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  1. Been there,done that

    3-12s days or 8-4 m-f (3 little boys at home)

    Been there,done that replied to M610's topic in Nursing Career

    Realize that on the 12 hour shifts, you won't be spending any time with the kids.My son hated being away from me the entire
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    Thinking About Nursing: Advice Needed

    Been there,done that replied to shniter008's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest you start by reading some of the many posts on this site regarding the pros and cons of nursing. You will find more cons, but all are heartfelt comments on the field. A CNA position would...
  3. Been there,done that

    LPN making 70,000 a year

    Been there,done that replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Whereas your background and current salary are impressive.. "Rns have deeper education but bedside nursing experience translates into huge assessment skills"... does not compute. Don't most RN's...
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    New Health Unit Coordinator

    Been there,done that replied to Mhayak8469's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest problem on a busy Monday came from a doctor.. that you could not fax fast enough for . Out of all the things that a Monday can bring.. this was the main concern? Your manager is way too...
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    To be or not to be

    Been there,done that replied to Scaffidi87's topic in Travel

    Your mother should be out of this decision. I feel you have enough experience to try travel nursing. Why do you want to travel? Where would you like to go? Are you extremely flexible and a fast...
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    Detox nursing is sucking the life out of me

    Been there,done that replied to number41's topic in Addictions

    "being spoken down to, lied to and yelled at." Is this management or patients? Seriously.. this is the manipulative drug seeker's behavior. Managing and treating this behavior is part of the...
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    Poor RN professional conduct

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

    If your concern is for major safety issues, why go after the smallest one? Your snack drawer rat out only served to alienate your colleagues. Probably too late, but what is your biggest concern that...
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    Poor RN professional conduct

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

    Whose immaturity and sense of entitlement are you speaking of? No eating or drinking at the desk is an infection control policy. As with many policies, they make no sense. How can a covered container...
  9. Been there,done that

    Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

    Been there,done that replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    Been awhile since I took your previously suggested CPI course. It includes "how to identify at-risk individuals and use nonverbal and verbal techniques to defuse hostile or belligerent behavior....
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    Diluting medication by pushing through a distal IV port

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

    It does not matter how many milliliters are in the IV tubing. Pushing any medication this way will not allow for a time controlled IV push. Dilute the medication according to the recommended standard,...
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    I dread going to work- not a new grad. Has this happened to anyone else?

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

    Please read TU RN's post a hundred times if necessary. Life is too short to NOT make that leap. You are most certainly not giving up. You will learn and grow in a new field of nursing. You have an...
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    Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

    Been there,done that replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    I want to like this,but sheesh.. what does it say about our profession if we have to study martial arts to get through the
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    I dread going to work- not a new grad. Has this happened to anyone else?

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

    This might be a shock to to you, but management does not give a rat's patooti about staff. No WAY will they assist with steering away from patient care.They want good little soldiers that take orders...
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    I dread going to work- not a new grad. Has this happened to anyone else?

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

    So well said. I wish I could like it many times over. You are saying.. "life is too short for this BS". You are spot on. I hope the OP reads it and takes it to
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    Dead bodies?

    Been there,done that replied to relgis15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not only transport... clean , bag, and tag. Then play diplomat with security to unlock the morgue and assist with transfer to morgue gurney. It's such a glamorous
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    Too tired to do anything on days off

    Been there,done that replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    It's not considered exercise because it is your normal level of activity. Stinks , I know. I am old and decrepit, but I do a Hasfit 15 minute workout every day. I feel much better with
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    I dread going to work- not a new grad. Has this happened to anyone else?

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

    Yep, sounds about right. Of course you are anxious and dreading the mental and physical abuse heaped upon you during your shift. It's time to do something other that floor nursing. You have many...
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    I dread going to work- not a new grad. Has this happened to anyone else?

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

    The LAST thing Ativan needs to do with this information is give it to management. Think about what they would do with
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    Considering going into nursing...

    Been there,done that replied to ks97's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you can afford to live on campus, you can afford to earn your BSN. A Bachelor 's degree is now the standard degree most facilities are willing to hire in this fluctuating job market. Please...
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    Question: Applies to nurses all ages

    Been there,done that replied to Chris996's topic in Florida Nursing

    Your question can only be answered by the Florida BON . I do know that Florida has very strict regulations that require at least 6 weeks to process. You can expect drug testing or finger printing...
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    Too tired to do anything on days off

    Been there,done that replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    You have not shared how long you have been a nurse, or what shift you are on. If you are working night shift , this is to be expected. The brief time I was on nights, my circadian rhythm could not...
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    Does this make sense?

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

    I remember those days, it's a challenge. Have you considered staying where you are and requesting to work 3 weekends a month? Depending on staffing they may jump at that. Or your coworkers would...
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    Do you work with a cold sore?

    Been there,done that replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    No, but masks have been known to fail. We are human and it is feasible we would inadvertently touch our face, then touch the infant. I realize it is unlikely to transmit the virus. Thinking why take...
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    What might I be doing wrong?

    Been there,done that replied to bikegal50's topic in General Nursing

    Actually less than 2 months of not hearing a word is not that unusual. Human resource departments have experienced huge cutbacks and they are notoriously slow to process applications and respond. I...
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    Do you work with a cold sore?

    Been there,done that replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    So your salary is more important than the health and safety of a fragile