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    Tubex carpuject holder

    Been there,done that replied to Chevy2783's topic in General Nursing

    I probably have one in my old bag of tricks. They were not efficient., so I would not share. What are you trying to adminster? This is a question for your
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

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

    With preceptorship coming soon, how do I as a new grad decide what to follow as far as their experience and advice, versus what was taught to me in school? You will have a preceptor, you must follow...
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    Oral surgery RN or Med-Surg??

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

    You need to realize that taking any job, and knowing you will be gone in 5 months, is not fair to the employer. With either job, most of the 5 months will be orientation. It will not look good on your...
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    Does Hepatitis C survive laundering?

    Been there,done that replied to nursebuttercup18's topic in General Nursing

    This is a question for OSHA. Did your shoes get
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    100 mile commute. Worth it?

    Been there,done that replied to indomie23's topic in General Nursing

    Nights will mess you up. I had a 12 hour day shift PRN job with a 50 minute commute. I did it at 59 years of age. Pick your poison. Good
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    Nursing nightmares.

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

    A classic nursing nightmare, wishing you sweet
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    A little advice please

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

    Get another job, when you can. Then report the DON. In the meantime, document the reason the medication administration is outside the window. In this case.. not enough staff is not an allowable...
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    Oxygen order changes

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

    I will give you all the breaks you need, the lawyers, not so much. Unless you have a standing order, you can not give Tylenol or change an oxygen order. It is called prescribing, nurses do not have...
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    Nursing nightmares.

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

    Both ...classic work nightmares! I actually did the "one patient I hadn't even looked in on" thing in real life (screwy assignment). Patient was a nurse and said something 6 hours into the
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    Nursing nightmares.

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

    Quitting does not treat PTSD. Dream on.. hope they are good
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    Nursing nightmares.

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

    Hah.. small stuff... had my kids and patients barf in my hair.. no biggie.. was not even a
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    Nursing nightmares.

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

    Or you finally find already full of you know what. Welcome to my
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    Nursing nightmares.

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

    Well, that's a doozy. PTSD stinks. Take care
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    Nursing nightmares.

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

    That's another dream... have to pee, no time.. no place. Luckily.. I can still wake up and make it to the toilet. So far..so good, it's only 10
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    Whats your favorite part of nursing?

    Been there,done that replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    So far retirement is my favorite . I agree with you. My other favorite was catching something that the doc missed. Once did my assessment 5 minutes after the doc. She charted, lungs CTA bilaterally....
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    Should I Be a Nurse?

    Been there,done that replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you are struggling in LTC. It's a tough gig . Corporate is working you like a mule.. to make money for the masters. You can use your current skills elsewhere, or get your RN degree....
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    Oxygen order changes

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

    Oxygen is a drug. Nurses cannot change the flow rate , or method of administration unless you have a standing
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    dropping human anatomy with a W

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

    Been there, done that. One course at a time is okay. You are going to have to pass anatomy sooner or later. You already paid for it, any passing grade will work. Let us know what your advisor...
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    dropping human anatomy with a W

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

    Anatomy is a tough course. Were you carrying other tough courses? Only your academic advisor can answer this. Best
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    Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

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

    Whew! Wish I would have said that. Spot
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    New Grad 2 job offers

    Been there,done that replied to KanKanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Two years is a long time, 10 K is a lot of money. It's difficult to start out in ICU. I am a smart chick, don't know if I could have succeeded. Check out the threads here on starting out in ICU....
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    Transitioning into Charge Role

    Been there,done that replied to dontbetachy90's topic in General Nursing

    I have been, there done that. I would never have taken on the additional role of unit clerk. It is NOT your role to" teach, orient, and hold the hands of our newbies". Review your job description....
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    How confident are you with reading tele

    Been there,done that replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    It's a great skill to learn. Just, be aware... you would not just be calling the rhythm, you will be responsible for instituting the correct treatment..
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    Comfortable dealing with end of life

    Been there,done that replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    If palliative care is ordered, you must follow the orders. I had a hard time, supporting the family emotionally. It is not easy to change your demeanor between attending a rapid response.. and...
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    How confident are you with reading tele

    Been there,done that replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    The blocks are not that hard to learn. You should not have to remediate your teaching alone. I would NEVER ask a cardiologist to teach me on the fly. They expect us to know our stuff. They are way...