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    PRN / Full time/ pros and cons

    Been there,done that replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you wanting more flexibility? Full time and PTO is a pretty good gig. I am assuming your current position covers your kids health care coverage until age 26. Have you done the math as to what...
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    Sending resident to ER without a providers order.

    Been there,done that replied to guest415311's topic in General Nursing

    "Could anyone tell me the laws " No we can't.. we are nurses not lawyers. DON sounds like an idiot. You did the right thing The resident required a full work up STAT.
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    Question about IV piggyback

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

    The correct answer is whatever your preceptor is teaching
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    OCD and nursing

    Been there,done that replied to nurselife_033's topic in General Nursing

    This is a minor incident. What do you think could happen to the patient? Appears your OCD is significant. You are going to overthink
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    Emergency department but nicu experience

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

    Of course apply ! If you don't ask... the answer will always be
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    Potential Risks Associated with Contamination in IV Medication Administration

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

    So what if there were a few drops left. Consider the risk for contamination with all the futzing
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    Am I going to regret my decision?

    Been there,done that replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    you have posited this question several times. What answer are you looking for? Seem you already regret
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    Have to quit to care for parents

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

    Are there no other family members that could help with care? Does your family member have insurance for placement? I'm sure your loved one does not want to see you lose your job. Consider...
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    What made you quit?

    Been there,done that posted a topic in General Nursing

    I quit a job after I was written up and suspended for three days. I had politely asked an agency nurse to answer her patient's call light. She responded with "I've been doing stuff since I got here"....
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    Older Nurse no BSN needs advice

    Been there,done that replied to Jon C RN 2024's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure you are blacklisted? If so, who are you going to use for references? Maybe think outside the box. At 61, it is hard to stand on your feet for hours. Consider private duty. Also working...
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    New car discounts for RNs in New York State?

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

    I have been offered a nurse's discount on car insurance. It was not a good deal. Just a come
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    help! Australia nurse to Nevada, OB requirement

    Been there,done that replied to vivi123's topic in General Nursing

    YOU do not tell the board anything. You ask the board how to satisfy their requirement. In the US, 20 % of my studies was in OB. There were many questions on the NCLEX regarding
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    Efficient assessment and med routine?

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

    I started my shift by eyeballing my peeps. Needed to make sure they were okay. Then check their labs and vital signs. Then AM med pass with a full assessment . Worked for me for many
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    RN work as an LVN mil spouse

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

    A three year gap can cause problems in the future. Most employers won't even look at you. HR at the base knows this and are low balling you. Work the minimum hours. Check into getting your UK...
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    So scared - Turning me into the BON for "failure to report the act"?

    Been there,done that replied to RnAmy2000's topic in General Nursing

    Paranoia strikes deep. What is
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    LPN or RN school?

    Been there,done that replied to Yadayada's topic in General Students

    If you are accepted to a BSN school.. take it. You will make MUCH more money in the long
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    Medication Order

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse1282's topic in General Nursing

    "merely triated"? I don't titrate narcs... that is
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    UK trained paeds Nurse wanting to work in the US

    Been there,done that replied to sophiemills25's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to move to Atlanta, contact the Georgia BON and see what you need to get
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    I can't find my happiness in nursing.

    Been there,done that replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    Float pool is extremely difficult. I did it with 25 years of experience and had a hard time. You have enough experience to get a remote job . Research insurance
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    How do I get into remote nursing jobs?

    Been there,done that replied to momma0f3's topic in General Nursing

    Apply to insurance companies. Utilization review / utilization management would work for you. Find a local job , you will need 3 months of training, then you can go remote. Also research disease...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

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

    She's making money giving lectures... explaining away how she screwed up and killed
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    What skills should I develop and hone in med/surg?

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

    Hone your assessment skills. Do a visual head to toe . What is the patients color, respiratory rate and effort. What is their major complaint? Then you can do a full assessment. You will need IV...
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    Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    Been there,done that replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    Appears that nurses cannot win. Cant stay home sick. Or you will enter the call in disciplinary system. If the nurse goes in sick.. the BON will be after
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    Nurse interrogated after murdering husband

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

    I do not see where her addiction to tramadol.. has much to do with killing her husband. The interviewers were actually
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    Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    Been there,done that replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct. Op needs to check on the attendance policy. I got a month off when I contracted pneumonia. But that was a one time occurence. I don't think a MD note will help for occurences for...