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    Being taken advantage off-I should have handled this better

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

    What is your job description and how many OR patients were you
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    Help! I think I'm going to accidently hurt or kill someone

    Been there,done that replied to HollySue061566's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You took two very good actions, well thought out. Is the 160/ 80 parameter standard to the unit... or post op orders? You state you have been in training for 5 weeks? Please
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    "I'm not floating."

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

    It seems like you and the supervisor put great thought into the necessary float assignment. That is more than a lot of areas I have worked in. As long as you and the supervisor feel it is a safe...
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    How do you get over feeling like you'll pass out

    Been there,done that replied to RNtobe17's topic in General Nursing

    Only after drinking a boatload after a lousy shift. There was a very recent thread on this that may help you. Deep breaths and employing grounding exercise will help. Good
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    Help!

    Been there,done that replied to adsanders1963's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you're going to have to work
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    Are We "Glorifying" Nurses?

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

    The author of the article was attention seeking. The "almost" family member that posted it on FB is jealous of you. And that is as much validation as I want to give either of
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    Special Snowflake!

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

    The ultimate compliment!
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    UHG Telephone Interview, Given a Benefits Brochure To Prepare

    Been there,done that replied to SUSON2007's topic in Case Management

    Over thought THAT! Well in that case, seems your in!
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    UHG Telephone Interview, Given a Benefits Brochure To Prepare

    Been there,done that replied to SUSON2007's topic in Case Management

    It's about applying your experience to applying the benefits UHG offers their members. Remember, UHG is all about paying for the correct care for the correct diagnosis. Your role is to save the...
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    Any thoughts of USA infant mortality rate

    Been there,done that replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    The infant mortality rate is dismal because, the USA spends BILLIONS on end of life care. These billions spent to keep away the grim reaper, should have been directed to the beginning of life....
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    Special Snowflake!

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

    In the future, how shall I refer to
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    I cry when I'm stressed

    Been there,done that replied to Megan27's topic in General Nursing

    Deep breathing is it. Crying is okay, as long as nobody sees you do it. What WAS the CN's advice? Patient was a borderline personality, you needed to have you assignment changed to accommodate
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    Who's Paying????

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

    The one and the same. Can't be a medical person. When the patient pulls out their IV it's because the patient is looney tunes and the unit is understaffed.And we don't give a rat's patooty who's...
  14. Been there,done that

    Fresenius PCT Training

    Been there,done that replied to sadiemae76's topic in General Nursing

    Please describe your duties as a PCT with
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    Associates or Bachelors??

    Been there,done that replied to Xar25's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Who is the "many" you are receiving your information from? Consider your sources. You need to do your own research on the value of an associate degree versus bachelor's in your region. Start with...
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    Associates or Bachelors??

    Been there,done that replied to Xar25's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The fact that YOU also hold Bachelors in biology is NOT relevant to OP's question. The BSN requirement is FAR from dumb. OP deserves much better answers than
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    Manager Woes

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

    Past time to move on. Your manager is unprofessional and unappreciative. Perhaps your "newbie" came at this time , so you can make a change. Try to enjoy this special moment in your life, forget...
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    Can employers force us to work against our will?

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

    Have an attorney look over the contract. If you have malpractice insurance, consult them as well. This is a serious matter, we are not able to give you legal
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    Salary Ettiquette

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

    Wait for HR to call you. They are very special
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    Interview

    Been there,done that replied to Michelefon819's topic in Case Management

    First of all, it's AETNA. Hopefully , this was a typo and you knew the name of the company. I had an interview with them at a job fair. The interviewer was not clear as to the position I was...
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    Want to quit New Grad job at LTC during orientation

    Been there,done that replied to all-k's topic in General Nursing

    A no brainer , move on. Make sure they at least know how to cut you a
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    Salary Ettiquette

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

    Best of luck. let us know the details.. before you sign
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    Salary Ettiquette

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

    Any facility worth working for , will discuss wages and benefits BEFORE the hiring process goes to paperwork and drug screen. The nursing supervisor is not the person to ask. It is their HR that you...
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    Interviewing: You never get a second chance to make a first impression

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

    Noooo! What is the nurse- patient ratio is NOT a good question. Makes it all about the candidate, not the
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    Interviewing: You never get a second chance to make a first impression

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

    Jeez Louise, kinda late to ask us for preparation ideas. All you can do now is .. make appropriate eye contact, if you can't answer a question.. just say " can we come back to that?" Smile upon...