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    Short Rant Alert!

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

    Interesting that I chose a mechanic for this comparison. However, your mechanic is not overworked and underpaid. The level of compassion and concern does not compare.. and mechanics are not...
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    Unsupportive boss? Is it worth quitting over??

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

    You now have a head's up on the insubordinate assistant... and how the unit manager handles conflict. Write an incident report on this encounter. This will be viewed over the manager's head. You have...
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    Unsupportive boss? Is it worth quitting over??

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

    This is the answer. Write them up EACH and every time the professional nurse's delegation is not followed. However, in this case the assistant ran to the unit manager (aka MOM) and tattled. OP's...
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    Short Rant Alert!

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

    Interesting. You are on AN for a month, need a break after 2 weeks, come back with a rant about nurses? Nurses are a special breed of person. My plumber, mechanic , and electrician not only make more...
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    Firearms

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

    Rules or no rules. That why it's "concealed". Recall the Walgreen pharmacist? He used his weapon in a robbery attempt... got fired for not following policy. I'd rather be alive with no job.. then...
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    New OR RN - Surgeon Yells

    Been there,done that replied to NewORNurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Surgeons are volatile creatures. Unless your administration has your back, they will not change. Some facilities will make the surgeon apologize, and some surgeons learn from it. Honestly, if your...
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    look for new job

    Been there,done that replied to mp3231's topic in General Nursing

    You may already be categorized as a job -hopper. Do you want to explain in an interview, why you quit 3 jobs in one year? A future employer thinks you may drop them, just as quickly. Stay put for a...
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    Thank you, Joy Behar!

    Been there,done that replied to ixchel's topic in Nursing Humor

    Scathing.. scathing is good. I have made several... hope they are in the scathing
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    Need help with Naming EKG Tele Strips ASAP!

    Been there,done that replied to PVL_RN86's topic in General Nursing

    What study material has your facility provided you with? Just recalling my critical care course. It provided me with all I needed to learn the rhythms, and I could discuss any questions with my...
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    Is there anything I can do with a BSN besides being a nurse?

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

    Direct this question to your academic counselor. Realize that 60 % of nurses work in a hospital. You have many other
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    Asking Former Preceptor for Some Space

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

    OUT OF BOUNDS! There is no reason for her to check on you, zip, zero, nada. To go past you to the resident with her "concerns".. boggles my mind. As I'm sure it did to the resident. She is...
  12. Been there,done that

    Nurses don't know the lab

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

    A lab tech degree is not equal to my nursing degree. I am held accountable to act on your results. YOU are not held accountable to my actions that I take with your
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    Nurses don't know the lab

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

    I respect lab techs, when they do their job. Not so much when they feel we are on the same professional level. Sounds like a communication problem. Call me anytime.. we can work it
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    What to do when you fear going to work?

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

    Gaining confidence takes awhile, sometimes a long while. I could not nurse my way out of a wet paper bag for the first 2 years. Focus on what you did well on, learn from what you did not. Keep a...
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    How many attempts did it take you to get into the nursing program?

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

    We can't tell you if it is more or less likely. Your entry is an individual experience. We CAN wish you the best of luck. Keep us
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    Drug testing for Employment

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

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    9/5 What I learned this week.....

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

    I've learned my work from home team... is not a nice crew.Judgemental and critical for no reason. Can't we all just get
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    Ethics: Does knowledge of a patient's blood borne pathogen change your care?

    Been there,done that replied to JMed18's topic in General Nursing

    No. Because I am trained to treat each and every patient , as they HAVE a blood borne pathogen. It's called Standard
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    Please stop making that sound !

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

    Please re- read my post. I specified when NOT at
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    The Ship Is Sinking

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

    You are being forced to work in an area that you are not trained for. That is jeopardizing your patients and your license. There is no excuse for taking it laying down. There are many employment...
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    Nurses: How many phone calls do you get per shift?!

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

    It's been awhile. I do remember when I was first tethered to the phone. I was on the front lines when THAT was added to our nursing duties. I refused to answer when I was tied up with patient care....
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    Afib: A question of nursing judgment

    Been there,done that replied to crazycat1's topic in General Nursing

    Then you should be questioning THEIR judgement, instead of yours. I would now be watching him/her like a
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    Afib: A question of nursing judgment

    Been there,done that replied to crazycat1's topic in General Nursing

    Is your co-worker a nurse? Any complaints of chest pain needs to be evaluated. The a-fib is a moot point. The patient may or may not be in chronic a -fib, it does not matter in this scenario, the...
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    Late on interview.

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

    You seem to be backpedaling that you were not laughing at her. Yes.. you did. Doing quite well in my PROFESSION. I have succeeded in my 33 years of PROFESSIONAL nursing. I have gained respect and...
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    Will I get into nursing school?

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

    Waaaay back, my GPA weighed 50% in the decision to be accepted .Do you know the weight factor for the schools you are applying to? Thinking you need to have a serious discussion with your academic...