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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

    Thank you Jade, truly appreciate your
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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

    This computer update was not announced as mandatory.I was ,indeed offered .5 hours to come in so my computer could be accessed. The 1/2 hour does NOT cover my gas and travel time.. let alone the...
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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

    It is for a job requirement. The problem lies with the fact that I work weekends.Manager does not want to come in. Thanks for your reply.. lawyered up.. I
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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

    Thanks for your reply. This is taking place in a corporate setting, has nothing to do with my performance or nursing skills.Just that I did not jump to the command to drive 40 minutes one way on my...
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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

    So ,What I hear you saying is.. I am now the threatening
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    help!! nurse under the influence at work

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

    You have a duty to report your suspicions to the BON. Management has not acted.. you
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    Dream positions...which would you choose?

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

    Day/night rotation is brutal on the mind and body. You will learn many marketable skills in the clinic job. Congratulations on multiple offers. Please keep us
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    New grad RN panic attacks

    Been there,done that replied to panda025's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Believe it not Panda, the environment doesn't sound that bad. It's more likely reality shock. Exercise and a sense of humor will get you through the waiting period until you can make your move to the...
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    New Grad & First Job in LTC - Lots of Overtime/Doubles - How Much Is Too Much?

    Been there,done that replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Team player = they have a pass to work you to death. You need to decline any of those "generous" offers in the name of playing with the team. You are expected to be as sharp at the end of your 16...
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    nursing home- nights 7p-7a. What to expect?

    Been there,done that replied to aviaa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    30 is waaay to many. 15 max. I don't want to scare you ,but I have a boatload of experience and could not handle 30 residents. Review your job description . Most likely you will be responsible for...
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    Leaving job for love after working one year

    Been there,done that replied to NYnurse13's topic in Nursing Career

    Simple solution.. get a job in Florida before you quit your current position. Good luck and congratulations... on a new and exciting chapter in your
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    Can a Nurse lie to Me?

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

    The average person lies 10 times a day. What would possess you to "peek through the blinds"? Your aunt received medication that made her comfortable. Comfortable during an extremely invasive...
  13. Been there,done that

    Are you good at charting in "real time?"

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

    I felt the most efficient way to chart was at the bedside. I would enter my assessment as I was performing it. Actually gave me a little more time with the patient and I couldn't forget any
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    NIGHT SHIFT: Health and Fitness

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

    I bow to anyone that can work night shift. The reality is we are ..by nature.. hard wired to be awake during the day.. sleep at night. Some people can adjust this Circadian rhythm, but not without...
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    SLEEP BEFORE DAY SHIFT.. ideas?

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse-84's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's your MIND that wont shut off. You have to keep the same sleep schedule, days off or days on. Your Circadian rhythm can"t adjust to wild shifts. Once you go to bed at the same time every...
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    Caring as Facade profession

    Been there,done that replied to souleater11's topic in General Nursing

    Grn Tea.. please don't feed the
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    Caring as Facade profession

    Been there,done that replied to souleater11's topic in General Nursing

    Ya well souleater. Hopefully administration will get your drift and block any more of your souleating threads. Sheesh..get a
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    I need a pick-me-up!

    Been there,done that replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in General Nursing

    5 pm to 5 am? Without a break? You don't need a pick me up you need a new
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    Afraid to kill a patient

    Been there,done that replied to ward81's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Please don't anticipate the negatives. You are realizing that you will have a great responsibility.. and that's a good thing. You will have many disciplines involved in the delivery of your care. I...
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    Taking dying patient home with children - what are your thoughts?

    Been there,done that replied to tokebi's topic in Pediatric

    I think the decision is bring a hospice patient into a home with children... is a personal one and needs to be left to the family. In my case.. it would depend on the age of the children, and how I...
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    Post partum interview

    Been there,done that replied to New808BornRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Be prepared for a behavioral interview. Those pesky "tell me about a time you"... questions. You may also be asked scenario questions. Read up on the 10 most common complications and practice...
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    "I'm going to smash your face in"

    Been there,done that replied to jannjul76's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's simply unacceptable. I was in an altercation with a nurse.I was the charge nurse when I asked an agency nurse to answer her call light. She responded with"..I've been doing stuff since I got...
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    "Some people have a job. We have a calling."

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

    I was called all right. To a decent paycheck with a 2 year
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    Pulled a Million Ways

    Been there,done that replied to ruger71's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Prioritization is a skill that comes with time. Some facilities actually make you wear a yellow ribbon during a med pass that indicates you need to be left alone. Refresh yourself on Maslow's...
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    Help! Am I Responsible

    Been there,done that replied to tigress_8207's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "no saturation probe as case with majority of units so no saturation percentage could be ascertained at the time." Heart failure, respirations of 24 ,and O2 @ 3 liters. Who CARES about the hearing...