Pangea Reunited ASN, RN

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    Moving from MA to TX

    Pangea Reunited replied to arieseff's topic in General Nursing

    If you're moving, immediately, it seems like it would be easier and less expensive to just get licensed in Texas. I graduated there, so I may not be entirely helpful ....but I seem to remember taking...
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    Scanning in the supply room

    Pangea Reunited replied to elizabeast7's topic in General Nursing

    And if there was $7000 missing from my pay check, the $7000 would be my focus, as well. I'd be glad that the patient was taken care of,
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    Unpaid Mandatory Meetings?

    Pangea Reunited replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I'd consider them unpaid if you are required to clock in by 6:45 at the latest. If you're not allowed to clock in earlier, and in time for the meeting, that would be an issue for
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    Do RNs do a lot of heavy lifting?

    Pangea Reunited replied to TimTamJimJam's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we
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    Please help :(

    Pangea Reunited replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    It's OK to say "sorry" as a pleasantry. I wouldn't fall all over myself explaining, but I wouldn't scream, "NO!" and slam the phone down, either. You may need to ask this same person for a favor in...
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    Do I have to sign this paper?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Java Mama's topic in Medical-Surgical

    No problem. I'm happy to play along. The white boards are filled out "at one time", not "ahead of time" ...and I typically don't touch them where hourly rounding is concerned. I do fill in the day's...
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    How do I deal with "needy" nurses

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

    Well, that's going to get a LOT worse after you graduate and start working as a nurse. Just wait and
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    Onward to Texas!

    Pangea Reunited replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    Taxes are lower in Texas, but that's evident when you look around ...and when you see someone beating a dog to death, call the police and are told, "Sorry, we really don't have anyone who follows up...
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    Pregnant during third semester and deliver in Summer

    Pangea Reunited replied to WSimsUTC17's topic in General Nursing

    You shouldn't have BSN behind your name if you don't have the degree yet. You should talk to your doctor for medical advice, not strangers on the internet. And ....you can decide to try to get...
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    Should I become a nurse

    Pangea Reunited replied to atorenherrinton's topic in Nursing Career

    Question one is extremely broad and will vary based on what's important to you. Question two depends on what your ultimate goals in nursing
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    Please help :(

    Pangea Reunited replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Just say, "Sorry. I can't." No further explanation is needed, but of course people may be less likely to cover for you if they feel you're unwilling to cover for them. I wouldn't worry about the...
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    16 Ice creams

    Pangea Reunited replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    She sounds like she needs about 4 mg of ativan IV and a psych consult. I could only make it about half way through the original
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    Nurse Residency

    Pangea Reunited replied to NewOBNurse2015's topic in General Nursing

    If it's competitive enough that they can specify a GPA requirement, then probably not. The only way to know for sure would be to ask them, but then they've already published the answer... I guess you...
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    Coworker conflict

    Pangea Reunited replied to Lena23's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Make sure you keep a neutral expression and just walk right by. You're giving her too much power by acknowledging her with pleasantries when she refuses to do the
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    Shift blaming

    Pangea Reunited replied to EmergencyChocolate's topic in General Nursing

    At my first job, it was rampant ...because everyone on every shift was expected to work more than any human being could. At my current job, it's an occasional thing and usually only happens with good...
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    Expunged charges and licensure

    Pangea Reunited replied to kristen312's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If you browse this board or do a search for "expunged charges", you'll see that they DO sometimes show up in background checks. https://allnurses.com/nursing-licensure-criminal/ Proceed with extreme...
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    Why do YOU love being a NICU nurse and can new graduates apply?

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

    A lot can change between now and the time you graduate as far as what opportunities may be available to you. To be at your most competitive, you should probably go for the highest degree, but that...
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    Drug testing (before/during/after application?)

    Pangea Reunited replied to futurenurse_16's topic in General Nursing

    It might help to know what you're applying
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    Do I have to sign this paper?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Java Mama's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just smile, nod and sign. Those papers are at every hospital and you're lucky if you haven't been annoyed by them until now. Ours were supposed to be signed by the RN and turned into the director's...
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    Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

    Pangea Reunited replied to DesertSky's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I usually do eat, but I find that I sleep much better if I don't. As for weight loss, I've never found time of day to be a factor ...just what (and how much) I eat in a
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    Coworker conflict

    Pangea Reunited replied to Lena23's topic in General Nursing

    It sucks to feel like an outsider at a new job, but keep in mind why you're there. Do your job. Go home. Count your money. Don't "beg" anyone to like you or explain why they're unpleasant. They'll...
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    Novice Nurse

    Pangea Reunited replied to PhatRN's topic in General Nursing

    You might have to move to a less saturated area to get experience if no one is hiring new grads where you're
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    STNA assessing lung sounds?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Denali_25's topic in General Nursing

    OK, then I'd modify it to: "Hey, when I started to assess lung sounds on the patient in 206, she said you had already assessed her lung sounds ...what's
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    STNA assessing lung sounds?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Denali_25's topic in General Nursing

    I would be genuinely curious and probably a little annoyed. I'd just say, "Hey, the patient in 206 refused to let me listen to her lungs because she said you already did it ....what's up?". Then, I'd...
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    Endorsement from Texas to CA

    Pangea Reunited replied to reginalin's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you at, in Texas? Texas is a big