Pangea Reunited ASN, RN

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    Would you consider this experience when hiring a CNA?

    Pangea Reunited replied to nerdygal18's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like valuable experience, to me. I can't see that it would hurt to try for the
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    Client vs Patient

    Pangea Reunited replied to srercg's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like the word "client" for the simple fact that so many people pay nothing for their own healthcare. I'd feel like I was giving them undue credit if I used
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    Can a school withhold your transcripts if...?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Celine.L.P.'s topic in General Students

    You probably agreed to any changes, at some point, in some way, when you started the program. Why not just focus on doing well on your exit exam so it's not an issue for you, at
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    Another ADN BSN thread.

    Pangea Reunited replied to oldandintheway's topic in General Nursing

    I notice that new grads move on pretty quickly, in general. Every new grad seems to want to be an NP or CRNA or something "higher up" on the food chain. I've only been a nurse for six years, though...
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    Fired from first job..."not eligible for re-hire"

    Pangea Reunited replied to run.for.the.roses's topic in General Nursing

    "Little" things are very big things when you're on orientation. Most of us are on our absolute best behavior when we start a new job, so when someone's shows up late three times while still training,...
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    Terminated. Pursue a Lawsuit?

    Pangea Reunited replied to ERgirlynurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is well-loved as part of a "cocktail", but I think not wasting narcotics is the diversion issue. The benadryl just makes it look
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    Disposal of Morphine IV Bags

    Pangea Reunited replied to ncupp10's topic in General Nursing

    I drain
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    Terminated. Pursue a Lawsuit?

    Pangea Reunited replied to ERgirlynurse's topic in General Nursing

    The diversion is reportable and you should consider yourself very lucky if getting fired is the only problem these mistakes have created for you. You might need a lawyer for defense, but I don't see...
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    Security - Stethoscope Engraving

    Pangea Reunited replied to futurenursling's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've only had three nursing jobs, but my first and last name were on the front of the badge for all three. I don't doubt that there are exceptions, but I think full names are pretty
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    Security - Stethoscope Engraving

    Pangea Reunited replied to futurenursling's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Typically, your full name is on your badge. When you think of all the things patients trust us to do to them or for them, it makes sense that we trust them with something as simple as our
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    Being blamed for fall after shift

    Pangea Reunited replied to notyetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, it's called an "assisted fall" and requires all the typical fall charting, reports and
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    AMA discharges

    Pangea Reunited replied to jdub6's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, leaving AMA does not mean you won't get prescriptions to take home. Many of our doctors are very accommodating, even though they don't agree with the patient's decision. AMA forms are...
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    Questions about being A Navy Nurse with Civilian Husband

    Pangea Reunited replied to daniaurit's topic in Government, Military

    Keep in mind that you may end up overseas. If he doesn't speak the language and doesn't meet the requirements for the position in that country, it's not happening. There are some civilian employment...
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    Finish out Psych degree or Switch to Nursing?

    Pangea Reunited replied to shinybluedolphinn's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't spend my time and money on a BA in psychology unless I planned to quickly move on to the master's level. It just doesn't seem like a reliable way to make a living. Nursing may be worth...
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    GPA advice?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Rocio40's topic in General Nursing

    No one outside of the nursing program you plan to apply to can definitively answer that ...but in general, I'd say it's not good and you're likely to have trouble with getting
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    To BSN, or not to BSN

    Pangea Reunited replied to arb29171's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't feel attacked, at all. And I do believe I would have been capable of achieving more if my father had the same beliefs as yours did, whether I grew up poor, or not. Like most young people, I...
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    End of semester

    Pangea Reunited replied to emerriwe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on getting closer to your goal. My advice is to get higher grades in your remaining sciences. B averages are not competitive enough for many programs. Good luck to
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    To BSN, or not to BSN

    Pangea Reunited replied to arb29171's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I come from a lower class family and was given little direction regarding education. My mother was a secretary and my father was an unapologetic, high-school drop out. Although I did manage to...
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    Can you transfer after first semester of nursing school?

    Pangea Reunited replied to arb29171's topic in General Nursing

    You would need to check with the school that you hope to transfer
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    Coworker abuse

    Pangea Reunited replied to apillsbury28475's topic in General Nursing

    You come across as a little melodramatic, to be honest. What "abuse" is
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    please help Drug Diversion

    Pangea Reunited replied to dago1000's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've was once flagged by pharmacy for entering administered medication manually (too often) instead of scanning it. I was not suspended, but they did question me about it and tell me to quit doing it....
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    Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

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

    Excuse me Sir ....I realize you just got sliced open with a sharp object, but the "bad" words you're saying really offend my ladylike sensibilities. It doesn't sound reasonable, to me. It sort of...
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    compensation poll

    Pangea Reunited replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    No, no and no. I'm in California. My previous employer in Texas paid 50 cents extra for BSN new grads, but after the initial hire, it was up to the individual to negotiate
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    MA in charge of clinic?

    Pangea Reunited replied to anchordown16's topic in General Nursing

    I know I've read about it on this board several times ...always in this same context. A nurse is offended that an MA has been put "in charge" at a doctor's office. I also see the triage complaint...
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    Being a pre-med is so overated

    Pangea Reunited replied to Ambreree's topic in General Nursing

    If they posted while you were "composing", you might not see a like button until you