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    perdiem and hounded everyday to work

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

    You are only "hounded " if you allow it. Ignore the emails and phone calls.. work when you want
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    Orthopedics Floor Project

    Been there,done that replied to MThomas92's topic in General Nursing

    "we have to educate the nurses on a topic of our choice" Your topic of choice needs to revolve around improving patient care.This is all about the patients, not the
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    Thomas Eric Duncan and Hipaa

    Been there,done that replied to smartnurse1982's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The press can report anything they feel like reporting on. They are not held to HIPAA
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    Clinic Job for RN?

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

    Insurance companies, the state and the feds all want you too! Looks like your user name could be your real name, please change it if it
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    how can i better handle this situation

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

    Late on this, but you have aggravated your fellow students.. in some manner. Perhaps it was calling them
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    when is it okay to combat rudeness w/ rudeness?

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

    As you are student, you have not yet worked in a hospital/corporate setting. Responding with rudeness is considered escalation. Now in the real world...do whatever floats your boat. In the real world...
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    when is it okay to combat rudeness w/ rudeness?

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

    Hospitals are a business, therefore one must be politically correct. Responding to rudeness with rudeness, not only brings you down to their level.... It'll get YOU canned in a heartbeat. This is not...
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    Never wear black scrubs.

    Been there,done that replied to Psychosocialist's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    An excellent heads up! Few people can get that connection. Have you read "Up Country" by Nelson DeMille? Great insights into Vets with
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    Question about Job Hunting.

    Been there,done that replied to starlane's topic in Canada

    It is better to be politically correct and apply through the hospital's web site. I see nothing wrong with emailing the HR contact asking them to please consider your resume'. Good
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

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

    [h=3]Terminally ill woman's wish: Raise awareness about "dying with...
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    Why can't a resident read a TB test?

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

    Thinking it's because they are not able to document the
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    First flu shot clinic...

    Been there,done that replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Flu clinics are actually fun! Review the injection technique on You Tube , if necessary..... it's just an IM in the deltoid. As team leader, you would assign roles to the other nurses. In my...
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    Med pass practice

    Been there,done that replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    What setting are you referring
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    Utilization management question

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

    We are not talking STUFF here. We are talking about applying evidence based practice.. as it applies to the level of care the patient requires. Interqual, Milliman.. whatever..utilization review...
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    Utilization management question

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

    Now I get it! Utilization management is an entirely new role for nurses. They didn't teach us that in nursing school. I see you have Interqual experience.. definitely a plus! In what setting are...
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    time for a change?

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

    You have a strong background to present an excellent resume'. You need to FOCUS .. on your goals. In the right setting... you could be working 40 hours/making 50K. (+) Research, network, network!...
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    Nurse manager who yells at people

    Been there,done that replied to happygrandma3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is no reason an educated group of professionals have to put up with her behavior. No reason to "leave". They need to document this outrageous behavior.. go together as a group over the...
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    Am I being bullied? Or is this normal?

    Been there,done that replied to baymar67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sorry you are experiencing this. You are working in a hostile environment.It's a tie between lateral violence and "eating of the young". These nurses .. who should be continuing to mentor you.....
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    Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

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

    This is not about YOU .. an intellectual ideal or a classroom topic...it's about the patient. Trust me on this.. one day.. your patient will need immediate access to suction.. it will make all the...
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    Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

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

    An example of putting theory into use.Any patient can experience a decline in their respiratory status, requiring the IMMEDIATE need for suction. Most certainly every patient requires access to...
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    Code blue

    Been there,done that replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    This is why it is not professional to get attached to the point that you feel you are "family". This is the reason you can't stop replaying this. That and the fact that the doctor needed the cojones...
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    BSN Only? Give me a break!!

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

    There are many positions, other that hospitals, that are begging for experienced nurses.. with an ASN. Search this site and major job boards.Case management, utilization management, utilization...
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    BSN Only? Give me a break!!

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

    BSN is not required in many areas of nursing. Just need to get away from the bedside. I have an ASN, work for a large insurance
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    I am fed up with PCT position...

    Been there,done that replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    No, they're not going to change. This is not the norm. It's the fault of "leadership" that this is allowed to go on. As charge nurse, if I ever saw a nurse "yelling" at a CNA... they would be...
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    Charge nurse unnecessary comments

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

    That's good. I think that's what your charge nurse is trying to achieve. You will also get advice from other colleagues... always a good thing. It takes a village .... to care for a