed as a nurse." NO you did not. Your facility and the corporate owners are flogging you like a mule. You are experiencing unsafe nurse patient ratios. In order to make...
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    Lied to in Interview

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

    OP holds a professional license. As you do not, these concepts may be difficult for you. The credibility in question here is the facility's not the OP's. By the way... OP was not required to...
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    Opinions on nursing students?

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

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    Would love some input in rolling out bedside report

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

    If almighty management "no longer wants to see nurses giving report at the nurses station and then going into the room to introduce the new nurse".. then almighty management should come up with the...
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    Lied to in Interview

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

    :eek:Give your resignation... try to think of it as a bad dream. Best of luck with your new position. Let us know how it's
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    Their Appreciation Catches Me Off Guard

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

    "I guess I am just reflecting because I've dealing with patients lately who were grateful for the little things. " This is what makes nursing worth it . Embrace
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    Lied to in Interview

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

    OP was being open and forthcoming in her interview. Being a team player does NOT require
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    What was it like to be a nurse in the 1980s

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

    ** snort** coffee on the
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    What was it like to be a nurse in the 1980s

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

    I was a nurse in the 1980's. I never changed throughout the decades. I did my best for my patient... whatever that took. I questioned the doctors ... advocated then and advocate now. It's my
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    When Others Say You Aren't Right For Nursing

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

    The only opinions that matter are your colleagues and management. If you are "struggling" with your clinical decisions.. there is the problem. What are the issues with your
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    what is the advantage of registered nurses versus licensed nurse

    Been there,done that replied to mylene777's topic in General Nursing

    You need to think outside the box. I have a friend that is an LPN. She is doing informatics, adjunct facility at a for profit college, and rounding with a physician in the hospital. MANY things you...
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    Travel RN, fired from first assignment?

    Been there,done that replied to Travelrn92's topic in Travel

    Review your contract."concerns with your nursing practice" is not definitive as to the reason you were canceled. What were the the "reasons" ..bogus .. or not? Which HALF was
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    Working from home

    Been there,done that replied to Sherye3305's topic in General Nursing

    There are many telecommuting positions available. None of them will let you stay home while you take care of your newborn. It is a contractual agreement that you focus on your job.. rather than...
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    Hyper self-critical. Completely normal?

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

    I hope you never have this, rather trite question, asked of you in an interview. If you were to self analyze like this during the interview.. you would blow it. Over thinking and self analyzing also...
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    Micromanaging

    Been there,done that replied to MMC.RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Killing her with kindness is a passive- aggressive move that is not only ineffective, but beneath a professional to implement. The fact is "It is unbearable and I dread going into work daily."...
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    Inpatient vs Outpatient

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

    Are "settling" for an outpatient position to get away from the hospital setting.. or are you really interested in it? There are many other avenues to get out of the hospital. Maybe we could sell sea...
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    Epic electronic medical records

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

    Let me get this straight. YOU have been hired to perform this task.. and you post a nursing website to do it for you? Many of us USE Epic, but do NOT know their business
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    Has nursing made you negative?

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

    **Yes.
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    Broken

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

    Each and everyone of is disposable. You do not have the option of being broken or unglued. Re -read your latest communication. All staff nurses will have their position held for 12 weeks. Any...
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    My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

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

    What advice can anyone here give you? This is between you and overprotective husband. For what it's worth, I divorced 3 of them. I do what I want. No permission
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    New Grad stuck between two positions

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

    The time is NOW. Simply state in your interview you are on orientation at another facility. It took 2 months for your preferred facility to process your application. You could not wait for them (...