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  1. Been there,done that

    from the frying pan into the fire

    Been there,done that replied to Honeygirl46's topic in General Nursing

    "Being impatient, I looked to see if they were hiring at the bedside job". Your post is hard to follow. I can't tell what you want, and I think you can't either. Take some time to carefully assess...
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    Please help, this is complicated.

    Been there,done that replied to Cruella de ville's topic in General Nursing

    You are going through the stages of grief. This is not the time to " feel bad for the teammates who get paired with me". You are in shock, take care of YOURSELF first. You are not escaping reality.....
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    I miss floor nursing...I think?

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

    You don't have to return to a chaotic nursing unit to fulfill your need for patient interaction. There IS a happy medium... go find it. Best
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    Background Credit Checks for employment

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

    Some corporate owned facilities run credit checks to assess the applicant's overall stability. If someone has bad credit, it most likely means they cannot handle their personal finances. If they can't...
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    Home Health to Hospital

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

    Agreed home health is a tough place to begin. Do not agree with the recruiter's rationale. Home health care is a challenge. You will be the only nurse assessing the patient, you do not have the...
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    to AMA or not to AMA?

    Been there,done that replied to newnurse925's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you notify the MD. The patient wants to leave Against Medical Advice. You would notify the person giving that advice. The responsibility for the decision to let them leave or not is on the...
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    new grad, confused, discouraged, overwhelmed, nervous, 2nd guessing

    Been there,done that replied to AnnaBanana60137's topic in General Nursing

    You should be receiving weekly progress reports. These reports from your preceptor are shared with nursing ed and your manager. If there is any problem, you should be given notice with a performance...
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    Patient complaint-freaking out!

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

    Taking home controlled substances is a far cry from a patient complaint. I have never worked in a facility where a nurse was suspended during the investigation. That is not the process. Any...
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    Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

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

    She sounds like a real piece of work. She is NEVER going to work for YOU, so feel free to let her know you want the weekly requests to stop
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    Advice please? I feel like I made a huge mistake...

    Been there,done that replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

    You know you are at your best on the evening shift. So pay for child
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    Feeling isolated at work

    Been there,done that replied to phillipb22's topic in General Nursing

    So why aren't you taking a floor PCT position? If patient care is what you want, go to where the patient care is
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    Quit nursing after 10 years?

    Been there,done that replied to Brigi23's topic in General Nursing

    You have a problem being around people. If you quit nursing... what would you do that does not involve being around people? I work from home, I do have to talk on the phone often, but I am not in the...
  13. Been there,done that

    CPAP machine

    Been there,done that replied to akaur212's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Certainly ask the supervisor if you are not clear on the action. CPAP is a respiratory intervention that requires a doctor's order, that RT would need to provide. Now you know the process. Educate...
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    Does she look in pain?

    Been there,done that replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    No fun involved here. The patient is complaining of pain, regardless if YOU have "experience" with their culture. The doctor's question was inappropriate. Report the pain scale.. get an order to...
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    Low Census

    Been there,done that replied to allstressedout1's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in many facilities. In all of them, a forced low census day off was rotated throughout the staff, charge or not. Never saw a staff with one third of them charge, either. Whatever is...
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    What shift works best for a new parent?

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

    What hours will your husband be available for, and willing to provide childcare? Bear in mind, working nights means, you need childcare for your working hours, and your sleeping hours. Seems like...
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    Weight loss for nurses

    Been there,done that replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    Refer to the Nurses' Health Study regarding weight control and cortisol production from stress. We are pretty much screwed by the constant stress level. The physical demands of running around , like a...
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    Turning down PRN job offer?

    Been there,done that replied to amg418's topic in General Nursing

    PRN status is defined by the facility. Some facilities require 2 days per month. You should know their baseline requirement, Then you could work more as
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    Workplace Harassment forced me to resign

    Been there,done that replied to Drgnfy13's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. OP made an emotional decision. She still has plenty of recourse. The right attorney CAN get her damages and get that corporate machine
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    Workplace Harassment forced me to resign

    Been there,done that replied to Drgnfy13's topic in General Nursing

    You would need to consult an attorney for that leg to stand on. You don't need our permission to help your friend. I would make sure I had another job before I took on that very large
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    Normal to be so tired on my days off? (I work day shift)

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

    A an evaluation for sleep apnea couldn't hurt, but it seems like you have general issue with sleep. I found the afternoon shift was perfect for me. Get up when I want, go to bed when I want. Sweet...
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    New grad as a unit manager

    Been there,done that replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Is it possible that clinical competence/critical thinking just comes earlier for some? " No...but it is possible that " someone to throw under the bus" positions come along
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    Expunged misdemeanor and nursing career

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

    What you should do is, talk to your lawyer. We are nurses, only your lawyer can advise you on this matter. Best wishes in your
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    Nursing school with a disability

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

    Have you tried a
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    Diversity/Religion In The Workplace

    Been there,done that replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

    The world we live in, is a free country. She can choose to express her cultural beliefs.. and the employer can mandate whether or not it fits in with the corporate ideals. If she is so worried about...