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  1. Been there,done that

    CNA Night Shift...housekeepers?

    Been there,done that replied to amy7691's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Whereas, I do not feel OP should not be cleaning offices, CNA's are NOT licensed
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    Why are nurses so backbiting?

    Been there,done that replied to RNBSN1591's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Certainly including male nurses, they can be female dogs as well, just could not think of another PC
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    Why are nurses so backbiting?

    Been there,done that replied to RNBSN1591's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Some" nurses will take out their frustrations on others.. because they feel helpless in their current position. Frustrated, overworked, and unappreciated. Some personalities will take it out on...
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    Is a patient out of my care if he is in another department off the floor?

    Been there,done that replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sounds like the radiology nurse made the wrong call , now attempting to throw you under the bus. Report or not, licensed and unlicensed personnel are responsible to call a code/rapid
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    Being depressed

    Been there,done that replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is not the option to restart a good thing? Life is a dance you learn as you go. IF you are
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    Mobile IV infusions... for hangovers

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

    Yes, a lot more risk because it's not medically necessary. Performing a procedure in a person's home is not performing it in an out patient setting. Again , what does your malpractice carrier say...
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    Age- looking young

    Been there,done that replied to Newnurse1792's topic in General Nursing

    Looking young, sounding young and acting young are different things. Which one could you be? The statement from the interviewer could relate to any of the above. When the interviewer said that .....
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    Mobile IV infusions... for hangovers

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

    A doctor's order does not cover nursing
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    Mobile IV infusions... for hangovers

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

    "I'm assuming the people who run these businesses have malpractice insurance" Malpractice insurance perhaps, to cover the company. How would that cover the nurse? Is that not why hospital nurses have...
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    Mobile IV infusions... for hangovers

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

    "They don't take insurance obviously; no one will cover this. It seems a little sketchy" Not a Little sketchy .. a lot sketchy. You are administering IV medication in a person's home. Order or...
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    Bullied? What the heck is this about?

    Been there,done that replied to ORTech2RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Exactly. Give it back this way. Laugh and laugh when you are referred to as a girl. A sense of humor is your best weapon
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    Do you tell family members that their loved ones are nasty and combative

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

    If they ask, I would describe the behavior... without judgemental words like "nasty". As a CNA, you would not describe the behavior, you would direct that question to the
  13. Been there,done that

    hiring older nurses

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

    Age discrimination in the workplace is illegal. That does not mean it is not occurring. Employment circumstances are on an individual basis. I found my dream job at
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    I want to quit ICU after one week.

    Been there,done that replied to Lady4Scrubs's topic in Critical Care

    The stimuli in an ICU is incredible. Take some deep breaths...give yourself some time, analyze how you can assist in this environment. Should you give up so
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    Nursing as a Second Career

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

    It does not matter if nursing your first career or not. It's a tough gig. Nursing school is also a tough gig. I have a genius IQ, good at math and science and it still required my maximum effort. I...
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    I've been suspended

    Been there,done that replied to Sheila2155's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hourly rounding would not be "sufficient" to catch cardiac
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    I've been suspended

    Been there,done that replied to Sheila2155's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have no idea how I would have responded to that statement. Many variables here. That is not a request for help with a deteriorating patient. This is your manager hanging you out to dry. Where was...
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    Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

    Been there,done that replied to gabriela1993's topic in General Nursing

    I am now an oldy -moldy. I was never financially immature. I am looking back regretting having a high stress job with a lot of responsibility, a family with a lot of responsibility, and finances with...
  19. Been there,done that

    Advice needed on floor change!

    Been there,done that replied to Jamie34NY's topic in General Nursing

    You owe your manage one year, no longer. In the meantime, keep learning about the ED and ICU's in your facility, and elsewhere. Are there certifications, such as ACLS you can
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    Med/Surg RN. Want ICU job. Get ACLS?

    Been there,done that replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in Critical Care

    Are you looking to move to ICU within your
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    Black n White n Grey Areas

    Been there,done that replied to lmruss84's topic in General Nursing

    Our job is to observe, judge, and act. Any nursing position will require you to apply nursing judgement. That's what they pay us the big bucks for. You have the knowledge, don't be afraid to use it....
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    Rules for Per Diems

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

    "Heavy handed":laugh:I call those kind of emails nastygrams. I'm sure the per diem policy is readily available, what does it say? My last hospital position was per diem. I had to work 2 days a month...
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    Do you stalk anyone here?

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

    Not actually too much time on my hands. I work from home, just
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    Suicide Season

    Been there,done that replied to acim's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Fight , flight or freeze. Your adrenaline system picked one. And that's okay.We are nurses, not super heroes. He wanted to die.. and he did. Death is our enemy.. but we can't always choose how to...
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    Do you stalk anyone here?

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

    Honored to be stalked. The Commuter, Dogen and Farawyn are also worthy of stalking. Consider YOURSELF