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    Sweat dripping into eyes in Patient Rooms, help!!

    Been there,done that replied to Pres14's topic in General Nursing

    The sweat band seems like a simple solution. Have you discussed this with your
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    Dropping to PRN

    Been there,done that replied to aga2012's topic in General Nursing

    Administration does not care why you need to cut back. They will either give you PRN or not. If they don't try to hang on to you.. they are
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    Applying to new grad RN program but currently employed at a snf

    Been there,done that replied to RN23C's topic in General Nursing

    I would leave it off the resume. Three weeks does not count as experience, and could only open up questions like, why are you leaving so quickly? You are 5 months post licensure. If they asked...
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    Dropping to PRN

    Been there,done that replied to aga2012's topic in General Nursing

    You are not obligated to staff the facility. Your coworker is getting ready to leave due the same nasty useless charge nurse. If you both leave at the time, she might be forced to work as staff !! I...
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    ASSume

    Been there,done that replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry I commented. Your anger is
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    ASSume

    Been there,done that replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I think you shot yourself in the foot. If you feel the need to move on, you will not get a reference after calling that manager an
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    When you literally can't keep up.

    Been there,done that replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    If it is a unmanageable workload... then you must move
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    Crusty Old Bats

    Been there,done that posted a topic in General Nursing

    Share your ancient memories. One of mine is Kardexes. We used them in report. Updated them with pencil and eraser
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    Transitioning from CNA to RN on same floor?

    Been there,done that replied to affectionate.wombat's topic in General Nursing

    You would not "transition" to an RN position. You need to apply for the job and interview. Being a CNA on the unit gets you
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    Nurse coworker won't help with patient care

    Been there,done that replied to thenursebabe25's topic in General Nursing

    Patient care is not on you every shift. You are CHOOSING to help the CNA's. You cannot expect the other nurse to do what you do. Enjoy your breeze job. Stop looking for
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    Crusty Old Bats

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

    1986. Smoked in the lounge with the
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    Best and Worst Patient Interaction

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

    Excellent topic. My best experience was taking care of a hospice patient. Whenever I walked in the room, the family would all step back so I could get to the bedside. They told me "thank you so much...
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    RN with 25+ years burnout. What next?

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

    If she likes PACU, surely another facility would hire her. I finished out my career working from home for an insurance
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    Is it a bad idea to quit before my transfer date?

    Been there,done that replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    It can't be a good idea to change positions every 4 months. It costs the facility to train you in a new area. Stick out this position , while you checkout others . Then be ready to move on. Seems like...
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    Other Options for Nurses

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

    Many insurance companies are begging for nurses. Case management, disease management you name it. Scour the job
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    Nursing options for employment

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

    First of all, change to an anonymous name. Only the BON can answer that question, unless you can find under the table
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    Proper MD orders

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

    Of course it's not legal to write doctor's orders... you are not a doctor. How could the nurse assess the proper dose when switching RX from IV to oral? I would flat out refuse. Each and every time,...
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    How to help my dad

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

    What are you smelling? Is he diabetic? Is there any one in the family he would listen to? I would play hardball and show him pictures of
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    How to help my dad

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

    He could certainly refuse to show it to the ENT's as
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    Need help with school regulation

    Been there,done that replied to Littlenurse01's topic in General Nursing

    Get a doctors note with a temperature
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    Can I still take NCLEX?

    Been there,done that replied to Cathe12ine's topic in General Nursing

    Only the BON can answer
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    Retired Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to Stareyes4's topic in General Nursing

    You may be able to get some experience through agency
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    Retired Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to Stareyes4's topic in General Nursing

    My experience is after a one year of retirement, you cant get ANY
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    Failed Orientation

    Been there,done that replied to Sapa22's topic in General Nursing

    Make the best out of this new unit. Get your year of experience, and move on to another
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    Crusty Old Bats

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

    It is a position change that the bed can do. The knees are bent at a 90 degree angle. It relieves pressure off the core. It can relieve pain following any kind of abdominal