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    I am heartbroken I got fired for the first time as a nurse

    Been there,done that replied to Want to be aware's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Greedy doctor went out on his own .. to rake in as much Medicare bucks as possible. Greedy doctor hires bare minimum amount of inexperienced staff to keep as much of these bucks as possible. It's...
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    So Frustrated I Could Cry..

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

    So well said. The upshot of the whole
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    So Frustrated I Could Cry..

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

    This is not a" just" a social function. Again, OP is not going to the prom. Her father is aged, they just lost a sibling/ son. This goes way beyond a "function". She had the time off, lost the...
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    So Frustrated I Could Cry..

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

    Despite the fact that we are essential personnel, it does not give our employer the right to walk all over us. OP had the time off, it was revoked when 2 nurses quit. Your expression " grow up " is...
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    So Frustrated I Could Cry..

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

    As they have just lost 2 nurses, it would be common sense to try to accommodate you. I agree if they would just mandated the nurses on duty that would be unsafe ( and of course unfair to that nurse)....
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    Is my dream possible

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

    You need to get in touch with your state's BON and present that question to them. Even if they grant licenses to people with a felony on their record, most employers would not hire a felon. This is...
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    So Frustrated I Could Cry..

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

    Whether or not 2 nurses quit ( gee, I wonder why) has no bearing on your vacation. Are you never to take time off until they find and train new nurses? You've earned the time and it is yours to take....
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    Am I crazy to hoard jobs?

    Been there,done that replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    You need to focus. You're in the application process. You don't have an offer yet. No more interviews or applications for now. Stop and analyze the pros and cons of the positions you have applied for....
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    Tired of floor nursing.

    Been there,done that replied to nolanurse7's topic in General Nursing

    100 percent correct , life is too short. We still have to plan. You have 4 years of experience, with 4 positions. You really don't want to look like a job hopper. It WILL limit your offers. Your...
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    Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

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

    I'm in .I lived in Hawaii , on a travel assignment. Kick my self in the tookas every day , for coming back
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    Tired of floor nursing.

    Been there,done that replied to nolanurse7's topic in General Nursing

    You are describing the the dilemma of the hospital nurse. How long have you been a nurse? How long have you been in your current position and is your experience within the same hospital
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    Best Way to Resign -

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

    You are not resigning , you are changing your hours. Apparently , there is a variety of hours available and changing your status should be straight forward. Doing that could depend on management...
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    I miss my armpits

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

    You have undergone MAJOR surgery. That recovery is one day at at time. You are also dealing with a life threatening diagnosis. I applaud your positive attitude! Pillows , my colleague.. many...
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    Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

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

    You DO realize that your post was a perfect example of "belittling other people's
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    Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

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

    Was just going to say hellzya, take me with
  16. Been there,done that

    Common Nursing Services

    Been there,done that replied to Goodby5's topic in General Nursing

    Very well said. Yes, it's everywhere. Not so much productivity more like HCAHPS. We are not nurses, we are the corporate slaves. You are NOT helpless and hopeless. You are a talented professional...
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    leaving first RN job after 6 months.

    Been there,done that replied to annieboo444's topic in General Nursing

    6 patients is not a bad ratio, 6 months is not long enough to assess your position. I am not clear as to your comparables. How did you ascertain the difference between the
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    who does the blood draws in your hospital?

    Been there,done that replied to annieboo444's topic in General Nursing

    Lab draws the scheduled morning labs, anything ordered during the shift is up to the nurse. So, if your patient has chest pain ( for example)... nursie will draw the additional serial troponins, etc....
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    Grass is always greener...maybe?

    Been there,done that replied to miranda819's topic in General Nursing

    Three months in is nowhere near long enough to get a feel for your new position. I have a feeling you have been "on the hunt" so long you can't stop. Focus on excelling in your new job. If you don't...
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    Does anyone else have nursing nightmares while sleeping?

    Been there,done that replied to jrbl77's topic in Health, Stress Management

    A classic! Been there, dreamed that. Sweet dreams,
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    Does anyone else have nursing nightmares while sleeping?

    Been there,done that replied to jrbl77's topic in Health, Stress Management

    xxxxx
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    Depressed lpn

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

    I have a friend that is an LPN. She is adjunct facility for a local college and does clinical review for Molina. Agree your geographical location may make all the difference, but think outside of the...
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    Nurse's Day Off

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

    Rotating 12 hour shifts is not humanly possibly. There is NO way your circadian rhythm can adjust. You are giving up your life to this ungodly schedule. Please get on a day or night rotation... and...
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    Any ideas to show boss your appreciation?

    Been there,done that replied to missnurse89's topic in General Nursing

    I initiated a group donation for a gift card to a very nice local restaurant. Quite an effort, garnered $300 . The manager kissed HER manager's patooti and insisted on sharing it. They both wrote me...
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    Just...ugh

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

    You did not forget the percocet, you were pulled in too many directions to prioritize that. Now you know ... pain is your #1 priority ( mine also) , after breathing of course. Every body else can...