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    orientation prob. bring it up with my boss or not

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

    You should be getting weekly reviews, during a highly structured orientation, where you give and receive feedback tailored to your training and the specific learning goals. If that is not happening,...
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    How My Orientation is Going

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

    As you can't even spell PYXIS, keep your head down and learn it. Your training is up to you to
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    orientation prob. bring it up with my boss or not

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

    You asked for it, you got it. You also failed. Nobody should miss a MAP. Your preceptor knows you are not ready for 2 patients. How can you feel "bored", when you have so much to
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    How My Orientation is Going

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

    No problem. If you have to get a witness to sign out narcs (never heard of that) and a witness to waste, take your time and find somebody to do it. Sadly, the patient will just have to wait. CY your...
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    Happy Holidays!

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

    Merry Christmas implies this is a christian holiday. Not everybody is christian. December 25th was originally a pagan holiday, celebrated because the ancient astronomers could ascertain that the sun...
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    This person outranks me?!

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

    As you are a CNA, what do you know about nursing
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    Specialty for introvert?

    Been there,done that replied to avalanche678's topic in General Specialties

    You can work from home with the insurance industry. Research openings on the job
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    Manager Insists....

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

    It's a SIX minute thing. It is covered under the labor laws. That is why administration watches it like a hawk. Punch in early, you should get paid for OT. Punch out early, you get docked for 15...
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    How My Orientation is Going

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

    Your preceptor is misinformed and not teaching you correctly. Incorrect narcotics documented via PYXIS will bring you down. I would ask for personal pharmacy instruction and management direction....
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    Uhhhh, That's Kinda Personal

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

    Hysterical! Bless her
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    Manager Insists....

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

    What time keeping system is in use? I work from home using Kronos and understand that I cannot sign out early,have a 5 minute window to sign out or they have to pay me OT. Pick your battles, this...
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    How My Orientation is Going

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

    Either you and /or your preceptor is incorrect. You need a witness for a
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    How My Orientation is Going

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

    Pyxis is a special kind of nightmare. I have worked with several . Not one of them required a witness to sign OUT narcs. Consider why your facility has that requirement. As a traveler at the Mayo...
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    This person outranks me?!

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

    CNA's know their stuff. I will consult with them when needed. I will manage the patient's vent and any fancy IV drips. I appreciate the CNA's insight on hands on care. We are a
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    What are the best kind of nursing jobs for an RN BSN?

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

    Yes, Canada is a different story. You refer to "We". Are you employed at a hospital there? Please leave LOL out of your vocabulary. This issue is no
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    What are the best kind of nursing jobs for an RN BSN?

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

    Grasshopper, I wish you the very best. Nursing is an unstable position now. Many new grads can't even get that first job. You may or may not, gravitate to an area of nursing. The best job .. will be...
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    New manager starting soon. Mixed emotions

    Been there,done that replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    You are right to be concerned. New managers will flog the peons to make themselves look good. I worked on a unit for 4 years. We had 4 different managers and long periods without one. ( Goes to show...
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    How My Orientation is Going

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

    Best not let that "boredom" show. Managers frown on that. You have not made it through the probationary
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    Mandated

    Been there,done that replied to Carebear77's topic in General Nursing

    Refer to your job description. How do they expect you to be on call before a midnight shift and mandate you for the day before? They are using you and abusing you. OR nurses are golden, you have many...
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    Happy Holidays!

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

    Thanks so much, happy holidays to you
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    New Nurse--Need Advice

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

    Enter the insurance industry. No further education required and pretty good bucks. Best
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    Mad at myself right now. :(

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

    Stop beating yourself up. The application of wound vacs is specialized. I would never attempt to do it. What you did wrong is ..not consulting the wound care nurse or surgical resident to apply the...
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    Nursing burnout suggestions

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

    The specific actions would be adequate staffing and assuring time for breaks and lunch. Gold stars do not do squat for nurses. "Have the nurse manager create a list of who is teamed/paired with...
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    Don't clean up patient after a code

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

    Who gives a rat's patooti about a trauma conference? I have been there, done that. Wanted to see my my loved one at peace. The aftermath after a code is ugly, it is nowhere near comforting or...
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    Don't clean up patient after a code

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

    My understanding is.. we present the deceased, as well as we can. The family does not need to see the aftermath. Please see my previous post, where my "patient" resumed breathing in his body bag....