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    Trying to get into the ICU but no luck as a new grad

    Been there,done that replied to guest1076655's topic in General Nursing

    It would take one or two years of experience to function in ICU. Be grateful for the offer for
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    Being a preceptor as a new(ish) nurse?

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

    "I almost feel bad for the new nurses bc I feel like I'm not competent myself yet to be teaching other people." Where did I say you don't know anything? How could I possibly have insulted you?...
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    Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

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

    "Any tips for approaching leadership who says one thing, but does another?" Sure sounded like it to
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    Nursing Career Options Given My Disabilities/Situation

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

    Your oncologist would be the only one that can clear you for any position. Perhaps he/she could give guidance on this. You are in a tough place. You only have six months experience.. and...
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    Work refuses call out?

    Been there,done that replied to Nurseynurse11's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot give legal advice. I can tell you,that with 30 years of bedside experience, no one told me I cannot call off. I did have supervisors try to bully me to come into work. Far as I know,...
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    Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

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

    The fact is.. most of us do not get the assignment we want. Many of us are "disinterested"in providing care to covid patients. I don't know what is going on in your manager's head. No way would...
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    What do you work in the float pool?

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

    The con...I found floating to be difficult. Even with 20 years of experience. It took all I had to focus on new patients on a new unit, every day. The pro would be.. you would learn many new...
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    Failed My Third Semester

    Been there,done that replied to Lynker's topic in LPN to RN

    You have tutors available to you. They will help you discover why you fail at test taking. I am wondering if you study enough. I made note cards in order to pass anatomy and physiology. There are many...
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    Advice for the Transition from Med Surge to Telemetry / Stepdown Units

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

    You would need an intensive critical care course in order to learn to interpret telemetry. My advice is, treat the patient ... not the monitor. If you see anything you are concerned about on the...
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    Advice for the Transition from Med Surge to Telemetry / Stepdown Units

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

    OP is asking how to manage the new position. She/he cannot count on anybody to interpret telemetry for them or just turf a patient to
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    Being a preceptor as a new(ish) nurse?

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

    No difference between teaching and precepting. I precepted everybody that walked in the door. Of course I taught them the basics. I also had to teach them critical thinking skills. That cannot be...
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    Being a preceptor as a new(ish) nurse?

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

    There is no way I would take on the responsibility of teaching, with 10 months of experience. You cannot teach, what you do not
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    Should I quit my program?

    Been there,done that replied to cj_94's topic in General Nursing

    We are kindred spirits. I also can only see out of my right eye... and I was anxious during my first few years of nursing, as I think most of us are. You had some instructor issues... most of us...
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    Forgot to unclamp chest tube?

    Been there,done that replied to DH1234's topic in General Nursing

    Can't see you getting fired. Can see you getting written up. Stopcocks are confusing and chest tubes are confusing. Add the two together.. and it's a recipe for disaster. I have never seen...
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    Should I Quit or Give up? Glucometer Failure ?

    Been there,done that replied to cj_94's topic in General Nursing

    Laughing with you, not at you. I could never get the wheelchair doodads down either, always blamed it on the chair in front of patients. Never figured out how to transfer a call. Oh well, I'm not a...
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    I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

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

    You are essential personnel. If you can get there, you get there. If you cannot make it out... oh well. You may sleep on a cot in a corner somewhere. I live in a snowy area as well. Made it...
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    Should I Quit or Give up? Glucometer Failure ?

    Been there,done that replied to cj_94's topic in General Nursing

    One of the main things you need to learn as a nurse is, know and use your resources. Have you discussed this with your instructor and your fellow students? Ask the assistants to show you their...
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    Bombed New Grad Interview

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

    This was far from a typical interview. I have had 20 or more interviews.. no one took phone calls, made faces, or corrected my answers. There is no doubt that.. this is a manager you do not want to...
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    Time Management Tips Please

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

    This question needs to go to your preceptor. As you are only 4 weeks in, you need direct supervision. I would never come in early to review notes. The assignment could change and it would be a waste...
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    New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

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

    You must take care of YOURSELF. Appears you have a serious neuro/ortho condition. Put nursing on hold.. figure out what is really going. Best
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    Not Getting Paid Overtime. Is This Illegal?

    Been there,done that replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Check with you state labor board. Here in Michigan, overtime starts after 40 hours/
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    Say something or no?

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

    Your mistake was telling the "lead" tech that you knew the new hire. I would let it playout without my interference. By the way, I love your user
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    Urgent: Need advice please?

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

    We can all expect covid exposure, from every patient, in every setting. If your current employer will not provide you with the n95.. you must move
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    Should I switch to days even though it is harder as a new nurse or stay at nights where it’s short staffed?

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

    As night shift is taking it's toll on you, you are making the only move you can make. Day shift CAN be busier.. but you will have much more help and resources in general. "My coworkers have told...
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    Wanting to give up

    Been there,done that replied to konya65's topic in General Students

    There is no other class to take,you have to pass it. It is a prerequisite. Speak with your academic counselor . Get a tutor. You Tube could help Anatomy and physiology is mostly rote...