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  1. Been there,done that

    Bedside Report

    Been there,done that replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Bedside report is a HIPAA violation. Unless it is a private room. Report should not be given in a hallway or at a desk. Anybody could over hear the information. I am surprised the powers that be don't...
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    Feeling Overwhelmed as a Charge Nurse

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

    I was charge nurse for many years. Usually with three patients. You need to realize that you have administrative responsibility, along with taking professional responsibility for 7 patients. You...
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    We are so short today that I have a bucket next to me to pee in.

    Been there,done that replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    You are working from home. You are in control. Who cares if you are alone.. and need to pee. Let the phone ring. Let the caller stay on hold. Get control of your
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    Quitting Before My Four Weeks Notice

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

    " I am certain I will be calling out my last 3 shifts. " Well then I have no advice for you. Other than good luck in your new position...and any repercussions that may happen with the call
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    "Discrepancies" In Epic Documentation

    Been there,done that replied to Faithx14's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever is causing this mess.. you need to get a lawyer. Notify your malpractice insurance. You COULD go down for the system error... or the pharmacy tech that has
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    Staying late after change of shift, what am I doing wrong?

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

    You are getting in early and working for free. If you have to pull your own meds.. you are now doing doing the work of pharmacy... and losing the pharmacy check. No nurse has time for a meeting at 10...
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    I cant be a nurse anymore

    Been there,done that replied to Cg134357's topic in General Nursing

    That would depend on the position. I worked for an insurance company, handling hospital requests for admissions. There was always an admission to be processed. As far as productivity, as long as you...
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    hello I need help

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

    A clinic job, private duty, or quality assurance might work. Good
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    Feeling burnt out. Looking for advice.

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse12390's topic in General Nursing

    You could handle this job...if you were not forced to rotate from days to nights. That is messing with your mind more than anything else. As an experienced NICU nurse, I am sure you can get a day...
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    Non rebreather plus high flow nasal cannula for a comfort care patient?

    Been there,done that replied to Aloe_sky's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have never been an official hospice nurse. I have hospiced my father, my best friend and many patients on a med -surg floor. My understanding of comfort measures is....to treat the symptoms. If the...
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    Living abroad/remote work?

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

    I see you have had no responses. So, I will throw out a few ideas. As far as keeping your licensure here, while you work abroad... only your BON can tell you. I would GUESS that as long as you...
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    At Clinic, Offered Hospital Position

    Been there,done that replied to evamomo's topic in Nursing Career

    The standard is to give 2 weeks
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    Want to quit and be a SAHM

    Been there,done that replied to grobertson10's topic in Nursing Career

    I am not familiar with the Texas BON. You really need to ask them that
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    New Job Not Working Out

    Been there,done that replied to Gma24's topic in General Nursing

    How much longer is the training? Can you see yourself getting through it and settling into your position? Many people do not like to train new people, they see it as an additional duty that they...
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    Getting back in the groove

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

    Any new job is stressful. What area are you going into now? Concentrate during orientation.... learn as you go. I wrote notes when I got home to remember the highlights of the day. Also, pay...
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    Medication Charting Errors

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

    "my prior DON has stated it was well known that CPSI had a glitch that sometimes did not retain the insulin dose charted and was well known to management. " I would be in contact with the other nurses...
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    What does this order permit? In terms of frequency?

    Been there,done that replied to Della4's topic in Patient Medications

    "Tylenol 3 /Take 1 to 2 tablets daily when required for pain." Patient is prescribed one or two tabs of Tylenol #3 every day. Provider is covering their assets by stating no more than 3000 mg of...
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    NEED ADVICE

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

    " sometime btwn the time I had left work and MD saw pt. later that AM, the pt. had removed knee brace and dressing and applied ice pack". You weren't even THERE when the patient did that. Can't...
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    Which shift would you choose?

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

    Need more details. Do you have kids? What is your commute? Can your body tolerate night shift? 11a to 11p would be a busy, but normal schedule. 6pm- 6 am might be quieter, depending on the unit....
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    Got An Offer For Dayshift But Was Asked To Work Nightshift

    Been there,done that replied to yoon519's topic in General Nursing

    That employer is unethical. Not a good place to start. I hope you can continue to search for a decent
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    Venting after a very busy shift

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

    You were taking care of an ICU patient. Staffing/ house supervisor stuck it to you because they did not want to find another ICU nurse. " I just felt inadequate like maybe I should have done...
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    NEED ADVICE 2 job offers….

    Been there,done that replied to Nonie76's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Working from home is
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    Name vs Skills

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

    Tough call. You need to shadow for a day to get the real feel. Good
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    Mid-Life Blues

    Been there,done that replied to middle-aged newbie's topic in General Nursing

    Must respectfully disagree. Make friends with the clique.. or they may take you out before the one year mark. Be sweet and pleasant to them, to buy the time you need to start looking now. Bring food,...
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    Potassium and I.V.s

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

    Back in the old days, I would automatically add 15 cc of a lidocaine vial. That prevented the pain. Then the pyxis was developed and I could no longer get my hands on it. You can always request it...