Pangea Reunited ASN, RN

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    Should RN keep her previous LPN license?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Ellamel's topic in General Nursing

    Nope.
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    STNA assessing lung sounds?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Denali_25's topic in General Nursing

    In that case I would be curious and ask the CNA about it ...and of course, I would still listen to the patient's lungs,
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    STNA assessing lung sounds?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Denali_25's topic in General Nursing

    My first reaction would be to wonder if it was an RT,
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    Do you hold drunks against their will?

    Pangea Reunited replied to OldNurseNewRN's topic in General Nursing

    We keep them (in med/surg) from ED until they're at least sober ...especially if they've been given anything like ativan. We don't lock them up or tie them down, we just waste our time chasing them...
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    Job Hopping

    Pangea Reunited replied to male2serve's topic in General Nursing

    Be aware that some women can feel very smothered and turned off by this type of "FIGHT" for them. Depending on her personality, you could end up pushing her further
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    Feeling emotional

    Pangea Reunited replied to History101's topic in General Nursing

    I can see why you'd be annoyed, but not necessarily emotional. When interviewers talk about how difficult the position is, it's a mini test of your commitment. They want to make sure you know what...
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    Working as a PCT/CNA before graduating

    Pangea Reunited replied to shonniemurphy's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has passed over several really good CNAs after they graduated from nursing school. It's an employer's market, and their jobs and good reputations didn't help them shut out the more...
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    Pt.s Ordering Food from Outside Hospital?

    Pangea Reunited replied to annie.rn's topic in General Nursing

    We discharge them if they're refusing treatment ...if we can find someone to take them! I'm not sure there's a way to stop them from ordering food,
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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    Pangea Reunited replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    *May not be* is the key, here. The OP also states that he doesn't know much about the patient or situation. I'm not against refusing treatment, but I would have to explore this patient's issues a bit...
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    New Grad off Orientation

    Pangea Reunited replied to froggy93's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I could easily see feeling that way with five patients and a preceptor. I had eight patients and an LVN with eight patients to cover as a new grad in acute care ....16 total! Can't imagine how good...
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    can I work as a CNA if my RN license is inactive??

    Pangea Reunited replied to AniraP's topic in General Nursing

    Your circumstances are very unusual and the BON is probably going to be your only source for proper information. If you have never had a license and never worked as a nurse, I wouldn't consider you a...
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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    Pangea Reunited replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    Good question. I was wondering how he even showed up to get diagnosed if he felt fine and acted fine ...then like magic, the OP added some more
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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    Pangea Reunited replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    That was also added information in the OP's second post... "(I don't know much about the pt, all I know was he was Korean speaking only, 87 years old, came to er for fall and laceration to back of...
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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    Pangea Reunited replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    True ...there is plenty of information missing. OP stated that patient and "girlfriend" left in a taxi. I'm wondering who the "girlfriend" is and where they were headed. Board and care? Home? Why...
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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    Pangea Reunited replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    I get a lot of elderly Korean patients and they do tend to refuse everything. They're often intelligent and seem oriented, but if you keep digging, you often discover that they're not completely...
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    Are extra classes needed before working in California?

    Pangea Reunited replied to RoMo2393's topic in Nurse Registration

    There are no work-arounds for endorsing to California. They will still want documents from your school and have their own requirements that may be different from other states. I'm American and went to...
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    Is a patient out of my care if he is in another department off the floor?

    Pangea Reunited replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It makes sense that they would call you to assist in the code since you probably know more about the patient than they do. I don't see how you would possibly be responsible for calling the code,...
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    Height Issues

    Pangea Reunited replied to ayem's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse who is 4ft 9in. As far as I can tell, it's not an issue here although I've heard it can be an issue in the
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    what form of license to expect

    Pangea Reunited replied to 01khakizz's topic in General Nursing

    My CA one is exactly the same size and weight of my debit card. I have accidentally pulled it out in place of "real money" before. I'm sure the license is verified online for employment purposes, but...
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    Cover for Me! I Need to pump!

    Pangea Reunited replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    The smoking nurses are complaining about the pumping, not pumping
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    Pregnant New Grad

    Pangea Reunited replied to elami88's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I would.... Eight months is when you typically take off work to have a baby. Beyond that, you can't hide your pregnancy at this point and can only estimate when you might actually be...
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    Low GPA looking into ABSN programs. HELP

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

    Some programs only consider the GPA of sciences, so even if you bring it up overall, it may not help. On the other hand, there are actually programs that accept anyone who meets their minimum...
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    Opinions on leaving hospital nursing for private practice?

    Pangea Reunited replied to JLB1215's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a similar situation (with regard to getting pregnant). Switching jobs right now is probably not the best idea. Definitely talk to your HR department about maternity leave and what benefits you...
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    Calling in sick, boss harassing me.

    Pangea Reunited replied to swweetipie's topic in General Nursing

    Why would anyone need a note for vacation? ...and who would write the
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    Personal Guidance

    Pangea Reunited replied to anonymous2626's topic in General Nursing

    If one has difficulty with 50% of the population they're training to serve, then it's not the right training for that individual. Clinical skills are learned and must be passed for male and female...