Pangea Reunited ASN, RN

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    Accused of HIPPA

    Pangea Reunited replied to arodgz's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Noooo, just that the "spelling" is HIPAA (AA) instead of HIPPA
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    Accused of HIPPA

    Pangea Reunited replied to arodgz's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Your information was pretty general and appropriate, but it might be better to stop with your own role. Explain how you watch the patients, count calories, notify the nurse of poor intake, etc...but...
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    Patient accuses me of HIPAA violation

    Pangea Reunited replied to BSNbeauty's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I don't see any violation. And I'm guessing the same patient has made other frivolous
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    Passed at 75, here is the secret (1st attempt)

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

    The reason is balance. The "secret" to passing any exam is to get the answers right ...and it's no
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    Passed at 75, here is the secret (1st attempt)

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

    I don't believe in any god and never bothered to read the only study guide I bought. I passed on the first try with 75 questions, as well. No angel held my hand. In fact, a girl I went to school with...
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    One thing I learned today is that honesty will get you nowhere in Nursing School.

    Pangea Reunited replied to guest08/05/2014's topic in General Students

    I can't imagine that waking up late would ever be considered a "valid" excuse for missing an exam- at least not in nursing school. And any better "story" you might have come up with would have likely...
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    Doctor's attitude towards nurses

    Pangea Reunited replied to jrsnars2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The doctor surely lacks tact, but is there someone responsible for stuffing charts who's not doing their
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    what do you say to patients...

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

    I let them know that it happens all the time and that they wouldn't be in the hospital if they didn't need a little extra help. Then I change the subject and try to distract them. If they're doing...
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    Am I studying too much, I know it sounds crazy!

    Pangea Reunited replied to Jamiek33's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you might be one of those people who memorize as many details as possible instead of focusing on the big picture. That would drive me crazy, but if it works for you, keep on
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    LPN's with limited scope

    Pangea Reunited replied to jadelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Texas, I was often given 8 acute care patients and assigned an LVN with 8 acute care patients, as well. Luckily, we had good LVNS ...because there was no time to "step in" and earn a higher RN...
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    Transgender Nurses - experiences/opinions

    Pangea Reunited replied to Kaley1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A transition would definitely be "front page news" and gossiped about a lot, but I think most of the people I work with would be accepting and supportive. As for patients, it's hard for me to imagine...
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    New nurse just doing screening, frustrated!

    Pangea Reunited replied to Bikernurseof3's topic in Nursing Career

    It does sound sort of
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    When You Request I Switch Shifts with You

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

    I had a co-worker who'd ask me to switch days every week. And if that weren't chaotic enough, sometimes she'd ask me to switch them back. I was already irritated about the situation, but when I asked...
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    What do you think of fibromyalgia?

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

    The first time I heard the word was from an MD while I was still in nursing school. It was described as being synonymous with "crazy" and that's how I've thought of it ever since. Some of your posts...
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    Sexism in a primarily female dominated field

    Pangea Reunited replied to ritit123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is it possible that the males you work with are just more assertive? I've noticed that people who make their requirements known in an assertive manner are more likely to be accommodated regardless of...
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    Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    Pangea Reunited replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At my Texas hospital, there were a few med/surg LVNs who'd been "grandfathered" in. They didn't hire any new ones for the 2+ years that I worked there. IN California (where I work, at least), it's...
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    Very discouraged. Thinking about quitting.

    Pangea Reunited replied to 2bdr. indecisive's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I've never been in an LVN program, so I can't compare it to an RN one. I can tell you that we all put up with the same **** once we graduate and start working,
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    First Mistake... Can't shake bad feelings

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

    I got through mine by realizing that nobody really cared as much I did. The world just kept on spinning. I cried for about two days straight, too. It happens to everybody. You and I were lucky in that...
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    What constitutes "comfort care" at your hospital?

    Pangea Reunited replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    Old Hospital: Morphine, ativan and oxygen, patient very likely to have been recently extubated, vital signs (if taken) likely to be unstable, patient very likely to die before shift is over New...
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    Introverted nurses

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

    I'm an INTJ and I do fine at work as a nurse. I don't have much social energy outside of work, though. My friends and family get neglected a
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    Burned Bridges

    Pangea Reunited replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    People have different ways of communicating and you will never be spoken to in an "ideal" manner by every individual you interact with. Your feelings about how you're spoken to are irrelevant. Focus...
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    RNs, LPNs, and shift assessments

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

    When I was a new grad, the hospital I worked for had a few LVNs who'd been "grandfathered in" and had years of experience. In some cases, I would ask them to check out my patient when I wasn't sure...
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    How Does Your Hospital Decide Who is Called Off for Low Census?

    Pangea Reunited replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    It varies at my hospital, but it seems pretty fair for the most part. Sometimes, they'll take requests to be canceled. Other times, they refuse requests and cancel people in overtime or per diems...
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    LPN forced to work as CNA

    Pangea Reunited replied to jg24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was "CNA for a day" once and actually found it pretty relaxing. The thought of it stressed me out at first, though. CNAs have their own routines and most nurses are unfamiliar with how their days...
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    why look down on a lpn

    Pangea Reunited replied to lexapoo10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you want to be an RN, but just can't get into a program at the moment because it's "too competitive", you obviously see the value of becoming an RN over and LVN. And if you've made it clear that...