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  1. Been there,done that

    Feeling defeated and alone. Advice on finding a mentor

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

    I switched many times over the years. Keep you eyes open.. you will find someone that you can feel you can trust with your
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    New Grad Nurse - NIGHT SHIFT ONLY

    Been there,done that replied to mjm0427's topic in General Nursing

    Adapting to night shift schedule is personal. Some people love it and can do it easily, some have a hard time with the circadian rhythm change. Looks like it's your only option right now. Wish you...
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    To mind own business or...

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

    So, you feel it is more important to look out for fellow nurses that make mistakes... rather than look out for the
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    Dweller on a med error

    Been there,done that replied to Guest1135302's topic in General Nursing

    "I went to give this med that came in a vital ". No, it came in a vial.. most meds do. It does not matter if you were stressed out by the mom. We are stressed out ALL the time. Administering a...
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    new job

    Been there,done that replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    Landing a new job can easily take three months. Start searching now. If you find something you want, negotiate your start date to follow your
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    New job and asking for time off

    Been there,done that replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    As you go through the hiring process, these issues should be addressed. The employer should bring them up. You will inform them of prior obligations. The employer should agree. It's called a...
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    Medication order correct or no

    Been there,done that replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

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    Seriously? I'm concussed!

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

    "My boss knows this because she checked up on me last night". You are not required to give your medical information. Since you did, now you know administration will ignore common sense and...
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    Tired and burnt out from the abuse

    Been there,done that replied to NurseK93's topic in General Nursing

    The patient has borderline personality. It really shines through at 2 AM. Do some research on handling them. Setting limits... blah. blah. blah... is not going to satisfy them. Medication time......
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    It's Driving Me Crazy

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

    There is nothing to "look up". Shift change is not the internet. You receive the information on your patient during
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    Colleague asked me for a Tylenol from my med cart. What to do?

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

    You are in a damned if you do, damned if you don't position. Look up the policy for using OTC meds for employees. Reporting them is a sure way to cause trouble for both of
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    Help...need AWAY from bedside but don't know where to go...

    Been there,done that replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    Nine years is plenty of experience. Check out insurance companies. Good
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    CNA to RN

    Been there,done that replied to Mary3010's topic in General Nursing

    Becoming a CNA is not a pathway to professional
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    How can I tell if my unit is going to close down?

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

    It's not possible to tell if the unit will be shut down. I have worked on two,where millions of bucks were spent on renovations... only for them to be quickly closed. " I was hired I was under the...
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    Under appreciated or Self-Centered

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

    Initials and education do not necessarily make a good leader. There is something in your leadership style that management does not want. Management won't tell you, but your most trusted coworker...
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    Give 'Em Enough Rope

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

    Hmmmm, are we talking about
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    Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    Been there,done that replied to MgoBlue37's topic in General Nursing

    I ended up working from home for an insurance company, doing utilization review. However, that did require much clinical experience. Some of the big insurance companies will higher newbies for...
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    My first big med error

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

    There is no single med error worth giving up your nursing career for. "I’ve been anxious and depressed lately at baseline since my dad died and all these life changes happened. " I can feel that...
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    Do as I say, and not as I do.

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

    Marie sounds like your classic long term dangerous patient. Clark sound like your new dangerous co-worker. Marie cannot process that she is dangerous, Clark can. You have to make that clear to him....
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    I NEED ADVICE.

    Been there,done that replied to Britt_3920's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you been ACCEPTED to the RN
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    Any tips for a clinic setting nurse? NEW GRAD.

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

    How much orientation was provided on the EMR ? It takes a couple of weeks with full time training to become adequate with
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    TRAVEL NURSING AGENCY

    Been there,done that replied to Kdm112990's topic in Travel

    The travel agencies I worked for handled most of the paperwork and paid the fees. After all, they don't get paid, until YOU work. Keep looking until you are treated like the gold mine you
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    FIELD NURSING

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

    Please see the home health nursing forum here. It all depends on the employer. There are thousands that want your skills. If the employer is advertising as "field" nurse.. it is a red flag. There...
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    Working From Home - Office Requirements?

    Been there,done that replied to Marie32's topic in Case Management

    Of course you can have children. Per the contract.. you cannot work for the company... while you take care of your
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    Losing job due to injury

    Been there,done that replied to JB2014's topic in General Nursing

    Your facility , most likely has the protocol to only hold your position for three months. Sounds like your manager is understanding and may or may not offer you a new position. I also had an ankle...