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    Gossiping Nurses

    mandykal replied to Beau Wolf's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Ebola and CPR

    mandykal posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    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...
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    Ready For The CPNE

    mandykal replied to Medic6940's topic in Excelsior College

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

    mandykal posted a topic in Orthopedic

    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...
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    Has anyone transferred their LPN/LVN license to Calif recently?

    mandykal replied to lulu67's topic in California Nursing

    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...
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    staff teaching

    mandykal posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    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...
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    staff teaching

    mandykal replied to mandykal's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    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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    Nursing notes

    mandykal posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As a student, I'm having difficult time writing nursing notes....It's crazy, I feel like holding both sides of my head and driving it straight to the wall! It's been about 8 days since we started...
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    Jobs for LVN'S in California

    mandykal replied to Jewelsy's topic in California Nursing

    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
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    Jobs for LVN'S in California

    mandykal replied to Jewelsy's topic in California Nursing

    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...
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    Can an LPN function as an RT?

    mandykal replied to RespiratoryGirl011's topic in Pulmonary

    "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...
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    Jobs for LVN'S in California

    mandykal replied to Jewelsy's topic in California Nursing

    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...
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    Jobs for LVN'S in California

    mandykal replied to Jewelsy's topic in California Nursing

    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
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    Has anyone transferred their LPN/LVN license to Calif recently?

    mandykal replied to lulu67's topic in California Nursing

    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...
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    The Roll of a LVN in California Hospitals.

    mandykal replied to Weebee's topic in California Nursing

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

    mandykal replied to chrisg0705's topic in General 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...
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    Low diastolic = 911?

    mandykal replied to JLForever's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I carrier around my little portable cuff just in case I can't hear DBP. I also have the pt take a little walk to the BR and assess after activity then recheck later. Another thing about LTC, most...
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    2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

    mandykal replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CT. 5yrs. LTC/SUBACUTE/Circus Jobs #1 $28.82 (fulltime) #2 $ 25.00 (Part time) #3 $ 23.00 (Per diem) There was #4 30.00 Per diem (agency) There was # 5 $25.00 (Per diem) There...
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    is nursing supposed to be sad?

    mandykal replied to VPal's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is everything you can think of, and yes it can be very sad in many cases. I agree with many comments. Perhaps you can direct your friend to Allnurses.com maybe she herself can post. I've...
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    IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    mandykal replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    a police officer......... i may be heading that route in a year or two... sometimes it's not about the money, but the passion and i still feel drivin despite it'll be thousands of dollars less...
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    Virtual Therapy for the Soul

    mandykal posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Click the link below. Turn your volume on....Give it a chance and enjoy.
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    Gum Chewing

    mandykal replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    overall, i limit my gum chewing.... is it only me>>?? somehow, i feel that gum increases peristalsis thus increased
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    Gum Chewing

    mandykal replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    for those of you..... no, not the gum in my mouth (what were you thinking...lol), i gave a new
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    Gum Chewing

    mandykal replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    one night i walked into a pt room, and let me tell you, talk about halitosis!!! i gave up my gum, and gave it to my
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    Share your story: How did you land your first nursing job?

    mandykal replied to KeepItReal21's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA making $15.00/hr when I graduated from nursing school. My first job was LTC, making $15.00/hr. I was so ashamed, I couldn't tell anyone. I sucked it up, because after all, it was a job,...