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    RN thinking of quitting job b/c of IV's.

    Been there,done that replied to Phe12's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot fathom what kind of work environment you are in , where a fellow nurse "cusses" at you. That in itself, is enough to blow that pop stand. Don't set yourself up for failure by challenging your...
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    Emotionally unbalanced supervisor?? Please help!

    Been there,done that replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "emotionally unbalanced" or whatever. You can label however you want. This is a power tripping duo that is not going to change. You are not in with the in crowd, get out while the getting is
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    Switch Shifts?

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

    "I find myself wasting most of my days off" " Health is going to hell". Focus on what matters, it's not better parking and
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    Denied PTO for my marriage

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

    Your facility must have a strict PTO policy if the sign up periods are bi-annual. Any other facility I worked in, it was monthly, with summer vacations limited to 2 weeks. You were aware of this...
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    School dosage math help

    Been there,done that replied to nurse2bbetty1989's topic in General Students

    This is a basic math calculation. If you are having trouble. Please , get a
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    New Grad Nursling Struggles

    Been there,done that replied to Starbin7's topic in General Nursing

    That is the most outrageous orientation I have ever heard of. I cannot imagine any new grad has been successful at this. Sounds like an attempt by clueless administration to develop an in house...
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    Agency Refusing Overtime Pay!

    Been there,done that replied to MiracleMommy35's topic in Agency Nurses

    Again.. you will get OT IF the hospital pays it. You could work 80 hours a week, "taxim" does not have to pay you OT if it is split between hospitals. Each contract is
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    Medication error

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

    The medication error is one problem. Whatever counseling you receive on this, is separate from.. "leaving early and coming late on shift ." Your anxiety and stress means NOTHING to the powers that...
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    Graduated, got a job, and moved; now what?

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse2Bella's topic in General Nursing

    Once you start working as a nurse, you will make MORE than friends. I have made strong bonds with many fellow nurses. After many shifts of working together in a patient care environment, the...
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    Feeling VERY Incompetent

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

    Sounds about right. I did not you-know what from shinola as a new grad. I had a 3 month orientation and I learned to be an adequate nurse. You will be surprised how it all comes together, once you...
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    Nightmare on Night Shift

    Been there,done that replied to Happynurse2222's topic in General Nursing

    Seen this as well. It all depends on the expectation of the unit that OP is on. It appears that she was not prepared or trained for
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    Nightmare on Night Shift

    Been there,done that replied to Happynurse2222's topic in General Nursing

    Observation units and ER SHOULD be 2 different areas , completely. No way should you be "floated" to ER. I had 20+ years of experience, worked in 3 different Obs units and would never take an ER...
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    Lazy, attitude giving, lip smacking, eye rolling CNA's trying my sanity!

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

    Been there, done that. I have been threatened for writing up CNA's for lousy work ethic and insubordination. Their threats did not scare me, management supported me and dealt. However, if management...
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    Yacker Tracker in the NICU ???

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

    I have worked on 2 units with these stoplights. I was skeptical at first, but found myself paying attention when it turned red. It's only a visual cue that the noise level is getting out of hand....
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    Is This Legal?

    Been there,done that replied to MiracleMommy35's topic in General Nursing

    Taxim knows EXACTLY what they are legally able to do. Whereas Taxim sucks in general, any agency will not pay overtime, if it is not able to bill the facility for overtime. Way past time to find a...
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    What Do You Love About Nursing?

    Been there,done that replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what school you were accepted to. I doubt that your orientation focused on the negatives. They were trying to tell you that nursing school is a tough gig. If you are crying at the...
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    Excited!

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

    Congrats. You have paid your dues with 9 years at the bedside. Took me longer to get out. I telecommute, but not in the telehealth role. What exactly, will you be responsible for? I CAN tell you,...
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    Placed on nurse aide abuse registry...please no judgement...need advice

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

    Being placed on the abuse registry is as serious as it gets. You would not be able to work in a facility that accepts Medicare, which is just about all of them. I don't know if the nurse aide abuse...
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    Is not answering the phone for work bad?

    Been there,done that replied to CedarGirl10's topic in General Nursing

    When I was working in the hospital,I was called every..single.. day on my day off and OFFERED a shift. I never worked extra, and they knew that. Staffing always tries to fill a shift with regular...
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    Propofol question

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

    There is an investigation in progress. Co-worker has been found with propofol in their home. How does ANYONE have propofol in their possession ..without diversion? Maybe Michael Jackson has...
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    Compassion Fatigue

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

    Compassion fatigue and burnout are not one and the same. Research until the cows come home. The solution is safe staffing
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    Not confident in some nursing skills

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

    What "skills" are you referring to? IV's, Foleys, and NG tubes are all tasks. Real nursing skills are observation, assessment, and communication. In an interview, these "tasky" things would not...
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    I'm a new grad nurse

    Been there,done that replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

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    Mistakes

    Been there,done that replied to studog12's topic in General Nursing

    During orientation, your actions are monitored by your preceptor, and are THEIR responsibility. Where was your preceptor during the breathing trial and the magnesium and potassium infusions? It is the...
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    Disclosing Hep C status to patient's husband?

    Been there,done that replied to EllaBella1's topic in General Nursing

    I would educate the spouse to discuss the patient's history with the