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    Peer to peer

    Been there,done that replied to RN010101's topic in Case Management

    Dang GrnTea... we NEVER say we're "sorry" to a doc..
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    Peer to peer

    Been there,done that replied to RN010101's topic in Case Management

    In the long run, yes. However many docs take it as an affront to their judgement and get their panties in a bunch. If their panties are bunched.. the DOCTOR requests a peer to peer at that
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    Peer to peer

    Been there,done that replied to RN010101's topic in Case Management

    You are viewing the process incorrectly. If an admission is denied, your role is to inform the physician... period. Doc knows the drill. It is NOT your call to request a peer to peer.. only the...
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    Agency vs Permanent Job

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

    No, there is not always better pay. In fact, you could lose in the long run as you are not guaranteed hours. There are also the factors of , no orientation, no consistent assignment, and working...
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    I Miss Nursing

    Been there,done that replied to Cricket183's topic in Retired Nurses

    Ministry or not.... YOU must take care of yourself. You pushed yourself to the point of hospitalization. The RSD trigger could very well have been the stress of your position. NOTHING is worth that....
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    Question for the cardiac guru's out there

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

    Amlodipine reduces vascular resistance, increase blood supply to the heart. To attempt to analyze why the patient is on these meds, is not the point. The point is the doctor you work for was NOT fully...
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    Husband not supportive of me going to school

    Been there,done that replied to sweetpea2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your plan of getting your ASN through a community college seems the way to go.(most affordable) What does your husband do for a living? Why is he so concerned about being able to support the family...
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    Right Decision?

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

    Not the right decision to not give 2 weeks notice. That will haunt you for a long time. I understand your frustration, but human resources will sniff that out PDQ. Is it possible to leave that...
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    This may make me look silly..

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

    No one checked your pupils, because your neurological status was not a diagnosis or a problem. Pupils are evaluated as part of a complete neuro exam. Nursing diagnosis is completely separate from...
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    RN working as CNA under an LPN?

    Been there,done that replied to RNlove17's topic in General Nursing

    If your concern is legal... check with your malpractice insurance carrier. You are smart to be concerned, as you carry your RN responsibility within the CNA role. Enjoyed learning about the shabaz...
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    RN to MSN downside?

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

    If your long term goal is case management, an MSN is not required. What is required is EXPERIENCE towards case management that can be acquired without a masters degree. There are other avenues...
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    Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    Been there,done that replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Will somebody please shoot this thread and put us all out of our misery? Too much time and energy placating the
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    Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    Been there,done that replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You requested opinions . You received several from nurses that collectively have hundreds of years of experience. Your individual rebuttals, speak volumes to me. If your main concern is having...
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    Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    Been there,done that replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "roll-a-joint" position." What might that be? And how do you know? " The man has cancer and AIDS..... how can he be "enjoying " his TX too much? Sounds like his judgement day is coming up... he...
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    Desk job

    Been there,done that replied to kward6's topic in General Nursing

    Thinking that any new medications that come along, I would do what I always did, read up on it / use pharmacy as a resource. As far as IV skills, interpreting telemetry, etc. after 30 years, that's...
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    charge nurse drama

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Flow in a happy fashion? Nobody is happy to be there, nobody. An orderly fashion is the best you can achieve. YOU are in charge, YOU must assess the assignments and decide who gets the admission.Being...
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    Would taking office work hurt a new RNs chance at getting acute care experience

    Been there,done that replied to Nola009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could look it it this way... most hospital nurses would give their eye teeth for that office job. Why not take the job and work towards your BSN? Office experience will be what you make of it on...
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    PRIORITY for BURN??

    Been there,done that replied to johwen93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    B is the text book answer. Pain control is the nursing
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    Don't want a full time job, but wait..,

    Been there,done that replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know your location.. but an NP should be worth much more than
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    Is it legal to give a friend insulin before meals?

    Been there,done that replied to mommasgirls's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Sounds good.. however.. when we give "advice"... we are held to a boatload of legal
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    Is it legal to give a friend insulin before meals?

    Been there,done that replied to mommasgirls's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Holy Mother of God. Why would you let yourself be manipulated to administer insulin..for a so called
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    Conflicted about keeping current job while starting new one

    Been there,done that replied to NoviceRN10's topic in General Nursing

    No matter how difficult your current position is... do not close that door. You can handle two shifts /schedule until you know how your new position plays out. Been there, did
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    Have you ever had the feeling your employer was looking for a reason to fire you

    Been there,done that replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have held many different PRN positions. Some of them I "walked on water".. some of them I was just a body. It's all about the manager's perception of
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    Life is beautiful if one has his/her life centered on God

    Been there,done that replied to guyna's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Your faith is YOUR faith.Personally , I did not feel the need to be called by by a higher power to take care of people. I did that all by
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    Stuck with needle from pt +HepC

    Been there,done that replied to FayeRN1982's topic in Infectious Disease

    Whatever your "odds" are of contracting Hep C... you are following the protocol , that is all you can do to follow up. You are afraid to kiss your fiance. That indicates your are in a full blown...