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    Puppies and nursing

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    I personally feel life is better with a dog.I have had 3 that all have a piece of my heart. If you have the energy to walk the mutt in the morning, and are willing to spend $$ for a dog walker.. you...
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    How to decline a job after accepting

    Been there,done that replied to Ktolliver91's topic in General Nursing

    You haven't signed anything. You are allowed to job hunt. Take the offer you
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    this is why I want to call off on my last day

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

    "I love my job but I just hate to be there." The ultimate oxymoron. Do what you need to do..Carry
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    Priority Dx for Case Study

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

    The hypertension has caused the kindey failure. There is no priority. Both must be managed at the same
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    Fired from my first RN job after only 2 weeks.

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

    No need to panic. I was fired from a job after 2 weeks. .. because I did not smile enough. I left that BS off of my resume. I now work from home.. making 6 figures. You are going to be
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    New Grad Feeling Lost...

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

    You are doing a fantastic job. Each day on stepdown is a learning experience. Cut your self some slack, because your manager is a controlling idiot. I have been there did
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    How many hours did you honesty spend studying in nursing school?

    Been there,done that replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Students

    It's ***honestly***. This misspelling tells me you do not pay attention to detail. That will be a big problem for you. I studied as much as it took to learn the objectives. During OB I did nothing...
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    Advice on best time to have a baby (please!)

    Been there,done that replied to secondtimer14's topic in General Students

    You have not been accepted to a program yet. THAT's the hard part. IF you are accepted.. that will take all of your efforts. It's another kid.. or nursing . Pick your
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    New nurse assistant but already want to quit

    Been there,done that replied to amz93's topic in General Nursing

    If you have been accepted to nursing school, you are one smart cookie. Now you need to be a tough cookie. Every new job is hard, of course you do NOT know what you are doing. Nobody likes that...
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    Fired from my first RN job after only 2 weeks.

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

    "I was an EMT/firefighter for 6 years before I went to nursing school." You have front line skills .. that management is too stupid to use. You landed in the wrong place. It would be an honor to...
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    Help my wife got caught diverting

    Been there,done that replied to got_nurseing73's topic in Nurses Recovery

    She will not get jail time. Lawyer fees depend on the lawyer. Where is your concern for your wife ( minus her income potential)? "Anyone tell me what to expect? " She has a chronic pain issue..with...
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    Can I wear long press on nails if I wear gloves during my whole shift?

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

    There is no glamour in nursing. Once you start hands on care, you will realize those suckers only get in your
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    I NEED HELP!

    Been there,done that replied to amellis2's topic in General Nursing

    "my manager is not a very nice person to me." Never expect to be treated "nice". You are a commodity.. not a person, your manager will do what they want with that. You have many years of experience...
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    Do all nurses make fatal mistakes?

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

    Must second what elkpark said, but add... I saved a lot
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    No Parking, Yes Problem!

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

    Trying to change laws is PAST above and beyond. Your agency should NOT be sticking this on you. Your agency makes money off of what YOU do. There are other assignments... and other agencies. P.S....
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    No Parking, Yes Problem!

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

    You require a medical parking permit. This is up to your agency to
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    I got a job!

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

    Happy for you! Just a word from the wise... do not let on to ANYONE at your new job about all of these problems. Smile and nod... smile and nod should be your new mantra. Best wishes, let us know how...
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    Hate my new hospital culture 2 days in, is it me?

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

    I had a travel assignment at the hallowed halls you are referring to. I found the atmosphere and the protocols stifling, counted down the days until my 13 week sentence was over. All California...
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    Seasoned ICU Nurse Lacks Critical Thinking

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

    I agree nurses should be allowed to sleep on their break. That does not apply in this case. "she is notorious for sleeping on the job constantly falls asleep at the desk
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    Seasoned ICU Nurse Lacks Critical Thinking

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

    "I shrug and let her go." Whatever is going on.. you have been enabling. No way in Hades anybody sleeps while I am busting my hump. She is not able to fulfill her duties and needs to go. Most...
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    Is bedside nursing still a lifelong career option?

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

    Having a hard time getting past "stepping stool" :) We step in a lot of it along the way. I think the ability to survive 30 years at the bedside is individual. I managed to do it.... it was
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    No Restraint Policy

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

    Kiss the officer. Law enforcement trumps hospital
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    Acquity of tele patients

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

    Sounds like a walk in the park. Delegate, delegate,delegate. Your PCA's should be doing vitals, glucometer checks, and turning and
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    Code Blue

    Been there,done that replied to 2018nursewi's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, been there done that. Took 3 of us to get him on the bed. Still wondering why we
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    Manager wants me to alter documentation on expired patient

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

    Not a shot in the dark. NM wants the transfusion record