mandykal ADN, RN

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About mandykal

mandykal has 16 years experience as a ADN, RN.


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  1. mandykal

    Gossiping Nurses

    My rule is that when I hear a fellow nurse gossip about others I caution and distant my interaction because that individual has the potential to gossip about you. In due time, you’re going to start feeling that gossip is the least of your priorities....
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    Ebola and CPR

    Student here doing my research and looking for opinions for those who work or have worked in a hospital settings. What was your policy on Ebola virus and CPR? Was there a special personal protective equipment required or is it just basic goggles, ca...
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    Ready For The CPNE

    Medic6940, Follow CPNE Slayers, a group on Facebook of many students who are currently in your position. its worth it.
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    Osteoporosis and a hormone?

    I need some assistance to a question from the orthopedics nursing. I am not asking for a direct answer, I am asking if you can lead me to a rational to this question. A 70 year old woman with low vitamin D levels who recently broke a hip. She has o...
  5. Hi ladies, I figured it has been 5 years and what is the outcome of you all with your reciprocity and landing a good job in California??? I worked in two areas in California as an LVN in a VENT/SUB Acute.... It was great, but the work placed sucked, ...
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    staff teaching

    much appreciated!!! you're right about the "job security" buying your own. that's how i feel now.... i will look into fuzzard's.. : )
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    staff teaching

    i need some help. i found my weakness! i can't built a foundation to freaking teach! i started at a new work place at an assisted living in california. each month i am required to do some continuing education. i am in charge of doing all the teaching...
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    Jobs for LVN'S in California

    P.S. Please don't get offended when I wrote "New Bee," it was a figure-of-speech. :) Also, to answer the prior post's question the area is in Sacramento.
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    Jobs for LVN'S in California

    I did get one right away. I think mainly it's because of experience. I also notice here in Ca. most employers are looking for "Experience," and I understand the rationale. It's all about $$$. "New Bees" with no experience cost alot. You have to mento...
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    Can an LPN function as an RT?

    "can an lpn function as an rt?" no. a nurse can never "function" as an rt. however, a nurse can "function" within their scope that includes training, agency/facility polices, and within state regulations. and yes there are nurse out there depending ...
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    Jobs for LVN'S in California

    i did have "plan b." live with a relative with no financial obligations except use my savings (which i saved for a year) to pay for my cars. after a week of filling out applications, i've had 5 interviews (1/day) with 3 on the spot offers. i turned d...
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    Jobs for LVN'S in California

    i just relocated from east coast to sac county, and i am having difficultly finding a job. 10 yrs in the field with 6 years as an lpn (lvn)here. going on two weeks unemployed!!!
  13. license took longer than i anticipated. november of 2010 i sent paperwork: money order, passport picture, copy of current license & fingerprints. i know they hold your paperwork for x amount of wks prior to review which was up for review on feb. ...
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    The Roll of a LVN in California Hospitals.

    I am moving to Ca this summer, and I would like to know what Hospitals' in Ca is hiring LVN's?
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    Tired of floor nursing

    I know how you feel being tired....... Everyone expects you as a nurse to solve the world problems in 8 hours! I remind myself when I start a new shift "I'm not running around like a chicken with no head." I wonder if this is the point when it's tim...