BeenThere2012

BeenThere2012 ASN, RN

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  1. What are the pranks you played with your co-workers and how did you handle it?

    BeenThere2012 replied to NurseEnvision's topic in Nursing Humor

    Didn't happen to me, but was told at a seminar on "Humor and Medicine". A hospice patient who had a Foley...Unable to avoid on his own. The Foley came out on Christmas Eve. The family felt bad...

  2. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    BeenThere2012 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    And I with a screaming baby..." We need a binky,

  3. Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    BeenThere2012 replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Davey Do...why didn't you just tell me to look up Jacob Rockstar! I'm learning

  4. Reporting your workplace

    BeenThere2012 replied to nerdynurse7's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You must find the time to keep track of your hours. No one will do this for you. If they are repeatedly not paying you for the hours worked, you will have a case on that as a start. It only takes a...

  5. How can I make an impact in healthcare?

    BeenThere2012 replied to mintkiss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wish I could give some advice but not sure of what you are asking for? Is it how to deal with harassment? How to report this issue in order to make sure something is done about

  6. psych is so hard to break into...

    BeenThere2012 replied to heynow1313's topic in Psychiatric

    As another suggested, submit your application anyway and see what happens. Also, this may be a stretch, but what about the prison system? They certainly have psych issues and many have specific units...

  7. Psych nursing is easy

    BeenThere2012 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    Uh oh!!!....I'm just about to start a position in a UHS facility. First time in psych. Any

  8. Psych nursing is easy

    BeenThere2012 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm in California and was just offered a position in psych without direct experience. I am a very experienced RN in other specialties as are you cafe_run, so positions are out

  9. Psych nursing is easy

    BeenThere2012 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    Side note...Im probably going to start a new position soon in an acute in-patient psych hospital (fingers crossed). Do you have any recommendations on how to best prepare? Many years in Nursing, but...

  10. Becoming Amazing at Running Group

    BeenThere2012 replied to LaurenJulia's topic in Psychiatric

    Davey Do....Excellent teaching

  11. Am I Making a Horrendous Mistake Choosing Nursing?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Beth...I think you gave excellent advice. I can't think of anymore to

  12. Making it in the ICU

    BeenThere2012 replied to lollipoplbc's topic in Critical Care

    Each unit/hospital can be different in how they conduct orientation and mentoring. Without knowing the details of this position, I can give you some generic advice. 1). Be clear on all the...

  13. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    BeenThere2012 replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with trying not to disturb the patient's much needed sleep. One thing I thought of though, in this case, the patient should be made aware that they had an arrhythmia and received treatment...

  14. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    BeenThere2012 replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow! I would definitely report that. I'm not one to go around reporting every digression I see, but this was completely

  15. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    BeenThere2012 replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks!

  16. Why I'm leaving nursing

    BeenThere2012 replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in several units that had very similar issues like the ones you stated in your "old" position. It is very disheartening. Congratulations on landing what sounds to be, a great new place...

  17. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    BeenThere2012 replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Couldnt have said it better

  18. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    BeenThere2012 replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Forgive me...what is

  19. What do you think?

    BeenThere2012 replied to petertheparrot's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP...with 35 years experience, I say follow this advice given. I have too many questions to answer you well, except that leaving in the middle of a shift without permission is NEVER a good thing. I...

  20. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    BeenThere2012 replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is possible the nurse did tell the patient, and they forgot, or were too sleepy to,understand. Of course we should be explaining what we are doing to our patients....However, there been times...

  21. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    BeenThere2012 replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Excellent!

  22. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    BeenThere2012 replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, but...He did potentially undermine the confidence the patient has in nurses. That is not good for the patient or the

  23. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    BeenThere2012 replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like this. It's not too late to correct his nehavior, and get a bit of

  24. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    BeenThere2012 replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    Agree, agree, agree, BUT...Nowadays, you spend most of your time administering medications, and doing procedures, charting and putting out fires - all in a hurried/rushed way. The "art" of nursing is...

  25. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    BeenThere2012 replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    Yep! Theory and practice are 2 different things. I can do all that is required and theoretically best to do for a given patient, but not 6 in one shift. You end up learning to prioritize,...