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    Help me choose a shift please! Time sensitive..

    Been there,done that replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    Rotating shifts will mess with your circadian rhythm.. which will mess with the kid's circadian
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    license lapsed in NC; just moved to NM: How to get it again?

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

    I know in my home state, if my license was lapsed... it would be MANY hoops to reinstate the license. Check with your current BON. Good
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    First time having a patient code, how to deal with anxiety/emotions after?

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

    " I cannot stop analysing the situation and blaming myself. " You will have many patients die , from many problems. Patients present with many issues. Could have been a seizure, could have been...
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    termination :(

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

    The manager gambled that you would be able to fill an ICU spot quickly. That was a cost saving measure. At three weeks, it became evident that you would need full orientation. Seven years out of...
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    Gloves at all times?

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

    You have brought up a different issue. Yes, it is difficult to care for a patient , when the family member is also a nurse. In this case , when the family member is a colleague, it was still a valid...
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    Gloves at all times?

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

    Review the facility policy and procedure. Also consult with infection control. "Snotty Miss Perfect Nurse that's the daughter of a patient" must be appeased any way for HCAPS. This oldy moldy...
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    Help!! Med Surg vs Tele Position

    Been there,done that replied to calexand12's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like you have the med-surg position. You need to stay there for a year. Telemetry is a great skill to learn... do that on your own or with the help of nursing
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    Been there,done that replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah! Could not hurt to look as young as
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    Been there,done that replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    It IS discrimination to ask your age . However, I always assumed they could do basic math and figure out how old I was by my resume. " feel free to reapply or apply for a different position " does...
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    ICU or IMU telemetry?

    Been there,done that replied to RNTX1's topic in General Nursing

    Please research here about starting out in ICU. Learn your skills in a telemetry setting.. then move on. Critical care requires learned critical thinking skills... that takes awhile to learn. Good...
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    push back/cancel with no pay

    Been there,done that replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    " It is actually a policy written in the handbook so you can't dispute it". So Why are you trying to dispute it? Their lawyers have the issue spelled out for
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    Potential new employer trying to rush me into accepting job offer.

    Been there,done that replied to sjukskoterska2020's topic in General Nursing

    LTC is desperate. They are desperate because it is a h**lhole and other nurses have fled. Continue your
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    I regret going into nursing-what should i do?

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

    Many new grads have a hard time landing their first position. In can take months to expect an interview response. Did you follow up? You could just be lost in the HR maze. Continue with your...
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    Using prn staff instead of posting day position

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

    Administration has found a way to save $$$. That's what administration does. You will not be able to change corporate bs. Move on. Best
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    CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

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

    Office manager has come to rely on the CMA for issues with the staff. CMA will be your immediate manager, I would
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    Night Shift at a Rehab

    Been there,done that replied to Blueeyednurse15's topic in General Nursing

    Getting angry is the first step. Now... get angry enough to move on. It's a no win situation... they are using and abusing you. Best wishes in your new
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    Should I....?

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

    We are all scared of change. But... change is a good thing. I started as an RN... felt many LPN's could run rings around me. Good luck. I have a feeling, you've got
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    The Above and Beyond question in an interview

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

    That's a loaded question. I always answered with the time I stayed over.. on my own time , to escort my patient out the door. I had worked ALL day to get him home. Wasn't going to make him wait any...
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    Help

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

    Ah yes. Definitely time to move on. Good luck.. you will be pleasantly surprised as to what is available to
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    Help

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

    " I called off 12/23 and it falls to 12/24" Not actually.. you called in on 12/23. The payroll girl seems to be a pitbull regarding protecting company bucks. Review your facility policy. I would...
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    Discussion at nurse's station

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

    I stopped giving report in an open area. Too many open ears that can hear patient care details. Yes , the CNA breached HIPPA. However, OP is in a no win
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    Discussion at nurse's station

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

    You engaged in a discussion at the desk... regarding a volatile patient situation. You took note that someone was eavesdropping... and continued the discussion. In the future... make sure ALL patient...
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    Please Help

    Been there,done that replied to guest1136129's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses feel the way your daughter does in the first year. See the many threads here regarding the situation. She is absolutely correct that she needs a better preceptor. Let's hope she gets one....
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    Job change?

    Been there,done that replied to penny186's topic in General Nursing

    It is hard to leave your comfort zone. However, you know this job is not what you need. The VA would be an excellent choice. Apply and see what they would offer. If not critical care... you could...
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    pvcs bigemy medsurg

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

    Can't tell what the patient's rhythm was, or what needs to be done. But with any rhythm change , you would do an assessment. You are looking for chest pain, palpitations, or shortness of breath,...