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    Go Into Nursing Or No?

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

    I am not going to tell you to run. I am going to tell you to continue to explore. In my personal experience, I am sorry I did it. Seems like you are attracted to pediatric nursing. A whole different...
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    Quitting HCA after 5 months

    Been there,done that replied to Mlrkc21's topic in General Nursing

    Is your acceptance in
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    Childcare Arrangements/Sick Kids

    Been there,done that replied to Mbg1109's topic in General Nursing

    Some facilities offer on site care for the sick children of
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    Too Fat To Be A Nurse?

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

    There are many fat nurses out there. Many providers offer advice when it is obvious they don't follow it themselves. Losing 2 pounds a week before school starts is a good goal. "Also I'm a guy,...
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    Working during school?

    Been there,done that replied to Lynker's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is a full time commitment. It appears you already need special accommodations. Get a part time job and have the boyfriend pay the rent. Best
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    Nothing Left To Give At Home

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

    You are his wife. Not his caregiver. When he starts going off on his various ailments, let him talk to the hand. It is obvious his anxiety is over the top. Make a joint appointment with his PCP for...
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    Housing for travel nurses

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

    You may want to move this to the travel nurse forum. I had several travel assignments. My agencies provided my accomodations.. I paid nothing. To give specific examples.. when I was working at the...
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    Early Medical Leave r/t Med Error

    Been there,done that replied to OrthoRN20's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, MANY facilities will fire you on the spot for putting a narcotic in your pocket. You have been given a verbal warning. As you feel that your pregnancy is affecting your work...
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    You're Right, It Is You: How do I get out of this career please?

    Been there,done that replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Per OP " I’m honestly curious because I am ready to get out, I just don’t know what to do." Appears that she is looking for guidance and suggestions from nurses that
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    New RN Grad Anxiety

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

    Perhaps the hospitals you are applying to require licensure. The nursing shortage depends on location. Reach out to your school counselor for advice. Good
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    Pct

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

    Best to speak with a counselor at Bronx. They do have a nursing program. They will tell you if any of your credits are applicable. They can also tell you the requirements for acceptance to the...
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    Pct

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

    This is a question for the Florida BON. There is NO way an online course , for less than a year... could prepare you to be a RN. I hope you did not spend a lot of money on this sham of a...
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    You're Right, It Is You: How do I get out of this career please?

    Been there,done that replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I made the switch to working for an insurance company.( It was 80 K plus) They are always looking for nurses.. most are from home. There are many things you can do with your degree. Scour the job...
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    Staff Treating Patients Poorly Or Am I Too Sensitive

    Been there,done that replied to Guest1201992's topic in General Nursing

    What attracted you to psych nursing? It is not a good way to start out, and it will limit you. You are in a toxic environment for YOU and the patients. Move
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    Alcohol in drug screen

    Been there,done that replied to court534's topic in General Nursing

    Define "a couple" of drinks If it was just two drinks.. and more than two hours , you would have metabolized the ETOH. I don't know if your facility tests for ETOH on a random screening. I am sorry...
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    New Nurse, New Mom

    Been there,done that replied to Newbynurse123's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like you spouse is concerned about the cost of the daycare. Explain to Mr. Cheapo Clueless.. that you will working your tookas off all night in a life and death position. You need rest between...
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    Want to Be a Nurse, But Hesitations

    Been there,done that replied to tortellini101's topic in General Nursing

    Have you applied your degree in psychology? Being accepted to nursing school is no easy task. Both roles would require you to be somewhat of a people
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    Anxious About New DON/Coworkers

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

    Take your mind off the changes, by analyzing why the staff is leaving in droves. Look at it from the business angle. A LOT of the newbies will be looking to you for guidance. Offer what you can, but...
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    CNA write up

    Been there,done that replied to Terria9's topic in General Nursing

    HIPPA is regarding private health information. Certainly it was wrong for the ADON to present the write up in that fashion.There must have been a better way to
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    Toxic environment? Story time...

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

    Charge needs to be reported to admin. She is dangerous. Your fellow nurses will back you up that your other patient was not
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    Wrong Department?

    Been there,done that replied to NNF2015's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't take that "last chance" . You were placed in a very strange orientation. There is no way a nurse of 9 months should be a preceptor. I think she is hypercritical of YOU, because she is still...
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    CNA with a question.. ocd on the job.. afraid someone will die because of me

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

    I appreciate your diligence. An accurate respiratory rate, either high, or low can indicate a problem. It's too bad your accuracy kicks off a red flag in Epic.. that make more work for the nurse....
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    Nurses who have been practicing 2+ years... Do you think you could pass the NCLEX?

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

    What is this thing called NCLEX? I took the old fashioned board exam 40 years ago. A two day exam... got out early on the second day. I passed, but it took me 2 years before I had any confidence as a...
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    I feel stuck in my nursing career!

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

    You qualify for utilization review/ Management. Check out the job boards for insurance jobs . You would be working from home. You would still need a sitter, as most work from home jobs will not allow...
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    Will I be fired?

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

    I started a new job with 25 years experience. I could run circles around any nurse on that unit. I got fired after 2 weeks because... "I was not smiling enough". I had just lost my dog and 2 family...