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    Patient Death - Caregiver Grief

    Been there,done that replied to Caringhand333's topic in General Nursing

    "I cant remember a lot from this day because it was so traumatizing to me. I am still receiving therapy for it years later. " You did what you were supposed to do. Medicated and notified of...
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    Incident Report

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

    " I asked her name because I wanted to be aware of who she is" Doesn't she wear a badge? Doesn't she co sign the preceptees notes? Sounds like an incident
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    Precepting Pearls

    Been there,done that replied to rac1's topic in General Nursing

    There must be evaluations regarding her progress. How are those going? What is management and nursing education's feedback regarding your evaluation. Seems like you need
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    Precepting Pearls

    Been there,done that replied to rac1's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! That's a bad combo. I would start with a patient that needed the nurse's critical thinking. Ask " what needs to be done here?" Perhaps when she can't come up with the answer. The cockiness will...
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    How Do You Know When You Need a New Job Rather Than Just Time Off?

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

    You have many problems at your job. You are aware that administration is using and abusing you. I think you are afraid to move on.. because it is the devil that you know. You have great...
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    Is it just me?

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

    It's the curse of the nurse. We don't have a job that is over at the end of the day. Only you can manage that stress. Best
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    Radonda Vaught Sentenced

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

    I am on the fence post. She gave the wrong med and walked away. Giving any heavy duty med, a prudent nurse would stay and observe the reaction. I was ordered to give Versed. It was not approved...
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    Radonda Vaught Sentenced

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

    Bottom line is.. she grabbed the wrong drug. Gave it and walked away from the bedside. Even is she had only administered the Versed.. she still needed to observe her patient. That is prudence. I...
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    Patient Abandonment?

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

    Always chart you have given report to nurse XYZ. Leaving a written report can be tricky. In that case... chart that report sheet handed to nurse
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    From The Wrong Side of the Bedrails

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

    WOW. I am happy you made it, happy you got such good care. I have been in the hospital three times in the last two years. I found the care to be horrible... and I am wondering why the difference....
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    Leaving the Bedside as a New Nurse: Is It a Good Idea?

    Been there,done that replied to thehappynurse98's topic in General Nursing

    Considering you hate where you are, that is a moot point. You KNOW you hate where you are. Of course you need to finish your first year. You have 5 months to go... while you research your soul and...
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    Advice

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

    The miscarriage most likely triggered your anxiety over that event. I hope you are able to continue your psych meds and your therapy. I see that you remember every detail about that event, three...
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    Need some serious advice and help regarding HR and possibly about to be fired

    Been there,done that replied to in.despair's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What are the charges for dismissal? Absenteeism? I cannot see how using the American's with Disability's Act could prevent you from being fired. Who told you to do
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    Colonoscopy Post Vital Signs

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

    The patient was stable after the procedure, the patient is fine 2 weeks later. A blood pressure reading now would be useless. Think this out. You did make a mistake. You did not check that the...
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    Level 3 vs level 1 Trauma Center

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

    Nothing is worth paying for a hotel every weekend. Work at the trauma 3 facility. You will see many trauma one cases. Good
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    How to deal with lazy techs/CNAs?

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

    "I had planned to transfer to another unit but my manager begged me to stay until fall.". You owe the manager NOTHING.. as they are making you pick up the slack for the slackers. Move as soon as you...
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    Non-Hospital Nursing

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

    Excellent exit strategy. I escaped by working for an insurance
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    How to quit a job I've had for under a year...

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

    "How would you proceed with quitting this job? Would you let the company know now that I am planning on leaving so they have a month or so to find someone?" If you need to move DIRECTLY to...
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    Need Your Advice: OR or ICU Ltac

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

    LTAC ICU is very heavy. You will be taking care of long term patients who have worsened. Most likely with a higher patient load than the 2:1 in acute care hospitals. What will your orientation...
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    How to Successfully Advocate for Better Staffing

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

    Silver.. hang it up. Those are all excellent ideas.. to prove that more staffing is required. ( by the way, documenting those ideas will take away from patient care.) Stop beating your head...
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    One Year in and I’m done

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

    You have MANY options as a nurse, with that golden one year experience. Your paramedic experience is also very marketable. Start scouring the job boards to see what is available. That will give you...
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    Boss thinks I don't do my job when I kill myself every shift trying to be perfect.

    Been there,done that replied to anonymous_5591's topic in General Nursing

    I would not approach the co-worker. She has been the boss's snitch and they both enjoy it. I would answer the manager with the fact that you had three patients. The fine details like fresh canisters...
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    ER or home health?

    Been there,done that replied to amac21's topic in General Nursing

    I would start with... who is going to care for the 8 week old at 6 am? Are you looking for outside day care, or someone to come in.... get the older kids off to school and stay home with your
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    Should good health be a requirement for certain positions?

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

    Her health is not your issue. The fact that she is not doing her job is. Report her absences per protocol. "Providers are frustrated because she doesn't have her discharge paperwork ready for...
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    LTC Question/Opinion

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

    Of course it's unacceptable. For you and your residents. There is no way you can provide adequate care. Start documenting for the state inspectors. Also document your concerns that were expressed to...