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    New Grad: The First Review

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

    You are being micro- managed. Partly because you are newbie, partly because the charge nurse has some sort of issue with you. Think about this.. how often do you see other nurses on their personal...
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    Nurse/Doctor Friendships

    Been there,done that replied to RVRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    Something Positive: Your 5-Year Plan

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

    Excellent plan. My plan is hope to be alive in the next 5
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    Your Favorite Nursing Job

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

    Revelations are a beyotch. Best of luck with your new endeavors. Advancing education is not always the answer. Seeking new avenues will work as
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    Your Favorite Nursing Job

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

    I have 30 years experience at the bedside. I became a nurse to "make a difference". Corporate America beat that out of me. They want nurses to do more with less and make money for the man. I joined...
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    Does Death Have A Smell?

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

    Never refer to yourself as possible freak. You are experiencing something unique. As for me.. I have many years at the bedside and have experienced many smells and many deaths. I have never smelled...
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    Type B in a Type A world

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

    Type A/type B does not matter here. What matters is you are in orientation and almost done. Keep your head down and get through. Cross your other bridges when you come to
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    Raise Doesn't Apply to Float Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to jenny966's topic in General Nursing

    As float.. are you in a different pay
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    working nurses that started late in life

    Been there,done that replied to momt5's topic in General Nursing

    Micro is tough, Anatomy and physiology is tougher. Good luck! Feel free to PM me
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    working nurses that started late in life

    Been there,done that replied to momt5's topic in General Nursing

    LOL here , if you are a martial artist.. pretty sure you can do floor nursing:). The nursing curriculum is surely challenging.. but if the college accepted you into the program, you must be very...
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    working nurses that started late in life

    Been there,done that replied to momt5's topic in General Nursing

    You will be required to be in good shape, not only during the 2 years of training.. but well into the start of your nursing career. For what it's worth, I could handle a physically demanding floor...
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    Anxiety has taken over

    Been there,done that replied to IndyRN12's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You might find an old thread of mine "Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?" helpful. You are taking a scheduled drug.. even if it is prescribed... it could become a big issue with your...
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    (Short) feeling terrible. New nurse. Made such a dumb mistake.

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

    Here is the "LOSE" in the situation..whoever got woken up...has no clue who the PATIENT is. Yet.. gave
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    Secretaries who believe they rule the unit or hospital

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

    Please give specific examples... as to how the Hucs are telling the RN's what to
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    The worst day I've had as a nurse

    Been there,done that replied to Isnowboard19's topic in General Nursing

    I have only worked in one facility with a RRT. (no longer work at the bedside) I would call the team, give report and they took over the patient. In any case, OP needed to be relieved of her duties...
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    CNA Bonus Plan

    Been there,done that replied to Mariesmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How much would the RN get for CPR, pain medication administration, disimpaction, or suctioning a
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    The worst day I've had as a nurse

    Been there,done that replied to Isnowboard19's topic in General Nursing

    Once the rapid response team and anesthesia arrived, they took over the patient's care. You were now able to take care of your other patients. Where was the charge nurse and nursing supervisor?...
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    (Short) feeling terrible. New nurse. Made such a dumb mistake.

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

    **gasp** You called the wrong doc. You did not wake up GOD, you woke up a person. If doc/god gave you an order...I would be more concerned about the accuracy of the order, than anything
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    Interview for A School RN position

    Been there,done that replied to tat_nurse's topic in School

    We can't really prepare you for this interview or this position. You are not even sure if this is an elementary school. Do you know how to administer epipens and inhalers? Can you manage allergies...
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    Resigning after 3 months

    Been there,done that replied to sarah620's topic in General Nursing

    You got off orientation, one month ago. Way too soon to call it quits. Your manager and coworkers validate your skills. Nursing is stressful... go with the flow. You can do this. My first job was a...
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    Inappropriate duties?

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

    It does not matter what the patients see. They will receive their care wherever the powers that be decide. This is now what the powers decide about YOU and YOUR job. Happy hunting. It can be a...
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    Calling yourself an RN

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

    I have a FB friend that lists her profession as "nursing". She is a CNA. Not a blatant misrepresentation.. but EVERYONE knows she is not a nurse. Don't know whether to laugh or
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    CNA Bonus Plan

    Been there,done that replied to Mariesmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "The heart of the facility typically stands at the clockout machine 5 to 10 minutes before shift ends. "
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    Resignation dilemma

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

    They are not PERSONS. They are a corporation.. that does not give a rat's patooti about OP or her mom. Corporate cares about the bottom line... their profit margin. Feel free to "blast them on the...
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    Resignation dilemma

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

    Pardon me if I "misread " your post."Seriously? You have to work a significant length of time..." I should have been smart enough to correlate your question mark . And you should be smart enough...