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  1. Been there,done that

    nurse ratio 50:1? Yup!

    Been there,done that replied to nurse2033's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not an accurate comparison. We do not live in a third world country. I have had 40 patients in a SNF.. quite close to that ratio for a " developed" nation. Are you inferring we shouldn't...
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    Fight with pct

    Been there,done that replied to Beverly1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why would you want to "smooth things over" ? Interrupting your medication administration, raising her voice, and continuing the altercation in front of a patient are all inexcusable and...
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    What to do: ED physician brought dog to work

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

    You can't tell Americans anything? or dog lovers? or American dog lovers? Please clarify when you make a sweeping generalization. You work in a hospital and the smell of dogs bothers you? I find that...
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    In at 6:30, out at 9:00 and not a drop of food. I love this job!

    Been there,done that replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about passing out around 2:00 ? You have detailed the day of a nurse in a for profit , corporate owned facility. You will not be able to change it. Spend your time off looking for...
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    What to do: ED physician brought dog to work

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

    The OP has received 50+ responses, however no response to our input. Someone did not hear what they wanted to
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    Do you need a doctors order for this?

    Been there,done that replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hear what you are saying. In this case , there is no time no check policy. The patient's condition needs immediate action. Urology and policy be damned. As professionals, we must make...
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    Do you need a doctors order for this?

    Been there,done that replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh well, we can't go around having unhappy urologists. In the case of a Foley not draining, it is a medical emergency. Treat the problem not the
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    I am broken

    Been there,done that replied to Dana1969's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Seven years? Until you are "bereft"? "If you also do what you've always done, you'll always get what you always got". Been there, done that. Left a position of 14 years after a corporate take over of...
  9. Been there,done that

    Honesty is NOT the best policy...

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Facilities have the luxury of choosing from many applicants. Hiring a nurse that has been terminated is viewed as "risky" Care to share the reason for your termination? Have you tried finding...
  10. Been there,done that

    Joint Commission is a Joke...

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

    Pathetic is a good word for it, I like lame and useless myself. Same old drill every year.... AND we have months to prepare for it." Okay kids, stop leaving meds laying around and keep those boxes...
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    Fingerprinting for CA License endorsement

    Been there,done that replied to reginacourtney's topic in California Nursing

    Only the CA BON can answer your questions with certainty. I would bet the rent that their fingerprint card is their method of documentation, and the only documentation they will
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    Can a Nurse Punch a Patient in Self-Defense?

    Been there,done that replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I have been assaulted by a psych patient. She had 2 mental health workers covering her. Jumped on me despite that coverage, tore out my hair and drove me into the ground. Was I legally required to...
  13. Been there,done that

    Happy birthday to me! 35 years old and a new nurse!

    Been there,done that replied to karrie79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations. I became a nurse at the tender age of 32. You have the entire world of nursing before you.
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    Adn vs bsn vs does it matter?

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

    "Why do people feel the need to throw their credentials around and feel like they are smarter than another person?" How do you know that people with higher credentials "feel' they are smarter? That is...
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    Can you support yourself on agency nursing?

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

    Before you make your move, apply with 3 of the largest agencies. See what areas of need they have. Your additional bilingual skill makes you much more marketable. Do you need benefits? You will be...
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    What to do: ED physician brought dog to work

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

    Had to look up prat and officious . Damn I already knew. Couldn't agree
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    ACLS, how much prep for the class

    Been there,done that replied to blondie1887's topic in General Nursing

    The rhythms presented in class and tested on can vary, depending on the presenter. I have had to call a SVT vs PAT, complete heart block vs a slow second degree block, etc. Can be a little tricky...
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    What to do: ED physician brought dog to work

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

    If you were that concerned about the nasty germy animal, why did you not say something to the
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    Poor RN professional conduct

    Been there,done that replied to Omgseriously's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Santa, the tooth fairy, or especially the Easter
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    Poor RN professional conduct

    Been there,done that replied to Omgseriously's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Apparently , OP has not heard what they were hoping to hear. No further thoughts
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    How to balance family and work when working afternoons

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

    During the school year, you will only see her when you are sending her off to school and on your days off. Only you know if the increase in salary is worth
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    Almost 2 years and Im Exhausted

    Been there,done that replied to melliandre1985's topic in General Nursing

    Insurance companies are always looking for people with marketing degrees. With an additional nursing degree, you would be quite
  23. Been there,done that

    reasonable orientation for an experienced nurse?

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

    A 3 week orientation should be enough to teach you the routine of the unit. I feel going back to paper charting requires less learning than a new EMR. Good luck, let us know how it is going. You can...
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    The Agony of Da-Feet

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

    There are no magic shoes. What works for one person,will not work for another. In order for me to make it through my 12 hour shift, I switched shoes and socks mid -shift... and rubbed my feet with...
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    I asked one simple question...

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

    How long have you been in your current position? That condescending behavior occurs all too often when you are the new face. I myself, cannot tolerate it. .. having been the new face many times as a...