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    Former drug addicts becoming nurses?

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

    Has she actually been accepted to the nursing program, or is she taking pre-
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    HELP!

    Been there,done that replied to fathemarissa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is a homework question. Do your own research , if you can't figure it out, ask your teacher. By the way, do you think someone that is hallucinating should be running around in
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    Feeling SUPER discouraged and really scared. Do I have a shot?

    Been there,done that replied to st0695's topic in General Nursing

    We are nurses, not academic counselors. You need to refer these questions to your advisor. Best
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    Bullying :Living well is the best revenge

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

    I have also been a victim of bullying. It was actually lateral violence. I was shocked, hurt, cried and caved in. I quit there.. went on to fantastic experiences with travel nursing and landing my...
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    Why all the drama with nursing?

    Been there,done that replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Managers don't need ammo. If they want somebody out, they will find a way to make it
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    needle stick injury

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

    Can't quite follow the sequence of events with the OP's description. Her doctor felt it was significant enough to screen her. The real issue here is, the OP is WAAAY out of her scope of
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    needle stick injury

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

    "I am not being trained to give injections in PSW program." There is the problem. There is no way in Hades you should be administering injections. You are working for a rinky-dink agency that is...
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    Advice

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

    I had 25 years of experience when I started travel nursing, travel nursing is a very tough gig. We are under a special microscope. I had 3 travel assignments. Had an issue with all three... that had...
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    Would you say anything?

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

    I would not offer my observations to a complete stranger, as I do not know how they would take it. My friend's boyfriend had a nasty mole on his face. I tole HER that I thought it could be skin...
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    To Suction or Not To Suction, End of Life & Hospice Patients

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

    I am not a hospice nurse, but I provided hospice care to many patients ..and my best friend. If the meds didn't dry up the secretions sufficiently, I would deep oral suction. I would not NT suction...
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    Company removed all chairs

    Been there,done that replied to Hnurse101's topic in General Nursing

    "The facility had 22 falls in 25 days!" It's only a matter of time until the state shuts them down. Not safe for your license or the residents. You have a duty to to report. You can do it
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    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

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

    He must have a pretty good position if he has time to even pull off a poop. I will poop wherever the urge strikes. I would enjoy the "talk" about pooping in the proper place, it would be
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    Looking for day shift

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

    I think that's smart. Hiring managers do NOT want to hear what they can do for YOU. Give reasons like you are impressed by XXX with the new facility and are looking for a challenge to improve your...
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    Getting yelled at by a doctor for the first time....

    Been there,done that replied to NewbieNurse93's topic in General Nursing

    You handled the situation for your patient perfectly. "I apologized to him for any mistakes " is where you went wrong. Never let Dr. God speak to you that way,let alone apologize. Back in the day.. I...
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    Aspiring Nurse, need some help!

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

    Your background is impressive, it most certainly will help. As far as getting into nursing school.. how much it weighs, is up to the powers that be. All you can do now is apply. You should go for your...
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    Aspiring Nurse, need some help!

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

    GPA usually counts for 50% towards admission requirements... then 25 % will be interview and 25 % testing. You need to consult with your academic advisor. I would go for an ASN with the community...
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    Really, Doctor?!

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

    The patient did not need to be in ICU to complete the opioid reversal. Both the doctor and the nurse are responsible to take action. If you noted the patient had pin-point pupils and lethargy, you...
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    think it's time to leave nursing...

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

    Deep breaths. Now rethink this. You have that golden one year of experience. There are many things you can do with that. Start with searching the major job boards. I worked from home..you can do it...
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    Shower tech advise

    Been there,done that replied to Rennae11's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I can't help with the details. I got soaked every time I gave anybody a shower. But bless you and the job you
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    Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

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

    You love that
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    Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

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

    The bean counters will not "just hire more nurses. "It cuts into the bottom line. Patients are expendable. Plenty more where they came
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    Bizarre Co-Worker Rant!

    Been there,done that replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why be scared? Let her hang
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    Bizarre Co-Worker Rant!

    Been there,done that replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Far from LOL. Another thread here. I am proud to say I am a former ICU nurse... and know my stuff. Would do it in a code, ( 15/15 rule) but noway I would hang a vasopressor like that on my own....
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    Trouble for taking Doctors candy

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

    I have quit two positions.. because the docs were " Gods". Better jobs await
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    My First Interview ~ HELP ~ New RN

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

    I have had 20 plus interviews. Took me 6 interviews to get my dream job. I got it because I came across "confident and smart". I was acting all the way. Practice in front of the mirror.. hold your...