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    Quit or give 2 weeks?

    Been there,done that replied to veritas01's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    "I really want to find a position where I will be surrounded by a team and not by myself. " This excludes home health care, then.How long have you worked for the
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    Unprepared interviewer

    Been there,done that replied to armygirlabn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Behavioral interviews are nothing to laugh at. They are becoming the standard, and require thought provoking and informative answers. I have spent many hours preparing for behavioral interviews. I...
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    Unprepared interviewer

    Been there,done that replied to armygirlabn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Maybe it was their first attempt at a group interview? I have had several, they can be difficult to coordinate, as with any conversation with many people. I would not be proud of the fact that I...
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    Nursing is becoming stupid

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

    Dang! I thought I was
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    Nursing is becoming stupid

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

    Not stupid, money hungry. I am not a religious person, but the love of money is the root of all evil. Nursing care is now a business, ruled by the corporate masters. The answer is supporting union and...
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    Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

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

    QUOTE=Pangea Reunited;8603485]I dislike calls and complaints about "normal" or chronic things. Patient: I had a bad dream. Me: OK, what do you do at home when you have a bad dream? Patient: I just go...
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    BSN homework questions..

    Been there,done that replied to Kasey33334's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) Research evidenced based practice... that answer is easy. 2.) This is referring to the implementation of the electronic medical record. For instance, when a temperature of 100.4 is recorded,...
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    Hematoma with blood draws

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

    "this is a chronic irreversible inevitably progressive condition that takes years to end a person's life. ":confused: Can see that the HIPAA gods have you paranoid as well
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    Hematoma with blood draws

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

    We had not been informed on the basis of the study. That information would have helped. If the patient is indeed in a life or death situation.. then ,hematoma formation would be a negligible side...
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    Bankruptcy and Jobs

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

    We are harsh ( didn't see anything rude) because the CONSUMER WILL end up paying for the lack of fiscal responsibility on the part of the debtor, in the long run. Do you think the debtors just suck...
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    Career Direction ( need advice)

    Been there,done that replied to tonyphils RN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Have you consulted with area hospitals if you CAN be employed as a CNA, when you hold a nursing degree? They can have many problems with
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    Drug Testing

    Been there,done that replied to level1's topic in General Students

    One would think, but try telling that to the employer. When we are on the clock, we are owned. If something we do off the clock.. becomes an issue ON the clock, we are screwed. Pretty sure the issue...
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    HIPPA and retaliation

    Been there,done that replied to NurseFriend19's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    She sounds like quite the piece of work. She had a need to know, you sent the information. Why would a text be any different than a verbal phone communication? Both are vulnerable to eavesdropping....
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    Patient leaving agency I work for, wants me to IC for them help!

    Been there,done that replied to vivarantthang's topic in Agency Nurses

    Your patient KNOWS she could be liable for 10 grand. You most likely have signed an agreement agreeing you will not work directly for a patient. Most contracts want six months before you are free to...
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    Career Direction ( need advice)

    Been there,done that replied to tonyphils RN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Why would you go through the process of obtaining CNA certification, when you are qualified to work as an RN? In my area, that's a $16 an hour
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    Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

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

    The toilet seat
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    WDYT? Sticking up for myself or...

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

    What was the HR rep's reply? Are you expected to shadow in your search, or not? If that is part of their hiring process , you have no choice if you want a job there. Wearing business casual is a...
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    Other departments trying to skip on work with RN's "blessing", aka lazy people wanting som

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

    I would wake up a hospitalist (who no doubt is making a gazillion bucks managing this patient) in a heart beat... if I identified an issue that my patient needs to be
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    Hematoma with blood draws

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

    So glad I can mildly annoy you. Please.. continue to enjoy. The choice to continue sticking her, is indeed yours. You are the one with the
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    Why don't you just read the chart?

    Been there,done that replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have worked ER, med surg and ICU. Your rant is unwarranted. The OP is saying.. they don't have time to give report. All I want is 3 minutes of discussion (report) on what is happening with the...
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    How to learn to start IVs?

    Been there,done that replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you not feel that starting an IV on your patient.. could be the difference in life or
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    Every Nurse has that one patient they'll remember forever

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

    I remember Al. He was the patient where I had to unzip the body bag when his autonomic nervous system kicked in and the bag started to move with his weak respiratory efforts. ..and code him...
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    Keys to Success for Nursing Students With Disabilities

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

    Thought I was quite specific. I am old school. How does one obtain a nursing degree without learning how and applying hands on
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    He/She Said What!?

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

    Feel free! Might want to leave out the "jerk"part in real
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    Hematoma with blood draws

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

    Read me wrong, Crunch. Again, this is not about you. I may be a COB, but when I envision a little old lady springing up hematomas, it bothers me. Now that you explain it has been worked up, I can...