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    Case Study: Can You Prevent This Medical Error?

    Been there,done that replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, of course it is preventable. "the nurse flushed the patient arterial line with insulin instead of heparin. " You can quote all the studies you want, develop all the algorithms you want. The...
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    Forgot to restart my patients fluids

    Been there,done that replied to daniela095's topic in General Nursing

    Failure to restart the fluids would be a VERY big deal if : they were hypovolemic, hypotensive, or in DKA. The rule is... do no harm... not the minimal
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    Support myself PRN?

    Been there,done that replied to mary.lentz17's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for you husband's illness. Intermittent FMLA sounds like it's working for now. I don't know how many hours you could get doing PRN and home health, or if it would be enough money for you. Could...
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    Forgot to restart my patients fluids

    Been there,done that replied to daniela095's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have made a med error, but not that one in 30 years. OP is a newbie and has several posts about med errors. In this case, s/he is not taking responsibility by hoping a fellow nurse will...
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    Advice please

    Been there,done that replied to ert01479's topic in General Nursing

    I have been there done that, years at the same place without having to start my own IV's or draw blood. Then, the powers that be decided to cut the IV team and phlebotomy. I don't think orientation...
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    Forgot to restart my patients fluids

    Been there,done that replied to daniela095's topic in General Nursing

    It's a very big deal, it's a medication error. Not clear as to why you had to unhook the main IV. But all of that will come out when you write yourself
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    Home Health for Sutter

    Been there,done that replied to Wrestler133's topic in General Nursing

    You don't need to go through a recruiter to get a home health job. Go directly to the employer. The difference is Maxim would get 30 % of your
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    coworkers calling me stupid to and in front of patients

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

    Their comments are not appropriate in the work place, especially with a patient present. Review your facility's policy .. then write them up with specific verbiage... each and every
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    Are you a "Sister?"

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

    That term is not professional. Can you imagine doctors referring to other doctors as brothers/ sisters? I think the patients could get confused during hand off at shift change. Introduce me as the...
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    No, you can't do that!

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

    Does not matter if the facility is for profit or not. Is the patient competent? If not, the family member trying to call the shots.. must have a Durable Medical Power of Attorney. Either way,...
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    Struggling, am I a crappy nurse?

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

    Most certainly we have had more that one patient die close together. It has nothing to do with our skills. We are not able to outsmart the grim reaper. All we can do is
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    Patient rights an privacy bathroom

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

    "My manager told me in the future I can't leave the bathroom even if they insist." You have been directed by management. Review the facility policy for
  13. Been there,done that

    "You made a mistake."

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

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    Keeping an active license

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

    Only the Arizona BON can answer your questions. Be aware.. that BON is
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    Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

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

    Kinda hard to tell if he just wants to talk ... or wants more. There is no way I would hide from him. Use the "I can't talk right now, I have work to do" excuse... until he gets the
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    I need some career advice

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

    Please see my
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    "You made a mistake."

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

    That's a classic nursing nightmare. My real nightmare is...they never
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    "You made a mistake."

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

    Check out the other threads here on AN about nursing nightmares. We have much company! I have been away from the bedside for several years, as well as my BFF. We both conjure up DOOZY nursing...
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    I need some career advice

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

    Your references will be fine. You were there a year and gave proper notice. Don't be afraid of some vague threat. Have three co-worker references ready to go. Apply to whatever looks good to you... go...
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    Unsure if this is right for me...

    Been there,done that replied to hannahkathy123's topic in Nursing Career

    Your job sounds like it deserves a special place in Dante's Inferno. I could not/ would not do it. But you stuck in there for that almighty golden year of experience! You are being flogged like a mule...
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    Medical Assistant vs. RN

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

    Average nurse salary =70K Average MA salary=32 K. RN's are professionals, MA's are not. It appears that you are focused on the work
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    withholding medications ethical dilemma

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

    You have excellent observational skills. In this case as a seasoned nurse... I would have further assessed the patient and medicated them appropriately. However, as a CNA in this scenario you are...
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    I don't like my unit, what should I do?

    Been there,done that replied to HKRN18's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are still on orientation, it is perfectly acceptable to request a new
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    Question about applying for hospital job

    Been there,done that replied to Aliens05's topic in Nursing Career

    Be careful what you wish for :) A three month gap after achieving your licensure is acceptable. You have been in the same facility for years, it's okay to decide to transition from group home to...
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    Question about applying for hospital job

    Been there,done that replied to Aliens05's topic in Nursing Career

    You have plenty of skills. What other skills do you thing you would learn in a hospital, and why do you want to work in a