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    Fired after verbal abuse from patient's family member

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

    A verbal assault means squat. Just because someone calls you a ***.. you over reacted. Bottom line is ... management wants you gone. You are correct, NO job cares about you. Search for another...
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    Advice for a new grad working in med-surg?

    Been there,done that replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing you need to is eyeball your patients. Are they breathing, have they fallen on the floor? Then set up your first med pass, and do a full assessment during that time. Good
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    Has Nursing Given Me PTSD?

    Been there,done that replied to TeresaBuRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    They are only dreams. We all have crazy dreams. If you are concerned about PTSD.. consult a psychiatrist. They will give you xanax and
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    What should I do if I feel like I can never get a job outside of the SNF

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

    You need to learn how to
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    Failed Pre-Employment Drug Screen

    Been there,done that replied to CompactNurse5291's topic in General Nursing

    I had a travel assignment. Had to sign in the contract that I would not eat anything with poppy seeds. Must wonder if doctors can have poppy
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    What is the toughest part of nursing?

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

    Patients are admitted to the hospital, only when they are very ill. Patients that are very ill may be rude. It is still your job to care for
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    Should I stop travel nursing on the floor to specialize?

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

    All floor nursing positions are chaotic. Get a work from home job for an insurance
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    The overuse and misuse of PRN medications

    Been there,done that replied to xsummer12x's topic in General Nursing

    Somebody in administration is out to get you. Can you figure out who or why? Your union should be doing more for you. Start looking for another
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    The overuse and misuse of PRN medications

    Been there,done that replied to xsummer12x's topic in General Nursing

    Was the PRN within prescribed
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    Can a nurse have seizures?

    Been there,done that replied to Bmw12397's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Think about this. You are responsible to take care of patients. If YOU become incapacitated , while having a seizure.. the other nurses are taking care of you ... and your
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    Nervous about returning to nursing + a rant.

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

    You are returning to nursing. Why go back to hospital nursing? My best job was sitting at home on the computer, working for an insurance company. Think outside the box. Good
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    How did you get back to bedside after years in a non-clinical position?

    Been there,done that replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I went back to the bedside, after being out for two years. I had 20 years of experience. I felt like a fish out of water. If you are determined to get back to bedside, a refresher course would...
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    CNA Frustrated with Being the Blame

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

    This is the best
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    CNA Frustrated with Being the Blame

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

    50/50 call here. The nurse is responsible for assessing the patient's vital signs. However , nurses may not have time to review all of the vitals, in a timely fashion. They rely on the CNA to report...
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    Regrets

    Been there,done that posted a topic in General Nursing

    I so regret not becoming a teacher. I was a nurse for 37 years. Worked 12 hour shifts, weekends, nights and holidays. Teachers get summers off, currently some schools are getting three weeks off for...
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    Bullying by the DON

    Been there,done that replied to Lele's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    DON is endangering the residents by ignoring hazards to the resident's health. They are doing this to make the facility look good. You need to report all of these instances. You also need to move
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    Should I talk to my manager?

    Been there,done that replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your previous manager. If you really want to go back, be prepared to explain why they should give you your previous position back. I never had a "moment". It takes time to find a really...
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    Preparing to return to practice/RN refresher

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

    You need to start slow. Just get back into nursing and see where that takes you. FNP is too far out. Six years is a long time to be away. I was off for 2 years.. felt like a fish outta water. You...
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    How to become a State Surveyor

    Been there,done that replied to Awildflower14's topic in General Nursing

    One would think the state would pay good money for nurses. They do not. You would be on the road a lot. You would also be confined within an ECF for hours. An associate was driving her state...
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    How to deal with CNA insubordination?

    Been there,done that replied to thenursebabe25's topic in General Nursing

    This. Do it in writing, and also speak with the manager regarding general staff attitude and care. Don't be surprised if there is no improvement. I would give it a couple of months and move on to a...
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    Assessments

    Been there,done that replied to Cricket183's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in the hospital twice in the last three years. Once for surgery, once I had to be resuscitated. Big time admits. I also noticed that nurses do not assess. Nurses only came in to pass meds....
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    Quit my RPN in training position

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

    You did not fail. Whoever put a new grad in a float position failed. This is a do-over. Was there anything that you became interested in.. during those 4 weeks? It's too soon to hate that hospital,...
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    Lacking skills

    Been there,done that replied to Chaco-latte's topic in General Nursing

    You have a lot to bring to the table. What are you looking to get
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    Retired Nurses

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

    I would offer my experiences and expertise, but not for
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    Anxiety Surrounding Emergencies

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

    All of us are anxious in an emergency situation. Earn your degree . You have many options that will open for