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  1. Been there,done that

    A little help and advice please

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

    Check with your state BON regarding your record. Hospitals will not train you for a CNA position, you need to get your certification on your own. Being a CNA is NOT working towards a LPN or RN degree,...
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    Nursing Home Supervisor challenges with WOUND CARE

    Been there,done that replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    "The DON said that it's the LPNs responsibility, as well as the CNA's, to make sure the resident is being cared for properly". You have reported this up the chain. It is now the DON's responsibility....
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    Enabling Family and Friends

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

    Depends on the diagnosis. Family just wants the patient as comfortable as possible, in a cold hospital
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    Gave Blood transfusion too fast maybe?

    Been there,done that replied to Maria1308's topic in General Nursing

    The administration rate is not the issue here. What kind of response WOULD you expect and WHY was the HGB so
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    False accusations

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse_mike2016's topic in General Nursing

    How did she know it was YOU that "turned her in"? The suspension will haunt you and you job is at risk. Get a
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    New grad on leave with 3 kids under 3...HELP

    Been there,done that replied to nursemom24's topic in General Nursing

    You have just given birth. You are fragile right now.... breathe. It would take Superwoman to work full time with 3 under 3. Do what feels best for you and realize another nursing position will come...
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    Where do the nurses with the highest job satisfaction work?

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

    I was not "happy" until I was working from
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    Charge Nurses Who Micromanage

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

    You are a nurse with six months of experience as a float nurse. in that facility. Be glad you have somebody watching you and your patient's backs. Smile and nod, smile and nod, ask for help from the...
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    Is the charge nurse the boss of unit secretary?

    Been there,done that replied to Ajean1203's topic in General Nursing

    As charge nurse, I directed clerical personnel. Yelling and using racist remarks is subjective. If supervision is not answering her complaints, your friend has no recourse. Get outta
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    DiscouragedRN

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

    It sound's like you are sensitive to tone of voice. As a nurse, this issue makes it hard for you to advocate for your patient. There are many areas where you could work, that minimizes your exposure...
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    Inappropriate Conversations in the Workplace

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

    You cannot control other people's conversation. If you go to management , YOU will become the problem. There is no cheek to turn, it was not directed at
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    Made a mistake

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

    "The educator said she wanted to talk to me one on one about my preceptor". That is because when you are on orientation, the preceptor is responsible. They are looking at the preceptor, not just you....
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    New name for nursing career?

    Been there,done that replied to maggie0's topic in General Nursing

    When and if you become a nurse, you will have much bigger problems. Best
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    Older Student, Unprofessional Nurse During Clinical

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

    I think complaining about a patient is unprofessional. Have I done it... of course. You are a student, you are there to observe, not
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    I felt burnt out and I'm not even working.

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

    Ya gotta know when to say when. If you can't work anymore, a good provider will help guide you through the SSID process. Everybody gets denied benefits, the first time around. It will probably...
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    Picking up slack from coworkers?

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

    This is not picking up slack. This is allowing nursing practice that is dangerous to the patient. You are required to advocate for the patient. As you are not alone in your observation, start with...
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    Pros and Cons of traveling RN style

    Been there,done that replied to Angiebaby01's topic in Travel

    Research agencies. You should get paid travel and good housing completely paid for by the agency. They should also pay for additional licensure fees and another other fees. You should also get some...
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    Cardiac PCU as New Graduate RN

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

    Congratulations. It's a great position to start out in. How long is your orientation? It should include rhythm interpretation and the administration of cardiac medications. You need to be able to look...
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    Manipulative patient

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

    If it is a psych issue, what does the psych consultation suggest? This is a doctor problem, as much as a nurse problem. If she is refusing treatment, the attending needs to handle it STAT. In the...
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    Manipulative patient

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

    Did you consider the cause for this behavior? If " her ABG was all out of wack" , it could be causing confusion and anxiety. What was done about the ABG's
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    Been there,done that replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    A confused patient with c-dif ... finger
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    The detail I missed that set my day on the wrong foot

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

    Meh. I went to work with one white nursing shoe, one black loafer. It was dark out and I was in a hurry to get out of the door :) My patients must have been impressed with my skills that
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    Found a Knife, Scared

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

    Cops don't have time to investigate perceived threats. Your manager and HR do not give a rat's patooti about this issue, YOU are now the problem to them. What do expect a lawyer can
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    Found a Knife, Scared

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

    "I told them if anything happens to me they will be responsible. " No, YOU are responsible for your safety. I have been threatening verbally and.. in a different situation, with an open fill needle...
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    Missing nursing program deadline

    Been there,done that replied to hazel20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You hit a bump in the road, don't let it change your direction. I would work and save up during the semester off. Best