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    Ethical issue?

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

    They don't pay me enough to advocate in this situation. The family was trying to call the shots. In a situation this volatile.... the doc takes the
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    Lost new grad pediatric nurse

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

    You have received very good advice. I floated, with years of experience, and found it difficult. There is no way, I would change my assignment 3-4 times in a shift. Refuse. That is unsafe patient...
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    Code Blue

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

    Sounds like a feces show. Why didn't the doc call it
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    Should I transfer to an LPN program?

    Been there,done that replied to mkoenig1's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been accepted to the program, or are you just completing your pre-
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    Old Dog, New Tricks

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

    Okay wimp. Do what you want. Be glad I'm not your
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    Old Dog, New Tricks

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

    "All I want is things to get better yet stay the same. Is that too much to ask?" Yes. To get better is not possible without change. You have gone to ADN, ASN, CNA, LPN, RN, EMT-B, EMT-I why stop...
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    Ethical issue?

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

    No time to take it to the ethics . Your patient asked you a question. She was competent and deserved the answer. You needed to discuss the family's issue with her physician. It should be the...
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    Code Blue

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

    #1 The patient that died after a full ACLS round .. that was wrapped in his body bag.. and started to breathe again.. while I was cleaning the scene. #2 The code where the intern was NOT clear and...
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    Assertiveness

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

    Whenever a patient refuses, (meds or treatments) the timing does not matter. Document the refusal and notify the physician. It is no longer a nursing issue, it is now a physician issue. Oncoming...
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    Old Dog, New Tricks

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

    I did agency and travel nursing into my 60's, then learned the insurance side of it. We know the tricks. We just have to prove ourselves ... each time we have to apply them in a new setting. I think...
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    No breaks (class action lawsuit)

    Been there,done that posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am sure many of us reading this thread know what No breaks mean! I am talking about 13 hours on my feet.. barely time to empty the old bladder. Question is.. Have you heard of a Class Action lawsuit...
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    Nursing school plus lifting restrictions?

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

    "My family doctor has cleared me for nursing school day I can do all the lifting and everyone just fine." What is your
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    Help A New Nurse Out

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

    You have just completed a difficult curriculum.. and are just beginning to learn hands on care. Hands on is an ongoing skill. Focus on taking care of your rehab patients. You have MUCH to learn...
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    I went to work with a black eye

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

    It was unprofessional of your manager to mention it. You are all grown up, your black eye is your
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    Am i potentially liable for this incident?

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

    a guy who fell, hit his head, thought he was fine. Took a nap, friends found him covered in vomit hours later. He was done at that point. The bleed was too massive. Neuro is tricky and unpredictable....
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    Am i potentially liable for this incident?

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

    If i had just sent the pt w/o a physician order, and lets say pt sustained injury during transport or in ER, then i would have been liable for that. I'm sure the Dr would have thrown me under bus (as...
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    Ugh! Sheared IV

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

    If any piece of the catheter WAS floating around the vascular system, it would have killed the patient long before 2
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    First Year Horror

    Been there,done that replied to ajp43's topic in General Nursing

    "All the world's a stage, and we are merely players." Oh no Betty! I am so sorry it took me so long to get your ice! Should I run up 3 flights of stairs to get the crushed kind you like? Think of...
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    Terrified!!!

    Been there,done that replied to Orchid535353's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are many threads here regarding this topic, check them out. Many responders say... go for your dream. Nursing is a physically demanding profession. Pulling it off in your late 50's will be...
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    Jokes on me....?

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

    Report the issue to the facility and the agency. That would be plenty enough for me to quit the assignment. You should be able to walk away with the proper documentation, I have done
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    Sleep-night shift

    Been there,done that replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    You have tried the healthy interventions to change your circadian rhythm to sleeping in the daytime, without success. Now you want a magic pill. Refresh yourself on the side effects of hypnotics....
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    ERS Filed on me?

    Been there,done that replied to WASTATERN92's topic in General Nursing

    You have paid in advance for union support, use it. Never let them see you cry... you will automatically lose the battle. When the issue is laid out, do not sign ANYTHING until discussed afterward...
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    Integrity vs job security

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

    Do it
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    "Allow LPNs to challenge the Board of Nursing to obtain RN licensure" viral post

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

    I'm a pretty smart chick. I'm thinking I should challenge the Medical Board
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    new nurse feeling totally incompetent?

    Been there,done that replied to sstei5988's topic in General Nursing

    How much training did you receive to interpret rhythms? You can't be expected to know all the nuances of telemetry interpretation. Atrial fibrillation at 110-120 is uncontrolled. Patient is at risk...