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  1. Been there,done that

    advice needed

    Been there,done that replied to chelsey6600's topic in General Nursing

    And the plot thickens. You made the day shift nurse feel bad (waah-waah) and they cover her tracks and suspend you?! Did you lose work over this? You need to move on stat, cover yourself
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    advice needed

    Been there,done that replied to chelsey6600's topic in General Nursing

    Do NOT put anything in writing without counsel or your malpractice carriers advice. Have they discussed this with the nurse that "supposedly" placed the patch? That should be the focus of their witch...
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    advice needed

    Been there,done that replied to chelsey6600's topic in General Nursing

    Good plan if OP gets another chance. Lidocaine patches are not a scheduled medication, but any patches would need verification of placement / location before during shift
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    What am I getting myself into?

    Been there,done that replied to k8e_97's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a nurse? Your status does not reflect
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    advice needed

    Been there,done that replied to chelsey6600's topic in General Nursing

    Is this the same STNA? ( student NA)? Why are the DON and administrator using the observations of an STNA, did they talk to the patient? How big is this patient's back and is he alert and oriented?...
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    You will all probably hate me for this

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

    Hey, it's the internet. We are NOT at the bedside and we are an intelligent bunch with outstanding observational skills. When a poster describes a problem with a situation, the answer may very lie...
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    Nurse Recruiter and HIPAA violation?

    Been there,done that replied to SookieBSN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    No way in Hades is Risk Management going to tell you squat. Some creative writing going on... you should try to sell short
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    Weird Job Shadowing Experience

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

    Reading your first post, and now this... I must conclude you are pulling our leg. Especially when you describe yourself as male on your homepage, and refer to yourself as the "go to girl" in your...
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    My First Vent

    Been there,done that replied to ak2190's topic in General Nursing

    No answers here. I've had waaay to many shifts like that. Since healthcare became a business, nurses have become slaves to the corporate masters. It's only going to get worse. My answer was to get as...
  10. Been there,done that

    Picked on at Work

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

    Grow some ovaries:roflmao:. Love it.. gonna use it ! Exactly what the OP needs to
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    Picked on at Work

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

    As a new nurse, being "picked on" is a highly subjective experience. Please give us some concrete
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    Work from home jobs? RN, BSN, CCM, CHPN

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

    Your answer is available on this site, search work from home, telecommute,
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    What am I getting myself into?

    Been there,done that replied to k8e_97's topic in General Nursing

    You already hold a profitable degree, with ample opportunity to "make someone's life a little better". I cannot fathom why you would subject yourself to nursing school... and the brutality of the...
  14. Been there,done that

    Shift change rant

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

    No need for "please" in this scenario. Professionals are ready to take report at the start of the shift. Seek them out, give report. Inform your manager that the oncoming shift is not available to...
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    This week, I have learned... (5/30/15)

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

    ... that periods of darkness overcome us. But we are able to overcome, grow stronger, smarter and
  16. Been there,done that

    Need advice for CNAs in hospital...

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

    I've seen this many times, in many facilities. I was a per diem nurse in a large inner city hospital. I was appalled at the work ethic and disrespect to the nurses. I wrote them up, each and ever...
  17. Been there,done that

    Lesson learned

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

    Saddened to hear of your spouse's illness. It's difficult to be a nurse when a loved one is ill. The caregiver/ spouse roles become confusing. YOU DID NOT FAIL... the provider
  18. Been there,done that

    Possible lawsuit from a new grad I was only trying to help

    Been there,done that replied to marmolejo619's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Several thoughtful responses.. OP has not been back.If I were being sued I'd be responding and discussing this. Agree with you, but I think it's our spidey senses are
  19. Been there,done that

    New-ish charge RN - advice please!

    Been there,done that replied to OneDuckyRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I am confused as to your role. You said staffing decisions are not your call. But assignments made within the allowed staffing is? I was also thrown into a charge nurse role. By the way, it's a role...
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    Is Nursing All About Stress?

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

    Whereas, I can appreciate your article.. the bottom line is nurses are CONSTANTLY bombarded with stressors from all angles. Nursing brings a unique level of anxiety. The solutions you propose will...
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    dealing with critical personalities

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

    I am wondering why you are so focused on the behavior of your preceptor. Ignore her behavior, get off orientation, and then maintain a professional relationship. You are wasting precious energy, when...
  22. Been there,done that

    PEDS NURSES: What am I doing wrong??

    Been there,done that replied to BambiBelle07's topic in Pediatric

    Some vaccines are administered IM, some SC. Get yourself a chart (try immunize.org) so you have an immediate reference. What your doing wrong is letting the physician rush you during the procedure....
  23. Been there,done that

    Dilemma-need advice

    Been there,done that replied to ruralnurse84's topic in General Nursing

    Never turn down an
  24. Been there,done that

    I am pregnant and I am about to start my new job.

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

    You and your family come first. Women get pregnant all the time. It is none of your employer's
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    Nursing Student : Back Injury

    Been there,done that replied to meganec17's topic in General Nursing

    Your health is the most important issue. You cannot possible love nursing with all your life, as you have not done it yet. Your back, your mobility, your pain free life is much more important. Speak...