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    Does Everyone Actually Hate Nurses?

    Been there,done that replied to Casha9's topic in General Nursing

    Most trusted is vastly different than most
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    How would you feel....

    Been there,done that replied to elle1977's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just moved to a new office setting a couple of months ago. I had not noticed anything regarding credentials on our new work stations. Now I see that no one has their credentials after their name, not...
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    They should be force to retire

    Been there,done that replied to apnurserock's topic in Retired Nurses

    Those are the least of the issues.This poster has started many threads with debatable/ sensitive topics. Vaguely referred to personal experience with the topic. I have had it with the attention...
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    New nurse, feeling discouraged. Please help!

    Been there,done that replied to ♡♡RN♡&#9's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Guess what? You are not a nurse yet. Just because you have completed school and passed a test, does not confer that status on you. It can take YEARS. We are in a fast paced , challenging environment....
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    Reasonable accommodations - working from home in management?

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

    You can always ask. Whether or not your employer will accommodate you is entirely up to them. Telecommuting is a perk that employers use to recruit highly skilled employees. Why not go for a...
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    Company Violation

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

    Vent all you like, lying not so much. Delete your own dang
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    Company Violation

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

    Dunno , perhaps if you tell us more about the **cough** employee you had to
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    Too much overtime?

    Been there,done that replied to beetlebug424's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your health is not worth your job. You MUST take care of yourself first. The home care company knows very well that they need another nurse to cover the night shifts. Instead of hiring one , the have...
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    lpn license after moral review

    Been there,done that replied to DaniloWhite's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have no clue as to what you just posted. Is there any wonder you have a communication problem? Be very careful in your future communications... you appear
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    Nurse Career Battery Test

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

    I've had many interviews/ tests in the last few years.Not familiar with the Nurse Career Battery Test . Depending on the facility , it has taken months to receive feedback. You cannot go wrong by...
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    Do you "tell" Facebook where you work?

    Been there,done that replied to RN403's topic in General Nursing

    Of course not. Anything I say can and will be used against
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    Enough is enough or is it?

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

    Compare and contrast this... Should posters blow up nursing web sites with BS? Why or why
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    Help..

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

    You can obtain an associate of science in nursing degree in 2 years. Quite fast in the grand scheme of things. If you do not like math and science, nursing is not for
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    On "dumbing down" résumés

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

    A shame that they cannot appreciate your skills and your objective . Thinking they want to put you in the place THEY ( whoever they are) have in their their minds. Firmly convinced you will find a...
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    Medical Assistants being called nurses

    Been there,done that replied to Ethicsrn4life's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The bottom line is the DOCTORS want to keep their piece of the medical payment pie. Do not care if misinformation given by the hired help hurts the patient. Medical assistants are NOT qualified to...
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    Home care doesn't want a hospital bed

    Been there,done that replied to Ragage913's topic in Home Health

    What is a NHTD case? Please do not assume any responders know your acronyms. What is the diagnosis, is this truly a bed bound
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    On "dumbing down" résumés

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

    Are you certain it's the resume... not your demeanor ? First impressions are made in the first 30
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    PTSD & Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to swazi-maci's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We could ALL claim PTSD.. nursing is brutal.Exposure to psychological harm is what we signed up for. It is not a surprise that the union or hospital would not support the nurse. It's all about the...
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    Thoughts on CPR?

    Been there,done that replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Nursing

    The rationale is ..circulation is paramount to the rescue.The rescuer is NOT able to administer oxygen via mouth to mouth. .. it is the compressions that circulate the existing oxygen. Don't waste...
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    Bullying-Need Advice with First Hospital Job

    Been there,done that replied to missy26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A skills check list does NOT need to be initiated by the orientee! How would a new employee know .. what they did not know? Frankly.. my dear...you may have had those skills, but to assume the OP...
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    Bullying-Need Advice with First Hospital Job

    Been there,done that replied to missy26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, bullying is not applicable to your current orientation situation. However...YOU feel lost in your orientation. You have a preceptor unwilling to properly guide you. Other posters have chosen...
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    Travel nursing in USA for nurses from Quebec

    Been there,done that replied to Jan88's topic in Travel

    Hi Jan, we have many Canadian nurses here in Michigan. Any reputable travel agency should give you all of the information you need in order to travel nurse. They make BIG bucks from your hospital...
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    Bullying-Need Advice with First Hospital Job

    Been there,done that replied to missy26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you have a written orientation /education plan? This should be a specific guideline for your educational weekly goals and your experience and progress towards meeting those goals. You should also...
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    What are your thoughts about care management vs hospital?

    Been there,done that replied to skyheaven477's topic in Nursing Career

    You have been offered a full time hospital position with benefits.. and you turned it down. Because you are afraid of losing your nursing skills. What skills, exactly are you referring to? Do you...
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    Out of my element: need some advice

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

    We ALL took positions we knew little about. Even with a full pediatric rotation, you don't really receive any training, you are exposed to the pediatric patient. You are already way ahead of the...