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  1. Been there,done that

    Getting a puppy and working 12 hour shifts?

    Been there,done that replied to Hwills94's topic in General Nursing

    "Been there; done that and lived to tell the tale" Thought you were talking to me for a minute :). Wouldn't that be lived to tell the
  2. Been there,done that

    Getting a puppy and working 12 hour shifts?

    Been there,done that replied to Hwills94's topic in General Nursing

    Your dog doesn't know if you are gone for 12 hours during the day or, during the night. Most dogs can hold it for the time you are gone. The bigger issue is, a German Shepherd will still need at least...
  3. Been there,done that

    What makes a good nurse?

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

    The definition of a good nurse is subjective. Continue searching for that answer if you must. Strive to achieve it, according to your
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    Weird meeting with manager

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

    Errors are never intentional. I don't care if you had Mary Smith # 1, Mary Smith,# 2 and Mary Smith # 3 in your ER. Follow your 5 rights .. and they will get the correct medication. Pharmacy IS your...
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    Don't wanna work the floor

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

    Please read the many recent threads on this topic. If you liked ER you should be able to start there, depending on your area needs. ER nursing does require excellent med-surg bedside skill. How do...
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    Weird meeting with manager

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

    "There were 3 times I pulled a narc out under a similar sounding name and administered it " Stop right there. You bypassed the first 2 rights of medication administration ..the right patient and the...
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    Preceptor burnout

    Been there,done that replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I precepted every new hire nurse, and I did it while I was in charge for 20 years. I felt it was an honor to train the newbies....and they all succeeded. We learned from each other. If you are not...
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    Weird meeting with manager

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

    Whatever "they" tell you , does not mean you are exempt from errors.I get it, but YOU made an error, not the system. You are feeling pressure to medicate ASAP, slow down and do it
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    Weird meeting with manager

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

    "There was one incident where I forgot to chart a narcotic. " In some facilities, not charting narcotic administration will get you walked out the door. You cannot blame the system that "where it's...
  10. Been there,done that

    Newgrad+Nights = Study Time?

    Been there,done that replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not gonna happen. You will have 7 patients, one or all 7 of them will need nursing care throughout your shift. Best
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    How aggressive should I be with this job?

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

    You have done enough follow-up. By now, you either have the job, or you don't. The wait can be excruciating, but counting the hours while waiting for the phone to ring is not healthy. Do something to...
  12. Been there,done that

    Do you think nurses get special treatment?

    Been there,done that replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    It is well known that (most) cops let nurses off for speeding. It is also well known that cops will use the BS excuse of smelling marijuana.. to perform an illegal
  13. Been there,done that

    Normal for clinic nursing?

    Been there,done that replied to AJ1980's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    " I have had NO orientation at all the girl I replaced left before I got orientation." Do not refer to your colleagues as girls, part of the problem here is, you are not getting the respect you...
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    Going Back Into Nursing - Advice?

    Been there,done that replied to phoebe2020's topic in General Nursing

    In what country are you attempting to gain
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    Interviewing for the same job twice

    Been there,done that replied to sts188's topic in General Nursing

    Job fair applications are useless. They get lost in the additional shuffle. Certainly apply again, all they could do is say no. Best wishes, let us know how it's
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    Should I report the person who scheduled me to a patient I should not have been sitting?

    Been there,done that replied to Rayrayma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Five days in and you're doing homework and reading magazines. The patient managed to rip out his IV while you were reading a magazine. And yet you want to write everyone ELSE
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    New Hire Physical

    Been there,done that replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, they can legally not hire you. THEY can not hire you for any reason. "He was asking a lot of questions about the pain, why I take the medications and the effects they have on me." Any employer...
  18. Been there,done that

    Too old to start medsurge

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

    What is drawing you to med-surg? With 3 years of experience, you would be qualified for other opportunities. Handling med- surg entirely depends on if you have the physical stamina required to work...
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    Quitting Nursing permanently

    Been there,done that replied to BurntRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Newsflash---- Most RN's are not "happy" with their job. Most people are not "happy" with their job. Jobs are not designed to make you happy, they provide a salary, period. The private caregiving job...
  20. Been there,done that

    10 months as An assistant nurse, still getting scolded.. so discouraging..

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

    "I was shocked and didn't know what to do." You have been a nurse for 10 months, You should know how to attend a code. Your coworker noticed, gave you a push in the right direction. Your coworker...
  21. Been there,done that

    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Been there,done that replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    You have 2 choices. Document enough instances... and go over the chain of command, or keep beating your head against the wall. Either way, have another job lined
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    refusing assignment

    Been there,done that replied to texas_rn11's topic in Agency Nurses

    Yes, I sometimes like to let my bitterness show. Not so in this case. I have been an agency nurse for many years, it is a VERY tough gig. In THIS case, The agency nurse cannot expect 6- 8 weeks of...
  23. Been there,done that

    Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

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

    "the intent of drug diversion needs to be factored in to any decision about consequences" Disagree. A controlled substance has been stolen from the facility. That is theft. The same theft as...
  24. Been there,done that

    Help please..What is considered a designated workspace?

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

    The designated workspace requirement will be described in your contract. I work from home, I had to send a photo of a door that can be locked. This could be your living room door, if that is where...
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    What was your worst shift ever?

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

    Nine patients, one on an insulin drip, 2 on a vent.. CNA's hiding