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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

    I found nursing school to be very difficult. I am a smart chick and it took maximum effort. ( graduated Magnum Cum Laude). Applying what I learned in theory.. to the hands on challenge of patient...
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    Worried

    Been there,done that replied to cool88's topic in General Nursing

    You are human. You nodded off in a long, boring meeting. If your manager does not get that... you are better off getting out now, that later. Best
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    abandonment

    Been there,done that replied to guest1055037's topic in General Nursing

    If you did not take report, you cannot be reported for abandonment. The for profit facility is attempting to force you into unsafe practice and beating you up... for their almighty $$$. Report this...
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    Great opportunity, might lose a friend???

    Been there,done that replied to LVNblue8's topic in Home Health

    "I couldn't find any other nurses at my home health agency who could help out,asked her to cover the majority of weekends and some evenings." Now you want the former scheduling back. Sounds like there...
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    Does a Pyxis have the capability to restrict Narcotics to a user?

    Been there,done that replied to Jslimp22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hiring a nurse with narc restrictions is up to the manager. Imagine my surprise as charge nurse, when 2 new nurses came to me telling me I had to administer their narcs .. because they were...
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    I'm Sorry

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

    **Stuff** happens. You would have interacted with your patient after the ** stuff* hit the fan. He either got over it, or your designee provided the coffee. I always went back to my patient and...
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    Feelings after first loss

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

    "The doctor said it may have been a PE."I have seen many unexpected, quick deaths. PE is ALWAYS thrown out there as a possible cause. The fact is... death happens, despite our best efforts. You will...
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    RVN: Registered Veterinary Nurse, what do you think?

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

    No it is not okay to share the title. I realize you are educated, hard working and compassionate, but the care of animals.. and the care of humans is beyond comparison. I provided hospice care to my...
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    Resume review, please?

    Been there,done that replied to ksouthern's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Great experience. My understanding is the objective portion is no longer used. Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, x3 is incorrect.. no abbreviations allowed. You spelled St. Francis wrong....
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    What Else Can I Do For A Living?

    Been there,done that replied to RNCM123's topic in Nursing Career

    Utilization management, I took an early retirement offer, but not worried at all. I know with that background I could go to Aetna, Humana, or
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    Should I go back to school?

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

    We are nurses, not financial advisors. You can ask this question pro bono with a professional. Best
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    Seniority-Vacation-Straight Shifts

    Been there,done that replied to adnerbe1's topic in General Nursing

    I was never covered under a union. However, the health care system I work(ed) for included all of my years of service, even though they were interrupted by 8 years. It's gonna be all about the...
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    Might be let go during orientation? Need advice.

    Been there,done that replied to luey87's topic in General Nursing

    " will request union representation during the deliberation. " I worked at Kaiser as a traveler. My understanding was I was not accepted into in the union for one month. Are you sure you qualify for...
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    I’m not happy

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

    Canoehead is spot on. You did stupendous. I was doing agency nursing early in my career. Took ONE assignment in a SNF with 30 patients, never went back. Supervision should never have given you that...
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    Why do some nurses hate it in others pump at work?

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

    Traveler nurse should have realized that their are laws under Obama care that requires employers to allow women to pump breast milk while they are at work. The application of the law depends on the...
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    May the Nurse's Force Be With You

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

    My personal fave, "this isn't going to hurt me a bit". Most patients got the humor and relaxed enough to let me stick
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    Discharging by Wheelchair

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

    I have worked in many facilities. Some insisted on wheelchair to the car, some gave the nurse the discretion to chose if a patient can walk out on their own. This is a question for the WELL paid...
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    This person outranks me?!

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

    Ah yes! Heart was beating, does not mean the peripheral circulation was adequate. Don't be so hard on
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    body odor

    Been there,done that replied to plainfieldguy's topic in School

    You would be teaching basic hygiene, be matter of fact. I would be more concerned about the home environment. Consider parenting
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    Resigning

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

    Now is not the time to air your grievances. They do not give a rat's patooti anyway. Exit gracefully, and you will have the advantage in the long run. You will need their reference. Best wishes, let...
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    This person outranks me?!

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

    I am so good at critical thinking skills, that I would call the lab and ask them. It would be better than asking a co-worker that would judge me for asking a good
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    Does it ever stop?

    Been there,done that replied to YoungRN93's topic in General Nursing

    "The cardiologist said we would just treat it medically. Well when she got back, she had a written order to d/c the heparin, but nothing about the cardizem. I noticed she was in normal sinus. "...
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    This person outranks me?!

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

    "How in the world does this person outrank me?" That person outranks you because they have more education. As you have more clinical experience, you need to assist the RN in any way you
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    What Else Can I Do For A Living?

    Been there,done that replied to RNCM123's topic in Nursing Career

    You need to think outside the "box" of nursing. I don't even know what a MSN in management could do for you, but one would think it could be a satisfying career. I make 6 figures sitting on my tookas...
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    Mandatory Cross-training

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

    As Muno said so well, either adapt or leave. "Other duties as assigned' is in your job description somewhere. Have to wonder how administration thinks nurses can learn and apply such complex...