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    Hospital Utilization Review Question

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

    Coming from the payor point of view, I don't want any attachments. I want the clinical information that supports the need for admission. In my case, it is InterQual. Just give me the info that meets...
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    How to handle lazy CNA's?

    Been there,done that replied to CedarGirl10's topic in General Nursing

    Stop considering her as a "friend". Stop asking her "nicely" and giving her a depressed look when she refuses. Report this behavior, each and every time to the charge nurse. CNA's are required to work...
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    Always looking for my niche/happiness

    Been there,done that replied to raecudzy1's topic in General Nursing

    Jobs are not designed to make you happy. You have had four fabulous opportunities, in four years, no less. Niches take time to find. If hands on with patients is what you want, consider home health...
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    New nurse.. Just want to quit everything..

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

    You are not working for the assisted living facility, you are running it for the for-profit company. This arrangement is unheard of in the business. Quit now and report the unsafe practice to the...
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    Is it customary where you work to recheck BPs manually?

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

    P&P will vary by facility. Before performing any intervention that resulted from a parameter obtained by a machine... I verified that parameter with my human skills. Machines fail all the time....
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    Is this a normal patient load for one nurse?

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

    You work at a for profit facility that is milking insurance and medicare to maximize their $$$. This is no longer about YOU. In order to boost their bottom line, they are minimizing staffing,...
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    My Mom passed away. Did I do the right thing?

    Been there,done that replied to LovingMom1's topic in General Nursing

    Your mother was in the process of dying, you took excellent care of her. Don't beat yourself up over the details. I have been there, done that. Time to let yourself grieve.
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    New job not what i was expecting

    Been there,done that replied to BSN16's topic in General Nursing

    As you have made a huge career change and moved across the country.... perhaps you should tailor yourself to the orientation, instead of expecting the facility to tailor the orientation to you. It's...
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    Question regarding resignation

    Been there,done that replied to ryanc001's topic in General Nursing

    So, OP could give them her minimum availability. If they schedule her, she could call off. This is a ridiculous power play on the agency's part. OP needs to end
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    Question regarding resignation

    Been there,done that replied to ryanc001's topic in General Nursing

    As you are PRN.. what difference does it make? You work as needed. The agency cannot schedule you in
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    Really hard choice

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

    "im asking for advice. What would you do if you were in my spot." No one can answer that question but you. Personally, when my father was declining, I chose to take time off to be his caregiver....
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    Kiss My Nursing Dream Goodbye?

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

    You are 18 years old. Way too soon to kiss ANY dream goodbye. These are questions for your academic advisor. Completing your nursing pre- reqs at a community college is an excellent plan. Take deep...
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    travel nursing help...please

    Been there,done that replied to glock_lover1's topic in Travel

    You will need to do your own research on travel agencies. Apply with 3 of them and compare and contrast offers. Make sure your contract includes travel pay to get back home. Know the safety of the...
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    Sleeping on job?

    Been there,done that replied to Nursing617's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    File a complaint with the
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    Break contract in order to have healthier and safer life?

    Been there,done that replied to nursemama14's topic in General Nursing

    You have unusual circumstances, and it sounds like the hospital is not living up to their end of the bargain by not giving you full time hours. Have a lawyer look at the contract before you negotiate....
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    Is nursing REALLY that difficult?

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

    Yes, it's really that bad. Whining is not the same thing as expressing issues and concerns. Be respectful to those of us in the profession. You are romanticizing the profession. You will not have...
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    Will I get kicked out of nursing school?

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

    I presume it would be up to your program. If you get kicked out, they should kick out your instructor. You are in school to learn, not double check licensed nurses you are SUPPOSED to be learning...
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    Dealing with a dirty old man

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

    I was a bedside nurse for almost 30 years. Think I heard inappropriate comments 2 or 3 times. You would deal with it, as you saw fit at the time. You would not "hand them over" to someone else. I...
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    Advice on where to go from med-surg?

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

    SICU and med- surg would combine towards that golden one year of experience. You could consider another transfer within your facility.. or go somewhere else. I agree nights are an additional stress...
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    Call it a hunch.

    Been there,done that replied to bigd82's topic in General Nursing

    You have excellent observational skills. In this case, you did all you could do by reporting your observation. You assisted as well as you could. Take this as a lesson for your future nursing...
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    Thinking about jumping ship, need perspective

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

    Time to rethink. You have 3 years of RN experience. That opens many doors for you. You don't need higher education or anti-depressants. You need to market yourself. I have a ASN. I work for an...
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    Made a 75 anatomy 1 dropping anatomy 2

    Been there,done that replied to dz149131's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please clarify. Are you saying you had a C in Anatomy I, retook to it, and now still have a C going? Whatever, I would not take the advice of a teacher, you need to work it out with your academic...
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    Need advice

    Been there,done that replied to guycna95's topic in General Nursing

    Who is paying you to provide care for your grandparents? The main issue here, is who is your
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    Charge Nurse

    Been there,done that replied to nursestudent15's topic in General Nursing

    You will be told to assume charge nurse duties, when the needs of the unit require you to do so. Your job description will state " and other duties as required". You will not have a choice. Charge is...
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    Is it worth paying for RN resume?

    Been there,done that replied to OneRN2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am very good at writing and my resume looked good. It was quite the task though. I was getting interviews and calls with it, but when I had it professionally done I received a lot more attention....