Pangea Reunited ASN, RN

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    Clinicals - What Not to Do?

    Pangea Reunited replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    Agreed! Give me some space. You don't need to follow me to the bathroom and stand outside the door waiting for me to come out. You should also be mindful of questions you're asking in front of...
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    Nurses: How many phone calls do you get per shift?!

    Pangea Reunited replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights in med/surg and the number of calls I get varies greatly. I'm lucky to have wonderful co-workers who indulge my preferences, though. The unit clerks do not put calls through to my phone...
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    Should i apply for RN II jobs even as a new grad?

    Pangea Reunited replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    My first instinct is no, but I guess the worst that could happen is you wouldn't get a
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    Pangea Reunited replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't observed everyone saying that ...or even a whole lot of
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    ER, PEDS or JAIL...hardest decision in my life!

    Pangea Reunited replied to Ashleyhunleyrn's topic in General Nursing

    OK, but first you tell me what I should have for
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    Wondering

    Pangea Reunited replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I have, but it was an old injury. The gentleman's head was caved in on one side. He was unable to walk, swallow and would go for days without speaking. When he did occasionally say something, it...
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    putting in orders and overriding meds

    Pangea Reunited replied to nightlyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Unless there's some type of very official and well-documented protocol, I would not order, override and give medication without an MD's
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    What are the 3 most dislike RN duties in demand?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Natasha A.'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree that everyone is different. There also aren't many technical things that an RN does and an LVN cannot. I think the most helpful LVNs just make it a point to do something if their patients have...
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    What are the 3 most dislike RN duties in demand?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Natasha A.'s topic in General Nursing

    That's a strange thing to just suddenly become curious about
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    Rapid Response vs Code

    Pangea Reunited replied to lavenderskies's topic in General Nursing

    The main difference at my hospital is that the ER doctor shows up for a code. In a rapid response, the patient's PCP is reached by phone for
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    Is this allowed?

    Pangea Reunited replied to KrystenB's topic in General Nursing

    I would have called in sick/injured and not gone into so much detail ...but what's done is done. At this point, I'd call, apologize and let them know that I could not work safely. Hopefully your...
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    Should I take this job?

    Pangea Reunited replied to RNdonut's topic in General Nursing

    It takes me 40 minutes to get to work on some weekends, but an hour and a half to get to work on weekdays. It's tedious, but it's only three days a week, I'm well-compensated and I like the place I...
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    Late on interview.

    Pangea Reunited replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't have sent the email due to pride, and I agree that it's apparent English is a second language for you. Depending on your area, this may not be as big of a barrier as people are perceiving...
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    Should I have stayed?

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

    I agree with everyone else. You did what any reasonable nurse would have done- maybe a little more, but certainly no
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    Ready to start preparing for my NCLEX

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

    ...or just go to nursing school, pay attention, then take the
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    Fired during orientation/7 weeks in

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

    I can't imagine there's much of a remedy at this point. Just give your interactions some serious thought, try to learn from them, and move
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    Shortness of Breath

    Pangea Reunited replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly how my acute MI patient acted and that's why I didn't take her seriously ...cautionary
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    New Grad, work calling on days off

    Pangea Reunited replied to hopemedsurg2picu's topic in General Nursing

    I did answer one time ...just to let them know that I had quit that job and moved out of the state about four months ago. They still kept calling for several months after
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    What is your most and least favourite area/specialty of nursing and why?

    Pangea Reunited replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually like med/surg, although I would like to try psych at some point. You will never find me in labor and delivery. I'm not even sure I want to go there to have my baby, but I guess I'll
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    Shortness of Breath

    Pangea Reunited replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    I had a very dramatic patient keep telling me that she "couldn't breathe". Her respiratory rate, 02 SAT, etc. were all fine and her lungs sounded clear. I was pretty annoyed and didn't take her...
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    LVN Endorsement in San Diego

    Pangea Reunited replied to cutiepatootie512's topic in General Nursing

    That is REALLY good news. I hope you get it,
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    Taking the NCLEX multiple times

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

    How many tries did it take you to pass the NP
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    New Grad, work calling on days off

    Pangea Reunited replied to hopemedsurg2picu's topic in General Nursing

    I don't answer the phone when staffing calls me. They can leave a message and I'll call back if I'm interested (and I never am). Co-workers are probably asking you to switch because you're saying...
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    Random Drug Testing

    Pangea Reunited replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If it were truly random or the employer had a good reason, it wouldn't bother me. If I felt like I were being targeted for no valid reason, it would bother me. Three negative tests in a short amount...
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    Taking the NCLEX multiple times

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

    I actually worked with an LVN who took NCLEX RN seven times and failed every time. She eventually gave up and just continued working as an LVN. What was weird about the whole thing was that she was a...