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    LPN who does not want to be an RN?

    Been there,done that replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You don't need to convince us, you need to convince yourself. Enjoy your space in time.. no regrets required. Best of luck in your career...let us know how it's
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    Poll- Caring Employer

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

    What is the purpose of this poll? I smell a
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    Tough point in my life

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

    Sad but true.. hoping for anything to assist the
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    Tough point in my life

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

    Talk to your doctor, get a FMLA stat. You will have 12 weeks to obtain treatment , while you protect your job. Good luck, it can be
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    An Atheist Nurse in King James Hospital

    Been there,done that replied to EMSnurse411's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I did not say you should lie, I said... you should not respond ,your beliefs are
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    Beating Yourself Up

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

    Nursing leaves many opportunities for learning. Take it for what it is. Don't make it into self reflection. That's where the burn out
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    Terminal family member, please help me help her

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

    Deep breaths, step back and regroup. Take control.. have a conference with her physician. Get a hospice consultation and let them handle it. It is past time for hospice to manage her end of life...
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    Conflict with fellow nurse regarding Dilaudid administration, please help!

    Been there,done that replied to NYCRN21's topic in Pain Management

    So.. a patient is suffering and you and the assigned nurse let it go on . Assigned nurse needs to be written up. YOU need to grow some ovaries.Call nursing supervision and the doctor on call to the...
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    An Atheist Nurse in King James Hospital

    Been there,done that replied to EMSnurse411's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! Why would you respond to that
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    An Atheist Nurse in King James Hospital

    Been there,done that replied to EMSnurse411's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think separation of church and state, is the same thing as separation from church and work. Is there anything in your job description that states you must pray with your patients? That being...
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    Walking from school at night with deer and no street lamps?

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

    It's college, not prison. You can walk out of class any time you want. Get on the bus, stay
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    Pre-authorization position.

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

    Oh yeah sista! Got the gig and it is suweeet. PM me.. I will fill you
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

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

    Sit down whenever you get the chance. Go into something computer science
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    PLEASE help! What are my options???

    Been there,done that replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your educational pathway cannot be answered here. Only your school advisor can guide you. Best of luck, let us know how it turns
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    Paid Vacation Time

    Been there,done that replied to Catcar1963's topic in General Nursing

    There are hundreds of home care agencies.. begging for nurses. Find one that treats you right. A hospital based agency will provide the best
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    Help! How do I study these gigantic chapters!?

    Been there,done that replied to Godizmydad21's topic in General Nursing

    Know your syllabus.Answer the objectives . It is your tool for learning, not a big intimidating book. Please take your question to a school
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    What advice would you give your 19 year old self?

    Been there,done that replied to depalma.amada's topic in General Nursing

    Analyze your desire to become a nurse. Emotionally, mentally, and soulfully. It takes all you will have to give. Are you up for
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    KINDRED HOSPITAL

    Been there,done that replied to lvn4me2011's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Corporate owned "medical care".... at it's
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    Caregiver sibling abusive to bed-ridden grandfather

    Been there,done that replied to millmick30's topic in General Nursing

    This issue is NOT about the caregiver needs! This issue is about a fragile senior citizen that deserves quality care. " under-appreciated caregivers who are treated like freeloaders and not paid for...
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    I handled this poorly. What would you do?

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

    Please.. stop beating yourself up. It's shocking to have some male genitalia ( you know what I really want to say) stuck in your face. You were focused on providing patient care. In a perfect world,...
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    KINDRED HOSPITAL

    Been there,done that replied to lvn4me2011's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Did a couple of shifts there as agency. I had eight patients, 2 vented, 5 on tube feedings, 31 dressing changes, plus hours spent pulling my scheduled meds from the pyxis. I would not send my dog...
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    You are NOT allergic to...

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

    You mean like the patients with allergies to Lasix, tomatoes, MOM , and
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    Caregiver sibling abusive to bed-ridden grandfather

    Been there,done that replied to millmick30's topic in General Nursing

    You need to stop providing care.You are a medical professional and your family is not taking your professional advice. That in itself is a hot mess. Turn the issue over to the home care nurse and the...
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    Difficult Orientee

    Been there,done that replied to ejnjj143's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Refusing to respond to the preceptor is a deal breaker.Sounds like she can't handle the transition to the real world. You should be making weekly reports on her progress. What is management's...
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    Hours?

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

    Do you realize your son will be in school when you graduate? In the current environment, you will be working night shift 3 twelve hour shifts, every other weekend and holiday. You could work two 12...