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    New protocol - No report from ER to floor...

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

    The name of the game has always been to get the patient out of ER stat. I developed a report sheet that came with the patient , with the highlights of care given. It was much safer for the patient,...
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    Complaints of Complaining

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

    This is not a policy...this is thought control. The labor relations board needs to be brought in. The newbies will quickly lose their sign on benefits. Then this for profit facility will again be...
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    Ethics question, risky nurse, reckless behavior

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

    The facility is concerned about profit and nothing else. You have followed the chain of command and will never get this situation to change. Pick your battles, this one is lost. Do not notify...
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    Single Mom on Nightshift? Tips? Advice?

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

    Any pay differential will be eaten up by child care costs for your work time.. plus sleep time. Your employer will not allow you to schedule all your shifts in a row. Night shift is not slower. There...
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    The road not taken. my RN midlife crisis.

    Been there,done that replied to IRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    The world is in crisis right now. Time to enjoy each other and your future child. Somebody needs to stay home with soon to be baby, She is satisfied with her position. She could take online BSN...
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    New LPN/Agency work

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

    That assignment was unsafe for your license, the patients and "probably" the facility. Facility most likely knows what is going on with the agency. Consider reporting the agency and the facility. In...
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    Leaving first job after 1 year

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

    Moving on after one year is acceptable. Moving back home is understandable. Have you found a job back
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    Shift Work Disorder is Eating My Brain

    Been there,done that replied to A.M. Wolf's topic in General Nursing

    Are going to day shift to afternoons.. or midnights? How often are you required to change your
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    Advice - should I or shouldn’t I?

    Been there,done that replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    "I want to be a nurse, but not if it’s going to negatively effect my family in any way." Nursing takes a toll on your mind, body and soul. It will effect your family in many ways. You will not be...
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    Still hate my job after two years, advice?

    Been there,done that replied to 0ldsoulss's topic in General Nursing

    I think even though you "loathe" your position.. you are comfortable there. It's "better the devil you know". Take the plunge, learn and grow in the next 5 months. All the while keeping your eyes open...
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    Possibility of Working as a CNA For Med-Surg But Rethinking

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

    No way in Hades would I go into a hospital... even for an interview. They are hotbeds of
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    Single parent working 12 hour shifts

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

    Put feelers out EVERYWHERE. There is some sweet little old lady that will work out for
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    What are "stress less" types of nursing jobs?

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

    Research the MANY threads here on AN regarding leaving the bedside. Research the job boards for insurance company positions. There are disease management, utilization management and many more work...
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    I want to rant.

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

    These are unprecedented times. Your roommate was not able to deal and simply off the wall. Being late for work.. will certainly get you canned. For what it's worth.. I knew a charge nurse that was...
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    Single parent working 12 hour shifts

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

    I found a grandma type caregiver. She was happy to come in, and put the kids to bed. Be there if they woke up. Of course it all depends on the individual that you find. Best
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    Turning a morbidly obese patient

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

    Dude, if there is a foul smell and yellow discharge, there is infection. Patient has a UTI. You just need to CHANGE the foley, not discontinue
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    Turning a morbidly obese patient

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

    It's Q TWO hour turning. You would need at least 4 people...more if you can get them. By the way, get that foley out of him STAT it's an infection
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    What do you think about this situation?

    Been there,done that replied to NurseEve93's topic in General Nursing

    The physician was aware of the PVC's and also ordered Zofran. You do not have to justify your medication administration with any oncoming nurse. Tell them to feel free to consult the physician during...
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    How to deal with Nosy Co-Workers?

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

    PSW has issues with RNs. She is baiting you into an argument... about anything and everything. You are taking the bait and entering into an argument. Your only response should be "that is my...
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    New Grad Struggles

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

    Charge nurse is part of the clique. Of course it's not "fair".. but that is the culture of
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    New Grad Struggles

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

    How does the other new nurse on days feel about the team? It appears you are a victim of a clique. They form to develop a feeling of power. I do not see this culture of bullying changing. I know it's...
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    New Nurse - unhappy with first job

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

    Get over "feeling awful" about leaving ANY job. In this case, you received a very short orientation, and did not get the full time hours you were promised. You definitely have to keep looking. They...
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    Not sure where to go from here

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

    Do you need to bring in money ASAP, or can you take awhile to search? You are scattering your forces with interviews with LTC, corrections, the VA, and peds. You have unusual credentials. Nobody...
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    Is this bad sign?

    Been there,done that replied to dlee50's topic in General Nursing

    The wheels of HR run slowly. They are never in a hurry to process any application. Hired or not... you are at their mercy. I have waited months to hear if I got the job. You have done everything that...
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    What happens when you quit a nursing contract?

    Been there,done that replied to anyname02's topic in General Nursing

    You are entitled to special compensation through The CARES