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    Do not return list

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

    Could very well be for playing candy crush. MANY facilities have a zero tolerance policy for using personal cell phones. The policy reads, you will be walked out the door when
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    Should I quit my job

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

    Appears you do not have an offer, only a interview. This interview is arranged without management and HR knowing you have completed an ICU orientation. You need to give them that information and see...
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    What else can I do? Help please

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

    Disease management and insurance company
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    Incompability med question

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

    If you had two different IV sites, you would not be potentially contaminating the line with the disconnect/ reconnect and flushing. " During this time I could not sleep when I got home." Would...
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    Incompability med question

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

    Sodium bicarb was mixed with Zofran. Many serious interactions can occur. The IV site is the least among them. The physician should have been notified and an incident report written. The patient...
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    Have ever declined a job offer and later on changed your mind?

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

    " Would it be wrong to say I like the initial unit I interviewed on and I am willing to take on the part time night role if the position is still open ?" What could possibly be wrong with that?...
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    I'm a new employee, how do I deal with a passive aggressive coworker?

    Been there,done that replied to cookie123d's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It does sound like a snippy little group. As you are new, they are testing you. Remain neutral with your tone of voice and your body language. This can be hard to do, practice in front of a...
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    Not doing a good job

    Been there,done that replied to lizet4455RN's topic in General Nursing

    The manager and the PCT are best buddies. PCT complains that you don't help her enough with HER job, manager complains you don't help her enough with HER job. You already have too many duties to...
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    Night Shift Advice

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

    You have three challenges facing you. The adjustment to midnights, responsibility for 27 patients, and learning medication administration. "a night shift position 11-730 pm". I am assuming you...
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    Do not return list

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

    The facility did not tell YOU, because you are actually employed by the agency, not the facility. The agency should have been forthcoming with that information, they did not.. because they want you to...
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    IV spa/infusion center

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

    Certainly, you have medical orders to administer. Again... the customer is the one presenting and requesting specific IV treatment. This is not medical treatment, this is catering to the whims of...
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    Do not return list

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

    That would depend on the facility and / or the agency policy. Might as well apply for the job and see what happens. If you have been asked not to return to four facilities, perhaps this career is...
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    IV spa/infusion center

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

    There is no way in Hades I would administer anything IV... at the patient's request. What is the regulatory body for this spa? What is the work up required before these fluids and medications...
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    Is it worth it?

    Been there,done that replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    "The post was for day shift, but manager said someone from nights may be taking the day position and then I would be interviewing for nights." Appears to be a bait and switch. You already know that...
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    Is asking to switch my preceptor in this scenario rude/wrong?

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

    There is absolutely no problem requesting a different preceptor. You are not making trouble, you are bringing your observation into YOUR orientation. Just ask. Chances are the director couldn't...
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    New nurse needs advice. Might be let go at end of orientation

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

    Orientation should include weekly reviews. If you are just receiving this bad review at 9 weeks , there is a problem with your orientation. Your precepter has failed YOU. Management should know that....
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    Who is responsible for lab results?

    Been there,done that replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    No Libra, you didn't miss anything. That was not a code, that was the time the patient died. Many patients will pass around the the time you cared for them. It was just their time to go. You must...
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    RNs and CNAs how much time do you spend being a patient's personal pep squad

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

    The patient is a human being, pretty much lying helpless in a bed... waiting for the next needle stick or test. We should always be the pep squad. The least we can do is offer an ear, comfort...
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    Have you ever received an award for nursing?

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

    Yes I did. Awards are only a piece of paper, but look good on a resume. In my case... that stupid award caused a lot of petty jealousy. I left the job, because I did not want to deal with
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    Should I stay or go?

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

    You have a very good offer, that you have already accepted. Are you afraid of changing? Change is always hard, everytime I did it.. it turned out for the better. " My boss is also mean,...
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    Devastated over Isolation Precautions Problem

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

    You did a great job. You and the charge nurse tried several times to get the isolation cart. AM needs to come down on the supervisor on duty, for not providing the cart.. not the staff running around...
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    What's your opinion on nurses dating doctors?

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

    I think it's none of my
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    Dirty Needle Stick

    Been there,done that replied to NYCNative21's topic in General Nursing

    You were doing your best to care for another human being, you got distracted. It WAS an accident. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. Your anxiety regarding HIV indicates you need to change...
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    Burned out, Hate nursing

    Been there,done that replied to Nash32222's topic in General Nursing

    Not the best of times to make a change, but change you must. I found my dream job at 61. You can too. Put yourself out there and see what is available. Best
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    Help! I Can't Hear Lung Sounds

    Been there,done that replied to msdecember31st's topic in General Nursing

    Is your palpation technique correct? You won't be able to hear diddly if you're over bone. I was dazed and confused about lung sounds for a long time.. I just didn't know WHAT I was hearing. I...