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  1. Been there,done that

    Should I start as a CNA and work my way up to RN?

    Been there,done that replied to L524's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Working as a CNA will gain you some basic bedside skills. It is far from climbing the ladder. You need a degree, period. I took all of my pre-requisites first, got a 4.0 average, then applied to to...
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    A and P over Summer?

    Been there,done that replied to Broadstreetbully24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on what kind of a student you are. A & P is the toughest course I ever took. Consider just getting through A & P 1 during summer. That will be plenty on your plate. Good
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    A&P 2 in a 8 week summer class?

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

    I got an A in an accelerated organic chemistry 8 week summer course. Don't remember a thing, how good are you at rote
  4. Been there,done that

    Depression, FMLA and nursing - need advice....

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

    The reason for your FMLA is not accessible to your employer, it is PHI. The reason FMLA exists, is to protect your job. Please talk to HR and your doctor and get it going. My leave took 2 weeks to...
  5. Been there,done that

    New jobs leaves me feeling incompetent and nonconfident

    Been there,done that replied to Bnw684's topic in General Nursing

    I get it. No direction during a trauma is dangerous for all involved. You are still in orientation, it is a trial period for you and the unit. You can call off the arrangement without repercussions....
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    Patient going to send nurse to Concentration Camps??

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

    The patient has borderline personality disorder. Most administration's are afraid of this issue, due to legal problems. Feel free to change, but there will be another borderline patient at the next...
  7. Been there,done that

    Why did my senior place the iv roller clamp near iv site during blood transfusion?

    Been there,done that replied to Newnurse1256's topic in General Nursing

    Don't understand why the roller clamp is an issue. Unless the blood is being administered wide open in an emergent situation, it should be on an infusion
  8. Been there,done that

    When you have a rule that you don't 'friend' coworkers on FB

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

    I would friend them if I wanted to be friends with them in general. I never post anything ...I wouldn't want the world to see. Otherwise, I would just ignore the request. They will get the
  9. Been there,done that

    State Surveyors Are Here...What Do You Do?

    Been there,done that replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Hence the question. State surveyors will not let management answer their questions. They are there to see the caregivers in action. Just carry on. If they find a problem and report it, it will lead to...
  10. Been there,done that

    CO-PAY!!!

    Been there,done that replied to misssomerville's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Payment is not addressed at the time of the incident. The facility needs to treat you and duke it out with the insurer, after. The facility that has a clerical worker chase you down .. does NOT know...
  11. Been there,done that

    "Cell phone" vibration in your thigh?

    Been there,done that replied to srercg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I had the same symptoms, and as nurses, we get concerned and start ruling out anything and everything. That started when I was sitting at the computer 12 hours/day. Went away when I started...
  12. Been there,done that

    100+ attempted IV starts, 3 successes

    Been there,done that replied to crx971's topic in General Nursing

    Is it okay to laugh? I found this hysterical. Have you tried closing your eyes and just going by feel? You also are probably going too deep. Best of luck, keep trying though ( you might get in a pinch...
  13. Been there,done that

    Help with board complaint

    Been there,done that replied to FrenchieB1986's topic in General Nursing

    Doubt it was the docs that noticed, however somebody did. Your behavior was obviously not discreet. I was working as a staff nurse, my husband started working agency there, I would not even kiss him...
  14. Been there,done that

    Did you leave bedside nursing?

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

    Our bedside skills can be applied anywhere. The skills of assessment, communication and judgement are appreciated in any PLACE. I worked for years in utilization management. Never laid eyes on the...
  15. Been there,done that

    Commute time to hospital job

    Been there,done that replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

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    Terminated years ago, go back as travel nurse?

    Been there,done that replied to KrispyRN1's topic in Travel

    All you can do is apply, and let the HR dice roll. Even if you were deemed " do not rehire".. they are not hiring you, they are "renting" you. Good luck, let us know how it
  17. Been there,done that

    I'm having a hard time deciding on first job

    Been there,done that replied to direw0lf's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would stay at your current facility. Can you move farther out to a safer area? Good
  18. Been there,done that

    "I am a nurse!"

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

    As a staff nurse, I would not tolerate anyone messing with equipment. It did take some time to gain enough confidence to perform, knowing I was being scrutinized by another professional. As the...
  19. Been there,done that

    theft charges and nursing?

    Been there,done that replied to heidi30's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    One step at a time. I would consult an attorney before I went any farther. For what it's worth, I had an expunged misdemeanor on my record, did not report it, went on to many other jobs...but I was...
  20. Been there,done that

    (a bit of a rant) how do you deal with exhaustion long days

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

    Your doctor is missing something. I would get a better work up. Best
  21. Been there,done that

    What if your patient goes missing?

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

    I had one elopement in 20 years. Called security... who called the cops. Patient was found in their gown, in the middle of winter. A taxi driver picked him up and brought him back to the hospital. I...
  22. Been there,done that

    Commute time to hospital job

    Been there,done that replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    I ended up working from home, my commute was 10 feet to the computer, sometimes I was late. The longest drive time I would accept, was one hour. That was my max after a 12 hour
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    Can you still give give furosemide if pt bp is 90/60(order is to hold it if for bp <90/60)

    Been there,done that replied to Newnurse1256's topic in General Nursing

    I would check a manual pressure three times and average it out, also do an orthostatic BP.This is the time to check with the prescribing physician, before making your
  24. Been there,done that

    I need an experts opinions please !!

    Been there,done that replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with many nasty cliques. This group is not going to change with "training". I don't mean to scare you, but get ready to move on. Best
  25. Been there,done that

    Travel Nursing: The good, the bad, and why I probably will never do again-Part 1

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

    You could give up nursing and write for a living. Waiting for the next chapter! P.S. If there is a next time, just fly and rent a