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    Registered nurse

    Been there,done that replied to Skelley11168's topic in General Nursing

    Work for an insurance company. Best
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    What's your best catch?

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

    Been a few. Think the best one was .. I was working midnight shift. I started my assessments with the new admit ( forgot the DX). She was a-okay! Went across the hall to settle in the next patient...
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

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

    Not truly a crusty old bat, until you carry it around your neck on a lanyard.. "nobody get's my pen"
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    Dose angio catherter size matter angiopain when potassium fluid injected via IV?

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

    In this case, size does not matter. Potassium burns the veins... and the GI tract. Back in the good old days, I could add a small amount of lidocaine to the bolus myself, the patient never felt a...
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    Just got the passive aggressive CC email. Advice please!

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

    I know the type. I would ignore the emails. She has identified herself as a troublemaker.. her days are
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    Downstaffing

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

    Of course that is no way to treat a professional. They will continue with their process. The question is, where will you work next? Best
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    Suspension

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

    There is a policy for call off time. If I came in early to check out the situation.. then called off, I would not have worked half off my shifts. A suspension is
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    Hiring an RN into private practice

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

    "I'm glad to see there are plenty of RNs who don't assume all MDs are sworn enemies. I'm sure it shines in your work as well." That speaks volumes on your end. I have worked with MD's for 35 years,...
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    Hiring an RN into private practice

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

    I can read. If you can afford an attorney, you can afford to pay a nurse... what they are
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    Hiring an RN into private practice

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

    So, you want an RN, to do the dirty work.. but won't pay them what they are worth or give them benefits? I'll say this for ya, you got a lot of nerve coming on this site and ask for
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    Which path should I go?

    Been there,done that replied to pmo98's topic in General Nursing

    We are nurses, not academic advisors. Please speak with yours. Being accepted to LPN school is not easy. The time you take achieving your LPN, could be time spent achieving your RN degree. For what...
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    Feeling incompetent in nursing school

    Been there,done that replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    You have been accepted to nursing school, and you are passing with flying colors! Just keep on, keeping on. Please stop worrying in advance. You will pass the same boards as everyone else. P.S....
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    Discharging Patient With Opioid in Hand?

    Been there,done that replied to ceegee69's topic in General Nursing

    This is now dispensing. Pharmacy must provide any meds that are ordered post- discharge. The doc needs a
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    New qualified nurse. Legs and KILLING me

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

    Your facility should allow / encourage you to sit while you chart. Seems like a bad place from the get-go. I found my way around THAT BS , by moving my WOW into a patient room, in order to chart...
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    Manager said something covertly racist

    Been there,done that replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    "there is a long history of HR not doing anything about it." You have already lost the battle. There are better fights to fight. More importantly, patient rights. Best
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    Do nurses get away with nurse brutality

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

    I'm not feeding it
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    Need some career advice

    Been there,done that replied to PAnurse94's topic in General Nursing

    That ratio is unsafe, especially for a newbie. Transferring might be possible after 6 months, but that would take god knows how long. Definitely only work your 24 hours. Working on your BSN/ NP will...
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    Going per diem, need secondary job ideas

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

    Home health or private duty could work. Best
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    Recipient's right's complaint filed on me

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

    You are blaming the victim. The nurse can obtain clear consent, the borderline will deny giving it. The position requested for obtaining correct BP is good practice. Borderlines are always at the...
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    Whenever I start missing bedside nursing. . .

    Been there,done that replied to Camino77's topic in General Nursing

    Took ya 10 minutes? Probably on company time I feel for any bedside nurse, it's a jungle out
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    Do nurses get away with nurse brutality

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

    I find it hard to believe you are a nurse. It's Haldol, and there are never 6 people available to administer it. Nurses administer it , under a doctor's order... to maintain the patient's safety. We...
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    Marijuana and Nursing?

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

    Does not matter what the cop said. Only your BON can answer this
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    Am I too old to start?

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

    I started my ADN at the age of 32. You are certainly not too old. My concern is your writing skills. You will need to write many papers to succeed. Please speak with an academic advisor for guidance....
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    Recipient's right's complaint filed on me

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

    A problem with the patient with Borderline Personality Disorder is nothing to fool around with. I have seen nurses lose their jobs due to their "complaints". You must have documentation from your...
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    First year nurse, feel so miserable and alone

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

    Some people can do nights, I appreciate them. I could never do it. It messed with my mind, body, and soul. Finish your first year and get on day shift. Then work on the romance part. Best