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    'My Patient died' Facebook post

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

    Be vigilant regarding confidentiality. The post itself is not a HIPAA violation,yet, as there are no patient identifiers. As you said, people know where you work, some of THEM might know people...
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    Vision in One Eye

    Been there,done that replied to Meow278's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Oh no. Now you made me watch Nurse Jackie again. Thor was the
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    Vision in One Eye

    Been there,done that replied to Meow278's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Legally blind in one eye as well. It helps us see better out of the other one Best wishes with your
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    Dilemma - What To Do, What To Do

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

    Whatever is up with that manager, s/he does not respect you now, will not respect you in the future. Sounds like a do-over. I would not ask HR to forward my applications. HR brings their own set of...
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    Med/surg

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

    Check out the dialysis nurses specialty forum here on AN. I realize you work with very sick people, but your actually nursing care of them is limited to the time you spend with them during dialysis....
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    Dilemma - What To Do, What To Do

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

    Appears that HR is having difficulty coordinating a time with the unit manager. Suggest HR set up the time with the manager first, then find the time to fit into the manager's schedule. Good
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    Back on med/surg after 15 years

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

    I did bedside care until 60, had many physicals as I was doing agency and travel work. I would have walked out of a physical that required me to lift 100 pounds. 38% of nurses have back injuries.......
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    New grad hired as charge nurse

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

    What is the job description of charge nurse
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    Communication issues in the workplace

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

    You are very insightful. Perhaps too much. You are going to run into people that don't like you and there's nothing you can do to change their mind. The remark that you were "superior" is just plain...
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    Inadequate Staffing

    Been there,done that replied to nurse.sj.49's topic in General Nursing

    You could start by being a strong leader and demanding adequate staffing.. but I doubt you have any pull. I have been there done that, all of the responsibility but no authority. Ever think about why...
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    Flu shot advice

    Been there,done that replied to bcm9579's topic in General Nursing

    You Tube and lotsa
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    Does the exhaustion go away?

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

    Best wishes, Annie. Rest
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    Question

    Been there,done that replied to Khushi123's topic in General Students

    There is no comparison. One is weight and the other is volume. Please talk to your
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    New grad anxiety

    Been there,done that replied to daniela095's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It took me 3 years to sorta know my stuff. I couldn't nurse my way out of a wet paper bag. Good judgement calls.. takes years. Learn who you can go to for guidance. Best
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    Anxiety

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

    Every nurse, no matter what their level of experience...has concerns if they did their best for their patients. All you can do is learn from every patient. And keep on learning and giving it all that...
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    The last straw

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

    Amen. See ya at the pool with a
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    CERNER

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

    I think it's the CHANGE that is hard. As a traveler,I learned many. Got 4 hours of training on any/ all of them. Hope you get
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    How did you get out of bedside nursing?

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

    Please see my
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    Removed from Nurse Residency Program-Should I Try Psych?

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

    I think it depends on the school if you receive IV and blood draw training. I never did but that was many moons ago. The facility must know what skills you graduated with... decided to fast track you...
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    Is this discrimination?

    Been there,done that replied to eacue10's topic in General Nursing

    Translating is a duty covered in the job requirements as "other duties as required." As a charge nurse of many years, it would be most effective, and provide the best patient care, to assign nurses...
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    Nursing at the VA

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

    Only the VA HR can answer this for you. Realize that working for the VA is
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    What kind of nurse are you?

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

    'If you are simply a nurse"? There is no simple about it. We give our heart, body and soul for this profession. I don't think you've got what it takes., as you are already looking for anything but...
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    I'm lost. I want to quit nursing.

    Been there,done that replied to Amdecl6's topic in General Nursing

    Would that be PRN in case management? In that case, grab it and learn the role. The training would be worth the $$ it would cost to pay for your benefits
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    I'm lost. I want to quit nursing.

    Been there,done that replied to Amdecl6's topic in General Nursing

    Search Indeed, and Career builder. Put your resume out there. You will get many hits. Also individually search the big boys like Aetna, Blue Cross, and United health. I got my job through an agency....
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    Pay cuts

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

    Why wonder.. the CEO just got a new