Pangea Reunited ASN, RN

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    Endorsement vs. Fresh Application

    Pangea Reunited replied to aktraymundo's topic in Nurse Registration

    If you're not planning on working in the other state, there may not be much point to applying there. It won't make the California process any faster or
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    Endorsement vs. Fresh Application

    Pangea Reunited replied to aktraymundo's topic in Nurse Registration

    California is already horribly slow and they're about to transition to a new system that will make them even slower. Even people renewing are being warned to do it several months in advance (November...
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    Are non-healthcare references useful?

    Pangea Reunited replied to NightWatch's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    To a point ...I suppose it shows that you're making and effort and not a lazy person. What helped me land a job as a new grad was my very stable employment history. It wasn't healthcare related, but...
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    New to acute psych night shift - feeling discouraged

    Pangea Reunited replied to proudauntie415's topic in General Nursing

    I would not have called about that, either. You can note that you endorsed the results to day shift for follow-up, but keep in mind that the ordering MD is fully capable of looking at the labs he/she...
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    Not having kids until 35

    Pangea Reunited replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    Fertility services can be quite expensive, not to mention unsuccessful. I agree that there are benefits to waiting. In fact, I am one of the "waiters". That being said, people need to be realistic...
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    Not having kids until 35

    Pangea Reunited replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    Just beware (regarding fertility testing) that things can look great on paper, but not actually be great... I speak from personal
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    CHRISTUS Versant RN Residency: February 2016

    Pangea Reunited replied to JenJen25's topic in General Nursing

    Baptist is a large system that hires new grads, as well. Just look for listings for "RN" instead of "RN II" (or higher). They aren't listed as new graduate positions, but they are open to new...
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    Pass the Nclex 2nd time with 75 questions

    Pangea Reunited replied to kuti3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "Sorry I decided to fail you the first time. I was in a bad mood- it had nothing to do with your ability."
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    what should I do with classmate/ friend who won't study but will complain about failing?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Goal_NP's topic in General Students

    So, she's complaining about something she has the power to change, but won't. On the other hand, so are you. Maybe the two of you have more in common than you'd like to
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    Sitting at work

    Pangea Reunited replied to nursefortheLord's topic in General Nursing

    I stand a lot, but that's because I get interrupted a lot and am always ready to dash off. If there's some true down time, I'll sit for a
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    How hard is it to swith nursing specialties or fields?

    Pangea Reunited replied to ONCRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    That depends on the market in your area and what you're switching from or to. I think med/surg is a solid foundation for just about anything,
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    Nursing Morale

    Pangea Reunited replied to lumberjackAZRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't care about being patted on the back for doing my job. What shows appreciation, to me, is approving my vacation time, not writing me up for one harmless mistake in three years,
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    Is working days or nights as a CNA better for nursing school?

    Pangea Reunited replied to michigan94's topic in General Nursing

    That will vary depending on the person. I'm a night person, so days would kill me. I think the most important thing is to have a flexible job. Nursing schools (at least in the area I went to school)...
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    Am I going into the right profession or should I just

    Pangea Reunited replied to Soon2beStudent's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was already a space explorer, marine biologist and had a four-car garage full of that wine that comes in a box when I decided to go to nursing school. I have never regretted it, although I do miss...
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    Nursing assistant reconnected dirty IV line

    Pangea Reunited replied to jamsandwich2015's topic in General Nursing

    I would speak to the CNA, directly, and make my expectations and rationales clear. They've probably been encouraged to do it by other staff in the past and may not realize that it's not appropriate....
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    Who really wants BSN degrees?

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

    I'm in your area and have an Associate's. I find that my options are/were limited, though- even with a few years of experience (in another city). I would not want to be a new grad in this market with...
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    Yikes! Flu Shot!

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

    I've always thought of alcohol as "show and tell". I'm under the impression that it doesn't do much unless the contact time is substantial. I haven't observed any trend to stop using it,
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    Why do minorities have more respect for nurses?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Runman1914's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't say that I've had the same experience. And while I do agree that economic status can be a factor, behavior varies wildly- even within each economic group. I get educated, well-off patients who...
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    English as a second language

    Pangea Reunited replied to npiriz's topic in General Nursing

    I work with plenty of nurses who speak English as a second language ...and they're not always great at it. It's definitely possible, and you'll have plenty of opportunity to polish your skills along...
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    Question about nursing diagnosis

    Pangea Reunited replied to foura292006's topic in General Nursing

    Knowledge
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    NY, LA or SF?

    Pangea Reunited replied to 1staidkit's topic in General Nursing

    Those are probably three of the worst (most difficult) places for a new grad to find work. Get some experience where you're at,
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    Plan B!

    Pangea Reunited replied to Determined2017's topic in General Nursing

    No way ....it was too big of a time commitment and financial investment. My only "plan B" would have been to pull myself together and get it
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    Now my employer has threatened us with calling the BON if we don't get a pain scale...

    Pangea Reunited replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    While "reporting to the BON" sounds overboard and ridiculous, you do need a pain scale. Technically, you should call the doctor, but I never do. I just add "moderate", "mid" or "severe" to the order...
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    Drug seekers

    Pangea Reunited replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    They make me sad, more than anything. I've seen doses of dilaudid as high as 5mg IV Q3 hours. The bright side is that they're at the hospital instead of our robbing and killing people to get money...
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    CA LVN endorsement into Texas

    Pangea Reunited replied to SuzanneMShin's topic in General Nursing

    You only need ten years of experience to endorse if you want exemption from board rule 217.5. Texas Board of Nursing - Education - Remediation Education Good Luck! Your scope of practice will be...