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    Charge nurse unnecessary comments

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

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    Minor freak out..upcoming ACLS class

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

    Deep breaths .. you've got this:up:. Rhythm interpretation should come right back. We all need a refresher on those pesky blocks. The company giving the course WANTS you to pass. You will! Let us...
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    Agency perdiem pros and cons?

    Been there,done that replied to Cisl4him's topic in General Nursing

    What areas are you looking to work in, through an
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    Co-workers hygiene/uniforms

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

    They need to know.. you need to let management handle
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    advice on changing jobs

    Been there,done that replied to 8781RN's topic in Nursing Career

    LTAC is not hospital nursing. It's the sickest of the sick with no where else to go. I pulled a few shifts in one ( sounds exactly like your description). It was the worst experience in my 30 years of...
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    2 job offers

    Been there,done that replied to Bbddll13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most certainly wish you luck. Let us know how's it's
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    Are physicians that thick?

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

    Confused as to the timing here. How were the labs initially ordered. ? Was there a procedure done that required new post-op
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    2 job offers

    Been there,done that replied to Bbddll13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is the per diem position also assessment, or hands on patient care? How were you going to do the HH assessment without a
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    When admin-type RNs forget about the little people.

    Been there,done that replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Been there, doing that... however, I would still converse with said funky
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    Finally had the inevitable

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

    However, if the patient is psychotic.... they cannot be held accountable for their behavior. Never crossed my mind to bring charges against the psychotic that assaulted me. Most certainly agree the...
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    Been there,done that replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So... the leaders that are paid to lead, cannot decide how to lead. Then spend more big bucks.. in order to come together to make a decision. Quite sure their large egos are also a hindrance to...
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    Been there,done that replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    "we wouldn't need health care consultants if hospitals were managed more efficiently/effectively. " The ultimate
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    When admin-type RNs forget about the little people.

    Been there,done that replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Been there , done that. I was also "stunned". That's the problem.. we are agog at the request and do not respond correctly. Hindsight being 20/20. We needed to tell the clipboard nurse... " get your...
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    Finally had the inevitable

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

    I've been injured by a psych patient. In my case it was in a small facility... the patient was so psychotic she had 2 mental health workers "watching" her 24/7. Have you been examined by...
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    Assisted Living Drama versus Skilled Nursing Stress

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

    "why isn't she resolving it before bringing in yet another nurse?" You asked us the question, why aren't you asking
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    Been there,done that replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sigh.. will never work. It makes too much sense. AND it's coming from a nurse .. that's been there done that.. instead of a high -price outside consulting
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    Been there,done that replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Please respond to my question.. before you accuse me of
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

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

    I'm sure she was the
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    Utilization management question

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

    Please clarify.. utilization medication management nurse. I do not recognize that
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    Been there,done that replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So happy you have a response you need towards fulfilling YOUR job requirements. Again, please expound as to how your job ....works towards the goal of improved health
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    Been there,done that replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't need luck.. thanks. I now work for an insurance company. My nursing skills are bought and paid for by that system. Yippee skipee.. Any useless consultation fees... do not affect my...
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    Been there,done that replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    "Are some of you so downtrodden at work that you resort to self-aggrandizing on the internet?" Sometimes! Does that impact your findings? Would you EVER say something like that to the big boys? That...
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    2 job offers

    Been there,done that replied to Bbddll13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You won't really be getting hands on experience in a dialysis clinic. Research on this site to get a feel for what the position entails. You will be working 16- 17 hour shifts in a revolving door of...
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    Nurse Staffing Costs

    Been there,done that replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am not a "staffing cost" Nurses are the reason hospitals exist. If a patient needed to be examined by a physician.... they would go to the physician's office. If a patient needed medication........
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    Out of school 2 years.. now what?

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

    Disagree that OP would be okay in home health. Home health hires nurses with experience because the HH nurse must have superior assessment skills. They are the only one seeing the patient, every...