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    Any advice to the concerns I have as a new GN?

    Been there,done that replied to 1Jessie86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all.... change your name, change that attitude. You are not lost , and never have been. You are a talented professional. You have the same concerns every nurse before you had. Now you...
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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

    Nothing yet. Hopeful every time I go to the mailbox. I have no clue what the compensation would be. I did the math.. on even 10 cents/ hr.... the compensation would be in the thousands. After the...
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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

    Tell me you made a
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    Resigned... then hospital wants me back???

    Been there,done that replied to tmartin83's topic in General Nursing

    Not trying to derail this thread, rather add do it. Why do you feel Magnet status matters? I have worked in several. The Magnet status is an achievement for the hospital. I never saw any of the 5...
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    Liberia: Nurses Abandoned Redemption Hospital

    Been there,done that replied to Been there,done that's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Bump.. now this is
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    Liberia: Nurses Abandoned Redemption Hospital

    Been there,done that posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Liberia: Nurses Abandoned Redemption Hospital The Ebola Virus outbreak is terrifying, I realize Liberia is far from home for most of us, but it most certainly can be transmitted anywhere. "The...
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    Epic Training - Pros and Cons

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

    EPIC versus paper charting is a moot question EPIC is currently the EMR standard across the board. I have had to learn the basics of EPIC in a 4 hour class.. to apply it in the real world of travel/...
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    Resigned... then hospital wants me back???

    Been there,done that replied to tmartin83's topic in General Nursing

    You've made your decision.. move on. Their attempt to keep you is strange ,to say the least. Realize that a "magnet" rating for a facility ... means
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    New Nursing Job

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

    Never be afraid to ask a question. We've have all been there done that. It's a good sign you feel comfortable asking. Good luck, let us know how it's
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    I live in an area with A LOT of snow, and as a nurse, do I need an SUV?

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

    I'm in Michigan. After MUCH research, got a Mazda CX5 AWD, 30 mpg. We had 98 inches of snow last year, she handled perfectly in all
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    New Job...New Career

    Been there,done that replied to VIVIAN321's topic in General Nursing

    You will be amazed what 25 years of nursing experience qualifies you to do. Many , many employers seek your skills. Think outside the box.. just a little. Seek work from home, alternate positions,...
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    Career Suicide??

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

    Think outside the box. You have 3 years M/S experience in the hospital setting and a year of home care experience. Plenty of employers will find that valuable. Stop selling yourself short.. get on...
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    Hate my new job...

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

    You've been set up for failure. A new grad cannot care for 20 patients after 4 days of "training". You've been given an excellent heads-up from the CNA. The place is a revolving door, that does NOT...
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    typical day,dress attire

    Been there,done that replied to mcbg6335's topic in Case Management

    That's quite a job description. Sounds more like 3 jobs in one. It should fall into place during your training, how long is your orientation? Find out what screening tool is used and research managed...
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    Scheduled overtime

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

    Has this been presented to your state's labor
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    time for a change?

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

    Awesome! Either way it's a good opportunity. Prepare your basic interview responses... let us know how it's
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    Does anybody else feel guilty about calling off?

    Been there,done that replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And to reply to your original question:notworthy:.. I did feel guilty .. for awhile. The powers that be try to make us feel guilty that our coworkers and patients will be somehow be put out....
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    Does anybody else feel guilty about calling off?

    Been there,done that replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Guess that's where you need a backup to the backup plan. I realize there are several issues going on right now, your injury, your mother's surgery, and the kid's illness. Hopefully... it is all...
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    Does anybody else feel guilty about calling off?

    Been there,done that replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It might be your turn to be off at home, but certainly not at work. This is when you need a back up plan. Some one else needs to take the kids to the doctor and care for them No wonder you are...
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    should I put it on my resume?

    Been there,done that replied to noemi04's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Leave it off. You took a position, left it shortly after. A future employer will see a big red
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    time for a change?

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

    Sounds promising. Don't let yourself settle for less than what you deserve. Search "interviews" on this site and You Tube. In order to get a better job, you need to get accomplished in the...
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    RN jobs at home?

    Been there,done that replied to RN1023's topic in Nursing Career

    There are positions that book you for 3 to 8 hour blocks of time. I am only aware of utilization management positions that have this opportunity. Check out the major job boards and Craig's list. Do...
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    Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    Been there,done that replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    See my thread of June 22. My answer is still no.I don't need to be deemed right or wrong... I'm not going to take the
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    help!

    Been there,done that replied to naomi15's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Neuro based disorder for sure. Nothing for the nurse to do but to support the patient and wait for the diagnostic tests
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    CNA lesson plan

    Been there,done that replied to mburr1244's topic in Patient Education

    This isn't really patient education.. now is