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  1. Been there,done that

    3 months into my first job and don't know if I should stay

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

    Shake this off. Show up .. do your best and apply for another position. 10 weeks of orientation is not enough for newby toxic manager to mess up YOUR career. I would discuss these issues with...
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    Which is it? Coolest and most glamorous nursing jobs

    Been there,done that replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

    "get your hands off me" Order for a B 52. But.. that's another
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    Which is it? Coolest and most glamorous nursing jobs

    Been there,done that replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

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    What to do when there is too much to do...

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

    Transfusion vital signs should be delegated. Observe for the first 15 minutes. No way should you be tied up for an hour for a simple transfusion. If the patient was unstable.. while needing the...
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    Which is it? Coolest and most glamorous nursing jobs

    Been there,done that replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

    Hum, stilettos and jammies would be hard to pull off. Research insurance company positions to sign up. Best wishes in your
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    Which is it? Coolest and most glamorous nursing jobs

    Been there,done that replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

    The coolest is the one that pays the most. I work from home in my jammies.. making 100K. I am very glamourous in my jammies. Coolest and most exciting ... is in the eye of the
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    Staff shortage and negligence

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

    Of course you would be held to YOUR board's standards. I think filing a complaint with management each and every time.. is a smart idea. It gives you much needed back up, if any issues
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    Your FAVORITE job

    Been there,done that replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed my travel assignment to Honolulu in a CDU. Now I enjoy working from home. Nurses are used and abused... anywhere we
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    Nurse with Felony Charges

    Been there,done that replied to rebeccam0022's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You do not need a lawyer to expunge your record. You would file a motion and go before the judge yourself. Only the nursing program you will be applying to, can answer your question about their...
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    Scary Nurses

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

    So why do bad nurses keep their jobs? Because his manager is allowing it. Manager KNOWS what is going on... and are protecting him for WHATEVER reason they have. Save your
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    I SAW HIM! - Near Death Experiences

    Been there,done that replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    "My life was saved by Jesus and the fact that I am alive today is due to his grace alone. " Two billion people are Christians. 5 billion are not. Individual research on NDE..based on individual belief...
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    Hand Massages

    Been there,done that replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you are spot on about the satisfaction scores. The last hospital position I held was on a unit that had fancy private rooms, big screen TV's, fresh flowers and a gift basket. They...
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    Case Management- insurance companies

    Been there,done that replied to Momma1RN's topic in Case Management

    My training was 3 months. I am a pretty smart chick, but I thought it was difficult to learn. I do utilization review. It is quite complicated, and the business rules are constantly changing. You...
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    Patient abuse, difficult situation

    Been there,done that replied to Joyfulnurse79's topic in General Nursing

    "I can't report this and go back to work, because of how staff would treat me. I can't let it keep happening. There is also the false documentation." Know when to say when. Resign now. Report the...
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    Nursing

    Been there,done that replied to nurse205's topic in General Nursing

    You have been in dialysis for 5 years now... stuck there, if you choose. However, you have that golden one year of experience. You have MANY options now, why are you drawn to the endoscopy...
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    Nightshift -days off

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

    I must wonder what kind of "provider" would prescribe a stimulant to get you through shift work!!! You mean "uppers" right? Nasty drugs... with many nasty side effects. Take
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    Got a nurse aide fired... did I do the right thing?

    Been there,done that replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in General Nursing

    Why is this even a question? The aid was not performing her duties. You reported the issue, she was canned. That is the process. Do not take on guilt for reporting a
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    MD was angry I questioned him.

    Been there,done that replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    The primary care physician was angry.. because he does not want do his job. He turfs everything to the hospitalist... who (depending on the hospitalist) will do as little as possible. They do not...
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    Nightshift -days off

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

    Your circadian rhythm cannot take the switch. "I have been so drained on my off days." The only answer is to stay on your night shift activities/ rhythm 24/7. It's your choice, wonder what the hubby...
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    Am I over thinking this? Opinions appreciated.

    Been there,done that replied to Futuremurse23's topic in General Students

    "one of the instructors made it very clear to me that he was not very fond of me" You have just made a completely subjective statement. HOW did the instructor make you feel that
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    I SAW HIM! - Near Death Experiences

    Been there,done that replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Totally inappropriate to use your patients for your own "research" into NDE. Any belief I previously held is down the tubes. The first patient saw "jesus". That would be a completely subjective...
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    Pain Scale

    Been there,done that replied to 5228shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    The visual scale is used for kids and patients with communication barriers. It is only a tool. Nurses assess pain using observational tools like, facial expressions, vocalisation, restlessness and...
  23. Been there,done that

    No rehire !!!!!!!!!!

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

    Call
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    No rehire !!!!!!!!!!

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

    Any facility has the right to label a previous employee as " not eligible for rehire". Usually , this stipulation drops off after one year, and depends on the
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    Manager interrupting

    Been there,done that replied to lifeisgood516's topic in General Nursing

    The bottom line is.. All nurses would like to complete a task, before moving on to another. That is not the way nursing flows. OP wanted to "finish signing off on a patient". That task could have...