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  1. Been there,done that

    About to quit med-surg

    Been there,done that replied to Newbie_1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You are quitting before you get experience. You don't know WHAT you are quitting. 7:1 is a doable ratio.. if you give yourself enough time to learn the ropes. A BSN in another hospital will not...
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    prn/overtime addiction/survey

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

    Yes... you can. Work to live. not live to work.Kayden would
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    prn/overtime addiction/survey

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

    Um.. no. My addiction is to work as little as possible. I work 3 twelve hour shifts.. with CTO it's 29 hours / week. My sanity is priceless and life is too short to work
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    how do i know a unit is closing

    Been there,done that replied to thomas76's topic in General Nursing

    A merger is always a concern. You are a pawn in this game of chess. I would have 2 other jobs lined
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    Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

    Been there,done that replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have been a lawyer. I hate lawyers, but they have the POWER over doctors, nurses and hospital
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    Healthcare-related "what the heck?!?!" dreams

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

    It's the curse of the nurse.I have work related anxiety dreams on a regular basis. They are on par with the best Stephen King can do. I have not worked in a hospital for 5 years now.. and yet my...
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    Need advice! Thinking about giving up on nursing..

    Been there,done that replied to nowwhat2391's topic in General Nursing

    You are a registered nurse with experience. Your employment options are endless. Stop focusing on what you CANNOT do. Your doctor is an idiot that is prescribing drugs, instead of support. PM me.....
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    how do i know a unit is closing

    Been there,done that replied to thomas76's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your new position. As with any position... enjoy it while it lasts. There is no way you can tell if a unit will be closing. That is a business decision that is handled by the powers...
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

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

    Yep. Imagine that you are a nurse. Cursing is NOT allowed. You will apply your hard earned skills.. and the doctor will not listen. Now you have to ADVOCATE for your patient. It's a jungle out...
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

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

    Take deep breaths and rethink this. We are not coming at you with "crap". AN wants you to succeed in nursing.. we really do. Please listen to
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

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

    There is a block option. You can block anyone here on AN. Why would you do that? A million nurses offering advice... that you can take .. or not. The advice is not negative.. it is advice ...
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

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

    No. OP has asked the question and needs the answers. He has fantastic potential. AN needs to guide
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

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

    Get back to us when you are actually accepted into a school of
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

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

    I realize you did not say nursing school was easy. I am simply trying to communicate with you that it is not. Far from "turning you away". I am attempting to show you reality. Nursing needs gifted...
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    Do Bachelor's Degrees Save Lives? - The Facts about Earning a BSN

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

    I have an associate degree. I am smart enough to know this is a freaking COMMERCIAL and changed the
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

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

    And now he knows that nursing school is brutal. It is also not easy to be accepted. My class accepted 100 out of 900 applicants. OP should be seeking advice from college counselors for the best...
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

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

    Nursing school is NOT an enjoyable "college" education. Nursing school ( assuming you get accepted) is BRUTAL. I have a genius IQ and learning comes easy to me. Nursing school took all that I had. 34...
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    Is it worth it?..

    Been there,done that replied to elomi18's topic in General Nursing

    7 months is way too soon for a newbie to make a move. You were just beginning to learn that role.. and your nursing skills in general. There 's NO going back now. It WILL be worth it in the long run....
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

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

    Dude.. No nurse works whenever they want. A three day 12 hour schedule is still dictated by the unit needs. Those three 12 hour shifts will be mandated . You will work weekends and holidays. No...
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    How did you deal with the stress of an out of state move?

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

    You either enjoy change or worry over it. Either way.. you have to do it. I was a traveler/agency nurse for 5 years. Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Kaiser in Honolulu. A little nerve wracking yes... but an...
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    Words You Hate

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

    Atelecstasis.... have to think about it every. dam.
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    protocol for replacing tele leads ?

    Been there,done that replied to melindasue22's topic in General Nursing

    Best practice was inspecting the leads any time a monitor was placed, expecting to have new ones stocked , and not giving a rat's patooti whose budget it came out
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    Student nurses with disabilities

    Been there,done that replied to sara2013's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    No.. OP does NOT have this. To suggest flashcards and You tube videos is ludicrous. The skill of nursing requires critical thinking skills and a solid comprehension of math, anatomy and physiology...
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    Student nurses with disabilities

    Been there,done that replied to sara2013's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This question needs to be addressed by your academic counselor. I doubt that anyone with memory impairment and cognitive defects would be accepted into a nursing program. Any learning disability...
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    Where do I belong?

    Been there,done that replied to Jrhemming's topic in Emergency

    Nobody, including you,knows where you belong after 2 months. Nursing is a mixed bag anywhere. How unfortunate that your current position does not provide YOU with the constant gratification that YOU...