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  1. Been there,done that

    Hours of sleep before work

    Been there,done that replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    My answer is not listed. It depends on the shift I was going into. My answer would be.. as many as I could
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    Sahm going back to work

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

    I can understand why you want to stay current in nursing. You never know when you are going to need your earning potential. If you have a per diem offer, I think you are fortunate. How long is your...
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    Dark Scrubs

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

    M'kay. I thought I had a dark sense of humor. Over the top for me.... but you all
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    6 years and I'm nearly ready to 'retire'.

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

    I used my nursing skills for the insurance industry. Administrative positions in hospitals are also the corporate
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    6 years and I'm nearly ready to 'retire'.

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

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    6 years and I'm nearly ready to 'retire'.

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

    Welcome to corporate health care. Nurses are not here to take care of the sick. They are are here to make money for the man. Took me waaaay to long to figure that out. I jumped ship to the corporate...
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    Finally done with the worst two years of my life

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

    Glad you made it through , it's a tough time. The real tough times are ahead. "It's a life of service and giving. We sacrifice ourselves to make other people's lives better". NO, just NO. It's a job....
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    Assisted living turned nightmare

    Been there,done that replied to danij040866's topic in Nursing Career

    Good that you got that off your chest. "This is absolute humanly impossible to complete in 8 hours." The situation will not improve. Now.. quit making money for the corporate masters, and find a...
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    Calling the unit? Mistake?

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

    It depends on what you "think" you forgot to chart. Who CARES about a restraint check, that is crossing your t's and dotting your I's.... and interrupting another nurse to check that. How do expect...
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    Dazed and Confused: Blurred Lines

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

    "I am not really sure where my responsibility ends as a night nurse and where the day nurses responsibility starts." There should be a policy regarding this issue. In most facilities I have worked,...
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    Dropped Pill - Do you give it?

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

    I appreciate your diligence, however if a pill is dropped on your computer station.. I can't see the contamination issue. It's NOT that easy to " get another pill". Especially if it's a scheduled...
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    Leaving Nursing

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

    Sounds like you are in a toxic work environment. If you are "disappointed" after four years, imagine how I felt after 30. I chose to get out of bedside nursing ( insurance work) instead of higher...
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    Getting Over Assault

    Been there,done that replied to River&MountainRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is all about YOUR safety now. You and administration are aware that the resident is volatile and dangerous As you are in orientation... where is your preceptor? I have been assaulted by a psych...
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    falling asleep during nightshift

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

    The bottom line is your facility's policy. Most read " being asleep or giving the appearance of sleep" .. is grounds for immediate dismissal. I was charge for many years.. looked the other way in...
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    Too ugly to be a nurse..?!?

    Been there,done that replied to RandomNurse2b1's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing takes courage, heart and brains. Beauty is not needed in this profession. No patient is going to care what you look like.. when you are caring for them, when they need it the
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    Ew...3 people

    Been there,done that replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you in charge of hiring practices? Who knows whats going on, in the meantime, enjoy the
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    Eating the patients' food?

    Been there,done that replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    Been a nurse too long. I thought you said a "c-dif"
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    Eating the patients' food?

    Been there,done that replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious, but not true. You can take the bread off of the nasty turkey sandwich. Enjoy!, at least we still got to
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    What's utilization management like?

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

    Utilization management requires computer, strong clinical, and communication skills. You will be assessing clinical information for admission requirements. You also will be applying ALL of the...
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    Eating the patients' food?

    Been there,done that replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    Pulease, if the patient is not going to eat them... I will mow them down. Standing up on my 12 hour shift without a break. P.S. Those turkey sandwiches are
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    Mistake on orientation..please help

    Been there,done that replied to MommyRN89's topic in Patient Medications

    I have a suspicion that the night nurse has a history of med errors. Trying to blame THIS one (if it was one) on the
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    Insulin error

    Been there,done that replied to rn1924's topic in Patient Medications

    Most certainly agree nurses are responsible for doctor's orders, and I always was. My answer was what I thought the OP 's manager wanted to hear. OP has to CY her A at this
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    I bombed my interview

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

    Anything is possible. Your interviewer knew you were nervous and can perhaps get passed that. As klone said, interviewing is a skill that takes practice. I've had a gazillion, blew one of the earlier...
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    Insulin error

    Been there,done that replied to rn1924's topic in Patient Medications

    Feel free to disagree. I have held MANY meds, because I felt the doctor had made a prescribing error. It all depends on who prescribes it. If it was the admitting intern, I would go over those orders...
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    Mistake on orientation..please help

    Been there,done that replied to MommyRN89's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh boy, stay away from THAT nurse. There is NO way she can blame her timing on you. She can do math.. but failed this