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  1. Been there,done that

    Bizarre Co-Worker Rant!

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

    Well said. Levophed is one heck of a drug.... requires a pharmacy check for sure . I could kill anybody with that administration. Please check me on
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    Not so great 6 month review

    Been there,done that replied to IvyRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    You should be good to go if you passed the 90 day probation period. Keep it together. Do NOT let your emotions show. I got fired after the first 2 weeks for "not smiling enough". Smile and nod....
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    Bizarre Co-Worker Rant!

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

    Ms. Kelly is a sociopath. Watch your
  4. Been there,done that

    Only certain departments in hospital got a pay increase?

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

    Oh yeah it's worth it. I found my dream job at 61... sitting on my tookas at home. They just gave me a year's salary to retire. Never sell yourself
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    What is harder- nursing school or first year working?

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

    Responsibility is the word. We have the world on our shoulders.. and administration keeps on piling
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    Why are they called, "Chucks?"

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

    Whatever.... they are your friend. Double
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    Trouble with New Grad Orientee

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

    This is all about Medicare reimbursement. Leave it to the government to screw things up. You had a bad manager.. seems to be going
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    Trouble with New Grad Orientee

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

    "invents problematic issues with patients." What does that mean? If she is that much of a troublemaker, one word to your manager should take care of the issue. I precepted every body that came...
  9. Been there,done that

    Older career changer

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

    There is nothing ....that is "something" like nursing. You are romanticizing the profession. You have a degree in education... do you want to be a slave in healthcare? CNA, LPN,Medical Assistant and...
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    Only certain departments in hospital got a pay increase?

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

    I did not get a merit raise in the last 6 years. I did receive an across the board raise of 2 percent yearly (same as the janitor). It all depends on your employer. If you are not even getting 2 % /...
  11. Been there,done that

    ICU as New Grad

    Been there,done that replied to Cokerbear7's topic in General Students

    It's anesthetist. Can't be one if you can't even spell it. Focus, and refer these questions to your academic advisor. One step at a time. You should be able start out in ICU, not advisable though....
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    Medication Error

    Been there,done that replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    You were overworked.. you did not have enough time to pass meds safely. Administration know this. STOP blaming yourself for unsafe working
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    Dislike towards the patient whom I know outside work

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

    Thanks, many years ago.. but beyond ouch... tears streaming down my face and pain no one should have to endure. I would love the chance to get even. I'm the one with the instruments now. Probably...
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    Dislike towards the patient whom I know outside work

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

    I've been on the receiving end of a sociopathic dentist. Watch Marathon Man. I had a root canal with no lidocaine.. the jerk enjoyed it. I myself, would make it work for me. Paybacks are a
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    Nursing pay..Check this out!

    Been there,done that replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Not quite sure. But why would you compare phone service.. to nursing service? I always thought we should get paid by the individual service we provided. What is this enema or IV pain relief injection...
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    Nursing pay..Check this out!

    Been there,done that replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    The cost of living.. is what it is. It is an INDEX that measures differences in the price of goods and services. The value of your service depends on your location. I have made 60 bucks an hour in...
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    Does anyone here like nursing?

    Been there,done that replied to bluestar776's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing will be what you make of it. It is a most difficult career..anywhere you go. Best wishes to you. I myself.. would not have become a nurse., knowing what I know
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    What are Your Goals for 2018??

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

    Try to wrap my head around this retirement thing. Realize that I am a giver.. and must continue on that path. Always on the weight loss path. Lost 4 pant sizes with low carb. What are You doing with...
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    Don't bring your misery to work!

    Been there,done that replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Leaving our misery at the door.. is an expectation of our profession. Peace to
  20. Been there,done that

    Loosing hope

    Been there,done that replied to Mtac32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your problem is that giant chip on your shoulder. If it comes off loud and clear with the written word, interviewers are getting a good look at
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    Is hospital nursing an unbearably dirty job?

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

    That is just body secretions that we all produce. The really dirty part is the hand's of the
  22. Been there,done that

    New job, new stressors

    Been there,done that replied to Rn2ma's topic in General Nursing

    Focus on your success during orientation. Do what your preceptor wants.. complete the orientation and get on your own. Refer to your current level of orientation and preceptor when they try to treat...
  23. Been there,done that

    Urinalysis

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

    Refer to your lab policy. You will need to straight cath for a clean
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    I need help!

    Been there,done that replied to idave19's topic in General Students

    NO, you do not defiantly want to be a NP. You definitely want to be a NP. Completely different words. Using the wrong words, will not get you into or through your NP education. Pay attention to...
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    Performance Report -Med Error

    Been there,done that replied to Mother nurse10's topic in General Nursing

    Knock off the ashamed stuff. We are nurses that have decided to spend our lives taking care of sick people. Somehow the pharmacy check was not only lost, but it caused you to make an error. Your...