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  1. Been there,done that

    Anyone else wearing old scrubs whilst shopping/running errands?

    Been there,done that replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    Who cares what they wear while running errands? Saw plenty of people in pajamas before we all were wearing masks.
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    Weekend schedule. Thoughts?

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

    Just noticed you seem to be using your real name. Change that STAT. We are anonymous here for many reasons. Starting with... you really don't want your new employer to be able to follow you here.
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    Weekend schedule. Thoughts?

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

    "The administrative assistant when he called to set up an interview, he said it is a Wednesday night to Friday night schedule but he didn’t sound so sure about it. " Sounds like you weren't sure of...
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    Night shift vs day shift responsibilities

    Been there,done that replied to Newnurse23's topic in General Nursing

    The night shift nurse usually is assigned more patients. There is less ancillary staff available to assist. Specific additional night shift duties, depend on unit policy. For example, you may be...
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    Guidance on career path please!

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

    " Also thought aesthetics nursing would be fun". My first piece of advice would be... if it's fun you are looking for, nursing is not it. You are all over the map as to your next move. Try to narrow...
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    Floated to ICU with no experience

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

    Seems we all have had different experiences with intubation. Back in my day, 1906 or so, I assisted with many intubations. There was no rapid response team and it would be me, RT and the physician....
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    Floated to ICU with no experience

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

    Did you receive the patient at the start of the shift, and the intubation was imminent... or did the patient decline during your shift? Did you have another patient? If you have been med-surg for a...
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    How do I tell the RAI Coordinator that I am not ready to do RAI yet without looking like an idiot?

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

    You have been told to just give it a try. You will certainly not look like an idiot, if you clearly state that you feel you need to focus on learning patient care. I understand that learning an...
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    Advice

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

    Micromanaging at it's finest. Let the emotional reaction pass and then take this to your immediate manager, not the jerk on that day. 'another nurse offered (I didn’t ask) to switch the next...
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    Blacklisted from HCA

    Been there,done that replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    They surely CAN not hire you again, even if you paid the blackmail fee. Get past "the nowhere in their policy did it say that I would be banned". Their lawyers are bigger than yours. As a traveler,...
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    Blacklisted from HCA

    Been there,done that replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    " Is this legal?" All of your questions need to be reviewed by an attorney. My thoughts on the subject are... why would you ever want to work there
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    What should I wear to pick up paperwork on my day off?

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

    That is not correct. The powers that be can most certainly dictate what you wear into the facility. It is written into the employment
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    Acuity tool?

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

    My unit used a one through five acuity scoring. The off going nurse would gauge the acuity near the end of the shift, to assist the oncoming charge nurse in making out the new assignment. It was clear...
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    Orientation time?

    Been there,done that replied to nursing9462's topic in General Nursing

    Postpartum should mostly be a lot of teaching . I was a stepdown nurse for many years. I think I would be satisfied with two weeks. Best of luck, sounds like a good
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    Orientation time?

    Been there,done that replied to nursing9462's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot answer that question, until we know what your experience is, and what specialty you are moving
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    Charge RN

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

    Silent the charge phone when you are providing patient care. Patients are priority. Administration and management know what's going on. They have chosen to forego safe patient care to boost their...
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    getting bodily fluids on scrubs

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

    Sami, the main problem is your anxiety. The fact is.. we get bodily fluids on us all the time. Your skin is the first line of defense. Unless these fluids get in your mouth, nose or eyes.. you will be...
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    I HATE THE ER

    Been there,done that replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    You can handle uppity coworkers and bully management for six more months. Who CARES if they have a big ego, do your job and go home. You have 6 months to secure your next move. Job hunting will...
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    Anxious/Stressed About New Job...Advice Needed!!

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

    Any job change is stressful. Doing it during these uncertain times makes it more stressful. The fact is . you are a successful ICU nurse,and you know how to take care of neuro patients. Realize that...
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    Co-worker feels left out & referred to me as a bully today

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse162's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You need to address Erin's behavior with her yourself. Each and every time she pulls the junior high routine, call it to her attention and let her know you don't want to hear it. The ANM really...
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    VA vs dialysis

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

    VA employment, with their benefits is priceless. Working a respiratory floor will give you a solid foundation for all nursing skills. Dialysis is a very narrow field in nephrology, with limited...
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    Working weekends

    Been there,done that replied to Loveishope1970's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a continuation of your previous threads. The fact that you are assigned to weekends, does not matter. You deserve your PTO. I will repeat my for .. for what it's worth advice "check...
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    What should I wear to pick up paperwork on my day off?

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

    Since when have nurses been considered human? We work 16 hour shifts, taking on more and more patients.. without so much as a potty break. But.. that's another
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    What should I wear to pick up paperwork on my day off?

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

    Business casual. You are entering your place of employment. If you wear scrubs, they may put you to
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    In theory, do nurses know enough medical knowledge to give advice?

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

    " theoretically speaking, do nurses know "enough" medical knowledge to potentially give advice? Oh yeah.. you will have a boatload of medical knowledge. However, sharing that knowledge will fall...