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    How would you interpet this order?

    Been there,done that replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse needs to stop telling the patient "they can't have it" and get the order changed to obtain the maximum benefit for the
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    Are we "semi-professionals"

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

    Punching a clock, wearing uniforms, and dealing in bodily fluids are not descriptive of a nurses's responsibilities. I can calculate intravenous drips to mcg/kg/ minute and titrate it to keep a...
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    Mean People

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

    There is no "handling "this level of lateral violence. Management is aware, and choosing to partake or ignore. You are not learning the critical care concept in this environment. Hone your resume.....
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    Weed and work.

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

    I am no longer just "a nurse". I am an employee of a business that respects and appreciates my nursing skills.Whether or not I partake of the herb.. they don't care. That is MY choice, my employer...
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    Weed and work.

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

    Generally yes, that is true. The almighty BON can choose to to revoke my license. I refuse their right to try it. I am a human being that can tell the BON to kiss
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    Weed and work.

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

    Here is the simple truth. I KNOW I cannot change the archaic / politically charged rules regarding the use of marijuana. I am an informed voter and use my vote accordingly. In MY case.. I am neither...
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    Weed and work.

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

    No way in hades you will ever outwit me .. and take my 6 figure job. Now excuse me, while I have a toke and start my 7 course Thanksgiving
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    Communication boards

    Been there,done that replied to Jrodri01's topic in General Nursing

    Your communication board is specific to your facility. HIPAA compliance is tricky regarding what you can enter for the world to see. Talk to your manager for the specific information that is...
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    Weed and work.

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

    Spot on.Recreational use is one thing... waking and baking is another. Judgement would be impaired with heavy usage. This is why there is zero
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    In desperate need of advice

    Been there,done that replied to MrClean01's topic in General Nursing

    "I have these immense fears of caring for someone as an RN". Don't fight that fight. Find another career. Discuss other options with your academic counselor. Nursing sucks the life out of mentally...
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    Help, pregnant, working nights and seriously depressed!

    Been there,done that replied to JLB1215's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing more important than your health, and the baby's health. Discuss this with your OB. Your depression is a serious medical concern. Consider FMLA. No job is worth the pain you are going...
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    fall questions

    Been there,done that replied to nikita12's topic in General Nursing

    You are not the doctor's nurse.. you are the resident's nurse. The doctor appears rude.. because he does not want to be bothered with actually taking care of the patient. Per your facility policy ,...
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    Actively bleeding patient

    Been there,done that replied to shnnon90's topic in General Nursing

    what good will the blood volume do if it's not moving (circulating)?I Review the definition of SVR. Not enough to pump. The cardiac output would equal ZERO. I would have spent my effort . blasting...
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    Actively bleeding patient

    Been there,done that replied to shnnon90's topic in General Nursing

    CPR circulates the blood volume. Why circulate something that is not
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    Extra orientation days...feeling so discouraged!

    Been there,done that replied to Robin1990's topic in General Nursing

    Six weeks of orientation is not nearly enough. Management realizes this and they are giving you a whole 2 days more. It's not YOU, it's
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    Screaming match with my preceptor

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

    Commanding respect is not" I blew up and called her a smartass &*^*& and told her to get away from me." Respect is earned, not commanded. ESPECIALLY during orientation. OP's situation is...
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    Screaming match with my preceptor

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

    There can be no attempt to reason with the preceptor. Approaching an accuser ( for any reason).. after the issue has been reported, is against company policy. Doing so will make OP's position much...
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    Interim LPN CM for Humana (Personal Nurse)?!

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

    Nurses accept this for the TITLE of case management. In reality it is not case management.. it is schlepping for the contracting
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    Screaming match with my preceptor

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

    Disagree with approaching the preceptor. The issue has been handed to upper management. That approach will be viewed as an attempt to circumvent their involvement. I have been there done that, it...
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    terminated- feeling like a failure

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

    Rude is subjective. I am not on this site to be "less offensive" to non professionals who feel they can comment on a professional issue. OP is concerned about her PROFESSIONAL charting. A CNA has no...
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    Screaming match with my preceptor

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

    "I blew up and called her a smartass &*^*& and told her to get away from me." Professionals do not respond in that manner. Especially while on orientation. What does it matter that she is a...
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    terminated- feeling like a failure

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

    How was the OP supposed to "draw a line through it, initial and date".. on an
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    Insurance Haters

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

    They can hate me all they want. I am enforcing contracts and business rules. It is my JOB to keep an eye on the
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    Interim LPN CM for Humana (Personal Nurse)?!

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

    Interim is receiving $90 for these visits, not so generously giving nurses half, and cheating them out of mileage to boot. They are an agency, they can contract with nurses for whatever the nurse is...
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    "Care Manager" for National Care Management/Humana

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

    No training pay is a huge red flag. You can get your CEU's for free. Ask to see a breakdown as to how it adds up to $45/hr. Sounds like $45 for a visit, and they won't be paying anything for