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  1. Been there,done that

    Long nails as an ER nurse

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

    As Wuzzie said, each facility will have different policies. Way back in the day, when I worked in the hospital,,, any type of artificial nail was prohibited. This was for infection control. It's not...
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    Call out

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

    You would lose your pay for the previous day you
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    First death

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

    Refer your managers' questions to your preceptor. They were training you when the patient passed. Did you ask your preceptor if the manager is also questioning her? It sounds like there may be...
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    Returning at 62

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

    If you have not worked as a nurse in 23 years, you would not be qualified to work
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    How should I handle CNA

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

    CNA knows you are a new nurse. He is attempting to prevent you from asking him for help in the future. Best way to handle it is.. be firm and repeat your request. " The beds can wait. I need to make...
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    How can I word this to my manager when she asks me to pick up extra?

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse4lifewithparrots's topic in General Nursing

    JKL said it all. But I must chime in! You have a new manager that wants to exert her authority (bully is a good word too).Don't get into any issue with her. You are already on her radar. I have seen...
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    Moving as a nurse

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

    You are getting way ahead of yourself. Focus on graduating.Then focus on getting experience. "certain hyper specific requirements" will
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    Life Changes

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

    Of course I remember you. Always good advice. I wish you
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    Do I need a lawyer?

    Been there,done that replied to Bricksoup3's topic in General Nursing

    Everytime I am in the hospital, or even on just a phone call.. they always ask me what my date of birth is. It is a major
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    Home health work from nurses home?

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

    how could you do home health visita from your
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    A job told me they would get back to me today but didn't

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

    The manager and HR are very busy people. Need to wait it
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    Hiring Process

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

    HR runs slow. I once waited 6 months for a response to an application. Good
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    My patient doesn't want to work with me at all and it's hurtful

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

    Do not end your shift until your patient is
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    💔 nurse about to become a dog groomer

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

    There is no longer any time to care. The idea is.. get them in and get them out. That is where the money is. I know the nurses appreciate having a wound care specialist. I always did. Have you...
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    Write up

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

    Mailing the info to the wrong person is a
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    Did I make an error?

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

    Putting you on a PIP is ridiculous. Too bad management couldn't put the attending on a PIP. The patient needed to be on comfort measures only. Fiddling with BP and pain RX is ridiculous, The man was...
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    Acute rehab vs Med/surg vs General surgery

    Been there,done that replied to Jen5253's topic in General Nursing

    How many patients would you have on the rehab floor? How many assistants are there? What shift would you be working? Those patients can have very heavy physical needs. I worked one rehab floor, loved...
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    Cotinine urine screening pre employment

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

    Not sure if you can call it discrimination. They are weeding out smokers during the hiring process, Smokers take more breaks and more time off with respiratory related illnesses. They will also find...
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    Nurse told me she has given dropped pills to patients, not sure I responded appropriately

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

    That is disgusting, That floor is filthy. You really have nothing to report/ you did not witness the event. I won't even take a pill a drop on my own
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    Should I retake Microbiology?

    Been there,done that replied to Jayla11's topic in General Students

    Pass it with the C. Spend your energy on upcoming courses, I got a C in Fundamentals of nursing. Ended up graduating Magna cum Laude. That looks good on a
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    Code status

    Been there,done that replied to Jessica022's topic in General Nursing

    She didn't code. She died . She didn't want anything
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    Who to invite to graduation?

    Been there,done that replied to affectionate.wombat's topic in General Nursing

    No.. it would not be weird. This is a big celebration of your life and achievements.I hope they
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    Work asking all the time if I can work extra At work and home

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

    Let them act irritated. Who cares. Why do you hate to say no? No is no. Never pick up extra... or they will hound you for another
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    Humiliated and scared

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

    What counsel? Op was found asleep. Immediate reason for
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    Nursing mixed Emotions

    Been there,done that replied to Hannah. H's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have a long way to go before you are a nurse. Right now you are just fulfilling your pre requisites. I do not know what program you could apply to. Speak with a counselor.Your nursing goals are...