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    Med-surg or OR? Need advice ASAP.

    Been there,done that replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been offered the OR
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    Suspended without pay for expired TB requirement?

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

    No, it was not impossible to comply with their request. You could have NOT gone out of town, or found somewhere to get it done. It is not your employer's responsibility to remind you of mandatory...
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    Would it be Wrong?

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

    I hope that is not your real name. Research "transference", then leave the man
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    Gun Owning Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Agree that a short barrel shot gun is superior to my Glock. However.. I have chosen one weapon. I will double tap into center mass.. day or night... Glock has a night
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    I hate my job!

    Been there,done that replied to RNlooking4freedom's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is ... put on your big girl panties and find another position. You have 16 years of experience, use it to find something better. We are anonymous on AN.. for a reason, change your user...
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    Nurse tells summer volunteer to not refer to the unit as "We"!!

    Been there,done that replied to djasc112's topic in General Nursing

    What was YOUR response to Nurse
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    Gun Owning Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    If the bullets are in a separate location, the gun is now a paper weight. If any stranger steps onto our property ,my pitbull sends an alarm bark. If it's a bad guy, I can choose to let her go ,...
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    Gun Owning Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    How fast is your draw.. when your weapon is in the drawer? Please review the "element of surprise". The attacker always holds the element of surprise. I will keep my weapon as close to me as possible,...
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    Gun Owning Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Liberalism is not the issue here. OP needs to assert herself in the workplace. You keep your weapon "in" the nightstand? As a single woman, I feel much safer sleeping with my weapon .. on top of the...
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    Gun Owning Nurses

    Been there,done that replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    The right to keep and bear arms is the second amendment right under the constitution. I own my weapon.. I know how to use it. Whether or not I am a nurse.. has nothing to do with my constitutional...
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    How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

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

    You would need to acknowledge to THEM.. that you realize you are dealing with fellow professionals. Most of us would realize that.. and cut you some
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    Fire safety, who is responsible

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

    Nurses do not circumvent the process. In this case ,you would report the issue to security. If they feel it is a safety issue.. the ball is now in their
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    Potential job offer question...

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

    Where do you want to be in 5 years? That alone should influence your decision. For me.. less stress and closer to home .. is
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    What do you do at your workplace to still feel the spirit of Christmas?

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

    I work from home. I have lots of booze out and I jam out to "Walkin' Round in Women's
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    In need of an attitude adjustment

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

    You don't need an attitude adjustment, you need a job adjustment. I got out of the hospital at the age of 60.. not out of nursing.. just away from the bedside. Rethink
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    Baby and school?

    Been there,done that replied to julesjameson3333's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school is VERY competitive. I am an excellent student, but I cannot imagine succeeded while taking care of a 5 year old and a newborn. Your mileage may
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    Never been in a code?

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

    That is a concern now that you are a traveler. If you were working within a same facility, you would @ least perform within a "mock" code for your yearly mandated education. The traveler's...
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    Upset with delegation

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

    Did the RN actually "yell" at you? This is not acceptable. I would have looked around for witnesses and had the nursing supervisor on the unit ASAP. You are held accountable to your RN scope of...
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    Work from home insight?

    Been there,done that replied to EmRN14's topic in General Nursing

    Crying kids in the back ground.. would get me canned in a
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    Work from home insight?

    Been there,done that replied to EmRN14's topic in General Nursing

    See the many work from home threads here on AN. It is not realistic to expect you can perform your job, while taking care of your baby. They are both full time jobs. I work from home, I have signed a...
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    I failed my third semester today

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

    That's gotta be rough. Discuss it with you instructor and counselor. I would be focusing on how soon I could retake the classes I still need. It's going to set you back, but find out where your weak...
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    Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    Been there,done that replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As you are not a nurse, this question from the P.A., should have been directed to
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    Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

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

    In this case, whiskey is a medication. Know the rationale and admister as ordered. It appears you have personal issues with alcohol. If the patient WAS to develop pain.. you would go straight for...
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    Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

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

    Standing orders should read.. one shot every 30 minues until no pain is
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    Terminated

    Been there,done that replied to sdugan07's topic in General Nursing

    I am not saying I know law. I do know that a coworker was terminated, the paper trail leading to her dismissal was immaculate. Her brother was a lawyer, got her reinstated and 20K to boot. All...