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    Research Results are in: To Suction or Not To Suction, End of Life & Hospice Patients

    Been there,done that replied to NickICU-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I attended my best friend in her final hours. I performed gentle suctioning. Could not see her drown in her own secretions. Was that
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    I'm lost. I want to quit nursing.

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

    You have enough experience to pick your job. I hung on waaay to long schlepping the halls. Ended up with a cushy work from home position. Look for disease management, utilization review, and case...
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    Dealing with Students in Clinicals: What would you like to see?

    Been there,done that replied to bsf312's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't need to see anything.. but a student wanting to learn. Please try to relax. It is our duty to take you under our wing. Ask any questions you have, if you run into a nurse that will not...
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    Pay cuts

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

    Corporate is sticking it to you. Either be worked like a mule... or have the guts to move on. Best
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    to break contract or to not?

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

    Nobody should own you for 3 years. What is your mental health worth to
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    patient pretending to fall?

    Been there,done that replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    The patient is an expert at manipulation. He was seeking drugs for the "pain" from the so called fall. You followed fall protocol and surely you documented the scene of the fall. You did nothing...
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    Reportable BRN incidents

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

    Only an attorney can answer that for you. Good luck with this mess. P.S. What were you thinking
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    New nurse and I had a breakdown at work

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

    You have put too much on your plate. Now is not the time to be taking additional classes. You need to learn how to be a nurse .... first. Hope you realize that night shift is messing you up. It...
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    how soon is too soon?

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

    "My preceptor honestly makes it worse. she stands over me and just waits for me to make a mistake. she is very intimidating. " You are not receiving a proper orientation. I can say this because I...
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    Second needlestick in 2 weeks

    Been there,done that replied to Dreamer323's topic in General Nursing

    You already know you need to slow down. You should be counseled by your preceptor. That will include following protocol as for any needle stick. Occupational health will do what they do to protect...
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    I had lost my interest towards nursing. Please help me

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

    I think in your case, bored = apathetic. Nursing is just a job. You're not going to find your soul there, you're going to find a paycheck. If you do think depression is present, see your PCP. Best...
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    Inexperienced nurse in a more critical role

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

    "How do I teach myself this info again? what is the important stuff to know? " We cannot do that for you. In order to practice in your current setting, you need a refresher course and lengthy...
  13. Been there,done that

    28 weeks pregnant, need to get another job

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

    Your OB will get you an excuse. Don't know what an excused absence means in your probationary period... and does it really matter? Try for an excused absence simultaneous with your 2 week notice. All...
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    Hospital cancelled my contract due to inexperience...

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

    You were set up for failure by a a greedy agency. The hospital and the agency are at fault, not you. The BON does not care. Any reputable agency would know what is expected of you. Travel nursing...
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    I left my job and feel lost.

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

    Understand why you quit and understand why you are feeling lost. You were giving your all to that job. Now, that passion has nowhere to go. Take some time to reflect, relax and refresh. Thinking a...
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    How to gain respect

    Been there,done that replied to Dreamer308's topic in General Nursing

    I am not reading anything in OP's post that indicates disrespect. I always respected everyone I worked with. When I was working in the same facility for years.. there was no issues with the CNA's....
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    How to gain respect

    Been there,done that replied to Dreamer308's topic in General Nursing

    "They do what they want no matter who tells them the way that it is supposed to be done." How do you trust that? Completely disagree with your suggestion. The more she kisses their tookas, the more...
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    How to gain respect

    Been there,done that replied to Dreamer308's topic in General Nursing

    You are the nurse delegating to the CNA's. They are working under your license and you are responsible for what they do, do not do, or do not follow policy and procedures for. Respect must be...
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    Do you ever get concerned about certain users on here?

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

    Surely some off the wall peeps here I have no inclination to worry about cyber strangers. However.. I can appear rather
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    Hot Cheetos are a public health menace

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

    I admitted a patient to ICU for a hot fritos overdose. She burned a hole in her stomach. As I recall, she survived after intense
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    2 full-time jobs?

    Been there,done that replied to anna225's topic in General Nursing

    Two full time jobs would not work out. You would need time to sleep, eat, and commute. Meeting weekend and holiday requirements for both facilities would not be possible. PLEASE consult a...
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    Did I cause this rapid response?

    Been there,done that replied to ns808's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody causes a rapid response, do not ever be afraid to call one.... that's what they are there for. YOU are blamless, it's all on your preceptor... where was s/he? Review your RR protocol. A...
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    So TIRED OF IT

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

    All of your concerns are spot on. You have many options away from the bedside. Spend that negative energy towards a positive spin to get away from
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    Traveling Nursing

    Been there,done that replied to swynn641's topic in General Nursing

    Travel nursing is extremely difficult. I did it with 20 years of experience... took all that I had. You will get 2 days of orientation to the facility and minimal training on the facility's EMR. You...
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    Report or not when administrators have favorites

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

    I always tell them, "I'll take care of it, go take care of your family." So what is different here? I got a call from my father while on duty.My mother just dropped dead. My instinct was.. I gotta...