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Today is July7, 2021. Editor's Picks... 👅 Slip Of The Tongue; Non-Patient Jobs Hard To Find; Failed, Failed, and Finally PASSED!; Should Have Called 911; and Never Give Up!

Slip Of The Tongue: Is this a HIPAA violation?

Possible Accidental HIPAA Violation

by kaliandr

This woman came in and said her mother was just in and tested positive for COVID and she started describing her to me ... without thinking, I replied back "I had a feeling because of the no taste and smell." Has anything like this happened to any of you?
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Why are non-patient care jobs hard to find?

Non-Patient Contact Jobs

by martymoose, BSN, RN

Is anyone noticing that it seems very difficult to find non-patient care jobs? Almost every nurse I work with is trying to “get out” and we hear that request everyday from other nurses in the company too.
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I Failed And Failed but, I am finally a Registered Nurse!

Help, I Feel Like A Failure

by Uriel95

I started college in 2014 and after 2 years of premed, I switched to nursing. I was originally supposed to graduate nursing school December 2019 but I failed again...
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Looking back, I should have called 911.

Should Have Called 911

by Sxhoolnurse1991 

Do you guys have any instances where looking back, you realize you should have called 911? I am usually good about calling EMS when needed but today I think I made the wrong decision. 😒
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How do you know when to let someone go?

How do you know when to let a new employee go?

by tippeny

How do you know when to let someone go? I have never had to "fire" someone before, so of course I'm not comfortable with the idea. But at this point, I feel this nurse should be able to work independently and not need to be babysat every day. 
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NEVER GIVE UP! Great Things Take Time

🤣 Never Give Up!

by Joe V

A strong positive message can move mountains. What do you do to remind yourself to never give up? Is there someone in your life that's always there to pick you up? I believe that inspirational/motivational quotes are a great picker-upper ... especially if read at the right time. Share your stories...
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