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    Insulin error

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

    Knock off the "lose my job " stuff. Your reason for giving the medication is THE DOCTOR ORDERED IT. The critical value of 29 alerted the arm chair quarterbacks. Look 'em straight in the eye and tell...
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    Caring for end of life patients

    Been there,done that replied to Tboland88's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school doesn't really prepare us for anything. This job is learn as you go. Providing hospice care is as tough as it gets. You don't have to say anything. Just being there and making sure...
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    Peer feedback

    Been there,done that replied to Ahopkins81's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is not about nurses appreciating the assistants. I would GLADLY lend a hand.. if I had time between administering medications, observing my patients, and handling doctor's , families,...
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    Help in need of advice

    Been there,done that replied to Tango289's topic in General Nursing

    Falls will happen, despite all precautions. The patient is fine.. and looking for money. The outcome depends on your documentation of the incident. You can add an addendum, preferably after speaking...
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    Cancelling a contract

    Been there,done that replied to nursy_2014's topic in Travel

    Any decent travel contract includes housing. Read your contract, if that is not a perk, your agency might cough it up... to keep you. I have broken a travel contract before.. easy to do, they don't...
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    Asked to resign after 6 months

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

    Rethink this, you are NOT one month "out of nursing", you are between jobs. You started out in a toxic environment. You will get interviews, explain briefly.. why you did not succeed at hospital Hades...
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    Foley Catheter Issue?

    Been there,done that replied to JustANurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    "The discomfort was likely due to having the catheter being changed" Sounds like the patient just had a catheter change. The change would be an irritant in itself. If adequate amounts of clear...
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    RN's and LPN's working as Nursing Assistants?

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

    You have no choice but to agree ,it's in your job description. Legally, you are still held to your professional licensure
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    Can't stop thinking about work

    Been there,done that replied to Michelles87's topic in General Nursing

    You are describing a common reaction to being overworked. Instead of obsessing.. DO something about it. You have two years of experience.... plenty enough to move to a less stressful
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    Peer feedback

    Been there,done that replied to Ahopkins81's topic in General Nursing

    Being well liked is not required while working. Patient care is not a popularity contest. ** it's you're
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    Peer feedback

    Been there,done that replied to Ahopkins81's topic in General Nursing

    If I do something outstanding for a coworker, all I need is a personal thank you.. with maybe a decent cup of coffee. Do doctor's give each other gold
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    New Opportunity - Why am I so afraid?

    Been there,done that replied to LPNx12's topic in General Nursing

    Read the many threads here about the stress of med-surg nursing. Feel free to join in the fracas, for some imagined glory. Between 12 hour midnights and RN studies... expect to see very little of...
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    Starting over

    Been there,done that replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Change is hard, "better the devil you know, than you don't know". But change is necessary to grow. I started over, many times.... got better, stronger,smarter each time. You are an intelligent ,...
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    Disappointed by colleague

    Been there,done that replied to Sarah2018's topic in General Nursing

    Your patient, your call. Then your and the team leader's precious "feelings" .. would not be involved, and the patient would get more timely
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    Hopefully this helps. . . struggling with getting past this failure

    Been there,done that replied to strugglingRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Good that you got that off your chest. It was very well said. No, that nursing manager did not and will not give a rat's patooti about YOU, you are not a person.. you are their commodity. Most of...
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    Three 12s vs Five 8s

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

    This is a personal decision. Sounds like you have an option. Try 12's, then try 8's.. see what works for YOU. I liked 12's when I was young... had to go to 8's in my 50's. Best
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    Student Nurse Med Error

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

    As you can see, THAT expectation is dangerous. In the U.S, students cannot legally pass meds without a check from a licensed nurse. You needed to realize that you were spaced out, and should not...
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    Student Nurse Med Error

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

    The nursing program must be much different in Canada, than the U.S. Here, students do not give meds without a check by the preceptor or instructor. I cannot fathom how you can be responsible for...
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    Travel nursing relocation reimbursement

    Been there,done that replied to sandradee143's topic in Travel

    I've had several travel jobs. I never had to pay the cost of travel. You have to read your
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    new nurse advice. screwed up?

    Been there,done that replied to introuble7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes. Those are not normal post-op vital signs. Do NOT be afraid to call a
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    Is Being A Travel Nurse A Good Idea

    Been there,done that replied to Sallen1496's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No decent facility would hire a new grad. While it is a good dream... I can tell you I did it with 20+ years of experience... took all that I
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    Please Help! I need career advice ASAP

    Been there,done that replied to OmgNurse11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Get out of that LTC while you can, learn what you can with your new offer. Don't worry about being a "job hopper". You are in the 3 month probationary period... reason for leaving is.. the job did...
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    Coworker had a needle stick, HR is not supportive

    Been there,done that replied to mc-escher's topic in General Nursing

    HR does care about this issue. She need to report it NOW to her manager and occupational disease. She will require initial labs and follow labs for 9 months. Best wishes to your
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    Anxiety, please help :(

    Been there,done that replied to KamK411's topic in General Students

    " I can't stop my thoughts." Time for professional advice. Best
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    Advice for new grad?

    Been there,done that replied to ray-man's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations. Have you been offered any positions? Your question is an example of applying critical thinking skills. Would the people you are trying to serve, need emergency care... or care after...