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    New here and neep help!!

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

    Please get professional assistance towards your education/career goal. You are a bright ambitious young woman. Why not go for your
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    is it nurse's week?

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

    "pretty " good and "pretty" well. .. does not cut it. We are overworked and unappreciated every week. We deserve some token of appreciation during nurses
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    Does anybody have any patient near-death experience stories?

    Been there,done that replied to SMAC92's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I have attended many people that were actively dying. I knew it was the end when they would stop looking at me, look past me and say... "Uncle Joe! What are You doing here"? Firmly believe we are...
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    WHY do employers that give 2-3 days orientation require a month's notice of resignati

    Been there,done that replied to Nola009's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Ineligible for rehire cannot be pulled for giving the standard 2 weeks notice. In fact, the question is hardly in use because of the legal issues it raises. This sub par facility should NOT be able to...
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    WHY do employers that give 2-3 days orientation require a month's notice of resignati

    Been there,done that replied to Nola009's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Not acceptable? What are they going to do to you.... Pull our your fingernails? They are trying to wring another couple of weeks work out of you because they cannot keep
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    Dealing with arrogant staff

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

    The inmates appear to be running the asylum. This is a privatley owned "rehab" facility, I am assuming. I WOULD have said write each and everyone of them up per infraction.. but administration already...
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    CNA 'tudes

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

    I may have thrown out that "my License "stuff inappropriately. I mean working under my direction. If I direct, I must make sure it's done. Either way, I am responsible for what they provide to my...
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    need some insight on if I should become a nurse or not...

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

    Please... use your intelligence and ambition towards a different field . You have already discovered the hospital environment is not for you. It seems you need direction to find your place. Talk to...
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    Grieving

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

    You are passing through the many phases of grief. Closure is what you need.. it's hard to find. Please get some professional help. You are in shock. I hospiced my best friend.. being there is not...
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    CNA 'tudes

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

    Two separate issues here. 1.) The CNA's are working under the RN's license. They seem to have forgotten THAT key point. The RN is responsible for what they do.. or do not do. 2.) The CNA's lack of...
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    Job offer rescinded? What did I do wrong?

    Been there,done that replied to Pandora6212's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    VERY unprofessional office. The LPN with 18 years there simply did not like "something" about you and called the shots on your hire. Thinking you dodged a bullet. It's them, not you. Good luck in...
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    Accused Of Not Being A Team Player-Have You?

    Been there,done that replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I felt a bit offended that she was trying to force a part-time position on me" No, feel a lot offended. This manager is a MAJOR player. Needs midnight staff and is willing to mess with your mind to...
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    Student Nurse with a poop problem

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

    Awww man.. can you believe what we nurses talk about? I , personally.. never got a "taste" instead of a smell. Thinking perception/anatomies are different? Also think any actually exposure risks is...
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    Shocked by facial piercings at work

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

    Wouldn't go to the point of "shocked " by facial piercings. They are becoming more acceptable by facilities , but far from mainstream. I personally don't care for tattoos or piercings. Sometimes find...
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    Student Nurse with a poop problem

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

    "huge watery BM that was up his back, down his legs, up between his thighs and all over his genitals." Great description, bet your charting is spot on! Yes, I laughed, but with you... not at you....
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    Being a Mom and a Nurse

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

    Thinking at the very least you need day care during the time you need to sleep in the day. Flexibility is the key in your choice of day care. I realize that they need to staff accordingly.If you give...
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    Whats the next step after CNA?

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

    Consider pharmacy technician or home health aid. Good
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    When to say "When"?

    Been there,done that replied to silverbat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Do you have short term or long term disability through your employer? That could bridge you to SSI. A good friend had similiar issues. She had to be off for 6 months, was denied and got an attorney....
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    Going to med/surg!!!

    Been there,done that replied to Ebony2013's topic in General Students

    It's not about grades, it's about people. Keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth closed. LOOK at your patient, what is their overall affect telling you? Note their color , respiratory effort...
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    Need a new career

    Been there,done that replied to shawna90's topic in Nursing Career

    You are an RN , graduating with a BSN and in your early twenties. Back up .. look at that from another point of view. Can you IMAGINE how many people want to be in your position? Yes, floor nursing/...
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    Interview related question

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

    HR is is in NO hurry. One month is not long at all in their grand scheme of things. If you have not received the generic email that you are not an "ideal candidate" .. consider that a good...
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    Should I apply for a per diem job now if I plan to be away for all of Sept?

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

    Dear princess, Apply for a position when you are available to work.
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    NEW Nurse, First Job

    Been there,done that replied to dkl1234's topic in Nursing Career

    You should realize that you have a position that many, many floor nurses would die for. I think experienced nurses will appreciate YOUR knowledge and experience, and the teaching role you are in....
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    I'm a job hopper.... HELP!

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

    And what would that problem be? Grouping all younger nurses into a "set" and propose they have a problem is beyond disrespectful. You personally know a few nurses that stayed in the same position....
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    Transgender student nurse

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

    I am reading an extremely emotional post. Part of your problem could be that... you are over emotional in real time. That is not tolerated in nursing school. Where exactly, is the " reality of the...