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  1. Been there,done that

    What's In A Name Badge?

    Been there,done that replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Never had HR ask. My credentials are earned and included behind by name. You have earned your BSN, wear it
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    Quitting job during orientation?

    Been there,done that replied to angieRN528's topic in General Nursing

    Starting any new job is difficult. The first 6 months of any job is the hardest. Most of us did not "like" it, most of us did the professional thing and got through orientation and went on to learn...
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    nihon kohden telemetry monitor a good idea??

    Been there,done that replied to Pandalove07's topic in General Nursing

    Your facility is forcing you to take ICU patients, and downgrading monitor capabilities? I would approach management/ administration on the rationale and effectiveness behind this move. Everything is...
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    "Observed" urine drug screen

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

    This is to ensure you are not wearing a leg bag. You've watched a lot of people pee.. it's no big deal. Move on .. don't forget to empty your pockets when you end your
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    when do you walk away

    Been there,done that replied to RockiesRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school does not teach you how to be a nurse. That comes gradually by practicing the profession. I felt like quitting ( it's not leaving, it's quitting) many times over the years. I refused to...
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    Resigning: Counter Offer Advice?

    Been there,done that replied to RG-RN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, your inquiries were lost in the HR file thirteen. Do not be flattered by the fact THEY realized their error. If this is an internal transfer, why does HR have their panties in a bunch? You need...
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    How much death do you see/ have you seen on the job?

    Been there,done that replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dealing with death is part of many nurse's job, sounds like you saw way too much of it. Time to move away from it.. and that's okay. I attended many patients in the active dying process. I hospiced...
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    If you can work here, you can work anywhere, but how true is that statement?

    Been there,done that replied to RN-dancer's topic in General Nursing

    Odd way to lure a nurse. It means it's a tough gig. The last floor nursing job I held.. was floating on the unit from hades, I had 28 years of experience. I referred to it as "New York". Meaning...if...
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    Two weeks notice

    Been there,done that replied to superarn86's topic in General Nursing

    "I want to call in since it's a holiday ." Way to stick it to your
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    I have to have heart surgery...now what???

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

    I am not speaking for the provider , or the OP. I am saying what I would
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    I have to have heart surgery...now what???

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

    Unless I was significantly symptomatic, I would hold out until I was eligible for FMLA. Best
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    New Grad travel nurses

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

    Please clarify. You are in the application process.. and you are stressed
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    RT says her scope is wider than mine. Ok?

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

    RT's are not able to perform nursing diagnosis, assessment and
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    RT says her scope is wider than mine. Ok?

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

    That conversation was not worth your time of day. We all know nurses can do everything RT does, RT cannot fulfill the scope of nursing job requirements. By the way, you do NOT "love the RT". You...
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    Heavy Assignments and Overtime

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

    Justifying your overtime is not the issue. Why are you taking a heavier load in the first
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    Do Female Docs Provide Better Care to Their Hospitalized Patients Than Male Counterparts?

    Been there,done that replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    My physician is female. Female physicians " provide more patient-centered care.".. because they
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    Lost job now what?

    Been there,done that replied to ceneil76's topic in General Nursing

    Were you given a performance improvement plan at week 7
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    Where are all the "older" nurses?

    Been there,done that replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Experienced nurses know the drill. Floor nursing is brutal work. Even if an older nurse is able to handle the physical demands, they will take their knowledge elewhere... where they do not get worked...
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    HELP! New Grad Travel Nursing

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

    I would be concerned that a facility would hire a new grad and train them for a month, for a 13 week position. That position sounds like it is VERY hard to fill. Not a good place for a new grad to...
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    When your ex or their mistress/lover is the patient?

    Been there,done that replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Entirely depends on if the "then mistress/lover" knows who you
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    Do you ever want to escape nursing profession?

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

    Staff nurses are essential personnel. I have had managers in 4 wheel drive vehicles and police get me into work. Always check out the staffing situation before driving in on dangerous roads. I have...
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    Community vs Kaiser

    Been there,done that replied to yk13's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have the skills to start out in ED? Kaiser is a great place to work, treat the nurses VERY
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    Rejected Because of my Degree Program :/

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

    "When I applied online it said that candidates were required to be a student in good standing in a baccalaureate or diploma nursing program." You are not. So why did you go ahead and apply? HR...
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    Nursing Boards control of Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to Cougar1113's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Freedom of speech in Canada must be much different than the freedom of speech in the USA. Eh? On December 12, Lord Dear introduced a motion to reform section 5 from the Public...
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    Husband v. Wannabe Travel Nurse

    Been there,done that replied to apalms76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Travel contracts are usually 13 weeks, you WILL be gone for around 4