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    LPN of 6yrs/new RN now

    Been there,done that replied to bound&determined91's topic in General Nursing

    Please describe your current role. I don't know what "working in Internal Medicine"
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    Not sure what to do

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

    Check out the LTC specialty forum here on AN. The fact they snapped up your application so fast is a red flag, they cannot find staff for a reason. The switch from public health to LTC would require a...
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    As a new Nurse is it important to get out of your comfort zone?

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

    "While I do wanna do this I feel scared starting something new". You are learning something new everyday. You will be fried with " working on the floor giving medications assessing residents" soon...
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    Quit Orientation: Help With New Job

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

    " I was going to be placed somewhere else for the next week and wasn't going to be working with her anymore. " Don't quit, since you are getting away from a LOUSY preceptor. It's HER not you....
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    cross train ... med surg - tele - ER

    Been there,done that replied to goingtodoit7's topic in General Nursing

    Appears you only need to be taught how to interpret telemetry. What is that training going to consist of? You would need specific classroom training for at least a couple of weeks. Not sure what you...
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    ICU orientation

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

    Did you have prior experience with vents and drips? If not, you would need class time with those. You need class time for hemodynamic monitoring as well. Make a list of areas you KNOW you don't know...
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    Orientation. Advice on precepting

    Been there,done that replied to Sweetheart2005's topic in General Nursing

    I would request that for the next week, you two are assigned three patients. Then I would do nothing but observe and answer questions. If she is forced to organize her care and perform tasks on her...
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    refusing patients due to medical reasons.

    Been there,done that replied to reallyagain7's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital/ unit policy is not important. You and your baby are. Covid is everywhere in a hospital. FMLA and the pandemic unemployment assistance program are some good options. Get outta Dodge,...
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    Quit While in Orientation (New grad)

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

    Bottom line is you need a thick skin everywhere in nursing. If you are already trying to deflect comments here, you sound like a delicate flower. Again, good
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    Quit While in Orientation (New grad)

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

    Your chances of being blacklisted are up the the manager. If you feel decent vibes from the split you may be okay. You could ask the manager right now, so you know what is in store. "Please be nice...
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    Unfairness at work

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

    I am so sorry for your loss. That is beyond unfairness, check with your state labor board about using/ losing PTO. Of course it's a dealbreaker, they are trying to cheat you out of your hard earned...
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    Bad signs? New department

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

    How the heck would I know? Most training I every got on EPIC was 4 hours.. then I was expected to hit the floor running. Appears you are missing the message that portraying a superiority complex , is...
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    Missed posted Job opportunity

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

    Just because the postings are no longer visible, does not mean they are filled. The manager may need to resubmit the request if the time frame to hire has been reached. You have nothing to lose by...
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    Bad signs? New department

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

    Takes a lot of chutzpah to orient to a new hospital and throw your advanced EPIC knowledge around. There will be plenty of time to teach your vast EPIC skills, after you have proven yourself. You...
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    Forced to Return to the Floor

    Been there,done that replied to harumi22's topic in General Nursing

    You may,or may not ,be able to handle floor nursing this time around. Consider maximizing your orientation, while you are searching for another analyst position. Good
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    New graduate HELP!

    Been there,done that replied to Emiliaaa2266's topic in General Nursing

    I have never worked for HCA. What I have seen here, reflects that they do not treat nurses well. There MAY be an internal policy that states an applicant can only apply for one new graduate program....
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    Stuck deciding on a career. Nursing or Dietician

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

    All I can tell you is.. nursing is brutal work. I had no idea that R.D. took so much effort. I can tell you I was jealous of the dietician. Good luck with your
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    Needlestick While Pregnant

    Been there,done that replied to Kelly25287's topic in General Nursing

    My pregnancy was a long time ago, sorry didn't mean for any confusion. I would not wait for the appointment .. the IGG would need to be administered
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    Needlestick While Pregnant

    Been there,done that replied to Kelly25287's topic in General Nursing

    What did your OB say about this? I also was stuck with a dirty needle from a IV drug abuser, at about 6 weeks along. Received IGG series as a
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    Needlestick While Pregnant

    Been there,done that replied to Kelly25287's topic in General Nursing

    There is a law in my state,
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    Still want to try....

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

    "there is still a part of me who cannot let go that I could not make it in the ICU. " You made in the ER though.. another complex speciality. Try ICU again.. if that's where you truly want to be....
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    Want a new career

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

    Have you started the school job? Anxiety is common with any new job. Consider pediatric home
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    Post-op surgical med surg/tele new grad? What to expect?

    Been there,done that replied to bluewhale3's topic in General Nursing

    "I still feel like a nursing student". That's because you are. The only difference is ,you took a test, and had 4 days of training. You can only take in so much at a time. Try writing down your main...
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    Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

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

    I feel your post is judgemental rather than helpful. They haven't planned, their properties are deteriorating or they are sloppy. Who cares! If they can make their own healthcare decisions, butt
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    Why is nursing not working out for me?

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

    Considering OASIS documentation is required for Medicare/ Medicaid payment, it is shocking that they are not on top of it. Of course they are bullies, they want new nurses like you to struggle to...