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  1. Been there,done that

    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

    That sounds good on paper.. but... most facilities absolutely forbid any reference to "your other duties" to a patient. It's all about the HCAHPS ! You must word your response...veeeery
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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

    Bringing up another a separate issue here. Not delegating to a CNA because you expect attitude. or they will drag their heels .. will only exacerbate ongoing problems on your unit. THAT issue must...
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    Out of nowhere threatened to be fired?

    Been there,done that replied to Toby1225's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Think carefully..." I basically took the job to get a years experience and then move on into an area that I am very interested in." Who knows this? UD has been informed. Does not want to spend the $$...
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    Is per diem nights fairly manageable for non-night owls?

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

    Did not work for me. Lost 3 days. Needed some sleep the evening before the shift, slept when I got home from the shift... still felt lousy and out of it the next day. How would you be getting more...
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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

    Delegate! Have the CNA go in ask if they need to be toileted. Explore their reasons for multiple bathroom requests, could be something going on. Gives you the opportunity to say something like " you...
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    You know you're tired when...

    Been there,done that replied to ICURN3020's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO! was one white and one black? Been there , done that. Even the chaplain was cracking
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    Help me feel better about this - Full time 8 hour nights

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

    I could not adjust to nights. Not surprised you are sick already.... your body is telling you something. Thinking you need to get off nights STAT. Even afternoons would be better. Good luck, let us...
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    Difficult home health agency?

    Been there,done that replied to snuraer's topic in Home Health

    The agency must have been called on the carpet from CMS ( or whoever) regarding charting. They are now back pedaling to correct any possible errors. The bottom line is ...you have your choice of...
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    What to do??...

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

    Why are you being forced to accept the clinic job? That does feel right. Agree with hubby. If something better comes along.... take it. You are projecting too far into the future.. it will paralyze...
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    Why I want to be a nurse

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

    Can certainly see how you admire nurses. However, you have seen a lot. Would there be another position in the health care field that would be a better
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    Reapplying to a facility you've previously been let go from...

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

    Loving that happy
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    Made a mistake, need some advice...

    Been there,done that replied to <3Psych's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Opiates will show as opiates .... no difference would show in the
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    Reasonable RN Pay in Pediatrician's Office

    Been there,done that replied to irish_rn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Never start any negotiation with "I'm sorry". Weakens the stance at the get-
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    Reasonable RN Pay in Pediatrician's Office

    Been there,done that replied to irish_rn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    If the physician does not respect you enough... to pay you what you're worth... I imagine working there would be a nightmare
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    Have you started antidepressants since becoming a nurse?

    Been there,done that replied to Nola009's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thinking you just called it, Nola. Is there ANY way you can get off
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

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

    I must have more power than I ever realized.. I am contributing to the collapse of society! The judgement of strangers and expecting them to live by your moral code... is much more
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    What experience is best next?

    Been there,done that replied to Kalipso's topic in Agency Nurses

    Do you want to travel, do agency work, or learn
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    Would you like your job more if you were paid more?

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

    My last hospital position paid mad money. ( Float pool in an inner city hospital). I earned so much ... I could cut down to 10 shifts a month....because I DID NOT WANT TO BE
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

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

    Who might YOU be that you have judged that "two people who should not be having
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

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

    Shenanigans... love that word! However....their shenanigans, behavior, morals... are none of my business. In my face or
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    UPS Drivers make HOW much????

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

    Here is the deal. Nursing is 90 % female . Its' a man's world.. they are more highly regarded by society. Men make more money.. because they are
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    hospital nursing job question

    Been there,done that replied to talker2584's topic in Nursing Career

    That depends on the hospital you would be applying to. What nursing skills have you acquired in the outpatient / urgent care
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    Should high absenteeism be cause to be fired?

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

    All hospitals should be "cracking down". There is a well specified policy regarding absenteeism. There is also a very generous FMLA available. 12 weeks off per year on a rotating basis.I have no...
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    Made a mistake, need some advice...

    Been there,done that replied to <3Psych's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Numero uno... clean the junk out of your medicine cabinet. Out dated prescriptions break down and can fry your kidneys if ingested. Is your current script in the same classification as the drug you...
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    Could this be construed as "abuse"?

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

    Understand your concern. The cuff pressure does hurt . ( recently experienced it). Cover yourself with a note in the chart describing the situation. Copy and paste it each day she verbalizes the...