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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

    Thanks for the video. Dang ! last time I did the "Freak" I hurt for
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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

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    Written up.

    Been there,done that replied to Suzie-X's topic in Case Management

    Please explain. Do you mean you requested a full admission , instead of observation
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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

    Is there any in between? I would l like to be in between, thanks. This philosophy thingy hurts my
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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

    **SNORT** Karma.. she is a friend of mine. I love her work.. but she is such a
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    Yearly Bonus Ripped Off?

    Been there,done that replied to cd365c's topic in General Nursing

    If Klone likes it and Esme likes it... I must admit.. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna like
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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

    Heidi is self-absorbed and naive. Dr. Dick ( my current favorite disparaging term by the way) is self- absorbed and unfaithful. Neither would gain my attention at work.... I have other things to
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    NIGHT SHIFT

    Been there,done that replied to jar312's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I myself could not adjust. Lost weight because I could not eat... slept the entire time I was off. I'm not trying to scare you.. just want you to be aware if any major health issues should arise....
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    One of my favorite patients nearly made me cry.

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

    I was always humbled when I introduced myself at the start of shift.. "I'm ...... I 'll be your nurse now." Many patients responded with... "thank
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    IV's

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

    Do not reveal the name of your employer/ facility. That being said.. if your patient reports pain at the site.. it requires your immediate assessment. In 30 years of nursing.. if my patient reports...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

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

    Euthanize..put (a living being, especially a dog or cat) to death humanely. Killing..is causing the death of a living organism, for purposes of survival, including consumption and defense of self and...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

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

    Am I willing to "kill someone"? Depends on the situation. If they break into my home.. and I have to pull out my Glock.. You betcha. In the setting of a patient requesting euthanasia.. yes again....
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

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

    Yes, Ruby I would euthanize my patient at their request. I would consider it a nursing treatment. I would be carrying out my patient's personalized treatment
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    Yearly Bonus Ripped Off?

    Been there,done that replied to cd365c's topic in General Nursing

    The bonus is paid at a lump sum. That particular check is subject to 40%. At the time of filing your taxes, it is equalized to your yearly salary .. and it will end up being taxed at your income...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

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

    Agree that the next generation should not have to pay. That cost is a huge burden on the next generation. I learned in nursing school ( a few centuries ago).. that more money is spent prolonging the...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

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

    Voluntary euthanasia should be up to the individual. My life, my choice. Assuming the individual is of sound mind... No regulatory bodies, religious, governmental, or medical should trump MY...
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    MEN, dont come into nursing

    Been there,done that replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    Maybe, but he didn't pull the pin. I feel his frustration. Thinking that an acknowledgment of that frustration , is much more important than judgement on the misspelling of Ativan. Hopefully, OP...
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    MEN, dont come into nursing

    Been there,done that replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wonder who has run out of their Paxil here. You quit your first nursing position due to the stress, and remain negative on the entire profession. If a person has earned their degree and can stand the...
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    Disabled & Hating it

    Been there,done that replied to cJoeyRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I've been there ,done that. I promise you... There are some other options. Even if we are only here in cyberspace... we ARE still here... and can feel your pain. Please see my Private
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    Disabled & Hating it

    Been there,done that replied to cJoeyRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    cjoeyRN is in an extremely fragile state of mind. Any negative responses are quite dangerous. Surprised this thread has not been
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    So tired!!

    Been there,done that replied to Here.I.Stand's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Whew, I'm exhausted just reading your duties. It does sound overwhelming. Only YOU can choose the right battles. Myself, If I could go back in time .. the kidlets would have got most of my...
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    What looks better on a resume?

    Been there,done that replied to norm758's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You're over thinking this. Each experience will bring a unique skill set to YOU. North Dakota with some people you know/ small hospital on your own. Only you know where you would be more comfortable...
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    breaching practices

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

    What do you think would happen if a student looked at her mother's medical
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    CPAP on the unit

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

    " allow funding for the little sleep machine?" How can you refer to CPAP as a little sleep machine? What does funding have to do with providing airway support to a hospitalized person? Let's get up...
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    Pay for parking?

    Been there,done that replied to Paws2people's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer does not cover your costs to get to work, that includes parking your vehicle.In densely populated areas, free parking is considered a perk. For example, in Honolulu... you will pay to...