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    dream job ended

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

    You lost me at "With an associate degree". Perhaps that attitude was some of your
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    Who cleans the poo?

    Been there,done that replied to leilo0's topic in General Nursing

    Believe it or not, your facility has a written policy on poo removal. Every facility I have worked in had the same one. All visible poo must be picked up, then housekeeping will sanitize the poo...
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    Choosing job offers

    Been there,done that replied to kar3301's topic in General Nursing

    As float pool, you can take both positions. It's a good thing, you can complete orientation at the smaller hospital, then do orientation at the other facility. Been there done, that. I had 3 float...
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    Wisdom Teeth Removal

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

    Conscious sedation for sure. It is reversible, and you don't want to remember this. Relax and enjoy the
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    Workplace Sayings

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

    One of my
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    Workplace Sayings

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

    There's no reason for it, it's just our
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    Day shift on no sleep?

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

    I have called in for this reason. You will not be sharp enough to take care of your patients. Get some
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    Charge nurse after 1.5 years on unit

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse-please's topic in General Nursing

    Your interview is a moot point, charge duties are in your job description. Management has made it mandatory. Don't freak out about it, and delegate . Best wishes, you've got
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    Rolling out bedside report

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

    Fire me, write me up.. I am not doing bedside report. And you know where you can put your
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    Rolling out bedside report

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

    Well said, but I feel some anger
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    Family Member Watching Pro-terror/ Anti-America/ Anti-Semitic video

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

    We are nurses, NOT the thought police. Take care of your patient, you have enough to
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    Has anyone else had a nurse manager swear during an interview?

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

    Sounds like the manager is a real person. Imagine
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    Agency nursing and cancelling shifts

    Been there,done that replied to Nursey916's topic in Agency Nurses

    Review your contract. 24 hours may, or may not be adequate. That being said, you are agency, you have to take your hours where you get them. I would honor the obligation to the
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    Nursing answer to my struggles?

    Been there,done that replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you really been accepted to nursing school? Is it accredited? One out of ten applicants get accepted to the core
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    Rolling out bedside report

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

    15 times? They must be slow learners. We DON'T like bedside report, and will find a way to get around it. It is a HIPAA violation, unless it is a private room, without visitors present. Pizza parties...
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    Problems with nursing profession and why I want to quit

    Been there,done that replied to bravewarrior1's topic in General Nursing

    You are preaching to the choir. We all know this. Now.. parlay that degree to something you like. I worked from home for 6 figures. Best
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    Liar, liar pants on fire!

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

    She lied about being a nurse, because we are the most respected profession. It was using our profession, for political
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    Hiring Mgr: We will let you know in 2 weeks

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

    Get used to HR "antics" they follow the hiring managers direction, in their own sweet time. They are your friend... until you get
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    Charge nurse calls doc at night

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse-please's topic in General Nursing

    This "procedure" is an attempt to appease the physicians for their complaints of being called too much. My patient, my
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    Long hours/no life

    Been there,done that replied to Camino77's topic in Case Management

    Read your contract. Work your 40 hours , or report this mess to your state labor
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    Help with Clinical Nurse Reflection Assignments

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

    Just shot yourself in the foot here,by dissing a well respected member of All Nurses. Wishing you a lot of luck with your attitude and work
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    Hiring Mgr: We will let you know in 2 weeks

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

    "I semi-blew an interview, meaning I didn't completely make an ass out of myself, but I could have done better" Semi- bad, is not so bad. I had an interview , where I was so bad, I laughed at myself...
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    Feelings of an extremely burnt out nurse

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

    Well said and join the group. I got out with a cushy job working for an insurance company, you can too. Best
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    I want to quit during orientation...

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

    You are still in orientation. It works both ways. The facility can say it's just not working out, and so can you. Best
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    I want to quit during orientation...

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

    The nurses are begging you to stay, and the orientation is so short.. is because the facility is desperate for nurses. They are so desperate, that they are trying to schedule you in advance for over...