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    If you could go back and choose....

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

    "if you knew what you know now about nursing, would you still have chosen to be a nurse or another career?" That is not a general
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    get fired?

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

    Most likely a verbal counseling is scheduled. Did the patient pass out? Why was the rapid response
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    Would You Be Willing to do This?

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

    That response would surely lose her the position. Interviewing is a chess game, never make a negative statement about the current employer. The question of "why are you leaving your current...
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    If you could go back and choose....

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

    I would have not chosen nursing. Wishing I could enter that time machine... become a hospital administrator and mandate safe staffing
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    If you could go back and choose....

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

    This question is directed to professional
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    advice for mistakes made at work

    Been there,done that replied to hopefulmurse14's topic in General Nursing

    No damage control possible with a patient like that, zip, zero,
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    advice for mistakes made at work

    Been there,done that replied to hopefulmurse14's topic in General Nursing

    Getting you ready for the real world. Cluster "you know whats" happen ALL the time. No matter how hard you work or how diligent you are... stuff happens. The nurse was just as much to blame as anyone,...
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    Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

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

    Choose your battles wisely. Grab some paper , put the seat back
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    Wound bed appearance with a wound vac?

    Been there,done that replied to kathleenweels's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    So much for the pizza I was
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    Unhealthy Habits of Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to lynns75's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Much more than a "slippery slope".. Just another area we need to be a " Stepford
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    Unhealthy Habits of Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to lynns75's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Spot on Richard. Physicians are not held to this ridiculous standard... why should
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    Unhealthy Habits of Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to lynns75's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nurses are human beings with human frailties. If only the perfect examples were allowed to provide nursing care, we would all be in serious trouble. I was recently treated in an ER, my nurse was...
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    Unhealthy Habits of Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to lynns75's topic in Health, Stress Management

    As you said, no need to be disagreeable. Your response to Richard is as disagreeable as it
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    Should a student nurse take ACLS?

    Been there,done that replied to joshmiller2010's topic in Cardiac

    I'm thinking if you don't use it.. you lose it. A future employer should provide the certification for you. They are aware you had not used the certification. I applaud your ambition. Good luck, let...
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    September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Been there,done that replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I am on a break. I will not process that
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    Remaining cordial with coworkers you dislike

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

    It's called professionalism. Communicate what is necessary to maintain the work relationship. Practice removing the frustration from your body language. It will affect the way you are perceived and...
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    Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

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

    You need a doctor that will work with you on this.It takes some effort from the doctor, many just don't want to spend the time or effort on it for
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    Fake call outs irritate me

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

    Yes, agency is money. That is a moot point. It is never easier to work short. It involves utilizing a contingent plan that must be in place. That includes having available agency nurses that have been...
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    Fake call outs irritate me

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

    No where near impossible. The facility should have 3 agencies they use. Any one of them can fill that hole.The facility does NOT want to pay the money to do so! As an agency nurse, I received a call...
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    Fake call outs irritate me

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

    Compare and contrast teaching and nursing. That's one H*LL of an essay. It is possible to fill a last minute hole. Actually it's easy. I was an agency nurse for years. One call.. I was there to cover...
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    Fake call outs irritate me

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

    Your colleagues can call off if they want. It is up to the facility to cover them. The dedication to patient safety lies with the
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    Would You Be Willing to do This?

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

    No, I would not work those hours. YOU are the money maker for these huge corporation providers of kidney dialysis services. They are working YOU to death to boost their bottom line. Not to mention...
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    Advice on travel nursing

    Been there,done that replied to ugadawg1696's topic in Travel

    You will have your choice of travel agencies. Do your research and go with one. They are desperate for travelers. It is YOUR work that funds their agency. They better treat you like a prince /ess. If...
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    Should I quit my job?

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

    That is not gaining experience. That is trying to survive in the seventh circle of hell. Get out before the inevitable happens and you have a mark on your license. Any future employer will recognize...
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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    Been there,done that replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When does telemetry monitoring cross the line to infringing on the patient's privacy? Most of the time, telemetry monitoring is a precaution. It is easy to distinguish artifact or lead displacement...