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  1. Been there,done that

    First Incident Report

    Been there,done that replied to gemmi999's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! Better to be safe than sorry. Anyone coming through the ED door deserves a cardiac monitor. It is readily available and will give volumes of info on the patient's condition. Keep up the good...
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    First Incident Report

    Been there,done that replied to gemmi999's topic in General Nursing

    34 years experience , worked ICU and ER. I am getting a whiff of treat 'em and street 'em. How much oral supplementation would it take to correct 2.4? That much Kdur would give anybody GI distress....
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    Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

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

    The car is a 2005 model. Can't comprehend that difference from 2000 and 2015. OP states it is on it's last legs. I am encouraging her to buy a new vehicle , 1) because she deserves it. 2) because I...
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    Is this a possible misdiagnosis? Disgnosed as "pressure area" but looks rash-like

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

    Give up the "doctor" diagnosis. Fungal rash, easily
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    Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

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

    That's a 10 year old vehicle. OP will be relying on it for a 2 hour commute.. to a new job where you better not be late. Replacing wear and tear items is not
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    Can you talk some sense into me?

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

    Find another way to satisfy the need for "excitement" Keep that wonderfully cushy job. The first time you are on the unit and get the smell of poop.. that YOU have to clean up, you will kick...
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    Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

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

    That is a tough commute.You deserve a comfortable , safe vehicle. Subaru has an excellent reputation. I went with Mazda for the safety rating.Whatever you chose,
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    I am a CNA and ER Tech. I need an advise

    Been there,done that replied to Elizabeththa21's topic in General Nursing

    There IS no description for nursing. Each and everyone of us has their own story. It appears you have become fried with the medical field. You need to consult a school counselor. Discover what your...
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    Work decisions

    Been there,done that replied to Mr.rn.2k15's topic in Nursing Career

    Where was your experience as an
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    First Incident Report

    Been there,done that replied to gemmi999's topic in General Nursing

    2.4 potassium is a very huge deal. A severe deficiency that can cause any ventricular or atrial arrhythmia. Is it easily correctable? Not if the patient is having significant GI loss. I would write...
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    First Incident Report

    Been there,done that replied to gemmi999's topic in General Nursing

    Any time you feel unsafe care was given.. feel free to document. You are not "tattle tailing". You are recording YOUR observation. I am surprised other posters feel a K+ level of 2.4 is not an...
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    Do you stalk anyone here?

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

    Not sure if it is officially "stalking", but I do occasionally review a poster's threads and posts . It tells me where they are coming
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    could get fired!

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

    At my place of employment, I would be canned in a heartbeat. Along with the other two nurses that passed along the login
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    Organizing the team for the day

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

    Stop sympathizing and start organizing. Give your tech report with specific times you expect blood sugars, etc. You can't make the tech completely responsible for nursing observations. What are you...
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    ALREADY starting to feel "burnt out" or am I overreacting?

    Been there,done that replied to Cali_LVN2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you working three 12 hour night shifts? It could be the shift work is affecting you even on your days off. No job is worth your family, your relationship, and your health. Rethink your
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    How do you know when to get an order?

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

    Jumping the gun, you are. ..get through nursing school. Get back to
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    To Leave or Not to Leave

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

    Why would you lose PTO/sick
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    Medication error

    Been there,done that replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I am curious now. When I was in the hospital, self reporting meant NO punitive action. How do you suppose, your facility
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    Medication error

    Been there,done that replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I would have been happy to administer the med, with the MAR in front of me. Any time you are handed a med, you are still responsible for the 5 rights. Obviously, you did not check the MAR. Hugh...
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    Have you met your husband at nursing? Is nursing a good career to meet men?

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

    I did meet my last husband at work. After all, that is where I spent the majority of my time. He was a nurse,I was also dating a doctor, a lot of male patients asked me out. You will meet a lot of...
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    Calling in sick, boss harassing me.

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

    You need to speak with management or HR if you are off for 4 consecutive days. You are not required to divulge the nature of your illness. A doctor's note does not cover you after 3 days, you will...
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    Career advice

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

    How long were you previously on night shift? Was the only issue that you could not sleep during the day? If so, was it because of kids, noise, etc.? Personally I cannot work nights. I slept during the...
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    Private Grumbling but NO Open Discussion!

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

    Really didn't want to go as far as discussing
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    Private Grumbling but NO Open Discussion!

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

    The almighty CMS has spoken. This has trickled down to your management, who will ride you to fulfill GOVERNMENT decree. Of course, with no additional personnel. Big corporate will not allow additional...
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    Hey nurses!!! WE ARE PEOPLE TOO!

    Been there,done that replied to AspiringNurse23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Like the respect you showed