Pangea Reunited ASN, RN

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    I want to be a practical nurse but I have a arrest?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Estrella20's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    There's a very good chance that you would have a lot of trouble becoming a nurse at this point. Two weeks ago is very recent and no one will be eager to wave you through to work with patients (who are...
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    Turning down a job offer

    Pangea Reunited replied to Tksac's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that I'd had an unexpected change of circumstances and will "not be moving to the area after all" or something like that. I'd also apologize profusely and indicate that I'd "love to work...
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    ADN, Moving to McKinney- who hires?

    Pangea Reunited replied to kbleckie's topic in General Nursing

    I would sign the paper and then change my mind. What do you have to lose if you're planning on retiring in a few years
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    I want to be a practical nurse but I have a arrest?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Estrella20's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    An arrest certainly can affect your chances of becoming a nurse, but there are endless variables. You might find this section of the site interesting....
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    Can a meth dealer become a HIPAA Auditor?

    Pangea Reunited replied to AdianA's topic in General Nursing

    This is a nursing site, not a lawyer
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    The-kinda-New Nurse

    Pangea Reunited replied to JuliaBMarrRN's topic in General Nursing

    You don't say where in Texas (it is a BIG state), but Texas does seem to have more "employee friendly" markets than many other states. If you have a year of solid experience, have been in school and...
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    Can a meth dealer become a HIPAA Auditor?

    Pangea Reunited replied to AdianA's topic in General Nursing

    OP, what are you hoping to
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    New Graduate...HELP!!!

    Pangea Reunited replied to sphelps's topic in General Nursing

    I sent you a
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    Do you HAVE to have your BSN?

    Pangea Reunited replied to banfftank8's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    NICU and PICU are competitive areas of nursing. A BSN doesn't guarantee you anything, but it does make you a more desirable candidate in a tough
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    Pangea Reunited replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    Care.com has been in the news for their background checks ...or at least one that failed to find history of battery and drunk driving. A baby was killed by an allegedly drunk nanny slamming the baby's...
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    Ah poo....JCAHO

    Pangea Reunited replied to Feelgood RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised that your nursing managers give you more than a five minute break from hearing about what you should do. I work overnight and still hear about it endlessly ...but I tune out, so I'm not...
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    Day VS Night shift...help

    Pangea Reunited replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

    It's totally different for everyone. I'm a night person and bouncing around at 3AM with no effort. Other nurses I work with can't keep their eyes open. Working during the morning makes me feel...
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    Is there Hope for me after 21 yrs???

    Pangea Reunited replied to Momtotjmatt's topic in General Nursing

    In some markets, it's possible to train as a nursing assistant or medical assistant on the job ...but not everywhere. They would be short, easy courses for you if you do have to take them and you've...
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    Is there Hope for me after 21 yrs???

    Pangea Reunited replied to Momtotjmatt's topic in General Nursing

    I thought maybe Philippines, but I wasn't too sure. If you've never worked in the US or had a US license, then I'm not even sure where you'd start. Hopefully, someone with more knowledge will come...
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    Is there Hope for me after 21 yrs???

    Pangea Reunited replied to Momtotjmatt's topic in General Nursing

    What is "the Phils" and do you have a current nursing
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    New Graduate...HELP!!!

    Pangea Reunited replied to sphelps's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Orange county and was able to find work with an ASN and two years of experience (in LA and Orange). I don't remember how long it took to endorse to CA, but I remember that it seemed very slow...
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    Which hospitals hire new grads into the ICU?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Le2284's topic in General Nursing

    Some indication of where you are or where you are willing to go would be helpful. Also, a new graduate what? RN, CNA, LPN? I assume you are in the USA, but you might not
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    Soonest to leave job?

    Pangea Reunited replied to JazzyJane's topic in General Nursing

    It's not ideal to leave so soon, but it sounds like you have enough experience to overcome that. If you actually like the place and they like you, you could have a heart to heart on the way out the...
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    Ok to do basic care?

    Pangea Reunited replied to WheresMyPen's topic in General Nursing

    ...guess I am unfamiliar with
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    Ok to do basic care?

    Pangea Reunited replied to WheresMyPen's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't the type of stuff you want to post along with a picture of yourself. ...but anyway, I don't see doing "CNA work" as a problem as long as it's not interfering with your higher level nursing...
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    Pangea Reunited replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you can ask, but they might say no. You might also find yourself working on Christmas, Easter, etc. Having a child does not entitle you to any special treatment ...but the more you have to...
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    difference between nclex in certain states?

    Pangea Reunited replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    It's not easier in some states, but you do have to wait longer for your results in some
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    Bad situation and mad coworker? What could I have done?

    Pangea Reunited replied to missind33's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not a fan of "shift wars" so I'll tend to play nice and give the other side a chance to meet me in the middle. I have no problem standing up for myself when I need to, but I don't have so much...
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    Single mom with 2 jobs

    Pangea Reunited replied to Cremebulle's topic in General Nursing

    If you have kids, chances are that you qualify for some sort of financial aid for school. Grants may cover many of your expenses, but it's possible you may have to take out loans, as well. Some...
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    Bad situation and mad coworker? What could I have done?

    Pangea Reunited replied to missind33's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes, there really is nothing you can do. Some patients do pull our their IVs, PICC lines, foleys, NG tubes etc. right at change of shift. Having said that, there are also nurses who "don't...