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    What is the longest time you have spent in one position?

    Been there,done that replied to TinyDancer01's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the hospital for many years. Fifteen years in one place. It got comfortable. Then the duties got overwhelming. Went onto travel and agency nursing and learned how to change it up. Change...
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    What is the fastest respirations you've ever taken in an adult?

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

    Don't know, never bothered to count past 40. Why bother counting any more? Call a code, RRT, respiratory, the intern...
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    Best shoes for 12 hours

    Been there,done that replied to Karlie2114's topic in General Nursing

    Shoe comfort is sooo specific to the individual. Just make sure you wear booties, so you can return them. I found changing shoes and socks, and applying foot pain relief cream with a little massage...
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    I hate my current job and want to work in a hospital

    Been there,done that replied to nr92's topic in Nursing Career

    Let me google that for you. Perhaps, I could also help you change that diaper. Seriously, YOU need to research positions in your area and hospitals that offer tuition
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    MORALE

    Been there,done that replied to avg5012's topic in General Nursing

    Here we have management/ administration joining a nursing forum... in order to use us some more. There are NO "non costly ways" to improve morale! Give us adequate pay and adequate staffing and we...
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    Lost 15 yrs of Senority by changing departments

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

    "Our hospital policy is for RN's to keep seniority when changing departments." You have earned your seniority, use it. Seems like your manager is clueless. Better watch out for other issues,
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    First job as a new grad nurse in a staffing agency

    Been there,done that replied to 2ndchance85's topic in General Nursing

    Starting out in "your" hospitals float pool is completely different than agency work. How long was your
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    First job as a new grad nurse in a staffing agency

    Been there,done that replied to 2ndchance85's topic in General Nursing

    No new grad should start out as agency, no agency should hire a new grad. Some unreputable agencies MIGHT try to put you to work. You would be required to work in many different areas, in different...
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    Prereq rigor vs nursing school?

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

    Pre-reqs can be done on YOUR schedule. Take one or take five courses a semester, it does not matter. If you are admitted to nursing school.. you are now owned. You will have scheduled lecture times,...
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    I forgot to return blood to the bloodbank

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

    Whoever signed for the blood is responsible for it not being returned. Think you have a bigger problem, that would be your
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    Pain control in pt. With hx of opiate abuse

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

    Please keep up your effort. My father had intense neuro pain due to a botched procedure. We tried acupuncture and all of the above. He went to pain clinics, methadone treatment and more. He died in...
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    Incorrect waste amount of medication documented in pyxis

    Been there,done that replied to ddrn97's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, your preceptor is responsible, as you are on orientation. What you have now learned is... NEVER rush with documenting narcs in the Pyxis. There are many sets of eyes on that. You must...
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    Favoritism among staff

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

    Hang it up. Management will always prevail in this sort of
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    Terminated from my PerDiem Job... Need to vent

    Been there,done that replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    "would be willing to do 1 day per week during July and August. " It was entirely up to you,to keep yourself active. "But I never got a phone call, email, or text from anyone". If you did not get any...
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    First Job: Rehab or Homecare

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

    Please use the quote button so we know who you are responding to. I think rehab would be a better place to start. Rehab facilities can be brutal though, find out how many patients you will be...
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    Roll Call - Who's Been Around the Longest and Your Accomplishments

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

    The longest of anything does not matter. My greatest accomplishment was making it to 35 years without killing anybody, that I know of. The highlight of my career was attending a hospice patient, the...
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    new night shift nurse always tired on days off

    Been there,done that replied to ddrn97's topic in General Nursing

    You are experiencing difficulty with switching your circadian rhythm. Some people can do it, some can not. I could not do it. I slept the entire time I was not working. And I was still tired. Best...
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    Accused of not giving dilaudid

    Been there,done that replied to KMULL002's topic in General Nursing

    Research borderline personality disorder. You will come across them occasionally. They can bring down the strongest nurse. Do not let them win. Now you know...if you even get a hint of...
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    occurrence report=doctor hates me

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

    You did the right thing. Administration and the almighty surgeons are trying to SHUT YOU UP. Please continue to fight for your
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    occurrence report=doctor hates me

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

    Of course surgeons are doctors. However, they focus on cut and run. I have seen very few surgeons that could also manage their patient
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    occurrence report=doctor hates me

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

    Please explain "an occurrence report for a rapid response
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    Urgent question

    Been there,done that replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    Not too revealing, there are many nursing homes in Wisconsin. So now you know, you are mandated. Make sure you write this up to cover yourself. Consider sending this issue to the state as well. Good...
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    What in hades.

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

    Don't forget the room service , fresh flowers and the fancy toiletries. None of this hoopla even works! The last floor job I had, they spent big$$$ renovating to beautiful rooms. Closed down a year...
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    Unhappy at my new job

    Been there,done that replied to nursing28900's topic in General Nursing

    You are in a different setting, it takes time to adjust to the culture of a new unit. You WILL find a few nurses that you can depend on. I would stick it out for a year, learn what I could learn...
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    question about subpoena

    Been there,done that replied to carmelojames123's topic in General Nursing

    You were smart not to sign anything, but it doesn't mean you have not received a summons. I realize this has shaken you up, but just call the law firm ( after confirming it is a legit number) and...