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    Lacking compassion?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Rbrown12's topic in General Nursing

    ...doesn't seem too unusual, but you might want to take down your real picture before posting things like, "I don't feel anything when my residents die." People who are not in healthcare could come...
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    Welfare Fraud

    Pangea Reunited replied to RNBSN1591's topic in General Nursing

    Grrrr, I mean "Whose" but it's too late to
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    Welfare Fraud

    Pangea Reunited replied to RNBSN1591's topic in General Nursing

    I would be frustrated, but wonder what loopholes they might be exploiting. Who's name are the rental properties in? Who's name is their house in? Are the designer clothes and shoes "gifts"?...
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    How much do you really make?

    Pangea Reunited replied to AnnaK12's topic in General Nursing

    LVN is a horrible option in Southern California. We have two LVNS working as unit clerks who've had their positions for over a year because they can't find nursing jobs. ADN is workable, but not...
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    Suspended without pay for expired TB requirement?

    Pangea Reunited replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    I'm horrible when it comes to renewing things, so I appreciate reminders, but I don't expect them. I was suspended once for allowing my CPR to expire, but no one told me I was suspended and I never...
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    Aspiring Labor and Delivery Nursing Student

    Pangea Reunited replied to cassiemikes's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure they would allow volunteers at an NICU ...we weren't even allowed in that place as nursing
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    Question regarding where I stand with my job (long, but with paragraphs!)

    Pangea Reunited replied to Alisonisayoshi's topic in General Nursing

    I misunderstood and thought it was the patient's spouse ...I agree 100% that the provider's spouse can and should wait. I have to stop responding to these things half
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    Embarrassing Problem

    Pangea Reunited replied to DCannon2012's topic in General Nursing

    I've asked really good IV starters to come watch me insert and critique me after the fact (out of the patient's
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    Question regarding where I stand with my job (long, but with paragraphs!)

    Pangea Reunited replied to Alisonisayoshi's topic in General Nursing

    If it was a communication from the spouse's wife, I'm not sure I would have had a problem with it. The way you're presenting things makes it sound like the door would be flung open in front of a large...
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    Private Grumbling but NO Open Discussion!

    Pangea Reunited replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    I smile and nod. Speaking up never changes anything except to make the meeting even longer. I have better things to do than hang around work after my shift is
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    Being Ignored

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

    If the patient was a new admit, it's likely that there were no diet orders yet. If the nurse isn't answering her phone, it's likely that she's in the middle of something else. It's safe and...
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    MD's treat male nurses with more respect?

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

    It's OK to address someone by their title, even if they're a doctor. It's also OK to be courteous and help doctors find charts, etc. I typically do not discuss my personal life with the people I work...
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    expunged dui nclex eligibillity

    Pangea Reunited replied to nursegrad32's topic in General Nursing

    I've written a letter for a nurse with a DUI. They letter specifically has to state that you know about the event in
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    New grad program dilemma

    Pangea Reunited replied to chimichanga18's topic in General Nursing

    If it's already been ten years, a little longer shouldn't make too big of a difference. If you're in a tight market, I think you should keep the job. The "family emergency" excuse doesn't seem likely...
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    Going back to school at 30 to become a RN -- need advice!

    Pangea Reunited replied to Jaimer1's topic in General Nursing

    In LA, you should probably get a BSN or be prepared to move for a few years to gain experience. In fact, you should be prepared to move, regardless. It's a tough market. I was able to find work with...
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    Nursing student frustrated by CNAs...

    Pangea Reunited replied to milliemack15's topic in General Students

    When I see this occur, it's usually because the nursing student is acting like they're in class instead of at work. Make sure you're not "observing procedures" while the other CNAs do CNA work. You...
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    Proper protocol - nurse error while with daughter in ER

    Pangea Reunited replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    I never flush before or after when compatible IV fluids are running at an acceptable IV push rate (not KVO @ 10ml/hr, of course). The only people who seem to have a problem with it are IV drug users...
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    New Grad, Help! Take a low pay job offer? Or continue with Interviews?

    Pangea Reunited replied to surelyitsme's topic in General Nursing

    When you say, "move out there", where is
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    12 hr shift makeup routine

    Pangea Reunited replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    I love Revlon Colorstay more than anything else (in any price range) that I have ever tried. It feels light and flexible, but gives good coverage even though I just use a touch of it. I have dry to...
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    Spouses on opposite shifts

    Pangea Reunited replied to male2serve's topic in General Nursing

    ...makes me want to vomit for some reason, but I'll just say "Happy Holidays",
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    Pharmaceutical companies are crooks!

    Pangea Reunited replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't sell my house for $200,000 if someone were willing to pay me $800,000 for it ...and I wouldn't work for $20.00 an hour when someone's willing to pay me $46.00 an hour. People are often...
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    Not sure what to do. Licensed RN working as tech.

    Pangea Reunited replied to Spikey9001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This thread is over three years old,
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    Why don't they call back?

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

    ...probably for the same reason I don't answer my door when uninvited people come knocking. I have no time, no interest and no need for whatever it is they're
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    Accepted a new position in ICU and possibly changing my mind. Help?

    Pangea Reunited replied to michigan94's topic in General Nursing

    You've asked 10+ variations of this same question and still seem to have no clue about what you want. Maybe asking for other opinions so much is getting you more confused instead of helping you...
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    CNA Night Shift...housekeepers?

    Pangea Reunited replied to amy7691's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not sure what's customary for that setting, but it seems like you're doing more housekeeping than actual CNA work. I don't think I would be happy, but I don't see things changing as long as...