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    What should I do?

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

    You must be a student, and this is a theoretical question. For future reference, assess the hierarchy of needs. This is a question regarding prioritization. Dressings can wait, hypoglycemia cannot....
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    Orientation As A Semi-Experienced Nurse is Aggravating

    Been there,done that replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    You have less than a years experience, and describe yourself as :"semi-experienced". You have much to learn grasshopper. Learn what you can and appreciate the
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    Nursing job with routine

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

    There are several current threads here regarding leaving the bedside. Read those and research previous threads. There are many areas you can consider. I left the bedside for utilization management...
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    Co worker

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

    The coworker being male has a LOT to do with the situation. Only nine percent of nurses are male. Like it or not, believe it or not, men are treated better than
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    Co worker

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

    "He has been brought up to management by nursing supervisors and doctors". Your manager knows EXACTLY what is going on with this coworker and has decided to ignore it. YOU are left to cover all of...
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    Nurse cannot take report because she/he on break can you call back in 30 minutes?

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

    Level of transfer is not the issue. Order has been written, sending nurse is ready to give report. Whoever is covering the assigned nurse takes report
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    Should I ignore people who say that every career should have a week dedicated to them?

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

    It's not worth your energy. If someone doesn't understand the difference to societal contributions, between nurses and lawyers, they are never going to get
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    Full time jobs hard to find ?

    Been there,done that replied to Anotherdegree4me's topic in General Nursing

    Many, many moons ago I also "wanted to make a difference." That, by the way, IS romanticizing nursing. The health care system beat that out of me pretty quick. Standing on your feet for 12 hours...
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    Full time jobs hard to find ?

    Been there,done that replied to Anotherdegree4me's topic in General Nursing

    Your intense relationship with your friend and her illness/ death has lead you to this point. Feel that you are romanticizing nursing. Please don't go any farther until you explore that with a...
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    Full time jobs hard to find ?

    Been there,done that replied to Anotherdegree4me's topic in General Nursing

    Research here, you will see many new grads have a problem finding a position. What area do you want to go in to? What sparked your interest in
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    Piloting a new unit as a new grad?

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

    "The HR rep told me this is a great opportunity to put my name out there ". Sounds like the hard sell to me. Must wonder why they are pushing it, if it is so wonderful. With less than three months...
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    First year nurse. Thinking about leaving field altogether.

    Been there,done that replied to mhadvrn34's topic in General Nursing

    After a rocky start, you have found a position you can work with. Stop over analyzing and gain some R.N. experience. Not the time to change up professions, but you could take online courses towards...
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    Personal trauma making me want to leave nursing?

    Been there,done that replied to Heartbeat2BLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I understand how you feel. After I lost my father, I could not handle being around illness and death. Every little old dude I took care of... brought back...
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    How to reject a weekend assignment from staffing company

    Been there,done that replied to hapham3693's topic in General Nursing

    What does your contract stipulate? Would you be breaking the
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    HIPAA Violation- Chances of new employment

    Been there,done that replied to mandanel22's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The board has not even looked at this mess yet. Do not offer any information in the hiring/ interview process. You only need to state a reason for the being let go. Get creative with that....
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    Teach me about InterQual

    Been there,done that replied to Coffeelover's topic in Case Management

    InterQual is a highly specific set of standards to support, or deny hospital admissions. You could not ,and should not BS having experience in the application of InterQual. It is a skill that takes...
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    New Older Grad Nurse Not Fitting In?

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

    You are correct, this is bullying. A crew of nasty minded individuals feel you are not playing nice in the sandbox. Your need to focus on your job responsibilities , is perceived as a social slight....
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    Stop Hating on Psych Nurses

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

    Nobody is "hating" on psych nurses. Nurses in other areas simply do not know what the specialty requires. What you can do is... explain to them what knowledge the area requires and why it is...
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    Having a hard time choosing first job!

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

    Sounds like you have already decided on the ICU position. I feel that 12 weeks is barely enough time to learn basic nursing skill, let alone the advanced skills of ICU. Good luck and best
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    Resigning during or right after orientation, advice please

    Been there,done that replied to Michelle_11_'s topic in General Nursing

    Surprised that you received a 10 week orientation. But... you ARE still on orientation. Should be no problem to explain your reason for leaving is the unit is not a good fit for you. It is up to the...
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    ADN vs BSN Nurses' Competency

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

    ADN nurse and a BSN nurse are equally competent to practice. Why waste your energy on a boastful... so called
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    Sudden death of my dad. Where can I go for answers?

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

    I am so sorry for your loss. I realize that you want to know what caused your father's death. I am shocked that the pulmonologist thought a cough causing blood on the floor was okay. However, you...
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    Is NPO really NPO??

    Been there,done that replied to LH366's topic in General Nursing

    There are many variations to NPO. "The MD made it seem like I can give him some water here and there. If that's the case, then shouldn't that be specified?" Yes it should. You needed to clarify...
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    Where to go as a nurse if you dont want to work with patients at ALL?

    Been there,done that replied to guest1074618's topic in General Nursing

    At the risk of being annoying, I will answer. There are many threads here that will give you many ideas. You just need to research. Also research the job
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    Need advice...ake chem lab or no?

    Been there,done that replied to whocares2081's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why would you take a course that is not a requirement? Chemistry was one of the hardest courses I had to take. There is no knowledge gained that would help you in nursing. Drop it and focus on...