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  1. Been there,done that

    Switching to night shift... A good choice?

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

    NIght shift can take a toll on your health. Never heard the theory about cancer. Only you can make this decision, only you know if your body can handle the switch in circadian rhythm. For me, I could...
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    New grad RN moving to Hawaii

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

    What kind of position are you looking for, and on which
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    SNOWSTORM - extended hours?

    Been there,done that replied to guest114's topic in General Nursing

    As an agency nurse, you have agreed to work 8 hours, snow or no snow. The facility is going to put you on the unit where they need you the most. You do not have to work any hours over the originally...
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    My new nurse manager is driving me crazy

    Been there,done that replied to Lilone20's topic in General Nursing

    "I think if you discuss your personal situation with HR, and they actually work with you" HR is not her friend. HR exists to protect and enforce company
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    resigning during orientation

    Been there,done that replied to dream06's topic in General Nursing

    As you have not yet completed orientation, quitting now is perfectly acceptable. There is no need to lie. Turn in your resignation, state.. thanks but no thanks, it was not a good fit for
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    I am a new grad and can't wait to get out of orientation!

    Been there,done that replied to CRC12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What you are missing is.. you have the luxury of learning a difficult skill within a structured teaching environment. Many new nurses do not. You need to take every minute of that instruction. You...
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    My new nurse manager is driving me crazy

    Been there,done that replied to Lilone20's topic in General Nursing

    Check your email as often as you feel necessary. Check your phone, in private, as often as you feel necessary. Your special needs with your son is not the responsibility of your employer. The newly...
  8. Been there,done that

    RN super , code super fail...

    Been there,done that replied to guest114's topic in General Nursing

    " I am an agency nurse so I change facilities often". This code was a cluster .. you know what. The powers that be will determine responsibility as they see fit . In the future , know the facility...
  9. Been there,done that

    I've been told to change my major, I'll never make it as a nurse

    Been there,done that replied to Myfuture1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "now mind you I'm already enrolled in classes.". You may be enrolled in classes, but they are giving you a heads up that you will not be eligible for THEIR nursing program. Some programs do not go...
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    How hard is it to find a Mon-Friday day time job as an RN out of school? In Seattle, WA

    Been there,done that replied to Cruisin1313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    These are questions for your academic advisor. There is a big difference between the 2 occupations. You need to compare the cost and length of study to achieve your education. If you have what it...
  11. Been there,done that

    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    Been there,done that replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    Am I hearing you say.. if it's not allowed, then hide it? My family knew not to call me unless, somebody died or was bleeding. They could reach me through my work area, not on my personal cell phone....
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    I know I shouldn't let it get to me.

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

    " a fellow RN told me that a lot of the staff believed that I wouldn't make it ". That is not a fellow RN, that is a mean- spirited individual. The fact is, we were all unsure what we were doing. We...
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    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    Been there,done that replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you DID do something. You had that almighty phone on during company time. You took a call, and left your training to deal with it. Many facilities have a strict policy against the use of PED. Why...
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    Ten week summer courses

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

    These are questions for your academic counselor. Depends on your situation and the courses. I CAN advise you not to take an accelerated chemistry course. That was
  15. Been there,done that

    I am missing something obvious?

    Been there,done that replied to missmollie's topic in Patient Medications

    Any one who is vomiting.. must be NPO. They can't keep anything down and stimulating the GI tract will exacerbate their GI issue. You would not administer po anti-emetics, for active vomiting in...
  16. Been there,done that

    How do you feel about being a nurse?

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

    You are going to have to ... buy my
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    Hospital Parking as a Travel Nurse

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

    Parking issues will be addressed within your contract. I had a Hawaii contract. Parking was a big issue, as parking space is extremely limited in the area. I had to pay $10 / month.. the same...
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    Would it be annoying if I sent another email?

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

    It can take awhile for HR and management to communicate. You deserve a response. Keep following up until you get one. I would send an email every 2 weeks. Good
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    I want to quit first RN job after a few weeks.

    Been there,done that replied to newgradrn2016's topic in General Nursing

    I agree you have not had a decent orientation, especially as a new grad. They hired you, because they cannot keep staff. These sub-acute facilities run on minimal staffing to boost their for-profit...
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    New nurse missing something I should have caught

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

    "Anyway, I was so caught up with that that a much larger finding I looked right over. This was a complete accident. " There are no complete accidents. It does not matter what the nurse giving report...
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    Float Nursing?

    Been there,done that replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    Job satisfaction in float nursing depends on the nurse's preference. I held 2 positions as float nurse, I hated it. You will be in a different place, with different patients every shift. It is sooo...
  22. Been there,done that

    Advice re: long maternity leave and going to per diem after baby?

    Been there,done that replied to ricki76's topic in General Nursing

    "So I'm planning to switch to per diem status once I have a baby, and also am hoping/planning to take off 6 months when the baby is born." No employer is going to keep you on for 6 months after the...
  23. Been there,done that

    My hair is dyed.. Job interview

    Been there,done that replied to mallerina87's topic in General Nursing

    If you get an in -person interview, you need to appear as professional as possible. Many interviewers could form an opinion that your hair is not professional. This is not the time to make...
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    Lost stethoscopes

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

    Your stethoscopes were not lost. They walked away around the neck of someone else. Either keep your scope on your person at all times.. or use the Fisher-Price model provided by the hospital. I...
  25. Been there,done that

    Interview as New RN Grad for Tele position Tomorrow

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

    Letters of recommendation would be processed through human resources. The hiring manager does not have time to do that. Best of luck.. it still sounds positive. Let us know how it