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    missing clonazepam set up please help asap

    Been there,done that replied to Nurses-give's topic in General Nursing

    and...?
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    When did you find your calling?

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

    Nurses are not called. We do the calling. I was a young mother with a toddler. We were in and out of the hospital when he was diagnosed with a one in a million blood disorder. I researched his...
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    Taking notes during an interview

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

    I think taking notes is inappropriate. An interview is time to connect with the HR representative. Note taking would be a distraction. Agree with Muno, it could appear you have a problem with...
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    #nursesforgive

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

    Totally depends on the
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    #nursesforgive

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

    Do you really think those monstrous egos on The View are crushed or destroyed? We actually just handed them a boatload of publicity... and there's no such thing as bad
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    #nursesforgive

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

    Nope. As a matter of fact I still want an apology from Whoopi. She REALLY dissed nurses when she basically said it was all our fault , and we don't know how to
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    Deadly medication errors!

    Been there,done that replied to Nurseling Kathy's topic in Patient Medications

    Was this a dosage error? Facilities SHOULD have a protocol where 2 nurse must confirm dosage of certain medications with adults , and more often with peds. There is also the pharmacy check in place....
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

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

    So.. what I hear you saying is ...If on the rare occasion I might get an additional 50 cents an hour to train you, if I did not do it with a smile and live up to your expectations...I should not get...
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    Vent about toiletting patients

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

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    fired for cancelling shifts d/t health issues?

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

    You are worrying about the wrong thing. Your future in that facility is not priority, your health is. Follow your doctor's instructions. If it is to take time off to diagnose this, than that's what...
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    Vent about toiletting patients

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

    " All this is going to do, seriously is make me stop answering as many call lights." You answered your own question. The corporate masters KNOW you need more help, they are not willing to decrease...
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    Vent about toiletting patients

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

    Signed and
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    1:12 patient ration on subacute and transitional care unit.

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

    Or one of the many so called sub acute rehabs. They are for profit facilities.. that cut nursing to the bone in order to boost their bottom line. They get away with it because these patients are so...
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    Surviving hospital overhaul

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

    This scenario plays out over and over again in facilities across the country. Ask not what the facility can do for you, ask what you can do for the facility. (sorry JFK) Smile.. be upbeat.. make...
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    1:12 patient ration on subacute and transitional care unit.

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

    I have lived through a couple of shifts is facilities like these. Max load was 8 patients , and even that was not do-able. Imagine 2 vented patients, many patients on tube feedings with crushed meds...
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    Pros & Con's of baby making while in nursing school.

    Been there,done that replied to 1naturalhealer2016's topic in General Students

    I am an excellent student. Nursing school still took great effort. If you conceive while you are a student, you will not be able to give your undivided attention to either one. Both deserve
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    1:12 patient ration on subacute and transitional care unit.

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

    Please describe the patient acuity and the nurse responsibility/
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    I feel demoralize and I feel i cannot go on.

    Been there,done that replied to curiousnurse2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You need to seek out your own conflict management training. Your facility is not expected to provide training on the many issues you need to keep up
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    The Nurse on the Other Side

    Been there,done that replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that. Shocked at the attitudes of nurses's when they find out I am a nurse. I am always understated and quiet regarding that little tidbit. However,it comes out... and they are afraid...
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    Short Rant Alert!

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

    "Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational medical devices, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturer founded in 1886. Its common stock is a component of the Dow Jones...
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    Short Rant Alert!

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

    I don't need or want glorification. I want decent working
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    Mayo Clinic

    Been there,done that replied to resilientnurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    No clue on APN. I do know the Mayo thinks their feces does not stink. They are just like any other facility.. but expect special recognition based on the name. I accepted a travel assignment...
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    What are some things that you wish you would've known as a novice nurse?

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

    I believe our observational skills are the most important nursing skill. After all, if we don't observe it, we can't make our nursing judgement and act on it. Keep your eyes wide open. Every patient...
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    Can a doctor "order" a nurse to not assess something?

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

    No.. the doctor cannot order us.. to not assess and document. We are held to our own regulatory bodies. I have a feeling you are working in a for profit facility. As a professional nurse, the...
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    Unsupportive boss? Is it worth quitting over??

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

    Well said. This needs to be taken out of the department to HR. OP should not