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  1. Been there,done that

    Im an ADN with a Masters Degree in Biology

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

    What is your idea of a good hospital job? Market yourself with your degrees.. to get
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    alright Nurses...what is your dream job?!

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

    So you are an assistant to the headhunter? I was a contractor, agency nurse and travel nurse. NOBODY got paid unless I worked.. and then they got a cut. Usually 1/3 of the cost to the
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    Feeling extremely underappreciated

    Been there,done that replied to Medic2RN_'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You may be a paramedic, but your position in the hospital is defined by your hiring job description. You have 12 weeks experience in the hospital ... way too soon to judge the actions of professional...
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    alright Nurses...what is your dream job?!

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

    So you are head hunter, I will leave my mixed feelings about that out of this. As Rose Queen said, respect is what I am looking for. I know it when I get it. You would need to interview each nurse...
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    Working from home

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

    You can find work from home with your ASN. Research here on AN and the job boards. Best of
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    Homemaker to RN @ 40

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

    Get accepted to nursing school, earn your degree... worry about the rest later. You will be able to find a nursing position... but focus on the first steps. You can do this:up: Best of luck.. keep...
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    Need to quit my horrible job!

    Been there,done that replied to TexasRN89's topic in General Nursing

    You have been there 6 weeks. How much orientation did you get? I have feeling this a privately owned facility.. that put you to work to fill holes brought on by their scramble to remain afloat. It is...
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    Working from home

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

    It's not always that simple. My insurance telecommuting position pays more than my last hospital postion. I make more money for the insurance company, than I did for the hospital.. therefore I am...
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    HIPPA

    Been there,done that replied to mercyforyou's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The patient was not under her care at the time, she did not have a reason to know. It's up to the facility to take note of her action, and decide on any
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    HELP! Threats to call BON!

    Been there,done that replied to Nechic01's topic in General Nursing

    He can do anything he wants. Will The BON and the VA investigate? Maybe. YOU HAVE DONE NOTHING WRONG. Get a lawyer and block the texts. Stay strong sister.. and screw that
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    Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

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

    This MUST be tongue in cheek advice. I did a lot of psych nursing..no time for cognitive therapy.. threw a bunch of pills at the
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    Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

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

    I was kinda ,sorta called. When I was 20 years old, my son was diagnosed with a one in a million blood disorder. The doctors told me he was going to die. I researched the disease and got interested...
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    Travel nurse advice

    Been there,done that replied to Jess_5390's topic in Travel

    Most agencies are equal as to pay and benefits. The agency will find you a place to live and pay for it in full. They will also accommodate your dog. You will be making the agency a boatload of...
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    LVN or RN

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

    Getting into nursing school is not easy, as The Commuter said sounds like you are looking at a for profit school . Continue your research. Start by looking for jobs , would you be able to get a...
  15. Been there,done that

    Med/Surg vs. Clinic

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

    Med-surg sucks.. you know that... and you want out. If you get the clinic job, grab it. You will always have your critical thinking skills.. and be able to move on the
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    HIPAA and one's own spouse/partner

    Been there,done that replied to pmabraham's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I am assuming you are giving up PHI to your spouse or writing a paper. If you are yakking to the spouse, knock it off, if you are writing a paper.. do your own
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    HIPAA and one's own spouse/partner

    Been there,done that replied to pmabraham's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The reason for HIPAA is ... we only share medical information on a need to know basis. Your spouse does not need to know. Knock it off.. before you get in real
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    Which is a better way to prepare for Nursing School?

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

    In order to be accepted to a nursing program.. you would need to fulfill the pre- reqs. What country are you
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    Long time looker first time poster

    Been there,done that replied to 0.5GPA's topic in General Nursing

    0.5GPA? Please explain. My 4.0 barely got me
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    What do you think?

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

    I feel your pain.. put it in paragraphs
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    I have not a clue on this impossible math problem

    Been there,done that replied to bsnursing2018's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is not a pint of blood...it is a unit of PRBC's. That is 480 cc's. Where are you going to
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    Very anxious and scared about starting nursing school.

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

    If you have been accepted to a nursing program, you are very smart. You are spot on that many pre-reqs require "brute force memorization". I have been there done that .. it proves you have the focus...
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    Abuse investigation

    Been there,done that replied to kdickson1975's topic in General Nursing

    Let me get this straight. You are not angry with someone that lied about your care, and has jeopardized you licensure? MANY people have "done nothing wrong"... but the accusations are enough to ruin...
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    New RN making mistakes?

    Been there,done that replied to virgo7598's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently, you did not learn from your question and responses that was posted under another user name. Feel free to re- read my
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    Whether I should or not

    Been there,done that replied to Sarah2018's topic in General Nursing

    You are being forced to work in an area you are not trained in. It does not matter if it is only one day a week. You MUST have thorough orientation to that unit. Your license is on the line......