BeenThere2012 ASN, RN

BeenThere2012 is a ASN, RN and specializes in PICU, Pediatrics, Trauma.

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1. EKG order

   BeenThere2012 replied to cepr4's topic in General Nursing

   Never heard of this. You didn't cause any harm.

2. Is nursing burn out really that bad?

   BeenThere2012 replied to nursingcand's topic in General Nursing

   There are so many factors that contribute to burnout. Dissatisfaction with the role, poor work conditions such as understaffing, lack of supplies, hostile coworkers, to name a few. For me, it had to do with the frustrations with nearly impos...

3. Management Criticism: "We see you care a great deal…"

   BeenThere2012 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Professionalism

   OMG! I agree with ALL your points and have had the same experiences over the years and most recently. You said it all!

4. Management Criticism: "We see you care a great deal…"

   BeenThere2012 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Professionalism

   Yep! Same for me. If someone has the time to look at my orders and specifically asks, "Would it help you if I gave Rm. Blank, their 1600 meds?” That is perfect.

5. Management Criticism: "We see you care a great deal…"

   BeenThere2012 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Professionalism

   Same here about getting there "early", which is not that early but works for me. And yes, the NICU is different. But I do prefer when someone asked me if they can do such and such. I can say or no depending on the situation. I often just felt whe...

6. The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

   BeenThere2012 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

   Or bought off by lobbyists! Sad situation when 2% of the population holds the majority of the wealth. (Don't know the statistics of the latter) Sad to say but those with the most money, have the most power.

7. Management Criticism: "We see you care a great deal…"

   BeenThere2012 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Professionalism

   In my recent situations asking for help was more difficult as all the other nurses were just as "overwhelmed " as I was, including our supervisor, who BTW, was also taking assignments. Time management can be an issue for some. However, urgent situa...

8. The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

   BeenThere2012 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

   I need to add another aspect of the failing system. As Americans we surely are accustomed to better healthcare than many other nations that struggle to have even facilities and supplies, let alone advanced, up to date care. However, I am worried th...

9. The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

   BeenThere2012 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't read through all the comments yet, but from my perspective as a nurse and as a patient, I have felt our system collapsing for several years as well. I recently retired from an outpt pediatric clinic after working in PICU/trauma centers ...

10. Nurses are Fleeing the Hospital

    BeenThere2012 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! We're all told these things and yet it's impossible to do with the demands on us. What should we choose? The safety of our patients or ourselves? How do we protect our licenses from all the impossible standards thrust upon us without taking ...

11. South Carolina LPNs Arrested For Not Changing Wound Dressings

    BeenThere2012 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    A bit off topic, but Yes, yes, yes, "intentional understaffing" and "poor conditions" are chronically occurring these days especially since Covid struck. I'm very grateful that I recently retired. Poor conditions and staffing issues have been a pr...

12. Thankful: 25 Things to be Thankful for as a Nurse

    BeenThere2012 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    A beautiful, positive and encouraging post. Thank you!

13. Toxic environment? Story time...

    BeenThere2012 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I can hardly believe your charge was that inept? How in the world was she given that role with her obviously incompetent knowledge and horrible attitude. What a nightmare. She is actually dangerous if she can’t even acknowledge what was going on...

14. Burnt Out As A New Nurse

    BeenThere2012 replied to RNa23's topic in New Nurse

    Ditto! Happened to me as well. Be very, very careful and move on as soon as you can.

15. Got An Offer For Dayshift But Was Asked To Work Nightshift

    BeenThere2012 replied to yoon519's topic in General Nursing

    Bait and Switch happened to me and several others hired at the same time. The position was for PICU, but we all worked Peds Med-Surg about 90% of the time. As is the case with most hospital nursing positions, we knew we were expected to float on oc...