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  1. Been there,done that

    Parents Complained About Me To The Attending - Looking For Advice

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse12390's topic in General Nursing

    You did a good job. Your preceptor told you, that you did a good job. You are beginning to learn... that parents of an unstable child... are at the most stressful times of their lives. I have...
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    IV Push Ativan

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse Nonnie RN's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for your loss. The Ativan had nothing to do with it. You did a great job. I hope your grief
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    Got An Offer For Dayshift But Was Asked To Work Nightshift

    Been there,done that replied to yoon519's topic in General Nursing

    I will clarify. It is in the work contract to precept ( and assigned duties as ordered). OP might not get a good one... but if she is needed that much, the facility would assign some one to do it...
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    Got An Offer For Dayshift But Was Asked To Work Nightshift

    Been there,done that replied to yoon519's topic in General Nursing

    Never had a job where I had to wait 6 weeks to start. Being a preceptor is a requirement for all experienced nurses. Have you ever worked nights? I myself cannot handle it. I do not know if they will...
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    Misdemeanor Preventing Hiring

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

    What subee said. Get a lawyer and they will get it expunged. I thought my career was down the toilet. But my attorney cleared it from record. Good
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

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

    A 13 pound weight loss in one month is life threatening. What does your PCP say about that? I am a chubby gal. The only time I lost weight .. was when I had
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

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

    Silver.... if anybody needs a month off, it is YOU. You are still very sick and need to take care of yourself, for a change. Best Wishes.. feel
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    Online Trach and Vent Course

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

    Where do you expect to use these skills? Most employers will train you . But any tips on technique can only
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    VA Hospital Med-Surg vs Private Hospital Telemetry?

    Been there,done that replied to future_rn11's topic in General Nursing

    Working for the VA is priceless. You will not find better benefits. As far as the $15/hour difference , compare benefits... in the long run. You will eventually learn telemetry @ the VA....
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    Need Support From My Fellow Nurses

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

    If you remain out of nursing for 5 years, it will not be easy to get back in. Perhaps an agency position in rehab would work
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    What Do I Please. I'm so lost

    Been there,done that replied to NrseJ's topic in Nursing Career

    There are many remote jobs away from the bedside. Start the search. Start with insurance companies and disease management roles, Both are begging for
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    6 Months Qualified - Want To Leave

    Been there,done that replied to idonursing2000's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Patients will die. If they are sick enough to be in the hospital... they are sick enough to die. NOBODY can take care of 12 patients. I had 30 years of experience and 8 was my max. I would move...
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    Career over family?

    Been there,done that replied to Sharmilagrg00's topic in General Nursing

    If he is threatening.. you over anything.. he is not your life's
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    HR and Employee

    Been there,done that replied to roxygirl2003's topic in General Nursing

    Do not go to the meeting
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    Need Support/Advice

    Been there,done that replied to aspiringnurse746090001's topic in General Nursing

    "One issue is that my nursing manager told the detective that since I was on light duty, I shouldn't have been doing specific things. " Sounds like your manager has decided to get on the bus that they...
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    Should I take the job?

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

    Ask to shadow for a day. Should tell you everything you need to know. Good
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    Colleague Anger

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

    Inform management that Sam is never satisfied with her assignment, and is requesting an informal meeting with you regarding her issues. Start documenting her issues. No way would I let her back me...
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    Im 44 / is it too late for the Hospital

    Been there,done that replied to 312nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Hospital nursing is challenging. It sounds like a decent orientation with average ratios. I am not sure how your previous experience will meld with med- surg. Also... at the age of 44... you...
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    Leaving job after 7 months

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

    I don't understand why you are quitting. Seems like management has bent over backwards. Why did you leave the job you are going back
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    What to do with my dog?

    Been there,done that replied to Rosina's topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    If you will be working 60 hour weeks, you don't have time for a dog. They are pack animals ... and want to be with their owners. $700/month for day care is cheap. I would re-home the
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    Emergency

    Been there,done that replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Trying to PM you. I also am having vision problems. Can you reach out to
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    Emergency

    Been there,done that replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I cannot imagine the anxiety. I am so sorry you are going through
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    Nurses! I have a few interview questions related to resilience I need to ask!

    Been there,done that replied to Lin-Z's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a requirement for entry to nursing
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    I withdrew from fundamentals at CUNY

    Been there,done that replied to tiff saw's topic in School, College Programs

    If you cannot pass fundamentals, chances are high that nursing is not for you. Talk with your school counselor for alternatives. Best
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    How soon to start my first job after graduation?

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

    Congratulations. You have just completed the special h*ll known as nursing school. They can suggest all they want. Hospital is in a hurry to get you up and running. Take some time off to