Pangea Reunited ASN, RN

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    Rude residents

    Pangea Reunited replied to lauriepat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    People like that can be very irritating. They're obviously incapable of normal social interaction, but they're self-directed enough to refuse any attempt to better the situation. At some point, I...
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    Can't we all just get along??

    Pangea Reunited replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you just threw out a bunch of insults, then asked why we can't all get along... In any case, some people value honesty over "free
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    Unhappy RN at LTC Avoid Extra Shifts

    Pangea Reunited replied to JPRN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you show up for your scheduled shifts, then that's enough. I think I've picked up an extra shift once or twice in the past 3 years, and I get asked constantly. I don't even feel obligated to...
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    I'm not answering call lights

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

    I always answer my call lights quickly, but I have no trouble putting off non-essential requests. You want jello, again? No problem! I'll bring it in with your next IV antibiotic. After I'm done with...
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    Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Pangea Reunited replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    There is no magical solution. Just be your best and hope for the best. Your ideas are not bad, but they've been tried by plenty of others who haven't gotten much of a return in their investment. In...
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    Fired for saying "under-staffed"

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

    Somehow, I'm not surprised. I would look for a way out of that dump,
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    Going into work sick!?

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

    I think it's crazy that you went in to start out with. It would have been better to call in with plenty of notice instead of going home slightly after your shift started. Why would you be worried...
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    Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Pangea Reunited replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    "I meant to say that if I did so and so, then it would be easier for me to find employment as a RN, as compared to others who have not or who are completely switching from different work fields...
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    Is my nursing school too selective?

    Pangea Reunited replied to aquamoon713's topic in General Students

    We lost about 30-50% of our class by graduation. Some failed, some got accepted into alternate programs, some had commitments that interfered with school and could not continue on, some moved away,...
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    How beneficial is a CNA job?b

    Pangea Reunited replied to ellaballet's topic in General Students

    I think passing grades are more
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    How Would You Report This Illegal Work Situation??

    Pangea Reunited replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1. We can't fault this person for what other people believe she may be or for what other people may call her. 2. What is "suggestive medical information"? 3. What you "have been told" by other staff...
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    Timing a pregnancy just right

    Pangea Reunited replied to give em zzzs's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You don't state your age which may be a huge factor. But in any case, think about how important it is to you to have a second child and act accordingly. Things don't always work out the way we plan....
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    Pangea Reunited replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Babies soil themselves and need help eating, too. I definitely think there's room for improvement in end of life care, but confused, incontinent people who need help eating can still have pleasurable...
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    What are the little things you do to help the next shift?

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

    I always offer PRNs for pain (and other things) about an hour before shift change. It benefits the oncoming nurse and the patient. :) And since some patients are still sleeping at that time, I make...
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    Which of these job options is the "most correct"?

    Pangea Reunited replied to jpalise's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would not work for free for three months for the chance to be hired. That's ridiculous. Options one and two sound about equal to me, though. I would probably try the local hospital and look out of...
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    Medical assistant position will help me land an RN job?

    Pangea Reunited replied to jennifer_app's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would focus on passing NCLEX and go from there. Why would anyone want to hire a medical assistant who planned on leaving in a just a few months? That would be a bad investment for any business. And...
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    Number One Pet Peeve in Nursing School: Future "Paycheck Nurses"

    Pangea Reunited replied to joshmiller2010's topic in General Students

    It's fine to work for a paycheck. I think you should focus on helping your failing friends who "truly want to be nurses" instead of worrying about people who are passing with little
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    Don't feel sorry for me because I work in long term care...

    Pangea Reunited replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's how I feel about
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    repeater for more than 5 years in NCLEX EXAMINATION in CALIFORNIA

    Pangea Reunited replied to ilovemybaby's topic in Nurse Registration

    Board of Registered Nursing - Reapply/Repeat for Examination Start there. The application form states that you will receive testing instructions if you are found to be elligible. CA BON is pretty much...
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    Our Creator is Crying

    Pangea Reunited replied to Nicole, Lpn's topic in Correctional

    New account with one post ...hopefully some sort of joke
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    morphine drip for "comfort"

    Pangea Reunited replied to melisgood's topic in Patient Medications

    Under those circumstances, I'm happy to comply with the family's wishes. I find it much more disturbing when a family doesn't want a dying patient, who is obviously suffering, to have "too much...
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    Did Anyone NOT Study for the NCLEX and Do Well?

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

    I bought a review book and opened it for about ten minutes while I was waiting to check out a rental car. I never got further than that, and I passed NCLEX on the first try with 75 questions. I felt...
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    No more phlebotomist in the hospital?!

    Pangea Reunited replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's ridiculous unless you're in an ICU with a 2:1
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    Newish Grad: I want your honest feedback

    Pangea Reunited replied to Kdids520's topic in Pediatric

    I think it all comes down to what kind of support is available after orientation ends. Will there be senior nurses around who love to help and teach? A free charge who's available to assist with the...
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    How do I endorse my California License to Texas

    Pangea Reunited replied to CPTjOYjOY's topic in Texas Nursing

    When I worked in South Texas as a new grad, there were a lot of out of state nurses starting orientation with me. Some didn't have Texas licenses yet, and the hospital seemed to be willing to work...