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    Lowest turnover specialty

    Been there,done that replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    Looking to make a move
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    I am starting to love wound care - am I nuts?

    Been there,done that replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Far from nuts.. you have identified a special need that you are good at! As a floor nurse, I especially appreciated the wound care nurse, and their care plan for my patient. I was far too busy...
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    Bedside Reporting: HIPPA Violation?

    Been there,done that replied to rnccf2007's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Exactly! That's how we got around it from the
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    Appropriate to go to a patients funeral?

    Been there,done that replied to Emily456's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nurses are there for the living. You performed as a nurse should. Your relationship with the deceased was a PROFESSIONAL one. Don't make it
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    Hate Home health job

    Been there,done that replied to sistasoul's topic in Home Health

    I feel the same way about home care. The required documentation takes many ( unpaid) hours. The measly mileage paid nowhere near covered the use of my car.Don't know where you are, but I'm in...
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    not comfortable with giving narcotic injection due to street drug interaction

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

    Yes, your actions were inappropriate. The provider ordered a narcotic, administer it. The patient's history/ UDS is not
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    Unsupportive spouse?

    Been there,done that replied to spierre's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You are FAR from the only one. During my school years MANY of us were in the program in order to learn a skill that would enable us to be independent from a controlling spouse. YOUR controlling...
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    When did this trend start??

    Been there,done that replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Graduation is a personal experience. Some choose to make it a
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    "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    Been there,done that replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked and I was a mother. I had a part time job that paid pretty well. The biggest factor was I had a mother to help with childcare. Of course it can be done.... family support was the key for me....
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    Nurses Week

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

    Swag is not required. I am treated very well. I was not asking to be showered with gifts. I was asking for an acknowledgement of the fact that I am a nurse.. during nurses week. The company I...
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    Nurses Week

    Been there,done that posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurse's week is here again. During my 33 years in the profession , our dedication has been acknowledged in different ways. Sometimes, it was an ice cream cone. Last year, my employer did not...
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    I'm in a Quandary

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

    OP's choices are all a trade off. She is in a situation where the basic needs are covered.My point was ... additional money is not going to buy anything that is more precious than time with the
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    I'm in a Quandary

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

    Seems like your kids are your priority. You have summers, weekends, and school holidays to be with them. That's
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    POLL: Should telemetry techs need to know patient Dx?

    Been there,done that replied to mycoholic1's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing the diagnoses can only add to your ability to interpret the rhythm. That knowledge also gives you the ability to anticipate and look for changes. Obviously, your facility feels you have "the...
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    New grad...hate my job!

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

    Actually, not a bad place to start. You are emotionally fragile right now, and that's TOTALLY understandable. I have had positions requiring passing trays, etc. 5 patients allow you to focus on...
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    Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

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

    The urine needs to be wicked away from the area A pad is NOT "clean". You're on the right track though... a female urinal could
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    What's to complain about?

    Been there,done that replied to guest449786's topic in General Nursing

    We ALL value money.It's necessary for survival, otherwise we would be doing this for free! I became a nurse with the idealistic notion of " making a personal impact" Since then , I've learned the...
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    Solutions for Tired, Achy Feet

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

    Good advice. I never found shoes that could get me through a 12 hour shift. I would changes shoes and socks mid shift.. after a mini rub with a local pain relief
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    Staffing Woes

    Been there,done that replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

    I could have written this post 25 years ago... to the "t". Ask yourself why you are on the third manager? The "new crop" of orientees are not going to change diddly squat. You work in a facility...
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    Job Offer, but need advice! Manager has bad rep.

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

    Whether or not this manager's bad reputation is fact, you need to change your mindset. No one should start their career with anticipation of being fired. That anxiety will set you up for failure....
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    I start next week!

    Been there,done that replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Are you referring to orientation to the facility.. or your orientation to the unit? Either way, it"s NOT a good start for a newbie. At the very LEAST you would need a one month orientation ( on the...
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    Downside to accepting management position?

    Been there,done that replied to jrn1315's topic in General Nursing

    Please explain the role of care
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    What did you do when you got burnt out?

    Been there,done that replied to dreamer30's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I did agency work and travel nursing for 4 years. Found my dream job , working from home, through an agency position. If you need a major change,I think it's necessary to get out of your comfort zone...
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    Detroit Area Nurses Wages Class action suit

    Been there,done that posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Any information regarding the Detroit Area Nurses Wages class action
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    Detroit Area Nurses Wages Class action suit

    Been there,done that replied to Been there,done that's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Still on the list for whatever the DMC will have to fork over ....if they lose their