Pangea Reunited ASN, RN

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    What can you do in this situation？

    Pangea Reunited replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    I don't take rude patients personally ...especially if they're also being rude to other nurses. I've worked with nurses who refuse to take care of "jerk" patients before, and since I don't get...
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    Pay Cut "Because of ObamaCare and Jerry Brown"

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

    Lies!
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    Cross-Contamination, Etc, Slight Vent

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

    Well, you've got my attention. I'm not sure what "contamination" they might be referring to. I can somewhat understand the visitation rules. If some of these people have "child-like" personalities,...
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    Another vent about nurse vs aide

    Pangea Reunited replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry for spelling "aid" wrong through my whole post,
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    "Don't bother talking to residents with dementia.....

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

    Unfortunately, a lot of people have that attitude. People will surprise you, though. I talk to everyone, and I've had people respond (and make sense) after three or four days of not saying anything at...
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    Another vent about nurse vs aide

    Pangea Reunited replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Please allow me to defend (or explain) the other side since they're not here to do it for themselves. "I just don't understand nurses that are so utterly oblivious to all the work that aides do."...
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    Anyone else offended by this radio commercial?

    Pangea Reunited replied to T-Bird78's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not offended by it. They clearly have a target audience and it's CNAs who think nurses live the sweet life while CNAs do all the work. Don't fall for it, CNAs!!!
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    Hired for one shift but scheduled for another!

    Pangea Reunited replied to Bsumer704's topic in Emergency

    I would definitely ask about that. As far as holidays go, you have no seniority ...but the fact that you're working during the day and were hired for nights doesn't seem quite right. I would...
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    Evaluate this situation. What did I miss?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Billy_Ruben's topic in General Nursing

    Aside from learning each physician's preferences, I don't see a solution. You're damned if you do and damned if you
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    Endorsement vs. CA Examination. I am moving to CA after graduation.

    Pangea Reunited replied to and03204's topic in Nursing Career

    It might come down to your other circumstances. Do you have a job waiting in CA? Or at least financial support and a place to live? I became licensed in another state and endorsed to CA. I found CA to...
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    "Reality" show about nurses begins Thursday....

    Pangea Reunited replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a pretty long thread about it. Doesn't sound like too many people are happy...
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    Do you do the full head to toe patient assessment?

    Pangea Reunited replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    I do the first day I have a patient, but if I come back the next day, I get more
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    Psych nursing interview- Should I talk about personal experience with OCD?

    Pangea Reunited replied to ArtemisRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I would answer with this type of response and leave the personal stories out. Boundaries matter. I would feel hesitant to hire anyone who felt the need to discuss their personal problems in a job...
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    Should I be upset? Or am I a Diva?

    Pangea Reunited replied to U2BCool's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, what other offers do you have on the table?
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    I just wanted to SCREAM

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

    Wow. I was thinking that you'd overreacted a bit until I got to the "he's a physician" part. All the excuses I'd been making for this patient flew right out the window when I read that! Luckily, the...
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    How does an LPN get the 1yr experience if no one will hire them?

    Pangea Reunited replied to nichelle.james5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Move? ...to another city...maybe even another
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    How much is too much morphine?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Neomikeyboy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't believe you can give too much. The patient should get as much as they need to be
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    Graduation, First ever RN job, And Fired within 2 Months?

    Pangea Reunited replied to eereiche19's topic in Nursing Career

    If that's all there is too it, it sounds like pretty harsh treatment for a new graduate. I can only guess that there are other issues you might be unaware of or that the facility just has lots of...
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    Muslim Nurse aide

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

    I'm not muslim, but I don't like "strange" men grabbing, hugging and touching me, either. Even "non-sexual" touching from a coworker can be harassing if the coworker has been told to stop and...
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    Do your Charge RNs take patients?

    Pangea Reunited replied to RNMomma22's topic in General Nursing

    At my first job, charge nurses took full patient loads. At my current job, they take no patients. It is soooo much better having a free charge! Our charge nurses are actually helpful because they have...
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    Any nurses who tire easily, feel generally weaker than avg?

    Pangea Reunited replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be tired all the time and get headaches constantly. My thyroid levels were "normal", but I got put on synthroid and never get headaches anymore (or at least get them very rarely). I can also...
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    Too Many Sad Days

    Pangea Reunited replied to sweet.pea's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Honestly, you seem to be focusing on your own feelings and not taking any real responsibility for the bad decision you made. "This was a freak occurrence..." "I am truly sorry for this happening to...
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    What's it like to work in post-op, medical, and/or surgical?

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

    I guess it depends on the typical patient population for that unit. Post-op, elderly, hip replacement patients are much heavier than the typical 20-30 something-year-old lap chole
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    Fired & in Need of Resume Advice

    Pangea Reunited replied to TrixieRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree that the skills summary and professional experience sections are redundant. I also think some of the things you've listed are too obvious. For example, every nurse can give medication and...
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    I need your advice on dealing with people who try to treat me like I'm stupid

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

    Hilarious (as long as I don't actually have to give up my