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    RN from home

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

    Search work from home on this
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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

    So.. what I hear you saying is.. you really don't give a rat's patooty about learning in an a ICU or leading in an ICU.. only which position will aid you in your goal of getting into CRNA school....
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    Working on Expired License for 5 Weeks

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

    I spoke to my employer, and they are totally fine with me doing non-nurse duties (i.e. tons of paperwork.) until I get this resolved. The "ton of paperwork"... that is SIGNED by a registered nurse......
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    Working on Expired License for 5 Weeks

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

    "I know that it is my responsibility, and I dropped the ball. But here are my excuses: " here is where I stopped reading.. and where your BON will stop. Any repercussions are totally up to the board....
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    How much of a pay cut is worth the name and experience?

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

    The difference in pay is negligible. Not worth the scrutiny. Go where the gut
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    Job rejection reason - anyone ever had this happen?

    Been there,done that replied to bearpaw2222's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the staff are too busy over analyzing each other's behavior. Be glad.... it would have been hell on earth
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    Not the right fit

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

    Is the specialty a secret? Would be nice to
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    Reasons patients turn on their call light

    Been there,done that replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Exactly. Troubleshoot the cause.. treat as needed. Describing a" list of reasons" is belittling any patient's needs. I am embarrassed for the OP and the responders that do not understand
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    Reasons patients turn on their call light

    Been there,done that replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The patient was experiencing high anxiety. Most likely, anxiety disorder was present before this event. Your nursing intervention should have been to contact the physician... obtain an anti-anxiety...
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    Esme welcome back!!!!

    Been there,done that replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Esme is wise enough to not entertain nursingaround1. Welcome back
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    Mission nursing abroad

    Been there,done that replied to kmarlatt0911's topic in General Nursing

    There is a reason you are not finding out "much about this field of nursing", ask yourself why. Working in underdeveloped countries adds the risk of disease and danger to yourself. Have friends that...
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    Did I not get the job?

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

    Three weeks is nothing to HR. They don't "just tell you" because they ARE HR. Of course you need to keep looking, but realize that HR answers in their own sweet
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    How to deal with rude coworkers

    Been there,done that replied to nicenurse819's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please... get over "I just want to know why she doesn't like me." You will have much bigger fish to fry in life and in nursing. .Wondering why people don't like you is a manifestation of insecurity....
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    Newborn Nanny, Should I Return to School for Nursing at 48??

    Been there,done that replied to sprtngrl47's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If math and science are not "your thing".. what makes you think nursing or RT is your thing? Both are science based fields. Nurses do much more than swaddling teaching and cooking. I do not agree...
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    Molina Healthcare Remote CM?

    Been there,done that replied to CaliGrl1204's topic in Case Management

    Any position is subject to keystroke monitoring and recorded calls. It's like real life, where you always assume you are on camera. Unless your productivity is well below the average, or complaints...
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    I've only been in med/surg 1 year and I'm already burned out. What else can I do as an RN?

    Been there,done that replied to N7K8's topic in General Nursing

    Search this site, many answers await
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    I've only been in med/surg 1 year and I'm already burned out. What else can I do as an RN?

    Been there,done that replied to N7K8's topic in General Nursing

    Computer
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    Getting along with coworkers

    Been there,done that replied to nur14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "This coworker clearly has psychiatric issues " Please expound..how do you know this? Strong personality means you are the alpha dog. NM wants you to handle co-worker with kid gloves. You have no...
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    are there any nursing students that will be starting school soon?

    Been there,done that replied to Jessica86's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Everest does not prepare you to take any national certification test. But they will offer you "financial aid" and make you pay it back. They are being sued by former students, do your
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    Apologies

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

    It's somewhere. Sex, lies, kinks and
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    I need to know if I have the right to refuse care

    Been there,done that replied to Penguins11's topic in General Nursing

    OP's pregnancy has nothing to do with the situation.There are no health stipulations set aside for a pregnant caregiver ( unless special considerations are ordered by the OB-GYN) getting kicked in...
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    Float pool as a new grad? Any thoughts?

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

    FYI.. magnet means squat when it comes to respect and support for nursing. The fact that the only med-surg position they will offer confirms that. They will bring on new grads as long as they can...
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    I need to know if I have the right to refuse care

    Been there,done that replied to Penguins11's topic in General Nursing

    Now we know why the previous CNA "abruptly quit".Yes, the patient can refuse care if they are competent.Clearly, she is not. Nurses cannot "command" you. The facility has failed the patient and the...
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    Cnas view of Cna/students

    Been there,done that replied to Boomer434's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, get used to it. They're jealous. Think of it as growing that thick skin you will need in
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    Desperate to leave the bedside, possibly even nursing entirely

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

    Do your research, start with this site. You have many