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  1. Been there,done that

    Calling Out for EXCEPTIONAL Snow Conditions

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

    I was a dedicated nurse. Drove through blizzards to get to the hospital.. maybe back it home. I became dedicated to keeping myself safe. I stopped putting my life in danger. Bottom line is...
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    Seeking Advice

    Been there,done that replied to lcc010's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps not effect your license but, will effect you any time you might want another
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    Seeking Advice

    Been there,done that replied to lcc010's topic in General Nursing

    I know the type. For some reason, the new manager wanted you out. Looking over documentation is the quickest way to do that. I would lawyer up. Not for any emotional reason, but because you were...
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    Is Accepting A Counter-Offer Really the Career 'Kiss of Death'?

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

    Why did you quit
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    New Career in Management???? Advice?

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

    Gonna let your co-workers run your life? YOU are # 1 . Do what you need to
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    Is it a bad idea to return to the hospital?

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

    Think outside the box. You want to make a move, but it doesn't have to be to hospital nursing. Explore your options. I ended up working from home. Your skills can take you anywhere. Best
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    Advice for vacationing?

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

    Any decent job starts out with 4-6 weeks off, with flexibility. Find one . Best
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    Which position would you choose: RN supervisor or utilization management?

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

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    The End of An Era

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

    I am right there with ya! Retired a year ago, can't decide whether to renew or not. It's a very strange feeling to not have that license I worked so hard
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    Do you miss bedside nursing?

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

    I gave my all to patients for 30 years. Nursing got sooo much harder over the years. I was worked like a mule and was actually limping home. I got into working from home for an insurance company....
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    New Grad Job Offers in ICU versus IMC/Tele: Need Input Please

    Been there,done that replied to NurseK1986's topic in General Nursing

    Please use the quote feature so we know who are responding to. You are correct that assessment skills are the number one skill that nurses need to learn and apply. Working on a telemetry unit exposed...
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    New Grad Job Offers in ICU versus IMC/Tele: Need Input Please

    Been there,done that replied to NurseK1986's topic in General Nursing

    "I've been around the block, and nursing is a second career for me ". You may have been around the block, but you haven't been around the nursing block. CT-ICU is a very narrow specialty. Learn and...
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    How can I handle this

    Been there,done that replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    Leave the facility. .. or leave
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    How can I handle this

    Been there,done that replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    Be very careful here. Your "boss" has assigned you as charge, yet questions your judgement. She bows to the loud one.Trust me on this .. decline charge. It is a no win
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    Do I have what it takes to be a nurse?

    Been there,done that replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a most difficult profession. Some days I was glad I did it, some days.. not so much. The answer is to shadow a nurse and see how it really feels. Best
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    "Observing" my peers

    Been there,done that replied to advsmuch08's topic in General Nursing

    My response would be " don't know and have no opinion". The supervisor needs to make their own
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    How can I handle this

    Been there,done that replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    Been there , done that. It is far from a little problem. "Then she goes off at the end of the shift to talk to the charge nurse" Were YOU in charge or
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    Unsafe staffing with 4:1 ICU ratios 8:1 on floor.

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

    "That was years ago." I was charge in a nasty situation. Management asked me "what can I do". I asked her to do vitals or glucometer checks. She could not perform either. **sigh** She was pretty...
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    Unsafe staffing with 4:1 ICU ratios 8:1 on floor.

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

    Upper management will NEVER administer nursing care. For # 1 , they don't know
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    Flyin' high in April, Shot down in May

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

    I see. You did not follow the right dose part of the 5 rights. It is easy to count on the pyxis to give you what is ordered. Think we all count on technology too much. I was lucky to have a good...
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    Job offer

    Been there,done that replied to KSjo88's topic in Nursing Career

    What is your background experience? What are your
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    Flyin' high in April, Shot down in May

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

    I have made my fair share of med errors. I must wonder .. what was the root cause of your error? Wonder where the pharmacy check was, and how you got your hands on a higher
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    Severely burnt out. Nursing home vs. tele unit?

    Been there,done that replied to jessymae1989's topic in Nursing Career

    See the many threads here about the first year and view the First year of Nursing forum. You have that golden year of experience. Stop crying and market yourself to a better position. Moving to a...
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    Force to change unit in the middle of shift

    Been there,done that replied to Anon143's topic in General Nursing

    They sure can. And they will do it again. Get prepared now. Do not leave your current unit until your charting and hand off is properly completed. The nurse on the NEXT unit SHOULD just wait until...
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    Unsafe staffing with 4:1 ICU ratios 8:1 on floor.

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

    The surgeons and intensivists would be strong allies for safe staffing , as soon as their patients start dropping like flies. In the meantime... vote with your feet. That is beyond