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    Crusty Old Bats

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

    Oh yeah. picked up many paper charts. Also remember med rooms with stock heparin and potassium in the same
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    Crusty Old Bats

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

    Way back in the day.. blood was transfused without a
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    Crusty Old Bats

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

    I am so crusty.. I forgot smoking in the lounge with my
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    Crusty Old Bats

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

    runaway IV...
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    Az Feony

    Been there,done that replied to Hopeful Nurse to be's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This is a question for a
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    ICU or ER

    Been there,done that replied to New Nurse 22's topic in General Nursing

    What is your definition of a good nurse? I would start in ICU. It would give you more time to learn than the
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    At The Fork In The Road And I Do Not Know What To Do.

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

    "I also do not know if I should not go back to the ER because of how taxing it is on one's mental health. " You answered your own question. You have that golden year of experience. Search the job...
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    Is nursing burn out really that bad?

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

    That would be the SBAR format. The RN ends with the recommendation they expect. Sometimes, they get it... sometimes they
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    Twelve Hour Nights or M-F

    Been there,done that replied to Lynn1230's topic in General Nursing

    Only you can make that decision. At your current position, you are being used and abused. Nobody should have to work every holiday and every Friday. I cannot tell how you feel about night shift. For...
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    Going Back To Bedside

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

    Only you can weigh the pros and cons. You have bedside nursing experience and management experience. "What's nice is I no longer have to take work home with me. I now finish work at the end of my...
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    Oncology or Cardiac Stepdown?

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

    In my opinion, Med Surg Oncology will tear your heart out. Do you want to take care of cancer patients ? Cardiac Stepdown will teach you how to care for pulmonary/ cardiac patients. Many...
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    Twelve Hour Nights or M-F

    Been there,done that replied to Lynn1230's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a trick question? Why would you NOT take the M-F
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    DUI in Pa but work in WV

    Been there,done that replied to xrtuhgyi234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Maybe both states will now be involved . I am not a lawyer. But you need to consult
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    New Graduate Job Offers: OBS, ER, or ICU

    Been there,done that replied to Sam the New Grad's topic in General Nursing

    I would stay on the observation unit. Working as a nurse, is far from a tech. You will be applying nursing skills in a familiar environment. You WIll be challenged. Observation patients can go...
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    DUI in Pa but work in WV

    Been there,done that replied to xrtuhgyi234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Breathe. Now change your username. You should be anonymous . The BON in the state you are licensed in, now controls the shots. I would keep my head down, keep on working.. see where this
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    New Grad - Pregnant New Job

    Been there,done that replied to NurseDD27's topic in General Nursing

    No matter what all of the circumstances that led up to this, it will be up to management to keep you on after your maternity leave. Management is not going to take kindly to the situation. They will...
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    Team Player Gets Taken Advantage Of

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

    Examine why you are trying so hard to please. You will be walked all over. "For example volunteering to float, willing to work the difficult patient load, offering to take an admission at the end...
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    License Being Reported By Admin

    Been there,done that replied to Lina561's topic in General Nursing

    I have insight. The administrator is a nut job. Who knows if she can get anywhere. You need to get outta
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    Is nursing burn out really that bad?

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

    You are getting too far ahead of yourself. What are you going to do with your LPN
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    Nursing Home Neglect

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

    "just so happens the State Board will ALSO be there" My suggestion was going to be notify the state board. However... it is no surprise and most staff will be on their best behavior. It is not the...
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    Can my new employer search my work history?

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

    I can only give you my experience. I quit a job that I was in for six months. I did not give notice. It was BCBS, so a major employer. I left it off of my resume. I went on to agency , travel and...
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    Full-time Nurses - Vacation Planning

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

    This is a question for your manager. I don't see how it would be a problem, unless your time off includes a major
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    Felony

    Been there,done that replied to IGZ's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Every time I renewed my nursing license, or applied for a job, I had to report if I had ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor. Getting into nursing school is hard. Getting a nursing job is...
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    Made a mistake, help!

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

    Here is an example of one of the biggest problems in nursing. The provider orders the medication. Now it's up to the nurse to assure it is safe and legal to
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    Rehab OR Med Surg?

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

    You have something new and fresh. It's your infant. Do you need full time? Work 20 hours/week, take care of the kids and study for your RN