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    Question on reacting to tachycardic afib

    Been there,done that replied to DatMurse's topic in Cardiac

    The presence or absence of crackles a not true indicator of CHF. Crackles on auscultation could be caused by atelecstasis, or any type of infiltrate. The most common early symptoms of congestive...
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    Goodbye...

    Been there,done that replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You could've picked and chosen which threads to read... to get involved in.. or to respond to. This is cyber space... don't take it to
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    Nurse Patient Ratio

    Been there,done that replied to lolaimation's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    "unfortunately there seem to be people in this field for the wrong reason ". Please expound. "a topic that seems to be lacking on the research on how to fix the problems" Plenty of research has been...
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    First job offer

    Been there,done that replied to evelynsmom13's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They have yet to send me the offer to sign. Am I still able to negotiate the wage that was offered? Certainly..the work contract has been offered, not yet accepted. Now is the time to bargain up....
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

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

    "I loved her enough to let her go." Says it all. Kudos to you my brave
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

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

    Agree many animals don't. We stayed with my dying dog around the clock, administering pain meds, massages and fireplace fires for her to lay in front of. That was 10 months ago.. I'm still exhausted...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

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

    "It's not MY view. I'm being obedient to the One whose view it is." If it's not your view .. why would you present it here? The OP was requesting moral and legal insights as to the question of...
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    My Reflections on Nursing

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

    "going home after every shift and thinking, as I lie down exhausted from working 12+ hours straight, about how many lives I positively affected that day, and how many people will never forget the...
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    Nurse, Madonna, and waitress??

    Been there,done that replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bingo.. bango.. thank
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    Nurse, Madonna, and waitress??

    Been there,done that replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am reflecting... on the reflection.. I am not
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    Nurse, Madonna, and waitress??

    Been there,done that replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Mr.Nietzsche.. tell me some
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

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

    ahh.. feeling the hugs.. thank
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    Coworkers that act like spoiled brats...discuss

    Been there,done that replied to Mikey31079's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can't imagine why you are putting up with this. (Napkins.. why is she eating at the desk)? TheCommuter has the answer, send her home for insubordination.... she'll get that message. I had that...
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    Nurse, Madonna, and waitress??

    Been there,done that replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've felt for a very long time, that I am all of the above. Sometimes, I think "registered waitress".. would cover it. Madonna is an excellent analogy."Madonna" is a medieval Italian term for a noble...
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    Nurse, Madonna, and waitress??

    Been there,done that replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Apparently, we are in the presence of Friedrich Nietzsche
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    I'm panicking! Now I can't resign!

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

    The thing is... you didn't "close the loop". You assumed she had received the communication. You did not get YOUR required feed back to confirm she received it. Travel nursing is TOUGH. You will be...
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    Not sure if nursing if for me

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

    " I find myself shaking before walking into clinicals". Please realize... you are there to learn. If you are feeling this way before walking into CNA clinicals... times that by a thousand when you...
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    You did not just do that?!

    Been there,done that replied to Girlafraid13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Think you were going for "baffling"... great thread anyhow. Back in the day when we used needles to access IV lines for piggybacks, one had slipped out. I watched a nurse pick it up off the FLOOR...
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    How to network to people while working as a nursing contractor?

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

    Handing out resume's would be inappropriate. You could start a casual conversation with statement's like " I really like this facility, how long have you been here, tell me about your unit"... etc....
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    While You are In Here..I May As Well Try To Go To The Bathroom....

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

    How are the CNA's "taking it? I see discussion as how to tag team required toileting and suggestions as to how improve communication towards that
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    I'm panicking! Now I can't resign!

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

    Hindsight being 20- 20 , putting something as important as a resignation under a door... was not the best way to communicate. Notify HR STAT, explain the reason your resignation "appears" to be...
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    Got an interview but...I'm not so excited anymore

    Been there,done that replied to Catch22Personified's topic in General Nursing

    This is YOUR career, your life. You have to do what is best for you, not a corporate entity. Trust me, corporations are NOT people too. They would can you in a heartbeat.. if they felt the need. Are...
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    Would you do this...? Thoughts....

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

    Yeah.. you're bragging and I'm just jealous. I was born 10 pounds overweight. NGT placement is ,of course ,less invasive than other methods.. but it IS invasive. Why would a physician use this sort...
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    Ideal RN job...

    Been there,done that replied to kittyrn1213's topic in General Nursing

    60 percent of nurses are employed in the hospital setting. There are many alternatives! Start by searching this site. Narrow it down by what you see yourself doing. Best of luck, let us know what you...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

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

    No holy crap going on here. You stated" It is also VERY convenient and less expensive to end their lives" A generalization that certainly did not apply to SaoirseRN's situation.. ( or mine) and one...