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    Leader Bullying

    Been there,done that replied to NurseBSN007's topic in General Nursing

    There is a whole lot of "leading "going on, but not real management. I have fought that fight.. and lost. Don't use the word " hostile". It's very hard to prove. Management knows what is going on,...
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    How confident are you with reading tele

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

    Telemetry interpretation is a hard earned, ongoing learned skill. Took me 3 years , before I felt I knew my stuff. You must have had to pass a competency course from your facility. Consult with...
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    Thoughts on Covering Own Shift

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

    Beth needs a FMLA leave, might as well make it intermittent leave, as who knows what will happen in the future. FMLA takes a couple of weeks to process, but she will be covered in the long run. While...
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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

    Best to not feed
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    Turn Q2 and patient refuses

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

    This is no longer a nursing problem, it is a doctor problem. Has the attending been notified? They will then have to deal, most patient's will listen if they hear it from a doctor. In the meantime,...
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    Patient Complained I got a written final notice...

    Been there,done that replied to mommyof2grlz's topic in General Nursing

    Fail to see the problem. I have had many managers that were nurses. Any nurse manager, can surely be the manager from Hades.
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    I HATE contingency orders

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

    Most facilities require a witness when adjusting Heparin. You misread the order. Most heparin standing orders are.. hold the drip for an hour.. and go from there. Do you know the half -life of...
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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

    That is a boatload of excuses.. for driving an unsafe car. Learn to prioritize now.. before you are responsible for the lives of
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    Keeping experienced staff!!!

    Been there,done that replied to riden6944's topic in General Nursing

    The powers that be.. are there to protect their bottom line. They will never listen to staff regarding rules and guidelines. That is why safe staffing ratios are not
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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

    You were not hammered about your car. You were given good advice. Safe travels.. and peace to
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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

    Now you know. Never call in for inclement weather..just call in sick. P.S. Get new tires or a
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    I'm worried...

    Been there,done that replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    So why did Jesus/ God let this happen in the first place? Think it's another thread for the nursing / spirituality
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    Loss of Confidence

    Been there,done that replied to marsbar37's topic in General Nursing

    6 weeks is not enough time for orientation. It's not you, it's them, they were pushing you to perform as staff.. for their bottom line. Leave this job off your resume.. find a facility that will take...
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    Punitive culture

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

    I was an agency nurse, briefly.. for a facility that had that style. 40 % of staff was fired for bull feces. That's why they had to pay the big bucks for agency personnel. You must move on, before...
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    Getting a job with an ADN?

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

    You need to talk to your academic advisor. Getting into the ADN program is NOT easy. I completed all of my pre-reqs with a 4.0 average. My community college accepted 10 percent of
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    PICU new grad group interview

    Been there,done that replied to blue737's topic in Critical Care

    Interviews can be daunting. I had a gazillion before I landed my dream job. Just know.. they need you, more than you need them. Maintain eye contact with the person that asked the question. I had...
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    need advice from anyone in Arkansas that been on probation and had a positive UDS.

    Been there,done that replied to AnhayRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The board is out to get you. I have not had to go before the board .. but you bet your sweet tookas.. I would spend the money for legal
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    Keeping experienced staff!!!

    Been there,done that replied to riden6944's topic in General Nursing

    Enjoy the crusts. I took them home for my
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    Keeping experienced staff!!!

    Been there,done that replied to riden6944's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, lousy pizza to
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    Keeping experienced staff!!!

    Been there,done that replied to riden6944's topic in General Nursing

    Experienced staff want pay raises and respect. Management knows this, but they would rather throw a pizza
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    Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

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

    When one on one with a sedated ICU patient, I see no problem with music or having the TV on. I did it, we all survived. I would not subject my music to other
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    Are new grad RNs able to get a job in home health ?

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

    It would be up to the hospital that you applied to, to consider your home care experience. There are hundreds of home health agencies that will put you to work, because YOU will make money for them....
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    Patient Complained I got a written final notice...

    Been there,done that replied to mommyof2grlz's topic in General Nursing

    Your problem is ... your attitude. Resign now.. best of luck with your next job. Play nice in the
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    Was it verbal abuse? Y/N or maybe?

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

    That was medication teaching.. to a cantankerous old fart. You did
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    Experienced RN, Qutting during Orientation

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

    Better to bow out gracefully now. I was in the same place. Got fired after 2 weeks of floor orientation for " not smiling enough". I did not put that bs on my resume. Take time, get treatment.. or...