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    First Case Mgt position

    Been there,done that replied to GJMoss's topic in Case Management

    Many variables involved. You do have limited requirements. I would ask for 25% over your current salary. All they can do is say
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    Left tele med-surg

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

    Quitting with no notice is a huge boo-boo. Are you sure you are in the running for anything? ( been there done that). Call backs are a lot different than job offers. Wait and see what actually offers...
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    Need advice: Nurse Bullying

    Been there,done that replied to mickeyrose912's topic in General Nursing

    It appears as you have achieved some success. There are some people that are jealous. Certainly, you must continue to ignore rudeness, however.. it is also time to stand up to the haters. Practice in...
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    Fragrance Sacrifice

    Been there,done that replied to Shonqueen1's topic in General Nursing

    Rose water is NASTY. Had the same issue once, was the nurse's name
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    The every year Snow thread

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

    I know how to drive in the snow.I am especially good at driving home. I made it to the end of my street , after a cop pushed me out of a major road on the way. I am saying screw my job... I will...
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    Fragrance Sacrifice

    Been there,done that replied to Shonqueen1's topic in General Nursing

    Any workplace for a nurse.. is not a place to try to " smell good".You could drown yourself in Shalimar.. and still come out smelling like C. Diff. Many patients are sensitive to odors. Nauseated...
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    Why Nursing Sucks...

    Been there,done that replied to pixiern15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree, but how do we change the government model of determining care standards with patient satisfaction scores? We are talking about effing MEDICARE here.... the biggest of the big
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    How do you do it?

    Been there,done that replied to KStudentNurse123's topic in General Nursing

    "it's a great hospital" no it is not. Your facility is choosing to make you work short staffed. Providing care to 8 patients is not do-able. This is all about the facilities bottom line, the...
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    The every year Snow thread

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

    No.. COPS! Picked me up at my door, switched cars as I was being transported through two counties. Of course that was way back in the day. The point I am trying to make is...if a nurse ( who has...
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    Unpaid Mandatory Meetings?

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

    Agree... hence the "hill to die on" dilema. Approaching the labor board, anonymously or not... will supply you with the legalities you need to know ..when you take the issue to the corporate...
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    Why Nursing Sucks...

    Been there,done that replied to pixiern15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes Commuter, we made it out. My concern now, is how to support those that cannot. For example, I am supporting current legislation in my state to limit nurse/patient ratio to 4:1. How else can we...
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    New hospital nurse... needing advice

    Been there,done that replied to rn1115's topic in General Nursing

    Not every nurse is a hospital nurse. Hospital nursing is getting more and more difficult ... with the high nurse to patient ratio and the additional responsibilities piled on. Please, go back to...
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    Electonic documentation,how much time does it take from the bedside?

    Been there,done that posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have recently learned 3 different EMR's. I feel the time needed to document in this format GREATLY takes away the time I need for patient care. There is NO end to the areas needed to document my...
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    The every year Snow thread

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

    I was going above and beyond.. like the corporate masters want us to do. My take on the SNOW THREAD is.... if I feel I can't get there safely, they better damn well come and get me. I have had the...
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    The every year Snow thread

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

    This is not a "snow" thread. OP is requesting help with " how the hell do I get to work in an emergent situation." OP is considered essential personnel. It is up to the powers that be, to get the...
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    Nurses leaving the field?

    Been there,done that replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    A gazzilon threads on this. Let me Google this for
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    Unpaid Mandatory Meetings?

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

    OOH. I like that! Twist the corporate BS to the government BS. Who has the bigger load of
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    Unpaid Mandatory Meetings?

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

    This is indeed an example of " a hill to die
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    Do RNs do a lot of heavy lifting?

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

    I was 60 years old at that time, took all that I had. In the grand scheme of things, I am one lucky crusty old bat, that I have not blown out my back.. like 38 % of
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    Unpaid Mandatory Meetings?

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

    Very slick corporate masters! Attempting to manipulate the peons into unpaid overtime. Must wonder how many meetings the big- wigs spent time as to how to screw the little guy. If they had a heart...
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    Do RNs do a lot of heavy lifting?

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

    Heavy lifting can occur on any nursing shift, anywhere.The RN is responsible for patient safety and at anytime may have to use their back to do so. During my last hospital position, I had to hold up...
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    Dilemma Nursery Vs Hospice?

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

    I am so sorry for your loss. I think 5 months after losing your son is way too soon to subject yourself to the daily reminder of death. That's just me, good luck whatever you
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

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

    Romanticizing the nursing profession, you are. I too long for the days where I could wear all whites, with my cap , topped with a classy navy cape. Fact is .. I'm forced to get down and dirty. I...
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    New Grad Training: Telemetry Realistic?

    Been there,done that replied to EastCoastRN123's topic in General Nursing

    If you were not taught treatment and intervention for arrhythmias, what are you supposed to do when one
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    New Grad Training: Telemetry Realistic?

    Been there,done that replied to EastCoastRN123's topic in General Nursing

    No not, a good sign.You can take of 6-7 independently, but CANNOT be expected to know all the rhythms and their treatments. I would have no problem whenever a nurse handed me a strip and asked me...