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    New RN IN ICU

    Been there,done that replied to MsJheri112's topic in General Nursing

    Turning and changing patients is a basic skill. Did you not learn that in your LVN role? You should have assistants to do that any way. You did not receive enough orientation to succeed as an RN...
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    I am under investigation by BON. Ethical question: Share or not share with potential employers?

    Been there,done that replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody amasses that many and varied complaints.. and keeps on working. If you want to ask what is ethical or unethical, ask yourself if it ethical to present such an obvious lie to professional...
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    Taking time off to take care of my new baby? Bad for career?

    Been there,done that replied to nurseinthecity11's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly. But parenting then becomes a PART time job. I stand by my advice. If you can stay home with your baby... do
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    What’s the farthest you would be willing to commute?

    Been there,done that replied to MountaineerFan57's topic in General Nursing

    That commute itself would be a job. Add 12 hours plus of nursing. On a good day you, with the commute .. you would be working 15 hours. Patients do not deserve a nurse with no rest in between...
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    Four 12s in a row?!?! ??

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

    As you feel there is little hope for a schedule switch.... I feel a call off coming on. Four 12's in a row.. is
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    Just lost and need career advice

    Been there,done that replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    You are not a crappy nurse. You have just not been in one position long enough to follow through. Hang on to this position for a year. Make a list of questions for your immediate supervisor. You...
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    Required to do free visit??

    Been there,done that replied to Stef_nurse's topic in Home Health

    You did not perform any nursing services. This was an interview. If your agency respected you ,they would have informed you in advance. Seems like it was time well spent. You learned about...
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    16 Hour Shifts

    Been there,done that replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    Realize that your manager is texting anybody and everybody to fill staffing vacancies. You can choose to ignore texts on your days off... or just respond with a no. They will keep coming anyway...
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    EMR or EHR and ACLS

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

    No use studying any EMR in advance. You will receive training to the facility's EMR. An online ACLS course is going overboard. You need to learn basic rhythms first. I don't know how to teach...
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    How to recover from setback and move forward

    Been there,done that replied to BlueSkies96's topic in General Nursing

    You were prudent to get the MAR corrected. Of course the doctor should have appreciated that. You are going to run across many doctors that feel nurses are a pain in the tookas when we call them....
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    Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Been there,done that replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    "Have you had marital problems due to your job?' You don't have marital problems due to your job. You have marital problems due to your husband.. and his substance abuse. Put the job...
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    Leaving Work / Nurse Duties Incomplete Passing To Night Shift

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

    Every nurse on every shift .. leaves on going issues/ tasks to the oncoming shift. "It creates a general passive aggressive vibe between day shift and night shift where I feel I'm walking on...
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    rotating shifts

    Been there,done that replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    "My question is: how do I approach my manager about it?" Arrange for a meeting, or send an email. Your pregnancy is irrelevant to the administration. The policy is already in place. Continue...
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    Difficult AMA situations

    Been there,done that replied to CaliRN2019's topic in General Nursing

    She needs to be medicated before the dressing changes. She also needs to be talked down during this painful procedure. Psych and social services should have already been consulted. No way...
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    New Grad Needs Advice - Hostile Work Environment

    Been there,done that replied to aap2020's topic in General Nursing

    Journaling will not protect you. You need to be reporting as
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    New Grad Needs Advice - Hostile Work Environment

    Been there,done that replied to aap2020's topic in General Nursing

    You are being discriminated against. Thoroughly document and report each and every occurence to HR. The situation will likely not change, but it will give you ammunition for when you leave this...
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    Is there a way to separate the title "Nurse" away from your name?

    Been there,done that replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    If your new acquaintance begins the conversation with your job, it would be simple to just change the subject. " I prefer not to talk about my work. What are you drinking there?" Many topics to...
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    Need advice on transferring to a different position

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

    "you are the nicest person I have ever met but nice people come across timid" I want you to "speak up more." Now is the time to use that advice. Tell your manager you are applying to the ambulatory...
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    Using PTO

    Been there,done that replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you do not need any particular days off. Why exactly do you want to use your PTO? Are you just looking to get some rest, or a stretch off? Whatever.. you earned the time off and should...
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    Am I fired? CNA Checking Blood Sugar

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

    If credentials are required to perform a glucometer check, whoever handed you the glucometer is responsible for the procedure. Let it go. Now you need to check with management as to which duties...
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    Am I fired? CNA Checking Blood Sugar

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

    An RN directed you to check a blood sugar. You followed direction. You are covered. The concern is.. who saw and reported it. Discuss this with the nurse that asked you to perform the
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    New Nurse Needing Advice: Should it be this bad?

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

    I feel going to CVICU as a new grad is a set up for failure. Any nurse needs to build their skills first. You are experiencing significant anxiety symptoms. Please consult your PCP. You might do...
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    How do you deal with workplace discrimination?

    Been there,done that replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    This is a cultural issue. I have worked with many Filipino nurses and sometimes and had a hard time "reading" them. I frequently gave report to a Filipino nurse that kept her eyes averted to whole...
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    Extreme Anxiety and Nursing

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

    Bedside nursing causes anxiety for many of us. There are many settings where you can use your degree. Search here on AN and the job boards. There is home care, insurance companies, and clinic nursing...
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    Move home or stay?

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

    "So I applied to a residency back home which is 1 yr long" . Cannot fathom a year long residency. Please give more details on that. You cannot leave your current job, until you have the new job offer...