BeenThere2012

BeenThere2012 ASN, RN

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  1. What's Rude?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was told at a "driving school" I attended that the car length behind for ever 10mph is no longer expected in big city, large volume traffic situations because people just keep getting in front of...

  2. Hard Truth of Nursing

    BeenThere2012 replied to Mr.Bill RN, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    When ever I've had a hard decision to make, I can tell it was the right one when I feel a sense of relief after the fact. If you are unsure, you can always go back to nursing...I assume you did not...

  3. showering: before or after work

    BeenThere2012 replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    I do what you do and never brought anything besides a cold home...that I know

  4. WILTW 9/13: Social Calls and Social Justice

    BeenThere2012 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Palliative care is long overdue...so sad many still don't understand the purpose. Thank you for doing this work. I wish all hospitals provided this service as a "normal" specialty like GI or Resp....

  5. WILTW 9/13: Social Calls and Social Justice

    BeenThere2012 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    May I ask...why didn't you renew? Would like to give input, but not sure what the issues have been. I kind of feel like I'm jumping into a personal conversation/situation. I'd like to be...

  6. Who understands?

    BeenThere2012 replied to scalm2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree with you. Most people do not understand. That is why I like this site. It has been very helpful for me to read so many posts from nurses who have the same problems and frustrations as I do. I...

  7. Critical Thinking

    BeenThere2012 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    and experience...As one of the posters said, when you have an admission with abdominal pain, you know from experience that usually there will be diagnostics requiring the patient to be NPO. It is a...

  8. "I work in the medical field"

    BeenThere2012 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Often hear, "My daughter is In nursing." Usually meaning, they are CNA's. Again, as others have said, NO DISRESPECT FOR CNAS. I love CNAs. Just that, why not say, my daughter is a

  9. "I work in the medical field"

    BeenThere2012 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like this Doc was insecure. I have known a few over the years who flat out, did not like nurses. I never found out why, but it was obvious to all of us who worked with her, and we were told...

  10. My two cents.

    BeenThere2012 replied to Nursey Me's topic in General Nursing

    thanks!

  11. I survived the Board of Nursing

    BeenThere2012 replied to KCMnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't know about this...? I have a friend who is a Medical Director. He has told me stories similar to ours...probably depends on the state. Don't know. But paramedics, LVNs, Chiropractors, have the...

  12. Psych RN Reading List

    BeenThere2012 replied to Krzysztof's topic in Psychiatric

    I was just about to ask the same question. I am starting a new position in residential treatment for adolescent boys. I'll mostly be handling medication education for the Mental Health workers who...

  13. Critical Thinking

    BeenThere2012 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent explanation with a clear

  14. What's Rude?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    These 2 things for sure. As far as not identifying yourself when answering the phone... When you say, "Hello. Who am I speaking with?". And they get an attitude. Cashiers...As I am standing there,...

  15. Getting so busy and forgot to notify the charge nurse about a small med error

    BeenThere2012 replied to georgya3's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! FINALLY, someone willing to offer some kind and helpful advice. I was going to read over the responses first in case someone has already said what I wanted to say. It does sound like...

  16. Getting so busy and forgot to notify the charge nurse about a small med error

    BeenThere2012 replied to georgya3's topic in General Nursing

    It.is.easy. Everytime I have to walk past the nurses station and see the same people sitting and obviously socializing over a period of time, like 1-2 hrs or off and on the entire shift, I can tell...

  17. Does this feeling ever go away?

    BeenThere2012 replied to ps3114's topic in General Nursing

    It is normal and common with all that is expected/demanded by hospital work. It got a lot better for me after some time and experience, but then worse depending on where I worked. Some places and...

  18. My two cents.

    BeenThere2012 replied to Nursey Me's topic in General Nursing

    What is

  19. My two cents.

    BeenThere2012 replied to Nursey Me's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. This is true....Another poster and I went into a semi-arguement because I completely misunderstood her response regarding something I posted. The good part was that we worked it out. I...

  20. What's Your Sign Baby?

    BeenThere2012 replied to AutumnApple's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. She made my day. After several years of remembering this story, I still

  21. To Swab or Not to Swab......

    BeenThere2012 replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    This is what I was most recently taught and what I

  22. What's Your Sign Baby?

    BeenThere2012 replied to AutumnApple's topic in General Nursing

    I have one like this... A very elderly lady in ICU was having her first good day recovering in weeks. I gave her a full bath, changed sheets etc... She felt much better. Asked me to get her lipstick...

  23. What's Your Sign Baby?

    BeenThere2012 replied to AutumnApple's topic in General Nursing

    How do I feel about flirting at work? I hate it! Totally

  24. What Kind of Threads Do You ENJOY Reading?

    BeenThere2012 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I like the posts on personal experiences at work and/or the ones presenting a perplexing situation looking for advice and help. I especially am interested in anything related to legal aspects of...

  25. Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

    BeenThere2012 replied to italianlifter's topic in General Nursing

    As several of us have responded, I think Beenthere,donethat is simply saying to START with the associates. He has already stated he wants a bachelors degree. He is trying to decided which route to...