Pangea Reunited ASN, RN

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    What is a typical day working in a nursing home?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Life22feb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How many friends do you have that "barely passed nursing school and passed NCLEX on their 5th try"? You make it sound like a
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    Thinking of being a LVN

    Pangea Reunited replied to SemperFi03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are two LVNs working at my hospital as unit clerks because they haven't been able to find nursing jobs since graduation. LA is not a great market for any new nursing graduate, but BSN graduates...
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    Why are Nurses and CNAs so mean/rude

    Pangea Reunited replied to guest05/03/16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This isn't the sort of thing you want to put out in public attached to a real picture of yourself. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but that doesn't look like a stock
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    What path would be easier to get a job in with no experience?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Eeramsey's topic in Nursing Career

    Of course it's possible ....but it's a lot tougher in some markets than it is in
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    Becoming a Nurse Educator

    Pangea Reunited replied to xhalox's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, you do not sound like you'd be the ideal
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    Help getting CNA Training!

    Pangea Reunited replied to jengarcia87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You might have better luck with on the job training at a nursing home. Hospital jobs are typically more "plum" for CNAs and usually awarded to more experienced
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    Vacation?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    One week? Are you kidding me? They should be able to work around that- especially with five months notice. I think I would look for another job, too. I don't understand why employers think it's a good...
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    Needy Ned pts & end of shift requests

    Pangea Reunited replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I let them know requests made during shift change will be delayed and make sure to check in with them before starting report. Honestly, they call anyway ...but they're somewhat more understanding when...
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    Where area can I work in with this limitation?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Logan2's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    That's a tough sell ....have you actually been accepted into a nursing program, yet? I don't see how you would even be able to complete the required clinical rotations for nursing school. You might...
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    Can you become a nurse with a criminal record?

    Pangea Reunited replied to jazzy5890's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It's not completely impossible, but you'd need to be on your best behavior from here on out and put a good block of time between you and this offense. "Youthful indiscretions", where no one is harmed,...
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    *HELP NEEDED* Understaffed NICU Project

    Pangea Reunited replied to gcoffin92's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Are you writing the paper, or are we? What level of school are you
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    Irrational patients

    Pangea Reunited replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That sounds like a normal patient, to me! Sadly... I usually cycle through a bunch of approaches before deciding which one to go with. It's different every time. If it's a young, strong guy who's just...
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    They're forcing me to work a different shift

    Pangea Reunited replied to Lapishsunsmile's topic in General Nursing

    I would have "called in" as soon as I knew the date and time of the funeral. When you agreed to come in late, you left the door open for negotiation. I also don't answer my phone when my employer...
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    Do I start as a cna or lpn

    Pangea Reunited replied to lesya455's topic in General Nursing

    CNA experience doesn't count as "nursing" experience. It might help you make connections with people in the field, though. I probably wouldn't work if I didn't have to (or if I would spend all of my...
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    Nursing medications

    Pangea Reunited replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you make your own groupings and lists? You might even learn quite a bit while you're making
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    "Your job is to make me happy"

    Pangea Reunited replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have said something stupid back. I'm not sure what, I just know I wouldn't have dignified the comment with a serious
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    CNA to RN?

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

    You'd be starting from scratch, as far as educational requirements go. There is no way to accomplish CNA to RN
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    I failed my school drug test. Am I finished forever?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Breatholife's topic in General Students

    I don't know if it's impossible, but it would be very unlikely for another nursing school to admit you just based on your prior expulsion from a nursing
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    NCLEX pass rates

    Pangea Reunited replied to dinzz's topic in General Students

    88% does not sound encouraging to
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    Overwhelmed.

    Pangea Reunited replied to sjhaz63's topic in General Nursing

    I would sign it, but I'd be irritated. Yes, it was a mistake ...but in the grand scheme of things, not a huge one. It was corrected and the patient is no worse for it. If my employer saw fit to write...
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    Can an ADN become a charge nurse?

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

    They'll put you in charge before you can even figure out where the saline flushes
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    My father's health information

    Pangea Reunited replied to Catcar1963's topic in General Nursing

    As a side note, "HIPAA" is correct and "HIPPA" is not. I'm not sure if you're communicating in writing (email) or by phone, but just n
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    Should I Lie?

    Pangea Reunited replied to blueus's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's fine to give them your current availability and keep them informed as things move along. You have plans, but plans often change. They don't need to know your life story and ambitions for...
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    My father's health information

    Pangea Reunited replied to Catcar1963's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't sound like it will go too far, but at least the facility will be made aware and employees can be counseled if need be. That's achievable ...and not too disruptive to your complicated family...
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    My father's health information

    Pangea Reunited replied to Catcar1963's topic in General Nursing

    Would they give you that information, though? It seems like you'd need to speak to your father and get him involved if you want to go anywhere with