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    Tell the truth about being asked to resign?

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

    I'd roll the dice and leave it off my
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    New Hire Blindsided by Feedback!

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

    Jesus, Mary and Joseph!! You are in orientation, you are not being precepted. This facility wants you to jump in blind. They must need a fully functioning nurse, STAT. "my preceptor (not my primary...
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    Nursing Diagnosis conflict help!

    Been there,done that replied to Emantsch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, you should be worried about that drug.Any data included in the case scenario must be evaluated and considered in your nursing diagnosis. NO guessing allowed, WHY did the patient receive...
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    Nursing Diagnosis conflict help!

    Been there,done that replied to Emantsch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pardon me if I go back 34 years. I was dazed and confused with the minimal guidance I received from both classroom lecturers and clinical instructors. OP is trying.. needs assistance from us, as she...
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    It's just a ******* straight cath!!!

    Been there,done that replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    "Idk this isn't the place for me and im looking for other jobs and going back to school." And all the while, the resident has not received
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    Nursing Diagnosis conflict help!

    Been there,done that replied to Emantsch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No guessing allowed. In this case, phenergan is a
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    Should I quit?

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

    "Been there, done that, bought the commemorative mug." Using my user name? Good advice for OP. I sent her a detailed message with the same advice. Hoping gleason can get it
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    Nursing Diagnosis conflict help!

    Been there,done that replied to Emantsch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Eating the young , before they are hatched. I have no problem guiding a student . It's called
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    Nursing Diagnosis conflict help!

    Been there,done that replied to Emantsch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hyperthermia could be a DX, however it is not the main one. What is the CAUSE of the hyperthermia? In this case.. I would go with acute pain and risk for infection. Best of luck with your...
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    It's just a ******* straight cath!!!

    Been there,done that replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    You are making this situation all about you, not your
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    Should I quit?

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

    We all have a form of PTSD. It goes with the territory. Nursing is as high stress as it gets. Must question the bipolar dx. Take some deep breaths, get some counseling, and use that Master's
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    New Job- I am so nervous!

    Been there,done that replied to sunshine539's topic in General Nursing

    LTAC is a setting for medically complex patients, but they are
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    New Job- I am so nervous!

    Been there,done that replied to sunshine539's topic in General Nursing

    How can the patients be "very critical" if they are in an
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    It's just a ******* straight cath!!!

    Been there,done that replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    While everybody is arguing over what can and cannot be done for her in the AL setting, the raging UTI continues. Waiting for her to go into septic
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    Nursing agency opportunity

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

    If you signed the "contract" less than 3 days ago you can back out. If not have a lawyer look it over. Do not work for this agency, report them
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    Do you miss bedside Nursing?

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

    What .. exactly do you feel you will be
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    African American patients - a cultural question

    Been there,done that replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have worked many years, with highly diverse patient populations. It doesn't get more diverse than Honolulu. My last hospital position was an inner city facility .95% of my patients were black. I...
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    Should I stay or go? 1st Year RN wanting to quit without another job in place.

    Been there,done that replied to pthelper777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have quit jobs without another lined up. No problem finding another one. Only you know how much more you can take. Thinking that just knowing you are nearing the end of this nightmare, could ease...
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    Thank You Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to jcam25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Most
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    I'm I crazy?

    Been there,done that replied to sugar12's topic in General Nursing

    For me the commute adds insult to injury. I am spending additional time and effort getting to a strenuous job. The commute home can be downright dangerous after a 12 hour shift when exhausted from a...
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    Starting a forensic psychiatric job in a maximum security center as a new grad. ANY TIPS?

    Been there,done that replied to ForensicPsychNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    What is your job
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    made a mistake...

    Been there,done that replied to Guest02/04/2016's topic in General Nursing

    The off going nurse did not have to clarify the order for you. Just because it scanned, it does not mean the dose is correct. That is up to the nurse to decide. "order stated 2000cc from a 2500cc...
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    Getting bored. Recommedations?

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

    This"old nurse" must have been doing something wrong. 3 years in , I was still scared I did not know my stuff. You must be amazingly talented to already know every disease process and surgical...
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    Social issues regarding RN to BSN?

    Been there,done that replied to Linzie0406's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Society does not give a rat's patooty about me advancing my degree. Any worthy school of learning would feel the same way. P.S. Do your own
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    How do you deal with untherapeutic situations on the unit?

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

    Hospital units are an ever changing dynamic. They are not meant to be "therapeutic" for the nurse.I never walked out of work, feeling better than when I walked in.. When I am on duty, I expect to...