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    What happens when you quit a nursing contract?

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

    Sour Lemon is a highly respected member of this community. She gave you excellent
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    Not sure where in nursing I belong

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

    Consider psych nursing. Best
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    How far can hospital go?

    Been there,done that replied to RNTX31's topic in General Nursing

    This is an opportunity to learn a new specialty. Additional education can only make you a stronger
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    Got Written Up, Cant Stop Thinking About It

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

    "Realistically, even though everyone is saying that I should be mad, I understand that the way the administration and power system at my hospital currently is, nothing I say or do is going to change...
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    Any advice on when to put in 2-wk notice??

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

    Have a lawyer review your contract. Good
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    New GraduateWith 3 Incident Reports

    Been there,done that replied to Taito29's topic in General Nursing

    Guess I must have knocked a few heads. Or we were lucky. None of my orientees did something stupid. Please forgive me for repeating myself. But we were joined at the hip.. so they didn't. I felt...
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    Having trouble in new job

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

    If you research here, you will find many threads on anxiety in nursing. Compound that with moving, your first job, and a pandemic. Please take previous poster's advice on getting counseling. Can't...
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    Med/Surg to ICU

    Been there,done that replied to Ginger27's topic in General Nursing

    This is supposed to be an anonymous forum. Change your name and picture STAT. Probably too late... as your real world problem is out there... for all to see. Move on with any new training you can get....
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    Falsely accused of not passing patient meds

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

    For whatever reason, the manager wants you gone. He/she will find a way. Four attempts now. Hang it up ... manager will eventually win and that is no environment to continue working
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    New GraduateWith 3 Incident Reports

    Been there,done that replied to Taito29's topic in General Nursing

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    New GraduateWith 3 Incident Reports

    Been there,done that replied to Taito29's topic in General Nursing

    All of us would need more support than one week. Even if you each have four patients, your preceptor is still responsible. I realize things are much different in Australia. But in the U.S. I...
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    New GraduateWith 3 Incident Reports

    Been there,done that replied to Taito29's topic in General Nursing

    Your preceptor is the one responsible for the errors. He/she is there to guide you and prevent the errors in the first
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    Documented note for a coworker RN

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

    Do not go to that meeting without a lawyer.What you are accused of is a felony. Notify your malpractice carrier as well. Were you present in the patient's room that
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    Ethical Issues

    Been there,done that replied to RN2020scm's topic in General Nursing

    She could lose her position, maybe even her license. It depends on the powers that be and how they interpret the
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    When to know that it's time to leave your first nursing job?

    Been there,done that replied to FutureCRNA5's topic in General Nursing

    I was anxious everyday of my 35 year career. Any nursing position holds a tremendous amount of responsibility. We can't tell you when to move on. Yes.. it is worth it to stay for the money. Money is...
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    Job Decisions as a New Grad Nurse

    Been there,done that replied to NewGradNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    You will have plenty of opportunities to learn in the VA. Research the difference in benefits between the VA and any other facility. I know disability / retirement is not on your radar... but the VA...
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    I quit my first nursing job after 2 weeks

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

    You were wise to trust your gut instincts. The situation was not safe for your license, or the patients. These kinds of facilities only want a licensed nurse in the building so they can bill the...
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    Have you noticed a better quality of life going from full time to part time?

    Been there,done that replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a trick
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    What departments draw the most blood?

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

    It's all good if you have that skill. But it is not something to focus on. Much to learn grasshopper, get over the thrill of blood
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    Is anyone else holy crap concerned?

    Been there,done that replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You will feel responsible, when they become under your
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    Nurse refusing a combative patient question.

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

    My understanding of the ANA stance is ... nurses have the professional right to accept or reject a patient that puts the nurse at serious risk for harm. Who cares what the ANA says anyway... they...
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    Night Shift Life Schedule

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

    It does not matter how others schedule meals, the gym, and other activities. Working the night shift is a challenge. You will need to figure out what works for YOU. Best
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    Presenting Hospital work I.D. as a Patient or Visitor. Any thoughts?

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

    If you are a patient, or a family member of a patient... and disclose you are a nurse..you are shooting yourself in the foot. All caregivers are intimidated.. and you are screwed. Been there, did...
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    Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    Been there,done that replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well written. You are preaching to the choir
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    Frustrations with coworkers taking over without communicating with me

    Been there,done that replied to Newbie4567's topic in General Nursing

    You haven't proven yourself in the unit yet. Everybody is on high alert right now. Appreciate any intervention you get. Discuss it after the fact with your