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  1. Been there,done that

    Just...ugh

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

    We are all here for you. I have been a nurse for 32 years. I miss little things, sometimes...big things. We have all felt that we cannot do this. Nursing is a brutal, challenging profession. It...
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    HR's mistake hurt my paycheck

    Been there,done that replied to 33-weeker's topic in General Nursing

    Again, my thoughts are... they SHOULD and COULD have notified her BEFORE and WITHOUT pulling her off work. It only turned into an "emergency" because HR handled it wrong. My employer does not...
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    HR's mistake hurt my paycheck

    Been there,done that replied to 33-weeker's topic in General Nursing

    You should have been treated like a PROFESSIONAL by HR ....and been notified by them that they had not received your renewal. Instead of giving you the respect you deserve, they took time out of...
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    Salary negotiation

    Been there,done that replied to JStev77's topic in General Nursing

    I admire your chutzpah. All new grads start at the same rate of pay. Paying different rates would create in-house inequality. Best of luck with your new
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    nursing & tattoos

    Been there,done that replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Have all the tats you feel are so important. Have a Mohawk, a nose ring , elongated ears.. whatever you feel the need to express yourself. The nursing profession is now mandated by a corporate body...
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    nursing & tattoos

    Been there,done that replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    A portrayal of an older couple, obviously still in love. THAT of course is beautiful. The "decoration" of their bodies is personal. Were they ever nurses in a hospital
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    Violation of labor laws- looking up pts prior to clocking in

    Been there,done that replied to telee73's topic in General Nursing

    All responses are a moot point. YOUR employer has informed you that this practice is a violation. End of discussion. It is a violation because you are "working" off the clock. Your employer then...
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    nursing & tattoos

    Been there,done that replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Looking good at 80 is not the issue. Not looking RIDICULOUS with full arm tats is. Have a family member that has a buzzard tattooed on her breast.. at least it has sunk so low it is no longer
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    Need your opinions for personal care

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

    Far from "silly". You are advocating for the patient and her husband. You are absolutely correct that she needs at least stand by assistance in the shower and firm direction in her choice of dress....
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    Leaving nursing...now what??

    Been there,done that replied to chelli73's topic in General Nursing

    Not done with nursing until you have figured out your alternative. Do a site search here and you will be pleasantly surprised at the many opportunities available to
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    nursing & tattoos

    Been there,done that replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Here lies the generational difference with the statement that tattoos make. I find them distasteful and can't help but wonder what a full sleeve tattoo will look like on an 80 year old granny that has...
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    nursing & tattoos

    Been there,done that replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    If you are already planning on how to hide the tattoos, why do you feel the need to acquire them? Hiding ANYTHING in an interview is dishonest. I have seen nurses with tattooed arms, wearing long...
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    I feel stupid!

    Been there,done that replied to heavenwith7's topic in General Nursing

    My name taken in vain:sarcastic:. This about the patient.. not the order. Was your intervention successful? Seriously..the student is having a seizure.. you treated it APPROPRIATELY! Who gives a...
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    afraid of being stuck by a needle

    Been there,done that replied to treeye's topic in Patient Education

    Nobody likes to get stuck with a needle, you are smart enough to know when an unskilled person has that bevel coming at you. You are no longer a nurse, when you are the patient. Separate the two....
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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

    Anxiety dreams related to work are universal. Nurses just have more anxiety to dream about! Don't think they ever stop, I've been out of the hospital for a few years , a friend retired 10 years ago......
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    Can I still get into nursing school?

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

    3.2 is not a bad average. Getting into nursing school with that , depends on the school and the other applicants averages. When I applied to nursing school, my GPA counted towards 50 % of the over all...
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    Fire, Intercourse, and Drugs

    Been there,done that replied to LauraRN64's topic in General Nursing

    Who calls it intercourse ? Age is not a factor. It is not legal for a prospective employer to ask your age. Unless you are a decrepit 50, you should be fine on this. Depending on your location, there...
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    What to do....quit?

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

    Sounds like my last hospital job:eek: You don't need to leave nursing, you need to leave hospital nursing.You have MANY options available to you. My example is... left a very similar job to working...
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    Fired for being an LVN!

    Been there,done that replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Whereas you may be done venting here.. do not be done with your VA career or taking your credentials to a higher level. Does your termination stink to high heaven? .. yes. My comment was meant to...
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    You Guessed It! Coworker Probs...

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

    The solution is get together with your co- workers, come to an agreement on what you all expect from the team leaders , put it in writing and present up the chain of command. As far as the princesses...
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    Interview attire help.....

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

    Sounds good, add a well tailored suit jacket in a harmonizing color. In my opinion ,a jacket shows you are serious. Good luck, let us know how it
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

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

    "smilin' baby Jesus" for spinal meningitis.... not even
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    Fired for being an LVN!

    Been there,done that replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, you did NOT just get fired. You were well aware that the credentialing was undergoing a VAST review.. by the vastest of systems.. the
  24. Been there,done that

    Sentinel Events

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

    STOP blaming yourself. You were thrown under a very large bus. Patients experiencing DT's are the most volatile patients we come across. The problem lies with the facilities half (moon) policies....
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    Staff ratio, dangerous situation

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

    Nurse patient ratio is not the question. Team communication is the problem. No nurse is left alone on the unit PERIOD. All nurses on duty are given report on the patients and updated when any one...