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    Profanity in the workplace

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

    Who is using them, staff, patients or
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    Extreme nurse burn out need help please

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

    Should have, could have, would have. Your nursing partners were not helping you. Then it was time for physician intervention. The patient required sedation, so you could handle him. Crying and not...
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    ICU vs Travel nursing

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

    You will get even less support with travel nursing. You would get three days of orientation and be expected to hit the floor running. I found most units are not supportive of travelers. Give your new...
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    Help! Not sure which unit to choose.

    Been there,done that replied to foxhoundma's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I spent most of my early years in a community hospital and I am glad I did. The environment was much more "friendly". I found it easier to learn .. with a little more relaxed atmosphere. I moved on...
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    At a Crossroad

    Been there,done that replied to thehurd456's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have to prove yourself in any job. This is especially true in nursing. Please see the many threads here on the patient/colleague relationship forum. I have had many different positions. Some with...
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    Experience before Travel Nursing?

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

    The amount of experience required is entirely up to the individual. I took my first travel job at 20 + years and it was tough. I was very strong clinically. You will be expected to hit the floor...
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    No one to talk to about nursing... Am I crazy?

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

    You are talking about nursing.... with us. A very good group! You also have co-workers who would enjoy the discussions. Please stop thinking of yourself as a
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    one week two RN jobs two states

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

    Not unless you are superwoman. You will be jet lagged and paying the cost of air fare. It should not be difficult to get overtime at one of those jobs, or at least get the second job much
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    RN working for Federal Government

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

    Only you can compare the benefits. My understanding is federal benefits are the gold standard. I can tell you working from home is also golden. Do some math. Good
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    Case Management Nursing (CM)

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

    All you can do is apply. Know the job description and be prepared for the interview. You will not be performing patient care, you will be coordinating the care the patient needs. You have the...
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    PTO

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

    That is not your issue, that is administration's issue. You can bet the rent, they get their time
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    PTO

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

    "The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem" . You have paid time off. You can use it if you are sick, you can use it for a vacation, you can use it any time....
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    I am new to nursing but I don't want to do this anymore

    Been there,done that replied to newgradkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please see the many threads here about the first year of nursing. Many other nurses feel the same way. I know I did., then went on to 35 years of nursing. You would need to get one year of experience...
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    Pts who insult you?

    Been there,done that replied to 2018nurseandbeyond's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty sure dickhead is not appropriate here.. or in the hospital. :) But yeah.. he
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    Pts who insult you?

    Been there,done that replied to 2018nurseandbeyond's topic in General Nursing

    Well then, the MD can just come and push it down the patient's throat. YOU don't have to. The doctor would have to order a 72 hour psych hold... to legally force medication administration. Get an IM...
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    HIPAA violation and future employment opportunities

    Been there,done that replied to kmcd90's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Obtain your friends permission to access her medical record. Problem
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    Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

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

    This blew my mind. There are many safety actions in place. A warning for sound a likes and where was the pharmacy check? I would never administer any thing without the pharmacy check . Neuromuscular...
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    Pts who insult you?

    Been there,done that replied to 2018nurseandbeyond's topic in General Nursing

    You tell him..take your meds, or not dude. The patient is free to refuse. All you have to to do is chart that the patient refused. Notify the doc.. and move
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    Do I get payed for orientation If I decided to not accept the offer?

    Been there,done that replied to Solnce1981's topic in General Nursing

    Sure did. Went on to agency and travel nursing. Ended up working from home with a sweet 401 K. Change is hard... but worth
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    Mandatory Vaccination

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

    My thoughts are..If I decline the vaccine, I will wear a
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    Would you call in sick?

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

    Yeah , well no. Please see the many threads here regarding medicating ourselves to work off
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    Do I get payed for orientation If I decided to not accept the offer?

    Been there,done that replied to Solnce1981's topic in General Nursing

    Your time as a professional will be paid. I got fired after two weeks of orientation.. because I did not smile enough. Got the boot.. but got my two weeks pay. Best wishes in your next
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    Bed assignment

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

    Now that's a different story. The purpose of ER is to treat and stabilize. Does your management get the
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    Would you call in sick?

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

    I would not call out, I would resign. You know you do not want this position. Why waste your time and the facility's
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    Bed assignment

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

    Amen. The name of the game is clean out the ER. I was charge for many years with a patient assignment.... no matter what was going on, if there was an open bed , the ER patient is coming on up....