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    Furosemide med error

    Been there,done that replied to cutiep7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is where critical thinking skills need to be applied. WHEN would the patient require the administration of a diuretic? Right timing needed to be applied
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    Ready to change

    Been there,done that replied to brad30's topic in General Nursing

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    Did you contract anything from a patient?

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

    I did not contract anything that I can relate to. Isn't that why we use
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    Did you contract anything from a patient?

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

    Beats the alternative ,
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    The Death Spectrum: A new(ish) ER nurse's perspective

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

    Death is inevitable. Don't take the Grim Reaper personal. Many more to come. Take care of
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    What kind of lawyer can answer my questions?

    Been there,done that replied to 1blueheron's topic in General Nursing

    "Within the past five years, have you been or are you currently being treated, or on medication for, any mental or emotional illness which may impair or interfere with your ability to practice safely...
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    Work Update

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

    A patient that has TPN ordered would require glucometer checks. Perhaps, they are in the standing orders? If not, get them ordered when the TPN is finally up and running. Critical thinking takes...
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    Work Update

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

    You are new and an LVN. You will be tested, and it will not be nice. Keep your cool and maintain eye contact with any confrontation. Going to the manager was not necessary, you blew it going to HR....
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    Forced out to pasture

    Been there,done that posted a topic in General Nursing

    36 years as a nurse .. corporate health care doesn't want me
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    Thinking about quitting

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

    You have 2 years of nursing experience.That opens many doors for you. Think outside the hospital box. Research the job boards. As an example, you could work from home for insurance companies. Best...
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    Was I wrong?

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

    That was now YOUR patient, you acted correctly. Your co-worker does not administer /or seek pain control for sickle cell patients. YOU must write Nurse Ratchet up.. and advocate for future
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    Need some guidance on where to start..

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

    You have a job offer, take it. Pay your dues and learn all you can. Travel nursing is no joke. 2-3 years experience may or may not ,be enough. I went into traveling with 25 years in several areas with...
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    Diversion

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

    Please use the quote feature. I think you are referring to my comment. Not judging, making an observation. If you were confused about your previous accusations, you should have consulted an attorney....
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    Diversion

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

    You are getting the version of the story from someone accused of narc diversion. Why would you listen to that? As I have never been accused of narc diversion, I can't tell you what goes down. Let's...
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    This is not what I thought it was

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

    Many posts here about how tough the nursing gig is. We can't address your pain issue. But I would have the disability discussion with my provider. They can make it happen. Best
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    Struggling in year 2 nursing. Fear of failing

    Been there,done that replied to Icecream1234's topic in General Students

    63 % is not high enough.You are not absorbing 37 % plus of what you need to know to take care of your patients. I had to pull 78 % and thought it was too low. Only your academic advisors can answer...
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    How to deal with colleague

    Been there,done that replied to Sarah2018's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ignoring him is not going to stop his outrageous behavior. Write him up and line up
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    Manager out to get me. Even shift coord. agrees.

    Been there,done that replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Nursing

    You have no choice in this matter. The manager wants you out and.. out will you go. Find another job, using a different reference. Better jobs await you. Best
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    Need advice from my fellow 40 hour night shift nurse

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

    You don't have to go to a gym. Hit up Hasfit videos on You Tube. I am quite buffed for an old
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    Nicotine pre- employment testing

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

    You have to quit smoking for 3 weeks before any testing. After that, chief
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    Bored, Trying to figure out what to do.

    Been there,done that replied to deej394's topic in General Nursing

    Not harsh.. speaking the
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    Trump Admin Will Protect Health Workers Who Refuse Services On Religious Grounds

    Been there,done that replied to herring_RN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Why would I trust a guy with a gold elevator? I am here to take care of people, not judge
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    Bored, Trying to figure out what to do.

    Been there,done that replied to deej394's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought was... how high and mighty of you. I worked 5 years in a cardiovascular unit and still had plenty to learn. You could take care of your patients, instead of wondering about
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    Working Overnights, Interviewing for Day Job

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

    Absolutely do not say you want the position because it's day shift. You need to explain what YOU can do for the department, not what the department can do for
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    Mayo Clinic New Grad

    Been there,done that replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why go to Minnesota, when Mayo is nearby in Phoenix? Best of luck, working for Mayo. You will be getting lower than average pay and be under their microscope. Let us know how it's