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    Medication Order

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse1282's topic in General Nursing

    Now I am thinking, the doctor who wrote that order was trying to prevent calls. Haha.. little did they know that it would cause
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    Nursing License and OUI

    Been there,done that replied to Mich1106's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This charge can definitely affect your licensure. Agree with Chare. You currently have a lawyer, what do they say about your nursing license? I was charged with a misdemeanor...my lawyer got it...
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    Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    Been there,done that replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    Appears that Op has run out of time. Only 4 months in and close to losing the
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    Extensive Orientation DON in Texas

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

    Please clarify. Are you trying to get licensed in Texas.. through your New York license? Are you correct on what? The definition of an extensive orientation... is up to the
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    Call in sick over cut on hand?

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

    Exactly. How do you wash your hands... when two fingers have open
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    Anxiety and stress as a new nurse

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

    Six weeks is a short time. Rely on your preceptor for support. Where would you like to
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    Does anyone pick up shifts from an app?

    Been there,done that replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    Join a couple of agencies, see what they can offer
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    Call in sick over cut on hand?

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

    Take the day off. How can you focus on patient care, when you need to put so much focus on your
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    Career Gap

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

    A nursing
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    Possibly switching from tele to ICU and second guessing myself

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

    What kind of patients are on your unit? Any vents or cardiac drips? How long would the ICU orientation be? Why not go for the outpatient job
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    Medication Order

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse1282's topic in General Nursing

    To me it looks like the patient can be medicated every three hours. I would have notified the physician for
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    Going from 3 12s to M-F 5 8s

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

    There's a lot of variables here. If you are going from 5/8s to 12's, is there a differential for the last 4 hours? Did you the math on the difference in pay for 36 and 40 hours? I wouldn't expect...
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    Humiliated and scared

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

    Exactly. Many facilities have a policy that if you are caught sleeping on the job you will be fired. I have also worked at places that have sleep rooms and encourage a
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    Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    Been there,done that replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    Private duty home care could work for you. My advice is to get out of the hospital
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    Humiliated and scared

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

    Sleeping on the job is always a no-no. However.. it's almost expected on night shift. WAY overkill for a nap. A CT scan.. come ON! Do not be humiliated or scared. Find yourself a day
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    Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    Been there,done that replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    If you are getting sick that frequently, It's time to get another job. Seems like your immune system can't handle it. I hope you take
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    HCA staRN nurse residency Regional Medical Center of San Jose Apr 2024

    Been there,done that replied to babynurs's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    Your sarcasm astounds. We are just trying to give you advice. " Seeing an article" is not good research. Even if HCA no longer requires a contract, .they will have plenty of other ways to use
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    Career Gap

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

    Get your resume reviewed. I re-entered the nursing workforce after two years. Started with agency work. After six months of new nursing experience, I applied for a contract position. Got my foot in...
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    Am I being strung along or misinterpeting potential employer?

    Been there,done that replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    You are not happy in your current position. You are being jacked around with this job "offer". Keep
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    HCA staRN nurse residency Regional Medical Center of San Jose Apr 2024

    Been there,done that replied to babynurs's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

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    Update to mental breakdowns

    Been there,done that replied to Izzy21's topic in General Nursing

    Did you re- read this post? You require psychiatric care, You are not able to provide nursing care at this
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    Mayo Clinic AZ Nursing Residency Jul 2024

    Been there,done that replied to happyy's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    I worked there. No LOL about it. Mayo's rules are outrageous. Don't come in on your day off in shorts. Everybody was miserable working
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    Mayo Clinic AZ Nursing Residency Jul 2024

    Been there,done that replied to happyy's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    What is Mayo offering you? They are well known for underpaying. People at Mayo hate it there. I see you have stars in your eyes. But you should rethink
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    Nurse Lunch Break Survey

    Been there,done that replied to esrun2015's topic in General Nursing

    Feral badger hahah. Love it. I have scarfed many dry turkey sandwiches from patient trays.,. in 30 seconds. I would like to contribute to the survey.. but I can't. Over the years, lunch...
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    RN with 25+ years burnout. What next?

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

    Why would she be stuck? She is