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    Which job would you choose?

    Been there,done that replied to LisaLPN7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The job for the 3 month old can end at any time. Would your HH agency be able to keep you working? A government job has many perks. I find it hard to believe they will not tell you what your shift...
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    What's the weirdest cardiac rhythm you've seen in the PACU?

    Been there,done that replied to wannabecnl's topic in PACU

    Junctional rhythm in the 40's .. with ventricular escape beats kicking in to " pick up the pace". Very strange on paper. However, the patient was asymptomatic. The conduction system is a work of...
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    help with accuchecks

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

    You have received enough comments on technique. I want to share an event that I hope we all keep in mind. I was coming on duty, no report, but ran to assist an off going nurse. The patient was...
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    Annoying female coworker conversations

    Been there,done that replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Menards is the place to shop! Whatever grade the deadbolt .. will not equal the ultimate home protection. Wanna trade Glock
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    Annoying female coworker conversations

    Been there,done that replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I live into Detroit... why anybody would come here is beyond
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    Annoying female coworker conversations

    Been there,done that replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Beats the Hell out of
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    Do you think?

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

    The support any new grad receives depends on the culture of the facility they hire into. The responsibility for the development of pressure ulcers will be shared betwen every licensed nurse...
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    Overcoming Loss

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

    I can respond on the been there, done that level. Went through a series of losses, the most severe being the loss of my father through medical malpractice. I returned to work without working...
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    Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

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

    I never address my patients as honey ,sweetie, or dear. It is unprofessional. On the other end of the spectrum ...when I am addressed with those terms in a work environment, or as a patient.. my...
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    Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

    Been there,done that replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, have been assaulted. I also responded with " I must fulfill my nursing duties". I finished my shift ,while pulling out hunks of bloody hair and limping from being ground down to the floor. This...
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    Patient's blood splashed to eyes

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

    Most certainly Grn Tea.. that's why I hope OP explores the legal requirements, where ever they are located. I had an exposure from a psych patient pulling out my hair. I was the one that declined...
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    Experimenting with a different nursing field

    Been there,done that replied to froggy8's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest hiring on with two different agencies. I originally gained psych experience this way. It depends on the facility the agency is trying to staff. Some facilities will make you jump through...
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    Am I crazy for this?

    Been there,done that replied to Skylar-blue's topic in General Nursing

    Let me guess... sister-in- law is either a stay at home mom or work's at Mc Donald's. It is NOBODY'S business if your parents continue to help you with obtaining your education. Please stop spending...
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    Am I crazy for this?

    Been there,done that replied to Skylar-blue's topic in General Nursing

    What does "what men see as attractive "got to do with this? And BTW... men are quite turned on by dependent women, they think they can control
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    Life decision-where to look to live/work next?

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

    Anything good for nurses in Windsor? I know many nurses that then work to Detroit, if you want hospital experience you could find it
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    Very Unprofessional....

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

    As RubyVee pointed out... there is a much bigger issue here. Every patient deserves to be treated with respect( in this case it was a simple bed bath.) I hope you examine your callous
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    Restraint without order

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

    Why on God's green earth would you write yourself up? Review your facilities policy , does it not say you have one hour to obtain the doctor's order and have the patient seen? You could have...
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    Patient's blood splashed to eyes

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

    Are you sure she cannot be required to have her blood drawn? It may vary, but in my health provider facility, there are signs posted stating that this is a requirement if an employee has an
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    Nursing dilemma

    Been there,done that replied to NS81's topic in Nursing Career

    Your doctor gave you an answer. You can take a ( medical) leave of absence.. use the time to apply, apply, apply towards a better future. Best of luck, it's brutal out
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    Nodding off...

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

    "Giving the appearance of sleeping" is documented as a fireable offense. ( in certain institutions, most likely.. yours) Having been told that "other's " skated on this offense is not a excuse in...
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    I'm done...

    Been there,done that replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, nursing is hard. So is dental hygiene, teaching school, and OR assisting. Have you consulted a counselor/advisor at your school? Sounds like you may be scattering your forces. If your husband is...
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    So much for the dream job

    Been there,done that posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My supervisor asked me to come in on my day off for a computer update. I declined. I was sent a venomous 3 paragraph email detailing how "other"s were compliant. Then reamed about other (BS)...
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    Fears

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

    You must ask YOURSELF why you want to be a nurse. Nurses do not soothe the fevered brow or fluff pillows. Or such "stuff". We work like dogs 24/7... present at the beginning of life and the end of...
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    Is nursing killing me :/?

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

    Yes. It's killing all of us. The effects of the stress and exposure to disease has been well
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    So much for the dream job

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

    No response from my email as yet. It's the weekend... only us peons work on the