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    How do you do well in nursing school and keep your spouse happy?

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

    It's the other way around. Your husband needs to keep YOU happy. You have a huge challenge in front of you, let him do
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    Tattoos!

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

    You would not be told in an interview that anything "has to go". You just won't get the job! Skills are important, attitude is even more
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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

    If any disabled student can obtain their degree, more power to them.Most certainly agree that exceptions occur. However, nurses NEED to be physically able to perform the their duties and the ADL'S of...
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    Hematoma with blood draws

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

    She is participating in research. This is not about you or your technique. Please advocate for her! The way to avoid it is either... stop sticking her, or find out what is the root cause of the...
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    He/She Said What!?

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

    Not feeling the answer to your question. Hung up on my response to the monkey statement. Shoulda . coulda, woulda said.... not my circus, not a monkey. Do it yourself ,
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    How to learn to start IVs?

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

    Holy mother of God. Where do you
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    How to learn to start IVs?

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

    I am shocked that you do not feel IV skills are "important." Stat IV access can be the difference between life and death. What area are you working
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    Tattoos!

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

    And here is the truth! Wish I could like your post a gazillion
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    Tattoos!

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

    Has it occurred to you , that having to hide something from your employer is.. not worth having.... or you are in the wrong
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    Tattoos!

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

    They are required to be covered for a reason. Not all tattoos are beautiful.. how do you feel about a swastika on the
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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

    Sunshine,. lollipops and rainbow aside. How can anyone with a disability, perform nursing care for the
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    NEW GRAD PAY???

    Been there,done that replied to nealmink's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thinking you would just be lucky to FIND a job as a newbie. Your starting salary will be written in stone by your
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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

    Been there, done that. The treat'em and street 'em mentality at it's finest. In this case, the street is the med-surg
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    COB rollcall

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

    1982 ASN. Succeeded at the school of hard knocks, no desire for further
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    Time Paradox of 12 hour shifts

    Been there,done that replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    You have 4 days off every week, and every other weekend off. The time paradox, lies within you. I currently work EVERY weekend. I make it work for me. I am learning Tai Chi. I find classes that work...
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    Just got Accepted into the LPN program

    Been there,done that replied to hatfield1974's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, your entire life will be studying for the program. That's what it takes. I was a mother during nursing school, could not have made it without MY mother basically taking over child care. Choose...
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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

    Understand, Ixchel. Been there, done that and know all about skeleton crews! I am from the oldest of schools, where I would draw from the line without the almighty order and .. nobody died....
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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

    This is the STORY ...it has NOT been addressed shift after shift. OP knew who ordered the line, was not credentialed no less.. and felt "passing it on on report" was a sufficient nursing
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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

    The patient does not care what time it is, or that you are short staffed. All they know is they are being stuck with a needle (needlessly).What I hear you saying is .. the order for the PICC was...
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    New Career-Second Bachelors

    Been there,done that replied to csi4eyes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    An MSN in health opens many more doors than any nursing degree. Please discuss this with your school's counselor. Why would you want to clean up poop, instead of using your advanced degree
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    Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Been there,done that replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Need to get wrapped up in patient care and advocacy.. not your career. Then it will fall into
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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

    "Not sure why" doesn't cut it. Your patient is lying helpless in an ICU bed, repeatedly being stuck with needles. You need to speak with the doc (that does not give a rat's pattooty that their...
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    Older nurses

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

    There are MANY threads that can guide you in your search. I found a tele job at the age of 60.. it is a long , personal effort. Finding a telecommuting position for chart review up to you,...
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    What is your dream unit?

    Been there,done that replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a big fire with a big spark. Thinking you will find the fuse, soon. Please feel free to PM me. Been there, did that
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    What is your dream unit?

    Been there,done that replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on the patient side of that. Can't imagine what it takes as a nurse to be the caregiver for both the critically ill child, and the parents. When you figure out if/ why this is your...