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    Describe your ideal coworker

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

    There for ya ,
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    Dear Preceptors

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

    You had a lousy orientation.. you made it. Rethink what made it lousy. This is not the fault of the preceptor, this is MANAGEMENT'S fault. The facility should have a orientation process designed to...
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    Nursing speciality for someone that hates people

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

    "My core motivations are wanting to interact with people and apply my technical skills/make a difference". Why would you want to interact with people.. when you hate them? Your career goals should...
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    How To Document Sleeping On Night Shift

    Been there,done that replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    Never use the word "appears" in your charting. It is a subjective .How do YOU know the patient is sleeping? Patient is resting with eyes closed, respirations even and non labored COULD cover you....
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    Musicians, Artist career changers?

    Been there,done that replied to Elsa15's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate someone that feels that way. Especially someone that is also an artist. I also felt nursing was an art.. before the corporate masters beat that out of
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    Passing Meds without the REDS

    Been there,done that replied to flamingoree427's topic in General Nursing

    A paradox that "cocaine and amphetamines" are illegal substances.. that would get you canned in a heartbeat upon a random drug screen. But..it would be the little boost needed to get those meds...
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    Seasoned bedside nurses.......how do you plan your day?

    Been there,done that replied to Beffers81's topic in General Nursing

    There is no planning or organizing. You get report.. and try to prioritize. Eyeball all of your patients.. put out the biggest
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    Musicians, Artist career changers?

    Been there,done that replied to Elsa15's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Elsa, I have not an artistic bone in my body. I hope you can still appreciate my response. I am wondering why you want to pursue nursing. It is vastly different from any artistic form. Nursing is...
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    Least stressful nursing specialty

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

    I found psych to be highly stressful. Walking on eggshells the entire shift, waiting... waiting..waiting for somebody to go off. The only time I was physically assaulted , was by a 2:1
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    Least stressful nursing specialty

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

    Epitome is subjective. I work from home in my jammies. Scrubs are too
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    Passing Meds without the REDS

    Been there,done that replied to flamingoree427's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly does going red mean? Your facility is quite aware of the fact that you can't give meds to 12 patients and stay in the window. My last hospital job, whenever I was out of the precious...
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    Giving a PRN Medication on Accident

    Been there,done that replied to ichiro12's topic in General Nursing

    See no issue with the patient getting the wrong
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    Given bad report all the time.

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

    It would have been the end of the world if it was your father that didn't get his prescribed feeding. Newbie or not, incompetence needs to be written
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    Giving a PRN Medication on Accident

    Been there,done that replied to ichiro12's topic in General Nursing

    By the way, there are no ACCIDENTS in medication administration, only errors. An accident is "an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance". Plenty of foresight
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    Ethical Question

    Been there,done that replied to Jenn4girl's topic in General Nursing

    Doctor is revenuing. Medicare/Medicaid should be informed. It can be done
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    Family Drama and Nursing

    Been there,done that replied to Sorebeth89's topic in General Nursing

    Familiarize yourself with Kubler-Ross stages of grief. Two days after a loved one's death, whether expected or not, the family member will most likely still be in a state of shock. You haven't lost a...
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    Giving a PRN Medication on Accident

    Been there,done that replied to ichiro12's topic in General Nursing

    As you are in orientation this med error is on your preceptor. This is why they are trying to claim it is NOT an error. The patient asked for pain relief, not a sleep aid. Your preceptor lacks...
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    The Fifth Vital Sign

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

    "we instead look to push the idea that every police officer should carry naloxone and a nasal atomizer. " You may not want to realize pain as a fifth vital sign.. but you are not realizing the truth...
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    Salary negotiation

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

    Sounds like it is within the same facility. Salary would be up to HR. You can never go wrong negotiating for 10 % above the offer. All they can do is say no. Doubt it would be that much of a pay cut....
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    Salary negotiation

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

    What area
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    marriage and nursing school

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

    Nursing school did not break the camel's back... you went to nursing school because you knew it was coming. I went to nursing school because I knew I had to get rid of the jerk and support myself...
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    Time in between assignment

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

    You call the shots, if you are ending your current assignment. Your agency will push you to work with no time between assignments. Every day YOU work is $$ in THEIR pocket. Extending a contract is...
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    Travel Nursing is it as good as it seems

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

    My understanding is OR nurses are a highly prized speciality for travel agencies. Usually, a commute of 50 miles is considered "traveling". It can be confusing.. but you really need to do your own...
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    Burned out and looking for job

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

    I found my dream job at 30 years in. Look into temporary/ contract agencies. Entech, Kelly, etc. If you have your resume on line you will receive many offers for contract work... they lead into...
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    Advice?

    Been there,done that replied to maco1's topic in General Nursing

    It's 9-5:30 now. Seems like you could eventually flex that to four 10 hour shifts. After all, those 7:00 admissions are crucial,