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  1. Been there,done that

    Considering dropping out

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

    You need to discuss this with your academic counselor. Failing 25/60 is a reflection on the teacher, not the student.You are paying to learn a profession, and that ratio tells me something is wrong....
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    Once you work in acute care you can't go back to LTC?

    Been there,done that replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

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    had an AWFUL night

    Been there,done that replied to momof3al RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You had two unstable patients. The charge nurse should have realized that, and intervened... or you could have called a rapid response. As far as the cardiologist.... never let 'em see you sweat....
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    Per Magnet Directives, Nursing first Cleans Bodily Fluids, then Housekeeping

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

    Yes, that is how it's "SUPPOSED to be". Your manager has laid it out for you. Housekeeping has a contract to disinfect the area, after nursing cleans the visible waste. In this case, a magnet would...
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    Incentive Spirometer Appearance and Patient Care

    Been there,done that replied to jayjay12345's topic in General Nursing

    The incentive spirometer design, is fine and dandy. It does it's job when nurses know how to use it, instruct the patient on the correct usage, and hand that sucker to them every time you walk into...
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    Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    Been there,done that replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you
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    Travel nursing tips

    Been there,done that replied to vassarest05's topic in Travel

    Way to soon to start planning travel nursing as a goal. By the time you achieve your RN licensure.. things will have changed . If the future holds true, you will be able to travel with one to two...
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    Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    Been there,done that replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    Plus ...I am (still) blonde, smoke and come from
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    Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    Been there,done that replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    Is 40 better than 60? I may come across as younger online because I am way
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    How are you assessing alcohol withdrawal?

    Been there,done that replied to nj3456's topic in General Nursing

    CIWA is the most comprehensive method of assessing and treating alcohol withdrawal. My job is to assess medical necessity required for payment. I use InterQual guidelines to make the medical...
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    Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    Been there,done that replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    Have to disagree with that. I am in my mid 60's, my job is constantly changed and becoming more demanding on the old noggin'. Use it or lose
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    RN newly license:job interview for a float nurse

    Been there,done that replied to luv17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nurse aid float is NOT the same as RN
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    New Nurse With Large Disposable Income

    Been there,done that replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's not "disposable" income. You owe a large debt that enabled you to make a decent living. That needs to be paid off first. THEN re- do your
  14. Been there,done that

    Encouragement needed - Frustrated and insulted by hourly rates

    Been there,done that replied to kemansha1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why are you returning to school so
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    My unit is closing!

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

    Where are the psych patients going now? Closing for updating is a huge red flag. Who knows if it will reopen as a psych unit. Sounds like psych at your facility is gone. Scheduling time off during...
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    New Grad, disciplinary woes

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

    SOMEBODY cares, administration cares. She is being written up
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    New Grad, disciplinary woes

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

    "You think you have problems?" is not the best way to support OP. Wondering if lack of sensitivity could be your
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    Nursing Morale

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

    Respect should be a two way street, but I have never felt respect from management. After all , I am just a pawn. Last time I had to go in during a snowstorm, I got in an hour early, started working...
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    Nursing Morale

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

    Very similar to the gold stars awarded in elementary
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    Should Nurses have to clean patients rooms after a patient dies or is discharged??

    Been there,done that replied to Pride/hardwork17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you want to be factual, environmental services are thoroughly trained on disinfecting a room and all surfaces. A nurse has not been trained . Factually, a CNA cleaning a room is not the same as an...
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    Legal Nurse Consultant

    Been there,done that replied to Lindarn2015's topic in Legal

    Take it orientation isn't going so well. Search the threads on this. I briefly considered it. The certification is pricey and few lawyers use nurses for
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    I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

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

    Your initial post states you don't understand the anxiety that some nurses experience. In this post you , you admit to requiring anti-anxiety medication.. or this job would be all consuming. Which is...
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    Furthering My Education

    Been there,done that replied to chelsie9's topic in General Nursing

    Pay your dues. Learn how to nurse. I have an ADN, I sit on my tookas at home and make 6
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    Evidence Based Information on Stepdown ratios

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

    The patients never came first. The corporate bottom line is always first. I have seen the ratios increase with each new director. They are busy little new bees, making money for the company... off...
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    IV starts in arm with a DVT

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

    In this case neither arm is IV accessible. One would hope the docs would have put that together. Inform the attending , obtain the appropriate order, Stop taking responsibility for the