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  1. Been there,done that

    Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

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

    Too late for me, retired six months ago... please send
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    Patient waking up during CPR

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

    The CPR must have been effective. If he woke up... time to
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    Miserable nurses

    Been there,done that replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    No excuse for the "preceptor". The facility and your instructor KNEW she should not be with a student. Good that you could stick up for yourself. Sorry you had to go through
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    What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    Been there,done that replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    I was providing hospice care to a patient. It was a little tricky , as I was in charge, had 4 other patients. Still made into her room every hour. The family told me " thanks for being here, you...
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    Invisible at work

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

    Have you applied for those
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    Do I need a new attitude, a new job, or a new career?

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

    Please expand on "truly
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    Should I feel bad for not picking up shifts?

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

    You have to take care of yourself, before you can take care of anybody else. Place sounds like a Hades hole. May I suggest another PRN
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    So you're an RN - you must be earning big!

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

    Well said. I made pretty good money with my ASN. I also had life and death in my
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    First patient fall...

    Been there,done that replied to Shawn4455's topic in General Nursing

    Falls are gonna happen. Bed alarms are for confused patients... just another beep, by the time they are out of bed.. they can fall before any body can respond. Do not let administration run over...
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    Overtime

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

    The corporate masters.. will flog you for overtime. All about "time management". Do what you have to do to finish your shift. If I went over.. I called supervision to document. Best wishes.. it's a...
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    Experienced nurse with a intense, dramatic, anxious trainer/preceptor

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

    Preceptor is a nut job. You know how to handle those. Learn what you can and get through "orientation". Complaining about your preceptor is a no win
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    Interview questions

    Been there,done that replied to Marilyn93's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like a brutal interview... and I've had many. I think I would have said...I have not had to break policy... they are there for a reason. ( hindsight is 20/20). Good answer on the "any...
  13. Been there,done that

    Did you take a risk?

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

    It's not taking a risk. It's a choice.. to move on . All options you have listed are good choices. YOU come first. Pick one and go for it. Best wishes.. let us know how it's
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    Where are all the nursing jobs?

    Been there,done that replied to neurogirl77's topic in Nursing Career

    Another post regarding your search for a new location. You are highly experienced. Pick the area you prefer... then find the job. Are you making a quick move ( for whatever reason) ? Don't make any...
  15. Been there,done that

    How soon is too soon to quit a new nursing job!

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse4evervdw's topic in General Nursing

    Transfer, quit.. whatever. They don't own you. You have many adventures ahead. Best
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    Day vs Night Personalities

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

    Nope,night shift is the beyotch, but that's another
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    Day vs Night Personalities

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

    It's not personalities, it's cliques. You should have no problem going to days.. just get in the right clique. Best
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    Pts refusing to weigh

    Been there,done that replied to T-Bird78's topic in General Nursing

    "but at what point, if ever, is a pt made to get on the scale?" THAT point would be... never. You are in the wrong place, if a patient "bugs" you. It's about the patient, not
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    General nursing question?

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

    Have you been accepted to nursing
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    Working Full and Part-time/Possibly PRN

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

    How about part time at the ER job, prn at your current
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    HELP

    Been there,done that replied to Stella6666666666's topic in General Nursing

    This is a question for your manager, risk management, and the doctor. In the mean time, puree it yourself with a
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    A Nurses Duty to act

    Been there,done that replied to Mellissa81's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on whether or not it's one of my ex-
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    Missed Opportunity

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

    Of course you can reapply. We all get nervous about interviews. They take practice to get confident. Best wishes, just show 'em what ya
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    Employee Complaint

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

    I had an ultrasound tech complain to my manager. I was " abrupt" with her while she was doing the scan. It was " get outta my way, that patient can't breathe ". Manager listened to MY side of the...
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    Mandatory Influenza Vaccine

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

    In the US.. we get the flu vaccine or lose our jobs. Some facilities will allow the nurse to wear a mask throughout the flu season if they refuse. I had no problem with it...my view point is it...