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    How do you leave it at work?

    Been there,done that replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have followed up on many patients in order to continue learning.Your curiosity to learn the outcome is not wrong... if it's a teaching tool. If it's for emotional reasons... you need to learn the...
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    Medical Missions

    Been there,done that replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to consider Haiti Outreach Mission. Have a friend that has gone on several missions , life changing for her. Best of luck wherever you go, please keep us
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    Potential Nursing student in the dark

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

    You are unclear on the process. I cannot fathom that any college would tell you you need to be an RN before you obtain your associates degree. It's the other way around. What type of schools are...
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    Dear Miss Manners, How to I deal with touchy/feely coworkers?

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

    New hire needs a lesson on invading personal space. Quite sure you can handle
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    HEEEELLLLLLLPPPPPP. Los Angeles county public health nursing

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

    Is it the Gallup personality
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    How do you spend your first day off?

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

    Sigh.... life's too short for
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    How do you spend your first day off?

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

    Are you referring to days or night
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    Inappropriate Pt. Behavior?

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

    Too much thought into this. "get your hand off my knee". If the patient does not get their hand off your knee.. call
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    Wrongful Termination?

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

    I've never seen a termination for the first med error.You were setup. Some body wanted you gone.Obviously a paper trail is not required in your facility. You must fight this with an attorney and...
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    New Grad drowning in LTC

    Been there,done that replied to anonomous's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Verbal orders are not allowed. For all all the reasons you described. Do you REALLY want to hang yourself out to dry? As a seasoned nurse of many years... it is not up to me to discern phone...
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    Become a Nurse without Nursing School

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

    I am assuming you mean sarcoidosis is never the MAIN
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    RN scope of practice in urgent care

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

    You are being used and abused, not to mention what's happening to the patients. I will second that
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    Seniority rules right?

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

    It will never be over as long as you have this mentality... "My question is don't the senior personnel share the blame? Shouldn't they have vetoed my decision? " Professionals are responsible for...
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    Taking a pay cut to go to day shift?

    Been there,done that replied to tobydog01's topic in General Nursing

    Is your sanity worth
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    New Grad drowning in LTC

    Been there,done that replied to anonomous's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The reality is... no new grad can function in LTC with 12 shifts of orientation. You need a restart.. this place will drown
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    Doctors vs. Nurses

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

    Administration views nurses as debits, doctors are credits. They generate the revenue. After awhile, you will realize this, dump the JP drainage in the coffee cup on
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    Have you ever fainted 😕

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

    I reckon a lip biopsy is pretty bloody. Analyze the scene, is that where you started to get woozy? Play it over and over in your head until you desensitize yourself. I would use visual imagery ,...
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    How do you handle narcissist patients?

    Been there,done that replied to mikala3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Borderline personality disorder. It takes a village to provide care. When they are identified, call a care conference. Everyone needs to be forewarned, and on the same
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    WELL, WOULD YOU???

    Been there,done that replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    Whereas, I did enjoy the movie, Calendar Girls... it was fiction. Lord knows I enjoy the firemen calendars Presenting yourself in your underwear is unprofessional, to say the least. There are much...
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    How can I increase the morale on my unit?

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

    Awesome! Great way to inform management that every sucked up the short staffing.. and live just to do it
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    How can I increase the morale on my unit?

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

    I receive an occasional email....." blah blah.. that was good". That is a job requirement my manager needs to fulfill for herself. We are all adults here...Not hearing from your manager is a good...
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    How can I increase the morale on my unit?

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

    I admire your ambition. You will not be able to affect morale. Your facility and it's administration... DOES NOT CARE. They view nurses as a dime a dozen. Is that wrong? Most certainly .. can you...
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    New Grad...Is this typical?

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

    Sad, but typical. I'm surprised you had the opportunity to try a couple of IV's.You should have been given the opportunity to at least care for a patient with a chest tube, inserted an NG tube and...
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    Case study - what would you do?

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

    Next step is turf it to the doc."Joe blow is refusing care". The attending physician is responsible for obtaining legal permission to administer medical
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    Career Advice, please?

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

    Your friend does not have the time or wherewithal to join AN and post this question for herself? An MSN prepared nurse.. needs to speak for herself. Then, I would be happy to share the insights...