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    Worried About Going to Management, Admitting to Mistake, and Doing the Right Thing

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

    "one of the gtts I was up titrating and down titrating that is a gtt that is required by the hospital to document VERY accurately via EMR & via an extra paper slip. " I have been in acute / ICU...
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    Just now started job but received better offer?

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

    "Would it be unethical to resign or quit the job I just started?" That decision has nothing to do with ethics. Many of us have had to shuffle job offers. Seems you are in the orientation period...
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    Two-Headed Snake Bully Nurse

    Been there,done that replied to Milkofamnesia02's topic in General Nursing

    "She( manager) was was nice and told me to take it as a learning experience but let it go and move on." That is all you need to know. Ignore any anonymous texts. There are backstabbers everywhere....
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    Polst

    Been there,done that replied to Ariana30's topic in General Nursing

    Is the patient verbal? Have you discussed their wishes? POLST requires the patient's provider to sign. Request a care conference, in order to carry out the patient's
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    How is Working the 3-11 shift with small children at home

    Been there,done that replied to Ssss94's topic in General Nursing

    Agree if it is full time. The OP will be working 3 days a week and some of those will be
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    How is Working the 3-11 shift with small children at home

    Been there,done that replied to Ssss94's topic in General Nursing

    3-11 is the shift you need and want. I loved afternoon shift. So much quieter. Pass evening meds.. put your patients to
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    Wanting to get trained in ICU. Have I messed up?

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

    Your first year.. is a do over. You are not ready for travel or ICU. "What I’m wondering is if a hospital will look at my 5 months of floor experience and think I don’t need as much...
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    Quitting My Job: Returning My ID Badge- Should I be Petty?

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

    Send it Fed Ex, with signature
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    Do you ever blame yourself for things that you had no control of, or wasn't your fault?

    Been there,done that replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    You answered your own question. ####happens. Your job is to deal with it when it
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    Feeling Humiliated and Discouraged

    Been there,done that replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    There could be several reasons that you are not going to replace the out going charge. There is NO reason they should let you go. Do NOT continue to work for them. Start looking for a new job
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    Remote positions with a baby?

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

    I held a remote position in utilization management for an insurance company. I had to sign an agreement that I would not take care of my child during work hours. Think about it, you can't be...
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    Pushing IV Meds Without Scrubbing Hub

    Been there,done that replied to catl8y's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like it was touch and go with the patient, but waiting 15 more seconds to clean the port wasn't going to hurt anything. The infection... may have. Remember.. in a code situation every body is...
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    Interpret This Order For Me Please

    Been there,done that replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    I see this post was written by a provider. I always tried to handle an issue like this on my own, without bothering the provider. However, the nurse could be written up for not clarifying before...
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    Career Change Question

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

    Six months is not enough time to make any decision. Appreciate your residency.. learn as much as you can. When your 2 years is done, you will be much wiser. And ready to make a better
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    Should I quit Nursing?

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

    You've had a rough start for sure. Now that you have vented.. get busy finding something else to do with your degree. Two years of experience opens many doors. Best
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    Interpret This Order For Me Please

    Been there,done that replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    IV 1000ml D5 1/2 NS 60ml x 24 hours. This order is does not include the hourly rate. Clarification is
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    Okay to wear traditional nurse uniform to work?

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

    Your attire is mandated by your employer. You wonder if wearing a skirt would affect any of your skills. The answer is no. Best
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    My Job Hopping & Bipolar Disorder

    Been there,done that replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered private
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    Sign On Bonuses

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

    How would we know that? We are not the powers that be, making the
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    Has the staffing clerk ever made you feel guilty of calling in "sick"?

    Been there,done that replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    This staffing clerk went waaay out there. Telling you what kind of car you should have bought? I understand the clerk was overwhelmed with the snow emergency. She/ he only needed to take your...
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    RN Claims to Be An LPN To Avoid Certain Tasks

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

    No nurse can "lying about one's licensure" . We are all held to the level of our licensure. You need to report this to the
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    DECISIONS???

    Been there,done that replied to drice77's topic in General Nursing

    You have been hired on as staff. Travel positions are iffy. Where do you want to end up? No one knows how HR will view the
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    Med Error

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

    "This days rarely we use insulin R , insulin pens didn’t need dual sign off." You were not using an insulin pen. "I was totally distracted from insulin process because I saw a different usage...
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    Med Error

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

    You did not realize that some meds, especially insulin.. require a witness before administering? I do not know how you could have used a regular syringe, instead of an insulin syringe. It is a...
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    Exhausted from Covid

    Been there,done that replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    No way they can keep your PTO. You earned it. Keep us