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    HELP: Must choose Methadone Clinic Job Offer Tomorrow

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

    I would be suspicious of any job offer that forced a decision the next day. Why is this position open, what happened to the previous nurse? Have a feeling they need a body, any body ,to show up at...
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    HELP med error on my first day as a solo RN

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

    You discovered a missing med, period. You don't know if you gave it, didn't give it, gave it to the wrong resident. Did you ever think it wasn't there in the first place?? You've blown this one...
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    Travel Nurse inquiry

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

    You can always ask. That's why it's called negotiating. Once you are on an assignment , upgrades are up to your recruiter. I was on an assignment, slept on a bed that was a morgue slab, complained to...
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    how do i go about this situation safely?

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

    The facility is changing the model of nursing care without providing the proper /required training. You are being thrown to the wolves , along with your patients. Consult and inform your malpractice...
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    The mean nurse coworker

    Been there,done that replied to Mightymouse1212's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As jadelpn said, disengage. Ignore her, she will hang
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    Help! Accused giving more narcotics than peers

    Been there,done that replied to h8bootheel_mo_rn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Travel nurses are under a microscope. Especially when it comes to narcs. Did you read the information provided to you about travelers and the facility's higher expectation? As a traveler. I saw...
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    Liberia: Nurses Abandoned Redemption Hospital

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

    Thanhs, but my question is .. would you do even with a Hazmat
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    Question on prior auth RN

    Been there,done that replied to Butterfly80RN's topic in Case Management

    I am a utilization management nurse, duties sound identical to your friend's. I however have call center responsibilities. I do use my nursing judgement and clinical skills. You have the appropriate...
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    Well done! Nothing happened

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

    "Senior desk jockeys" Good description of the way it is in nursing. I believe it's because we are a female dominated profession. We are expected to be nurturers and peacekeepers, while we keep...
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    Job offer, background check/drug screen done..then "crickets"

    Been there,done that replied to Lucky724's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    7- 10 days means business days. 21 days would not be that much farther out. You certainly deserve a response though. Are any of the people you contacted in HR? HR has the ball in their court now....
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    NEW ADON

    Been there,done that replied to Makama1's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Appointed? It's "promoted" In this case ,bamboozled. Ask yourself and your colleagues why you were placed in this
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    My patient does not comply.

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

    Assuming she is competent, she can refuse any treatment orders. All you can do is document that the physician is aware and your teaching efforts. Any liability issues are addressed within the...
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    Hospital will not hire smokers

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

    The health system I work for does not " hire " smokers. The main rationale for this is ,smokers develop health problems, take time off, and cost the corporation money. The nicotine testing is a...
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    I just cried.. In a staff meeting

    Been there,done that replied to 002rn05's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, I'd be mortified too. Look at it this way, you were exhausted , frustrated ,and your management and peers let that bus run over you. Another reason to move on. Why bother emailing management?...
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    Assumptions

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

    Get rid of that chip on your shoulder, you will be much better off. You haven't even started your position and you are discussing (perceived) racial issues. You' ve posted about many problems...
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    New Grad Unhappy

    Been there,done that replied to applesxoranges's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You hate day shift.. Not "fond" (?) of your preceptor.. don't like the dynamics of the unit on nights. And.. somebody was mean to you. YOU have a job,something many new grads do not. Appears,...
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    Nursing tougher for guys than girls

    Been there,done that replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in Men in Nursing

    "it feels embarrassing to get a bad grade when the women around you do better" You should be embarrassed for achieving a low grade whatever the situation. The gender of you fellow students is a moot...
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    New nurse, may get fired...

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

    Please ..no vague drama posts. Quite sure you could get your point across , therefore getting some advice, without giving revealing details. Prayers will not resolve this, but YOU
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    Nurse/Workplace Bullying Victim & Resignation

    Been there,done that replied to Gypsynurse3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is not appropriate to include your reason for leaving. I understand WHY you want to, but that is not the place or time to vent. If you are "granted" an exit interview...go for it. Good luck in...
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    What in Sam Hill's Happened to Respect?

    Been there,done that replied to Hishands66's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There is an incident that triggered the change to ..."the aides who were bragging me up saying I was doing an excellent job are now acting like I just walked in from off the streets." Approach someone...
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    Do Nurses Get Traffic Tickets?

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

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    A difficult initiation to nursing in tornado affected area

    Been there,done that replied to angie2927's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurses must separate their work life from family life even in times of disaster. It's not easy to do, some never get it. Good
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    Quit First Job After 3 Days of Orientation

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

    Run, don't walk. Best of luck in your new
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    Got written up

    Been there,done that replied to julimom's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Did you, or didn't you leave the syringes on the tray? Do you think the RT is setting you up and lied about it? Signing the write up doesn't matter , it's still on your disciplinary record. If you...
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    Do Nurses Get Traffic Tickets?

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

    I have been pulled over twice for speeding ( 10 over).... AWAY from work. Cop let me go both times. There IS a code of respect between nurses and cops. It does not always apply, as I had a nurse...