BeenThere2012

BeenThere2012 ASN, RN

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  1. Pain medicine to drug addict?

    BeenThere2012 replied to MrBlueSky's topic in Patient Medications

    No, no, no and no again...you did NOT do anything wrong. Drug addicts and those with a history of.drug abuse deserve.pain control the same as anyone else. What's more, even years after the last dose...

  2. I hate nursing

    BeenThere2012 replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    You gave up too quick...There are plenty of us who would support you. I ask you to hesitate and think about when you make these "all or nothing"statements. You only heard from 2 people at that point....

  3. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    BeenThere2012 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Yep! Those were the "old" days. Now, patients are much more acutely I'll, on several very important medications, the Charting is VERY detailed and many more steps involved with pain and other types...

  4. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    BeenThere2012 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Well considering what I've gone through in the past few years...I had to pause before answering, but

  5. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    BeenThere2012 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Your cartoons are awesome! Love

  6. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    BeenThere2012 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I saw this sooner... Can relate to all posted so far....adding The only gloves we wore were sterile ones for procedures, or maybe those loose latex ones when emptying a bedpan...IF you...

  7. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    BeenThere2012 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Relate to

  8. Terminated after giving resignation notice

    BeenThere2012 replied to rn0817's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good one! I just love when a huge corporate hospital system asks the employees to donate money for a foundation that benefits the corpration. Yes! Happened at one place I

  9. Terminated after giving resignation notice

    BeenThere2012 replied to rn0817's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Love your response...! Also, I too have never worked anywhere requiring 4 weeks notice. However, in all contracts for work, it is prudent to read the whole 4001 pages, even when the wording is...

  10. Terminated after giving resignation notice

    BeenThere2012 replied to rn0817's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Once again, you give good advice. Checking with HR before giving notice is prudent. I personally have not had 4 weeks be the time period as an RN...however, apparently it is more common than I

  11. Terminated after giving resignation notice

    BeenThere2012 replied to rn0817's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Right to work state or not, you gave ample notice. Unless it is written in your contract, 2 weeks is usual and customary, so I don't see how you did anything wrong. You have it in

  12. Terminated after giving resignation notice

    BeenThere2012 replied to rn0817's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good one!

  13. Dr. complaint

    BeenThere2012 replied to Kavikziggy77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    From what I can tell, you did the right thing. What if she ended up with a ruptured colon? Under the circumstances, she needed further workup to possibly determine the cause and get a more...

  14. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    BeenThere2012 replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Now THIS, is true bullying! So sorry you went through that. Disgusting behavior from "adults". They were jealous, clearly saw something in you that they knew was better than themselves and were...

  15. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    BeenThere2012 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I can barely

  16. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    BeenThere2012 replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In principal, I agree with all you said here. The problem I see is that there are people who do "bully" through the back door by running to management...and yes, a mature manager would/should...

  17. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    BeenThere2012 replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Awesome! You gave excellent examples of what some misunderstand as "bullying". Frankly, I haven't been bullied per say, but I certainly have been left out of the "in-group" a few times and that...

  18. Terminated After Two Months!!

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

    So true, and I agree with your advice. Over time, we all develop our ways of reminders and ways to avoid errors. WE ALL make errors from time to time...Come on...Admit it, right? But by the Grace of...

  19. Anxiety following patient death

    BeenThere2012 replied to Hockeynursing's topic in General Nursing

    The same happened with my father. He lingered comatose for several days. Every time we left to get a meal or sleep, he would decline a little, we would rush back, and he would stay the same the...

  20. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    BeenThere2012 replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    Youbjust stated what I feel EXACTLY, and I know so many other nurses as well. You stated it clearly and without being overly critical...You just spoke the truth. My issue is that I did not get out...

  21. Senate act for minimum nurse to patient ratios.

    BeenThere2012 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Senator Barbara Boxer introduced an act (S.864) on March 15 2015 and is pending consideration by the committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions called "National Nursing Shortage Reform and...

  22. Senate act for minimum nurse to patient ratios.

    BeenThere2012 replied to BeenThere2012's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Absolutely agree SNFs are.under staffed as well. Not sure but, I would think they are included. I haven't read the act word for word, but my understanding is that it includes all facilities where...

  23. Why I'm leaving nursing

    BeenThere2012 replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I appreciate that your

  24. Why I'm leaving nursing

    BeenThere2012 replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your perspective. Only wish more DONs were like

  25. Why I'm leaving nursing

    BeenThere2012 replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    I work in California. Yes most hospitals are unionized. Many are weak though and not always effective. We still have the ridiculous Expectations, short-staffed, poor attitudes on the management...