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  1. Been there,done that

    Gave a med I shouldn't have given... worried about repercussions

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

    Metoprolol is the generic name for lopressor. Instead of writing yourself up, learn your
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    How do you deal with workplace drama?

    Been there,done that replied to laurennnxo26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Curious, what part in the play does the office manager
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    Pre-move...when to apply?

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

    Discuss this with the
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    How to protect yourself from infections after work?

    Been there,done that replied to NurseIAm0613's topic in General Nursing

    I do not see your precautions as OCD. You have a fairly simple regimen to prevent transmission. Add daily probiotics ( greater than 20 CFU) to strengthen YOUR immune system. Good
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    Severe anxiety

    Been there,done that replied to Socrates12358's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Symptomatic tachycardia Is a HUGE concern. You cannot just attribute this to anxiety. You need to be evaluated by a cardiologist. Have you tried other other strategies to handle your anxiety ?...
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    Interview help; confidence

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

    You performed VERY well in your position. I think a nurse said, they were uncomfortable delegated to a nurse tech, PERIOD. You are correct that any performance issues should have been addressed. The...
  7. Been there,done that

    Nurses pulling rank on assignments

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

    How does this answer the OP's
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    Nurses pulling rank on assignments

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

    ICU's are staffed with "strong personalities". The ability to pull rank says a lot about the culture of the unit. The patient would benefit most, from continuity of care. I would never let another...
  9. Been there,done that

    no happiness can be found

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

    All jobs have unhappy circumstances. Working for a living is hard. I have worked with emotional problems, while being the victim of lateral violence. I did not quit, until I had another job. Take care...
  10. Been there,done that

    Need normality.. suggestions?

    Been there,done that replied to justcuriousrn1's topic in General Nursing

    I work from home for an insurance company. I like it, I do utilization review and management. You have much experience any many skills. You are qualified for many positions away from the bedside....
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    Forced to resign after 7 weeks

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

    However, how many times have you heard... "there is no stupid
  12. Been there,done that

    Multiple opportunities coming up, need help!!!

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

    Five jobs in 6 years? Now you have applied to 3 positions, and waiting on an offer. You need to slow down, figure out what you want.. and work towards THAT. Time to focus. By the way, It's called...
  13. Been there,done that

    Can you be forced to be charge nurse?

    Been there,done that replied to yourfuturern22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Doubt you can "refuse". It falls into your job description of " other duties as assigned". I refused to take charge one time, I would not take charge , with a full assignment. Will you have your OWN...
  14. Been there,done that

    Interviewer suggested float pool. . . thoughts?

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

    Did you get a turn down for the ED
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    Telemetry or Med-Surg/Oncology?

    Been there,done that replied to Vani1925's topic in General Nursing

    If you want ER/ICU (why?), Telemetry is the place to start. You would need more than a 5 hours class to learn to interpret telemetry, and treat arrhythmias. This skill would make you very desirable...
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    Student not interested in subject matter

    Been there,done that replied to Aspienurse89's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The nursing school curriculum is NOT about what intrigues YOU. This is required education to provide nursing care. You'd best get "intrigued" about pharmacology, every pill you push requires...
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    Juggling marriage, school , and work

    Been there,done that replied to Esiyu0408's topic in General Nursing

    Making the necessary sacrifices to become an RN, is a personal choice. WHY do you want to be a
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    Should I bother to reapply?

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

    It's never a bother to reapply. All they could do would be to say no again. Certainly do not make any explanations in a cover letter. Best of
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    Patient Keeps Asking for Another Nurse

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

    You are describing Borderline personality disorder. Do not take this personally. She wants control and attention. Go ahead and set limits, give her everything she wants, she will not
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    Clinic Education ideas

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

    You are asking AN to define and implement the responsibilities of your new job. Please, let me Google that for
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    Terrified I may lose my license

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

    Please clarify "second signature". In my world it means, I confirmed the verbal order as heard by the nurse writing the verbal order. No way would it mean, you confirmed the order was completed....
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    Falsifying documentation

    Been there,done that replied to jigi888's topic in General Nursing

    The patient reports a wound that was not addressed, despite their request. You confirmed that the wound was not treated in YOUR documentation. It is now up to your powers that be to deal with
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    Forced to resign after 7 weeks

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

    The FACT is you have no hospital experience. The fact is you could not complete a lousy orientation. In an interview do not say you have hospital experience, or refer to that
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    UHC work from home

    Been there,done that replied to michiganRN5's topic in Case Management

    Have you researched on Glass Door? I don't have experience with UHC, but working from home has many perks. You would need to arrange for PTO for appointments and any time off, you would be SCHEDULED...
  25. Been there,done that

    Almost fired for med error

    Been there,done that replied to mellybelly27's topic in Emergency

    Most facilities encourage self -reporting by ensuring no penalties are applied. Your CNO was WAAAY out of line. Whereas you do have a director that could intercede, you are STILL walking on eggshells....