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    Is this a fair holiday schedule

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

    It's not just Black Friday for shopping.It is the Friday between a holiday and a weekend. EVERYBODY wants it off. One of the few days I could not even request off, even working from home....
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    Nurses Eat Their Young

    Been there,done that replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you any thoughts or feedback on your data collection
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    Nurse abuse

    Been there,done that replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I see no credentials, is this
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    "My pain is about an eight and a half"

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

    I get it. You think they are a professional drug seeker. Perhaps they are a patient with long standing, chronic pain issues that are trying to be as precise as possible to get some relief. Either way,...
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    Am I in the wrong?

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

    You are already being taken advantage of on the LTC unit. If you train to the dementia unit, you WILL be pulled there on a regular basis. It's up to you to decide if you want that
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    Is this a fair holiday schedule

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

    Halloween and Black Friday are not considered holidays. Just another Wednesday and Friday that needs to be covered. Working nights is tough, I get that. " I got Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve." You...
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    It's all good except for...

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

    You are focusing on statements that are hearsay. If you are getting "accolades' from other nurses, you will do just
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    Need strategies for dealing with my kryptonite

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

    Many of us have some bodily fluid we can't deal with. Desensitize by watching You Tube
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    It's all good except for...

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

    The facts that you are male and have a BA in business are not relevant to being a new nurse. There was some tension during your orientation that is ongoing. I was a charge nurse for a gazillion years....
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    Nurses aggravating my patients.

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

    I am not clear as to what constitutes "say/do stuff to purposefully make patients mad or annoyed or complain." You would need clear examples when presenting the problem to the manager. If fellow...
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    Crisis of confidence

    Been there,done that replied to Lostsoul123's topic in General Nursing

    Your anxiety requires professional treatment. A new job could help, but work that out with your counselor. Best wishes, please don't keep
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    New Grad wanting a Specialty Switch

    Been there,done that replied to RN123abc123's topic in General Nursing

    You may or may have not made a mistake. That depends on the how the managers and HR feel about your request. Hopefully, you are in a culturing environment. Your request is out there now. I don't...
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    Offer Dilemma

    Been there,done that replied to nerdynurse7's topic in General Nursing

    "Bottom line I feel like the rehabilitation job will offer me the critical thinking skills and hands on skills I need". You need to start out with learning to apply the knowledge you gained from...
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    Canceled Contract

    Been there,done that replied to nja06's topic in Travel

    Not a lawyer, but a fellow traveler. Read your contract. You were not required to work the UNIT on Tuesdays. HR has their own rules. If they required one Tuesday for orientation.. you needed to do...
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    Need Advice

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

    Reapply. All she can do is say no... again. I reapplied for my dream job, 10 years later. The same manager that did not hire me the first time, did hire me the second time. I would not bring up the...
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    I just need to vent

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

    "She will not talk to me if the other nurse is there ." She does not have that option.. the CNA has to communicate with the nurse. "but since no one has written her up she doesn't have a paper trail"...
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    Nervous nurse's guide to ebb and flow enemas

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

    It's only an enema. Your goal is not met until stool is achieved! Review the order. If castille soap enema is ordered, carry it out. Sh*t should happen. That is the
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    Furthering education

    Been there,done that replied to Larsen4220's topic in General Students

    You have not even started to practice nursing. Learn our profession and grow from there. I did very well with an ASN, you can too. Best
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    Is it wrong to start infusion that will not finish till next shift?

    Been there,done that replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    Bingo! You've made the correct assessment. Please watch out for the newbie and watch YOUR back with the
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    Iv antibiotic running as primary?

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

    This is a good question. A question for pharmacy and the prescribing
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    Need advise on job offers

    Been there,done that replied to Coffee&freedom76's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You do not have an offer yet for the surgical position. Your bigger concern would be how to keep the palliative care position on the back burner while hoping for other offers. Neither position will be...
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    I just need to vent

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

    I have been there done that. YOU are the professional in this situation. Document your observations. It does not matter where she is coming from. She is trouble ,take
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    Psych BS and ADN need BSN

    Been there,done that replied to Deathstarchief's topic in General Students

    We are nurses, not academic advisors. Talk to your school counselor. Good
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    Allegation of Neglect

    Been there,done that replied to jaortiz20's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This. You certainly need a lawyer. But you have issues to explore about yourself, if this is how you respond when up against authority. Take some time for self-care. Best of luck with
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    Tattoos in the workplace

    Been there,done that replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the many threads here on tattoos. Review the policy. However, if your manager has directed you, pick your battles