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    Stna 2 day clinicals

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

    There are patients with MRSA that required contact isolation, some do not. If you were not yet trained in maintaining contact isolation, the assignment was inappropriate. If your patient WAS in...
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    Need advice re: pre-travel nursing

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

    Seven months of training will not qualify you to work in that area as a traveler. Start working with a couple of travel agency recruiters now. They will guide you to the experience you need , to...
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    Interview as New RN Grad for Tele position Tomorrow

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

    Nurses that excel, plan
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    SBAR Report-Nursing as a 2nd career worth it?

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

    "My Hashmito's and IBS have been acting up and making me feel miserable all of the time." Live life in the now. Take care of yourself, your husband , and your children. Find some joy. If necessary, in...
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    Will nursing wreck my hands?

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

    If and when you are accepted to nursing school, your cuticles will be the least of your
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    Is my hospital trying to push me out?

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

    You cannot expect your employer to work around your schedule. Management is tired of trying to accommodate everyone, in school or not. You , and your co-workers must come together with a plan to...
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    Suboxone treatment

    Been there,done that replied to Heynurse29's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The big issue is not your treatment for opiate addiction, the issue is you lied to the BON. This is not being blackballed. Big brother knows everything, now you know. You took the offer, I see no...
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    Mentor quits meeting

    Been there,done that replied to mcnurse88's topic in General Nursing

    It appears your mentor has lost interest in the relationship. He/she should have made that clear. Most professional nurses would have closed the loop. I would send one email requesting...
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    Critical Care Float Pool

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

    You will either get the easiest patients, or the most difficult patients. Your assignments as a float nurse will completely depend on the personalities of the unit charge nurse. As they get to know...
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    Unsupported at home.

    Been there,done that replied to NewbieNurse91's topic in General Nursing

    Your husband cannot be expected to understand your stress level as a nurse. Vent your nursing frustrations to those that can get it. However, he is your husband.. your chosen life partner. He is...
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    Being Managed By Someone Younger

    Been there,done that replied to Apple-Core's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My manager's age is not an issue, as long as they respect ME and take into consideration my depth of knowledge and my years of
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    What Do You Do When Co-Worker Falls Asleep on Night Shift?

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

    Sleeping, or giving the appearance of sleeping , is grounds for immediate dismissal. There is a reason for this. The sleeper is incapable of performing their duties. Your relationship with the...
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    I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

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

    Many references made recently to high horses , are you friends with Philly85? You ARE making a judgement. I am acutely aware of pain issues. My father had a brain enzyme that caused morphine to...
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    I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

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

    You do not have the "right" to refuse to carry out the physician's order. If the prescribed RX does not handle her pain, you have the right to notify the physician and the pain management team, and...
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    Family member died in the hospital...too many questions

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

    People die in hospitals all the time and no questions are asked.You have many questions, because you are a health care professional. You have more insight as to the shoulda, coulda wouldas. My father...
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    I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    Been there,done that replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    I see no high horses. If you can't tell the difference between arrogance and humor, you will have a tough time in
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    Calling off on two week notice?

    Been there,done that replied to Kalypso22's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly, paying off on accrued CTO depends on the facility's policy. Over the years, I have mostly seen that I start earning from day one, and can start being paid at 6 months. Any decent facility...
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    New Grad Tele job no contract vs OR Fellowship 3 year contract

    Been there,done that replied to SAS2016's topic in General Nursing

    What a fabulous opportunity. A six month orientation to a coveted specialty! I didn't want to sway you earlier, but tele jobs are a dime a dozen and floor nursing is brutal. Good luck, keep us...
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    so... i assisted in a code today... BUT

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

    Not clear how a family member could have gained your attention while you were assisting in a code. Any time I was approached during an emergent situation, I CLEARLY explained I was in an emergent...
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    Calling off on two week notice?

    Been there,done that replied to Kalypso22's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you feel your co-workers would be working short? That would be unfortunate, however you have earned many hours of PTO. I would call off in a heartbeat if my soon to be ex-employee was stealing...
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    New Grad Tele job no contract vs OR Fellowship 3 year contract

    Been there,done that replied to SAS2016's topic in General Nursing

    You need to shadow each job for a full shift. Best of luck with your
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    I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    Been there,done that replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

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    To Tell or Not To Tell

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

    Report the issue anonymously. You still have a duty to report, now the powers that be can
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    Don't wake that patient!!

    Been there,done that replied to lovingnurse1967's topic in General Nursing

    Do a visual check as often as you feel necessary. This is all about YOUR practice. Co-workers have nothing to say about it. "Pt. on 3 blood thinners, Lovenox, ASA and Warfarin.' is another thread....
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    I want to quit nursing after my second week of clinicals, bad work environment...

    Been there,done that replied to Matucm's topic in Men in Nursing

    You are fortunate that you have been accepted to a nursing program. We have ALL gone through this. Get tough, or throw it all away. I cannot imagine any nursing program that would let you just "quit"...