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    New Journey

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

    I would never voluntarily surrender my
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    Jp drain

    Been there,done that replied to Matthew89's topic in General Nursing

    You have notified the surgeon. Even he says he is a little confused. Old blood can turn dark brown. Keep observing for the usual post-op
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    New Grad Feeling Unsupported

    Been there,done that replied to Hazex6's topic in General Nursing

    Run.
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    Any insight about hire after termination

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

    If you haven't worked in four years, you need a refresher course. Being fired from your last job, is also going to be a big problem. Do you have good references? However, I came back from two...
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    I want to quit my job, but I need resources to help me out.

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

    Management never acknowledges a good job. They feel they are there to correct poor performance. I can't tell if they are starting a paper trail. How serious were your "mistakes". Just because it did...
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    Incomplete Documentation- New Grad

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

    You are way too hard on yourself. You did not forget to document what the wound looked like. You took a picture! Feel free to email your preceptor, if you think it will give you some relief. I...
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    Mandated to Work 16.5 + Hours

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

    "I plan to notify management that I will not be available for any shifts over my agreed 12.5 hour " File a safety issue every time. I don't know if your doctors order could prevent this...
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    Am I going backwards? I wonder if I am making a mistake.

    Been there,done that replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to prioritize. What comes first? Sounds like the
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    Being Asked to Give References for Someone You Don't Respect

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

    You could be brutally honest . Tell them you don't respect their work ethic. Or just say, I don't give references anymore. They have to come through
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    Are you paid for required early clock in and clock out?

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

    The bottom line is , we are professionals. Administration should not be dinking us around with minutes on the time clock. I can assure you.. this is to make them
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    Transition to night shift

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

    Good advice... but how do you get the bathroom with a sleep mask
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    How do you assess a patient with lots of phlegm in their throat?

    Been there,done that replied to kate2827's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you and your husband had to go through that. I wish you
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    Transition to night shift

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

    A lot of good advice. It's only been six days. Try those suggestions. I myself, could not adjust to nights. I feel it's all about individual circadian rhythm . Best
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    Lazy Coworkers?

    Been there,done that replied to thenursebabe25's topic in General Nursing

    The resident has been neglected. You have a duty to report. Document, document, document... be ready to move
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    RN travel agencies, new grad RN, 8 years LPN experience

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

    You should run that question by three agencies. During my agency assignments, my housing was pre-arranged. Check out the travel nurse forum here. Good
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    How do you assess a patient with lots of phlegm in their throat?

    Been there,done that replied to kate2827's topic in General Nursing

    Your patient needs to be suctioned, before they drown in their own secretions. Hold them NPO. Notify the provider stat. I would expect orders for a chest xray and a swallow
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    New Grad RN Interview

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse2b Tabi's topic in General Nursing

    There are many factors involved. Eighteen minutes and four questions , mean nothing. These are busy people. They make up their mind on the first impression. Hang on... until that call. Good
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    Please No judgment. Will I lose my cert?

    Been there,done that replied to Guest1213519's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    See "Can You Lose Your CNA License for Job Abandonment? " It is a thread here. Good
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    Where should I realistically be at this point in orientation?

    Been there,done that replied to cblossom78's topic in General Nursing

    Only your preceptor can really answer that. Do you get weekly reviews? Have you been given an overview of what is expected each week? May I ask why you decided to start out it
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    Patient “fall”? No neuro checks?

    Been there,done that replied to thenursebabe25's topic in General Nursing

    Could not agree with DavidFR more. It was not your responsibility to institute neuro checks for an incident 2 days prior. LTC is a difficult role for a newer nurse, especially in an agency
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    Falsely Reported by Disgruntled Former Employer: What do I do to protect me?

    Been there,done that replied to StefanieM254's topic in General Nursing

    Do you take any prescribed medications that can be used against
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    [Advice Needed] RN License Reinstatement Roadblock: Nursing School Closed, Can't Provide Transcripts

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

    If the board has her transcript.. where is the problem? If this is in two different states, why wouldn't that BON provide a
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    Any advice for anxious and socially awkward new nurses?

    Been there,done that replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    If you have graduated from nursing school and passed NCLEX, you are not slow at learning. You are only six weeks in on a complicated unit. I had a six week course, in order to START interpreting...
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    Re entering work force

    Been there,done that replied to Kg2374's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you want to go into bedside care? It is brutal work. Many nurses would like to be working at a blood bank. Are you just bored
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    Unsafe Interventional Radiology Practice

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

    You need to run. There is a reason the facility cannot find