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    3 Job offers- who should I choose?

    Been there,done that replied to tattooednurse26's topic in General Nursing

    I'm fine thanks, Might be getting ready to start my period though. I don't understand how advanced practice nurses can be unaware of the MDS role. "MDS coordinators basically act to become the...
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    Sexual Comment from Boss???

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

    I think if you want to STAY a new hire, you will sit back and observe. Jackhole will give you plenty of real ammunition in the
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    should I become a nurse? advice please

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

    Your interest in nursing stems from a highly emotional event in your life, not a good basis for choosing a career. If you are "not good in math" , it will be a big problem. I WAS good in math, 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

    The ice must be chips.. not cubes. Actually had THAT request on a bariatric surgery unit
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    3 Job offers- who should I choose?

    Been there,done that replied to tattooednurse26's topic in General Nursing

    MDS coordinators are nurses who are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of patient charts. They review charts for correct coding and make sure that data is transmitted to hospitals...
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    3 Job offers- who should I choose?

    Been there,done that replied to tattooednurse26's topic in General Nursing

    " I don't really know what MDS mean but from what you've explained, I don't really want to deal with just ICD and care plans all day." You are NOT a family nurse practitioner, or you would know what...
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    3 Job offers- who should I choose?

    Been there,done that replied to tattooednurse26's topic in General Nursing

    Compare and contrast a day in LTC and one in an MDS position. The LTC is back breaking. The MDS will open MANY doors for you ,using you brain, not your back. $6 less per hour is worth that...
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    Newbie question

    Been there,done that replied to Farawyn's topic in Home Health

    Rinky dink or not, you are being pushed out to start making the bucks for the agency. If you were told 6 weeks. you should HAVE 6 weeks. I did home care , briefly. It is not an easy transition, you...
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    A Public Thank You

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

    Y'all are missing the boat . Mazda all the
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    3 Job offers- who should I choose?

    Been there,done that replied to tattooednurse26's topic in General Nursing

    Is number one and number two in LTC? Please expound on the MDS
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    Failed NCLEX, should I become a CNA?

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

    Why would you need to take a CNA course? You are a graduate nurse, you KNOW CNA skills. Studying all day is NOT the way to learn anything. Identify your weak areas, go from
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    Newbie question

    Been there,done that replied to Farawyn's topic in Home Health

    Sorry, I smell a rinky -dink HH agency. They are pushing you in order to start making revenue off of you. Demand the 6 weeks they promised you... or move to another agency. There are HUNDREDS that...
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    New grad med passing

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

    Sheesh **summoned***.. It's the DON not the pope. Try not to be so intimidated. Wonder how don the pope would do passing meds on 30 patients. It's not physically POSSIBLE to safely pass that many...
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    Side business ideas for nurses

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

    Most excellent plan. Wondering what the liability insurance would cost
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    Successful Back Surgery?

    Been there,done that replied to meganec17's topic in General Nursing

    Successful response to surgical intervention is an INDIVIDUAL experience. If your doctor is prescribing surgical intervention, either have the surgery, or not. You need clearance from your physician...
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    Why do nurses delegate with a power trip?

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

    " I started working at an LTC facility as an experiment. " Thinking your experiment lacked the correct hypothesis. The initial data was also skewed by that rather large chip on your shoulder. I...
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    BCBS case manager-bombed my first call

    Been there,done that replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Case Management

    I have held the same position. 3 weeks is not enough training. BCBS knows this.It's a tough gig at the beginning because your training was limited. Now you know not to fill the communication exchange...
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    Growing pains

    Been there,done that replied to chill1121's topic in General Nursing

    "Maybe this just happens with a NonSTEMI and heart failure in an 85 year old with co morbidities?" Yes, death happens. You did a good job, it was her time to go. Please stop beating yourself up, you...
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    A Public Thank You

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

    Not grumpy, and no one peed in my cheerios. I am from the school of never let 'em see you cry. It's a sign of weakness to me, but that's another
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    A Public Thank You

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

    No, I have not . 30 years at the bedside has vaccinated
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    A Public Thank You

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

    If THAT made you cry... best of luck in your future as a
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    Looking for info, RN position application

    Been there,done that replied to 01khakizz's topic in General Nursing

    I am an oldy- moldy sharing some of my extreme experiences with the hiring process. I actually took the offer that came 6 months later, because I was coming back from a travel assignment . I know...
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    Looking for info, RN position application

    Been there,done that replied to 01khakizz's topic in General Nursing

    There is no time frame. Each step of the way has many variables that effect the hiring process. For instance, I've applied on line... didn't hear back for 6 months. You may get an immediate response...
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    A less stressfull career choice

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

    Welcome to the (not so wonderful) world of nursing. This is the way it is. Did ya read that 3 year contract.. before you signed
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    New here, first post, and totally burned out!

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

    Maybe it's time to "lose the skills" that have burnt you out. Moving into a different area of nursing after 23 years at the bedside is a GOOD thing. There are MANY areas of nursing that you are...