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    Per Diem

    Been there,done that replied to Gordonj1986's topic in Agency Nurses

    Why are you looking to go per diem right out of school? Staffing agencies should NOT put you to work , right out of school. If they do, they are not reputable. Check with your local facilities....
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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

    OP? Wherefore art thou
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    Sexy male scrubs

    Been there,done that replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't know what scrubs would enhance your physique. As a woman, I know I am attracted to shoulders(no, not butts, as a nurse they represent something else).Maybe find some that accent 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

    By all means... just send them up. I will peruse the chart in my spare time for the information I need.. You appear to think your time is more valuable than the floor nurse's time. Any hand off should...
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    Harassment?

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

    Nursing supervisor is crazy. ( with power) Next time she grabs your wrist call the police, it's assault. Stop! feeling you are the troublemaker. You do need to let the disciplinary process continue....
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    Nurses, how do you view your job?

    Been there,done that replied to 8*P23J's topic in General Nursing

    Badge off, call 911. The Good Samaritan law is open to interpretation by the courts, lawyers , and
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    How to leave first job

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

    :roflmao:If only political correctness was not a requirement... would be
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    How to leave first job

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

    You received two offers, the timing was just not right for you. Of course you need to take the better offer. Completing hospital orientation and one day on the unit should not lock you into that...
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    Scripting sounds patronizing

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

    New grad was called on the carpet. I agree being argumentative was wrong/did not help the learning experience. She fell back on a quite new (for her) method of communication. At that point, she was...
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    Hospitals in Atlanta r Bad for nursing

    Been there,done that replied to whylife3059's topic in General Nursing

    Playing the racist card at the drop of a hat.No doubt that attitude shines through at work. And no doubt, compounds the suck factor
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    Nurses, how do you view your job?

    Been there,done that replied to 8*P23J's topic in General Nursing

    Some days it just a job, some days it's more. You won't be saving lives every day. Most days you are a handmaiden, a whipping post, a housekeeper, a CNA... etc. You will develop your own perception...
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    When do going back to school STOP!!

    Been there,done that replied to tlklvn13's topic in General Nursing

    "The older you are the harder it gets. Experience counts for a whole lot but letters after the name speak louder. " Not true. I have an associate degree. Experience earned me a six figure
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    Does everyone have a conscience?

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

    Amen.
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    Is this right?

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

    You are in college now. Knowledge of your curriculum and your educational goals are YOUR responsibility. If you have an issue with your advisor or your schedule... discuss it with them. All of the...
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    Does everyone have a conscience?

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

    Sociopaths have no conscience. Much like
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    ICU Charge nurse Vs. ICU floor nurse to become CRNA

    Been there,done that replied to ICUCharger's topic in Critical Care

    It's rat's patooty. Fact is leadership in ICU has an experience requirement. I admire OP's career goals. Fact is.. they come in second to the needs of any staff and patients in an ICU. I have...
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    Venting

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

    Not sure what you mean by "low census
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    Venting

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

    Of course it's a headache. The person responsible for the assignment needs to be working along side the staff. It's all about accountability and availability. Boggles my mind that the off going shift...
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    What would you do in this situation? (If you know it all ;) )

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

    All of the above.. why is this a
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    Venting

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

    You make the assignment for the oncoming
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    What does an order of "Q2D" mean to you?

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

    It would mean, I need to get the order
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    Job fair?

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

    Thought I had my foot in the door once, through a job fair. It got derailed by HR. Make the most of the opportunity. Consider it as a job interview. Seek out the ER manager, give them a resume, and...
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    Working on Expired License for 5 Weeks

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

    With all due respect... you don't know be from Eve. Accusing me of being a bully is laughable. Review my posts/threads regarding
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    Need advice!

    Been there,done that replied to Cjohnson9020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many new mothers become enamored with the idea of working in maternity and women's health. You have just experienced childbirth. and admire those that helped you. THAT is not a reason to pursue a...
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    HEEEELLLLLLLPPPPPP. Los Angeles county public health nursing

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

    A position working for the county is coveted .You are lucky enough to have practice questions. Study those until you know you answered them all correctly. Anything worth having is worth studying