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    New Nurse feeling very down

    Been there,done that replied to RNthenDoc's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    "She told me that this is the most stable patients that we have and if I was getting overwhelmed with this that I don't belong in the ICU." This is unacceptable from a preceptor. Preceptors are there...
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    RN to Teacher

    Been there,done that replied to missnurse92x's topic in General Nursing

    There are many teaching roles within
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    Not what I expected

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

    "People like you made me leave this site in the first place." I am not people. I am a highly experienced nurse that cared enough to tell you what you needed to know. Wishing you the best of luck with...
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    Public health nurse job offer but will receive paycut...Opinions?

    Been there,done that replied to EmRN14's topic in General Nursing

    That pay cut is not THAT huge (especially after taxes). A Monday through Friday day position.. AWAY from the hospital setting is priceless. Husband should take your sanity into consideration over a...
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    ALL-RN Care model

    Been there,done that replied to Reds5588's topic in General Nursing

    "they try to keep it at 3 to 4 patients per nurse, but it does often go up to 5. " Meaning ...expect five patients. Major magnet means NOTHING, especially when the Major is working you to death....
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    Not what I expected

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

    My thoughts are.. you were lucky to land a position at the Cleveland Clinic. You have 10 months experience in med surg.. suck it up buttercup. Stop focusing on the annoying details that all nurses...
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    Need a nurse's opinion

    Been there,done that replied to tsprague14's topic in General Nursing

    Again ..it is against TOS to offer medical advice. You have received medical advice. What does it matter how far away your surgeon is? You need stat treatment. Four hours is long enough to allow...
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    Is this a big deal?

    Been there,done that replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    It was your patient.. do what you
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    3 month training and pregnant

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

    Many nurses become pregnant before and during orientation. A facility cannot fire you for being pregnant. They CAN fire you if you are too anxious to complete the
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    How to respond to a challenging family member?

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

    Family member has a psych problem. She is focusing on your behavior. I would not try to appease her. Notify the nursing supervisor
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    Supervisor nit picks again

    Been there,done that replied to betweenus64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No single person should be able to affect you like this. She is only a supervisor. I will bet the rent she know what she is doing to you and enjoys your reaction. While counseling is a good option,...
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    License Transfer

    Been there,done that replied to Wage35's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    How much "help" can you get here? This is 100% up to the Colorado BON. They can and will handle your licensure any way they see fit. No one has a crystal ball that can tell you what their decision...
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    Thrown From the Tower!!

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

    Yes, the focus is on attendance. No employer is required to work around YOU and your health problems. You did not hear what you wanted from your employer, or AN. Your response is to stomp your feet...
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    License Transfer

    Been there,done that replied to Wage35's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Don't even want to get into "only 4 Duis". Only the Colorado BON can answer your
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    Student doesn't eat and I'm the person to fix it!

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

    " He's, well, squirrelly. Fidgets, interrupts people while they are talking, likes to be right. " This describes normal behavior at that age. Now he has brain changing chemicals shoved down him...
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    Do you prefer to contend with the smell of stool or the smell of Glade?

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

    I do not deal with either. I breathe through my mouth and turn off my
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    Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

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

    "My fiancé is talking about leaving me " A life partner should be supporting you, not threatening you. You have many options available now, fight the right
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    New nurse, two job offers

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse0705's topic in General Nursing

    19 miles difference in the commute does not matter. Starting in ICU is tough, nights will make it even tougher. Learn your skills ..then you will be able handle
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    Lost A Med

    Been there,done that replied to NEWRN7687's topic in General Nursing

    Losing narcs does not equal losing your license. You took notice and reported the loss. You need to slow down and focus whenever you are handling scheduled substances. NEVER put them in your pocket....
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    Old but NEW Nurse!

    Been there,done that replied to Teejaysmomma3's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats. Most of us were nervous when we first started. It took me several years of experience to get confident. Your training depends on the facility that hires you. My new hire/new grad...
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    Would you report possible diversion?

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

    Nurses have a DUTY to report. Not protect. OP is is legally bound to do so and needs to report ASAP. OP is smart.. be like
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    Days vs Graves

    Been there,done that replied to ccosta70's topic in General Nursing

    Day shift or night shift preference is completely individual. Astounded that you are for seeing "being bored".. with sooo much to
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    Would you report possible diversion?

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

    Are you saying you are signing for a narcotic waste, when you do not know what is in the syringe? What is the frequency of habitually? IF he is watching for you to give a narc, then pull this...
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    NG insertion Doctors VS nurses

    Been there,done that replied to BendyEm's topic in Critical Care

    I find it surprising you do not have the authority to insert NG tubes. If my patient could not received their medication.. because a doctor did get around to inserting a tube.... that doctor would be...
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    Advice Needed

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

    Dialysis would limit your nursing experience. You will be a pawn for the corporate dialysis masters and your 12 hours will turn into 17. Hospital nursing sucks as well.. but it is a much better...