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    Manager interrupting

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

    It is not having 2 conversations at once, it is managing input/output from two different directions. Call it multi-tasking, if you want. I have ran 2 codes at the same
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    Manager interrupting

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

    All nurses are pulled in MANY different directions. We prioritize and act as best as we can. If you were not in an emergent situation, you should have been able to handle both of these tasks at the...
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    ICU Burn Out!!

    Been there,done that replied to ICUrn1989's topic in General Nursing

    You are qualified for many opportunities, other than hospital nursing. You need to start you OWN research. For example, I enjoy working from home in my pajamas for an insurance
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    I just need some advice - or a hug. One or the other.

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

    Med -surg float on nights is a very STRESSFUL position. Patients, families, doctors, are NOT going to appreciate what you do. You are describing clinical depression, time to talk to your provider....
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    Could I have done something differently?

    Been there,done that replied to Iker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Patient and "the sister" are frequent flyers. "The sister" has nothing to do with the patient's plan of care. You will get to know the flyers. Nothing you could have done differently, you asked for...
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    Research patient or see patient first?

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

    I don't see how a nurse can be nose deep in a chart without eye-balling their patient. As soon as I got report, the patient was MY responsibility. I always started my shift with a quick visual...
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    To the nurse who was belittling and condescending to me today

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

    So, what did you say to the rude nurse? You need to start standing up for yourself.. NOW. As a nurse you will be required to be assertive for yourself and your patient. In this case, eye to eye...
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    How do I get out?

    Been there,done that replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Take the energy spent on anger, use it on a plan. You have MANY skills, that qualify you for MANY opportunites. Market yourself to where you want to
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    Nurse tech working as RN

    Been there,done that replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    What would your scope of practice include.. in this
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    IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

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

    Your job is to follow prescribed medication orders and GET THE PATIENT COMFORTABLE. Instead, you chose to judge the patient and worry about yourself. I truly hope you are written up for this...
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    Unit secretary is considering a career in Nursing

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

    Nursing would enable you to take care of psych patients. Only your college can tell you what prerequisites you need and what your course of study would be. We are nurses, not academic advisors. You...
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    Really want to get out of nursing...

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

    What is your level of experience and expertise? Many options are available to you as a
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    pediatric HH, please help

    Been there,done that replied to tami2017's topic in Home Health

    I will bet the rent the agency starts with M and ends with M. Run from this " assignment". No nurse and no pediatric patient should be put in this position. The agency cares about NOTHING but money...
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    They were in bed together.

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

    Privacy is a mandated requirement . Why did you just walk
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    Personal leave of absence?

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

    This time off.. and how it is going to be paid, is going to be decided per hospital/HR policy. FMLA may or may not come into play. Do you have short term and long term leave available to
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    Seeking advice

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

    Advance to what? What are interested
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    I don't want tot be a call center nurse help

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse2b/mommy/Nancy's topic in General Nursing

    If you do not like being a call center nurse... seek out positions you WOULD like. Perhaps you would like 12 hour midnight shifts.. running around like a chicken with your head cut off and no
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    ER GN Quitting Smoking - Any tips?

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

    Vaping the 0% nicotine juice is an excellent idea! It would help with the hand to mouth addiction, she would not be ingesting
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    ER GN Quitting Smoking - Any tips?

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

    I quit a 25 year habit of 1 & 1/2 packs a day. I had an individual hypnosis session, using headphones to focus the suggestion and eye wear that blocked out all light. It worked like a charm. Best...
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    Is it me or is hiring at Kaiser Permanente a joke?

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

    No, Kaiser is not a joke. Actually, it's a great place to work. The joke is HR. They work at their own slow pace, everywhere. I was a contractor for one year, management told them to hire me.... it...
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    If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    Been there,done that replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    35 years and now in a decent (work from home) position. I would not do it again. I believe nurses are worked like mules... to make money for the man. Is it too late to go to law
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    Need Advice! -CNA

    Been there,done that replied to aa_sn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Before you are assigned to violent patients, you should have CPI training, at the very
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    Being called a baby nurse

    Been there,done that replied to NurseA1987's topic in General Nursing

    " I was getting report from a nurse who has been an RN for 5 years who was complaining about a patient. I said that the patient didn't bother me ." Think about that. The off going nurse was fried...
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    Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

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

    There is no way a hospitalized patient can "sleep in". They are subjected to a constant barrage of hospital personnel that interrupt them. I was recently admitted overnight. I HATED required someone...
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    Pt family pocket narcotic

    Been there,done that replied to pikachu715's topic in General Nursing

    The next step would be to write yourself up. You did not follow medication administration