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    Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

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

    The ER doc needs to rule out any cause for presenting unconscious. I would want a tox screen for my patient. How else could I treat them? Now it's up to the cops to charge them.. with
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    Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

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

    Blood draws and imaging are required to diagnose the reason for the mental status change. Unconscious patients cannot give consent. Any results of the ER work up would be easily available to law...
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    https://www.yahoo.com/news/nurse-screams-help-she-arrested

    Been there,done that posted a topic in General Nursing

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    I am finally able to leave nursing by January 2018

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

    OP did not ask for advice. OP presented his plan. Listen... it's a good
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    I am finally able to leave nursing by January 2018

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

    Completely agree nursing stinks. I also wish I would have listened to my dad. He told me to get out during my first year.. when I KNEW I was getting beat up. Took me a long time to get out of the...
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    The Union Is Coming

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

    Believe in the power of collective bargaining. The union will have your back, administration does
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    orientation issues!!

    Been there,done that replied to akint19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Directing lazy aids is another thread. Write them up; each and every time; when they do not follow your direction. YOU are the
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    Lousy Professor or lousy student?

    Been there,done that replied to RNFall2017's topic in General Students

    You chose to attend that school. You should have checked it out , before you entered the program. You didn't do your homework. There are other avenues, if you want to be a nurse. May I suggest your...
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    Should I be a nurse? Will it be the right choice?

    Been there,done that replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We are nurses, not academic advisors. What makes you think you will be accepted to nursing
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    orientation issues!!

    Been there,done that replied to akint19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lack of equipment is a red flag. Continue your orientation, with a smile on your face.. and request 12 weeks. Start looking for other employment now. You have been set up for
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    orientation issues!!

    Been there,done that replied to akint19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your facility does not want to train you.They want to get you working ASAP. 1:8 is unsafe for an experienced nurse. Demand your full orientation with weekly reports on your progress. You should have...
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    Have I made the correct decision?

    Been there,done that replied to Newnurse1994's topic in General Nursing

    Your assessment and intervention were correct. Family members do not get to question or abuse you. Refer their concerns to the physician. Just because you are alone with them in the house, it does not...
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    Giving report/day shift probs

    Been there,done that replied to scooterscamp123's topic in General Nursing

    Management is aware, and will not deal.... so you must do it. When asked about tonsillectomies in 1961, respond with " I did not have time to delve into the history, feel free to do that, when you...
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    Pain is a pain

    Been there,done that replied to ladedah1's topic in General Nursing

    Pain is 100% subjective. The prudent nurse looks at the patient and their presenting symptoms. My father had 10/10 pain. It was neurological pain that narcs could not cover. Took 80 mg of morphine/...
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    Questions about travel nursing from someone looking to try it

    Been there,done that replied to Myname82's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to travel nursing. You have SO many opportunities! It is NOT easy to work in a new place with 2 days of orientation. I got into it late in the game, but I got to work for the Mayo Clinic.....
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    Evening shift versus nights

    Been there,done that replied to numba1spot's topic in General Nursing

    "Working three 12 hour night shifts, you'd have four evenings a week free to date". Not true. You would have to sleep the day before the shift, and in the daytime after the last night shift. Equals 2...
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    Lousy Professor or lousy student?

    Been there,done that replied to RNFall2017's topic in General Students

    It is YOUR responsibility and your responsibility alone to succeed in your studies. Graduating from nursing school was the hardest thing I had ever done. Until I had to apply that knowledge... and...
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    Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    Been there,done that replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    Amen, fellow
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    Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    Been there,done that replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    Dude, besides reading the TOS, check out other poster's background and previous posts. You could easily see I have been an RN for 33+ years. I give excellent advice. Compassionate and caring is not...
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    Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    Been there,done that replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    Read the
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    Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    Been there,done that replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    I will bet the rent you are not an RN. Are you an RN or hopeful to achieve that in the fall? If you are not an RN, you need to remove it from your user name. These responses are not all sunshine,...
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    Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    Been there,done that replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    You are not able to transfer within your orientation period. If it's research you want, and money you need, keep your current position while you job search. Dealing with people in real life is much...
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    Coworker and Patient Harm (Title edited)

    Been there,done that replied to Msmedic68w's topic in General Nursing

    Well done. We rely on pharmacy as the first check after a doctor order. Bottom line is... the one who administers the medication is responsible for
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    Coworker and Patient Harm (Title edited)

    Been there,done that replied to Msmedic68w's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, medication administration requires at least 5 checks. The right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time. I always added for the RIGHT reason. You will...
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    Coworker and Patient Harm (Title edited)

    Been there,done that replied to Msmedic68w's topic in General Nursing

    Physicians have morbidity and mortality forums. Certainly agree nurses should have the