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    Nurses Diverting Narcotics.

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

    Notify your compliance department, it is
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    Bumping into a full sharp container

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

    If you notice a sharps container stuck open, it is your responsibility to replace the container. End of
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    PLEASE HELP! fired/demoted RN still on orientation

    Been there,done that replied to jrobbin44's topic in General Nursing

    Agonizing and disheartening, most certainly. You ran across a nasty group. Please re-read the comments. You will realize you did not fail, they did. Best of luck in your new position.. that takes a...
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    PLEASE HELP! fired/demoted RN still on orientation

    Been there,done that replied to jrobbin44's topic in General Nursing

    This is my suspicion as well. These are all small things that most of us have done. Think about your relationship with your preceptors and your manager.... someone simply wants you out. They have no...
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    PLEASE HELP! fired/demoted RN still on orientation

    Been there,done that replied to jrobbin44's topic in General Nursing

    Demoting you to sitter or tech, involves your credentials. You are still an RN in the eyes of the BON. That is a very strange offer. Can you elaborate on "not a good fit "and inadequate critical...
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    Why can't i get a job???? US RN

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

    Your qualifications and experience are impressive.You can't get a job because of the geographical issue. Go to where the "new" nurses are needed. Best of luck, you've got
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    What have you learned about Death?

    Been there,done that replied to g2255lw's topic in General Nursing

    Quoting my own post from several years ago... I have attended many dying patients over the years. Several times, as I was comforting them, they have stopped talking to me, looked beyond where I was...
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    Travel Nursing as a New Grad

    Been there,done that replied to 2014Student's topic in Travel

    Travel nurses make just about exactly the same as staff. The hospital pays big bucks for them, but the agency gets the additional fees. Certainly agree that a new grad should not be traveling, in an...
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    Family issue..Thoughts?

    Been there,done that replied to jrabbit619's topic in General Students

    Your family situation is a difficult one, that is not helping you towards your goal of becoming an RN. YOU must choose to spend your energy on that goal, or stay in a family relationship that is...
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    whats for lunch

    Been there,done that replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    What leads you to believe this is a new
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    whats for lunch

    Been there,done that replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    Be thankful you get a lunch break. RN's go through an 8 hour shift , sometimes 12 without one. I would pack anything I could wolf down standing up. Plan your home meals so you have plenty of...
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    Would you file a complaint?

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

    Save your breath. NOTHING will change. In the future, go to another ER.. which may be worse, may be
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    Career Counseling for Nurses??

    Been there,done that replied to kitti419's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to work from home.. go get it. There are positions for: telehealth, disease management, case management, utilization management, and more. Seems like you need to focus. You've gone from...
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    Career Counseling for Nurses??

    Been there,done that replied to kitti419's topic in General Nursing

    "I just really don't know what I want to do". A career counselor will not help you with that decision. Your credentials and experience Can open any door. Think outside the box, I LOVE working from...
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    Unable to work.

    Been there,done that replied to miranda819's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand your frustration with being withheld from your career. However, now is the time to focus on YOU. Focus on your health and whatever it takes to regain it. Your facility appreciates...
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    back to the hospital?

    Been there,done that replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Nursing

    How about flexing the HHC
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    Float Nursing

    Been there,done that replied to CJ2blpn2017's topic in General Nursing

    A float position is not doable for a new grad. I floated after 20 years and it was a
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    Didn't follow through and caused med error

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

    Stop beating yourself up. I have seen this same error between 2 seasoned nurses. How was the narc dispensed? Was there no record that it HAD already been dispensed? The nurse relieving you also has...
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    Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

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

    There is no way you are going to teach Mr. Cocky One humility and respect. He is interfering with the functioning of the unit as well. As his preceptor, you evaluate his performance on a regular...
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    Please help on Annual Evaluation

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

    You don't need anything more than satisfactory. I actually had this question asked in an interview.. " why did you not excel in any category"? The true answer is ... if a manager gives less than...
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    I hate night shift

    Been there,done that replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Nursing

    All new nurses experience work anxiety. As far as separation anxiety , what difference would it make if you were on day shift?You are still separated from your husband. Your husband cannot help you...
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    New CNA has questions for RNs re: trauma-surgical floor

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

    Start by getting report from the RN. Know how often vital signs need to be taken, quickly report any significant change or abnormal sign. Answer call lights, know your patient's activity orders so...
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    Private Practice RN

    Been there,done that replied to gap2sell's topic in General Nursing

    No specific advice, but I admire your goal. I would discuss this with your BON. I would also consider your malpractice insurer and wonder if you would need to be a provider, in order to reach that...
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    How many jobs/units until you found your "niche"

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

    30 years at the bedside in many different settings. From home care to hospital to Hawaii. (travel assignment) My niche.... sitting on my tookas in front of a computer at home. Utilization management...
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    Proper Documentation

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

    There is no debate. The patient's left eye is always going to be the patient's left