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    advice? asked to go home during shift

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

    Yes, that's me... 33 years of ridiculousness:D All that experience, intuition , and observations never happened. Never said ALL male nurses are treated that way, just this guy. Must change my name to...
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    advice? asked to go home during shift

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

    Sadly, that has a lot to do with it. Men are unique in the profession. Many times they are treated differently. Do I agree with it.. of course not. I was married to a nurse. Saw him treated...
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    IV push failure - how I am failing

    Been there,done that replied to Brandazzle1's topic in Patient Medications

    Disagree. Orientation is the time to be SHOWN medication administration per facility P&P. This is not the time to hunt the manuals and try to follow them. I've had many orientations, precepted...
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    Would you give up on this job?

    Been there,done that replied to Weary1's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like HR is doing their part. The company that supplies the background check, is slowing the process. The hiring process can seem to take forever, but honestly "back in May" was not that long...
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    advice? asked to go home during shift

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

    Another communication problem. Different preceptors, allowing you to do different tasks. Was it a new preceptor the day you were sent home? The problem is not you, it's them. Sending you home ,...
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    advice? asked to go home during shift

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

    How long were you into the orientation? I believe your preceptor was intimidated, ran to the nurse manager ( who she is quite chummy with) and complained about something. Unless you committed an...
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    Refresher course without clinical hours...is it worth it?!

    Been there,done that replied to Elizabeth1's topic in Retired Nurses

    Why return to the bedside? Use your nursing skills
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    Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    Been there,done that replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! Look him straight in the eye.. laugh and tell him he has a little
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    Why do nurses seem to have a bad reputation?

    Been there,done that replied to unbrokenx3's topic in General Nursing

    Who I sleep with is nobody's business. Now.. the going on strike and refusing to work idea.... is brilliant. If you are "bothered" by a stereotype.... you need to get a thicker skin. You are in for...
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    Nursing Career After Reprimanding

    Been there,done that replied to 1jacque's topic in General Nursing

    That should not scare you. That should empower you. I can relate that we are not regarded as human beings, we are pack mules for the corporate master. My MOTHER dropped dead.I needed a month off. Went...
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    Nursing Career After Reprimanding

    Been there,done that replied to 1jacque's topic in General Nursing

    Stop beating yourself up to stay in a field that will PERMANENTLY mark you for one transgression. Your husband has a good job. Seems like you have your hands full at home. Why not take some part...
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    What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

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

    Bet she would have "associated" with you if she needed
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    IV push failure - how I am failing

    Been there,done that replied to Brandazzle1's topic in Patient Medications

    If you are still in orientation.. any medication you administer is under the direction of your preceptor. Your preceptor failed to teach you the protocol. You are in orientation to learn. You are not...
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    Importance (or not) of social ties in workplace

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

    I think you are allowed to choose your friends at work and outside of work. I am also sure.. if you want to survive in the snake pit... you'd best keep a buddy-buddy relationship with the
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    Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    Been there,done that replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Are there enough "coping mechanisms" to resolve your ( or OP'S) psychological scars? Excellent advice. get the restraining order for what it's worth. Get yourself a Glock 26.. learn how to use it. I...
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    Going from ICU to Step down ICU?

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

    I worked many years in both areas in a small community hospital. That facility closed and the main facility transferred all of the ICU staff to stepdown, because they KNEW the experience in the small...
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    Disappointed in nursing

    Been there,done that replied to nursingilove's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You have 3 years in a position where you have noted these behaviors. It's time to take your nursing experience elsewhere. NOT to give up on the profession. Three years as an RN opens MANY doors for...
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    Disappointed in nursing

    Been there,done that replied to nursingilove's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We all knew OP meant catty.Typo correction from a CNA is not necessary. "Dr. Berry from the University of Cincinnati and the Robert Wood foundation have published a great deal " citation enough. As a...
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    What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

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

    Sheesh, from an a and o patient, that's not mean, that's evil. Reminds me of my last mother - in -
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    What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

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

    Had a patient in DT's .. 4 point leather restraints. She reminded me of Linda Blair in the Exorcist. She looked me straight in the eye.. told me I had "effing ugly hair". Man.. that hurt, I do have...
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    Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    Been there,done that replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    OP needs the court's assistance, certainly. Since her employer is not supporting her.If she has to pay a lawyer in order to keep herself safe at work, why work there? It's too late to make HIM leave,...
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    Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    Been there,done that replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Your mental health is the issue. You are being forced to keep in contact with your abuser. Your employer is not respecting you. Give 2 weeks notice and get out. I am shocked at the suggestions to "...
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    Call offs

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

    Dayum. I remember those days. I took a mental health once a month. May I ask.. is this a union
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    Call offs

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

    Other facilities call off policies are not pertinent here. The fact that your supervisor has separate policies applied is also not pertinent. You need to apply for FMLA . You will then have the...
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    Has anyone else "sensed" when something was wrong with a patient?

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

    If you have some sort of ability to connect with people when they are experiencing a "negative event", religion has nothing to do with it. Empathetic connections are not related to any man- made...