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  1. Been there,done that

    Ok, I am a little creeped out!

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

    Did not even think about a **** contest. Referring to the visions of the dying as "hallucinations".. would then make it all about the attending caregiver. Can't make the assumption , that they are...
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    Today sucked

    Been there,done that replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    You have been presented with a huge challenge, both as a nurse and a mother. You are a professional that can handle it. Juvenile diabetes is a b*tch. Good luck, you've got
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    Pulling meds early?

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

    What does your management say about that goal? If they agree to this practice, you may be okay. Having narcs laying around is not a good idea. The patient may be in pain for the time it takes you to...
  4. Been there,done that

    Looking for advice

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

    You had a baby, finished school, AND returned to work.That is onehelluva accomplishment. The "work" you returned to is STRESSFUL. You are overdoing it with the books and powerpoints. Talking with a...
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    Ok, I am a little creeped out!

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

    Are they hallucinations? Seems the hospice "protocol" discounts spirituality. I have attended many deaths, the patient sees an uncle, a spouse, a mother...that is there to help them cross over. I am...
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    The Flip Side - When you're the patient/family

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

    I was a nurse with 25 years of experience. My father died from sepsis following a bowel surgery evisceration , that was was totally botched. Took 10 hours to get him back to surgery to put his guts...
  7. Been there,done that

    My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    Been there,done that replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So.. what I hear you saying is... while one is orientation... one has no say in the delivery of
  8. Been there,done that

    My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    Been there,done that replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did you receive weekly reports on your progress? THAT is what matters here. Weekly reports are the standard. Newbie preceptor has picked up your vibes.. that you do not agree with their care. If you...
  9. Been there,done that

    Nursing student frustrated by CNAs...

    Been there,done that replied to milliemack15's topic in General Students

    Your coworker' s are not " girls". Do not ever refer to your coworkers as such. If you are experiencing name calling, and feel your coworkers are targeting you within your roles.. the time to bring...
  10. Been there,done that

    Am I safe, or do I need to quit?

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

    You are in a no win situation. The corporate masters are flogging you to provide care... that is impossible to provide with the manpower provided. Educate yourself on "collateral damage". The powers...
  11. Been there,done that

    Per diem jobs, are they worth keeping?

    Been there,done that replied to mon00707's topic in General Nursing

    IF something happens. OP has case management experience.That is golden in nursing. She does not need a part-time gig to find another position. OP can easily find another case management job. Worse...
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    Per diem jobs, are they worth keeping?

    Been there,done that replied to mon00707's topic in General Nursing

    You are developing a valuable skill set as a case manager. What clinical skills are so important? The kids will never be 9 and 5 again ( oh, and screw the
  13. Been there,done that

    Overmedicating...NO!!

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

    As it it oral Haldol that can lead to Torsades, no. At least the patient would have left their telemetry
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    Overmedicating...NO!!

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

    I would not administer the entire vial of a scheduled drug. With Haldol , when a wimpy intern orders one milligram, I had no problem administering the 5 mg milligram vial, if I knew that is what it...
  15. Been there,done that

    12 hr shift makeup routine

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

    Any brand will not withstand 12 hours. Take 5 minutes, wash your face, and reapply basic foundation. Also works for foot pain. Change your socks and shoes and rub in foot pain relieving
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    Modest or Over-Sensitive

    Been there,done that replied to housecarl79's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Charlie is neither modest or over sensitive. Charlie is an average Joe, that does not want his genitals for all to see. The doctor, the female staff, and the male tech were all insensitive. Any one...
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    Nurses thrown under the bus

    Been there,done that replied to GM1928's topic in General Nursing

    You should not have to be under the bus alone. Every nurse that took care of this patient should be included. Is not the email correct in stating the ortho staff needs education on this? I do not see...
  18. Been there,done that

    Fitting in at new job

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

    Are you still in
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    How much trouble am I in?

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

    I've been in MANY situations with a loved one , where their care was compromised. It would never had have occurred to me to take matters into my own hands. When you are at your loved one's...
  20. Been there,done that

    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

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

    What good is your weapon , if it is left out in the car? That's why it's called CONCEALED
  21. Been there,done that

    How to leave unsafe situation?

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

    One does NOT hustle through a med pass. The greedy corporate masters have decided to pocket the wages of the nurse that has been cut. Agree with calling off, look for something else while doing so....
  22. Been there,done that

    Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    Been there,done that replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    And if I am not? Health care professionals should NOT be asking legal questions, that would then require legal action. We are nurses, not law
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    Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    Been there,done that replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    See how the question... infringes
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    Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    Been there,done that replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not a simple question. The ANSWER is simple. The question never should have been asked. Let's say, I answer yes to the question. I have a gun in my home. How many more questions will follow? Do you...
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    Are we "semi-professionals"

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

    Math is a small part of titration. I understand how the medication is affecting the patient on the cellular level. I also use observational and assessment skills to evaluate the effectiveness of the...