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    I got reported to HR

    Been there,done that replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The issue here is... the tone and context of the question is not possible to understand. YOU are changing the verbiage to yo momma.. from your momma and making it into an insult. Not helpful, no...
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    Become a Nurse without Nursing School

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

    Not only are you looking to cut corners obtaining a nursing degree... you are looking to cut corners on how to do that! Nursing is not the area to practice through an apprenticeship. Honestly.. would...
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    Become a Nurse without Nursing School

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

    On the job training.. while earning 3/4 the pay. Why didn't I think of
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    NPO with NG tube, no IV fluids?

    Been there,done that replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    You need to re- read the scenario. There was no INTAKE from the NG tube. It was placed for decompression.Any feeding would be contraindicated with a bowel obstruction. Standard of care for bowel...
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    Sex-ed

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

    No.Thinly veiled kinks... that professionals should not be
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    Sex-ed

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

    Oh yeah. This one needs to go....
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    Pot, teenagers, and the psych ward

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

    You must have just taken a creative writing course. I would suggest continuing with creative writing 201. "It might have helped that he stopped killing chickens for a
  8. Been there,done that

    Depressed about a job offer

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

    Wouldn't NOT taking the job.... be a manipulative move on your
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    I'm a sexless nurse

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

    Sigmund Freud just helped me out with that answer. Because straight cathing is a form of
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    I'm a sexless nurse

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

    Yes, I am fine with a man "doing that" with me or my daughter. The man is performing a medical procedure, nothing more. YOU are the one sexualizing
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    I'm a sexless nurse

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

    The patients aren't the one with the
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    I'm a sexless nurse

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

    For the record, after childbirth, it was a male nurse that checked my episiotomy. Didn't bat an eye. Woman have breasts.... who checks your female patient's heart and lung
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    HELP A GUY OUT!!

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

    "Fun" and nursing do not belong in the same sentence. None of them will be fun. Telemetry will give you the cardiac/pulmonary experience you need in the
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    Shortest Interview

    Been there,done that replied to Zelda21's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think a walk through of the unit is an additional part of the interview. If you remained professional and cordial to everyone you came across... it could be a go! Good luck, please let us know how...
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    Did I not get the job?

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

    The bigger the facility... the longer the wait. I didn't hear back for months after an interview, was offered the position. Good luck, let us know the
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    Ambulatory RN interview- med/surg experience

    Been there,done that replied to jackieweldonrn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I would be prepared to answer how you can change from adult to pediatric care. They are vastly different. Be prepared for scenario questions. Best of luck, let us know how it
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    What would you suggest to your preceptor if..

    Been there,done that replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Surprised that nurses without acute care experience are accepted to home care. No wonder they are anxious, and you are wise to anticipate training difficulties. Again, for me, it's mostly not what was...
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    What would you suggest to your preceptor if..

    Been there,done that replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Is this home health care, and are you precepting nurses or assistants? It' s all about the tone of voice to
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    My Very First Day...

    Been there,done that replied to musikjunki1's topic in General Nursing

    Beginning your nursing career in an ICU is extremely challenging. It's your first day. Take time to learn, please. Wish your thread could be crossed to the CNA threads. P.S. Unless that patient was...
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    Working with difficult physicians

    Been there,done that replied to ChunkyM0nkeyz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Realize it is your responsibility as a nurse to inform the physician of any change in condition of the patient, it is the physician's responsibility to listen and respond accordingly. Learn the SBAR...
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    You are not a nurse...

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

    "Real" nurses never give any medical advice. She needs to know that giving advice could jeopardize her nursing future, and could endanger the health of any one that takes it. You attempted to explain...
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    feedback?

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

    First .. stop being "hurt". That gets you nowhere fast. As your manager shared this lovely little tidbit with you, as a professional you must follow up on that
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    clean slate

    Been there,done that replied to NORESPECT's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The charge has been expunged. Some BON's feel that is not enough and you need to still report it. Review your BON's requirement, if it eases your mind. If it doesn't.. trust me.. don't offer the...
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    Rude DNS

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

    No, most new nurses do not make mistakes. However, overworked ones do.You are being set up for failure.STOP with the doubles! It is compounding the problem. There is no "approaching the situation"....
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    Quit during orientation

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

    Spot on . You have quickly figured out the realities of hospital work Yep, you were doing all the grunt work, because you were the grunt. 15 patients to grunt with is outrageous. I am disappointed...