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    Hello Pain my old friend........

    Been there,done that replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurse Diary's Entries

    I am sorry you are in so much pain. You are not able to work and need to apply for social security disability. That will open your treatment options. When it comes to pain.. you gotta do what you...
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    Did She Violate Patient Confidentiality?

    Been there,done that replied to 0121Mednurse's topic in General Nursing

    This would fall under a duty to
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    Absences - Insomnia

    Been there,done that replied to 6244444's topic in General Nursing

    OP wanted to know about FMLA, I told her about FMLA. OP already stated they are not qualified until February. Certainly they can take a paid day off if they have PTO, but FMLA itself does not
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    Absences - Insomnia

    Been there,done that replied to 6244444's topic in General Nursing

    I have experience with FMLA. It protects your job gives you 12 weeks off per year. You can take a day off at any time. This is without pay. Good
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    Absences - Insomnia

    Been there,done that replied to 6244444's topic in General Nursing

    3-11 is definitely the shift for you. I hope it is available. Have you talked to your provider about meds for
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    Palliative care medications, I’m confused! Please help!

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

    If your patient is always in pain, you are not doing your job. Of course the meds are not too much.. they're not enough. Your patient is dying, whatever causes them to stop breathing , is not up...
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    Does being addressed as "Nurse" annoy anyone?

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

    But you ARE a nurse. What do you want people to call
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    I keep Postponing My First Day Of Work

    Been there,done that replied to Guest1170294's topic in General Nursing

    They may be assuming it is Covid related and giving you plenty of time. I wish I could think of something to say to get you motivated. What is your biggest fear? You worked hard for that...
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    Anxious I May Lose License Over Diversion

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I got a misdemeanor expunged from my record. I would start with that with the DUI. As far as the meds... how did you end up reporting that to the
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    Anxious I May Lose License Over Diversion

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    These are not allegations. OP reported herself to the NM regarding the meds and the DUI is
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    Will I get hired with this misdemeanor? Please help!

    Been there,done that replied to KARNsince2012's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Only HCA can tell you that. Ask the lawyer to get the misdemeanor expunged before you go job
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    How do you decide what to do with a difficult charge nurse?

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

    You could file a formal complaint with your director and HR. Bur only is you can get the nurses from other units to make statements.There is power in numbers. By yourself, you have no recourse. I...
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    Nurses Didn't Call Doctor

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

    What kind of facility are you in? The heart rate needs to be less than 100. Sounds like a very complicated patient that needs a electrophysiologist to manage the
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    Part time?

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

    Will the facility allow you to go down to 2 days? If so, your resume would only include dates of service, not how many hours worked. Good luck, it's a jungle out
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    How much I pick up affects my yearly evaluation?

    Been there,done that replied to Loly23's topic in General Nursing

    Going to the director of HR and filing a formal complaint, may or may not remove the statement. Taking the issue out of the department... will put a target on her back. Leave the statement in. It...
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    Full Code

    Been there,done that replied to thisnurse123's topic in General Nursing

    "the patient had a few falls on the prior shift." A few falls!?! If the resident keeps falling down... the resident has a neuro problem going on. Resident should have been transferred to a higher...
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    Can Managers Override Policy and Drs Orders?!?

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

    Manager only cares about decreasing Cautis. It's a medicare reimbursement issue. If the manager wants intermittent catheterization , by all means notify him of the foley order. Then you have to call...
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    How much I pick up affects my yearly evaluation?

    Been there,done that replied to Loly23's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you WERE picking up a lot of overtime at one point. Manager and coworkers like that, they are bullying you into continuing. It is management's responsibility to fill any staffing holes....
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    Returning To Work After Long Absence

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

    You and I both know we wouldn't need much of an orientation. I don't think nursing is a skill you can lose.. However, employers do. I have had recruiters tell me that employers are not interested in...
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    Time Management

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

    7:30 -10:00 you would need to put out any fires that you find. Then it would be the time to complete your assessments and chart them. Time to get ready for the two admissions you know are...
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    Time Management

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

    How many patients, do you have an assistant and what kind of
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    Need Advice

    Been there,done that replied to Jacobmark270's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, let us
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    Need Advice

    Been there,done that replied to Jacobmark270's topic in General Nursing

    Smacking a gait belt on the desk , is not homicidal intention. Whoever overheard that conversation, may try to use it against you. Now you know... do not talk about personal information at the desk....
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    Need Advice

    Been there,done that replied to Jacobmark270's topic in General Nursing

    You cannot assume you were fired. CNA's and nurses have arguments all the time. Losing your license is far down the road. Think hard here...there was something you said during that argument,...
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    Returning To Work After Long Absence

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

    It's very hard to reenter the workforce after you have been out for awhile. If you are willing to start back at the bedside .... you should get some interest. Are you on Linkedin, Indeed, and...