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    RT over-stepping boundaries?

    Been there,done that replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love RT!!! They know the patient as well as I do. I'll take all the help I can get with families. As far as hospice... it would depend on what stage the discussion was at. Most therapists are...
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    Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

    Been there,done that replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    UMM.. that would be a HYPERkalemic patient. Certainly not wanting to belittle you. But that kind of miscommunication can cause HUGE
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    1.5 years experience; worried about agency work

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

    Traveling after 1.5 years can be a challenge.. but definitely doable. I've done agency and traveled.. but had many years of experience. A nurse I know traveled to California with one year experience...
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    Kaiser temp job?!

    Been there,done that replied to Jerandolph03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Kaiser is a great place to work. As with any temp job.. the offer to stay on will depend on your performance and their current needs at the end of your contract. Let them know you are interested in...
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    Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

    Been there,done that replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Did you REALLY just cite Wikipedia as a reference? That is so ludicrous, now I'm
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    Back to ICU from clinic job

    Been there,done that replied to racingmurse320q's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have an itch to go back... or an itch for the money and respect you deserve? Hospital nursing is the toughest job nurses can have. Look back upon the stress, weekends and holidays, and now...
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    Propofol

    Been there,done that replied to clarkw12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Propofol is prescribed by the attending physician. The use of the medication depends on the benefits to the patient in the current setting. You statement that "it makes the nurses job easier" is...
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    Please help! Was this a hippa violation?

    Been there,done that replied to rn865's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It's HIPAA. Read up on it. There are certain situations where personal information can be disclosed. Learn
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    Fulltime to PRN...manager stalling?

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

    You need to go to Human Resources with your request to change your
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    Letter of Resignation

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

    "I gave it to my weekend supervisor". That needs to be documented by the weekend supervisor. If not .. you are playing the "I was fired".. "No, I quit" game. However this plays out... Why were you...
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    RN New Hire - what would you expect them to do?

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

    "Big Hairy Deal".. Thanks, I forgot about that phrase. It's certainly back into my
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    Train wrecks!

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

    What would be the accepted vernacular for "panties in a
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    RN New Hire - what would you expect them to do?

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

    I would have expected them to have learned a great deal from that error. Then I would have LEFT THEM
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    Train wrecks!

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

    How do you feel about my personal favorite.. *****? Maybe you need to get off your horse and realize NURSES are also human .. and struggling with ever increasing demands and complicated patients....
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    Fall in the ED!

    Been there,done that replied to wearelegion83's topic in Emergency

    Glad that it turned out well THIS TIME. It sounds like management is trying to make some positive/workable changes. However, remember your first instinct was.. you were in trouble, going to be fired,...
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    Voice recordings

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

    Your manager is expecting you to placate all of the off the wall/ demanding patients all of the time. That's not possible. Manager has you on her radar and will not lose sight. Time to
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    Cardiac Rehab vs IR vs PCU (experienced)

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

    Cardiac rehab has sounded like a dream job to me for many years. Far from making you LESS marketable, teaching and community reach out would open many new doors for you. Good luck whatever you...
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    Nurse Staffing Agencies for job placement legit?

    Been there,done that replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    More than legit... a great resource for a new job. They do a lot of legwork and match you up with the facility's need. Of course you will not pay for their service, the employer does. Good luck, keep...
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    New Nurse

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

    Want to be PC on this.. but this gentleman is an example of why we need more men in the
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    Show Me the Money

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

    I hope you read my reply on the overtime thread. Our most difficult position is surely all about money. Mother Teresa.. I am not! Any nurse that feels we have a "calling" to take of people are...
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    Is it a good idea to work 5 days straight (12 hours shifts/day)?

    Been there,done that replied to happyface27's topic in General Nursing

    Well said ,that is my sentiments exactly, after we are not in this for the fun , are we? Let me correct myself. In the case of the remuneration.. in the case of OVERTIME .. the money is not worth...
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    Is it a good idea to work 5 days straight (12 hours shifts/day)?

    Been there,done that replied to happyface27's topic in General Nursing

    Well said ,that is my sentiments exactly, after we are not in this for the fun , are we? Let me correct myself. In the case of the remuneration.. in the case of OVERTIME .. the money is not worth...
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    Is it a good idea to work 5 days straight (12 hours shifts/day)?

    Been there,done that replied to happyface27's topic in General Nursing

    The outcome of after taxes revenue... should NOT be the issue. Nursing is NOT about remuneration. The issue should be .. can ANY nurse be able to function at their required level of...
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    New Nurse

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

    Keep your eyes open and your mouth
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    Personal Death as a Nurse

    Been there,done that replied to m0nk3y904's topic in General Nursing

    "A week after he passed, I did go back to work but I felt alone and frightened." I am so sorry for your loss. The death of a loved one is especially hard on a professional. We feel there was...