Pangea Reunited ASN, RN

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    When to call a code

    Pangea Reunited replied to JenHRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. If the patient desires otherwise, they can specify that in an advance directive. Some desire an attempt at chemical resuscitation, but no
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    Going to be fired?

    Pangea Reunited replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Jen has been polite and made no attempt to inflate her knowledge or experience. I'm not sure it's fair to group her with anyone else. Let's give her her own
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    Med error...what to do?

    Pangea Reunited replied to kh2013's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to head down to the police station tonight and demand a ticket for driving five miles over the limit on my way to work. If they tell me everything's OK, I'm going to start screaming, "Cuff...
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    Nursing Experience

    Pangea Reunited replied to nerdynurse7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, it is misleading. CNA experience does not count as "nursing" experience and clinical components are a mandatory part of nursing school. Just stating that you've graduated from LPN school is...
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    leaving clinic with Patients still in exam rooms?

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

    OK, now I'm starting to feel like this is all a little
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    Negotiating Pay

    Pangea Reunited replied to FutureCruzanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was able to negotiate a pretty good rate "off the grid", but had been working for that employer for at least a solid year and knew they were very happy with me. If this new place you're looking into...
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    leaving clinic with Patients still in exam rooms?

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

    Just how well hidden are your crash carts? You might need to have a bit more trust in the people you work with. Surely you are not the only one capable of making sure a patient isn't locked up in the...
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    question

    Pangea Reunited replied to thendricks's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I will do your homework if you work my 12 hour shift tonight. Do we have a
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    One class per semester?

    Pangea Reunited replied to shanam's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Different nursing programs have different requirements regarding how "old" your prerequisite classes can
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    One class per semester?

    Pangea Reunited replied to shanam's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can take as many (or as few) prerequisites at a time as you'd like. The answers to your other questions will be specific to the program(s) you're interested
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    Accepted as an alternate for the ASN program at ivy tech Columbus fall 2016

    Pangea Reunited replied to lcpayne's topic in School, College Programs

    You could ask them and they'd probably have an idea. I got into my program as 10th alternate. There were about 60 spaces in the program, total. Anyone who fails their background check, fails their...
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    Do travel nurses precep fulltime nurses in your hospital

    Pangea Reunited replied to 6721's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen it happen on occasion ...especially when the traveler and the new hire are both very
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    Will you tell me about your first year as a nurse?

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

    You might find some helpful threads here: https://allnurses.com/first-year-after/ My first year was not that great, so I don't want to re-live it
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    i am not smart, still should i take a nursing program?

    Pangea Reunited replied to curiousfellow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only information you give us to assess your ability is that you "don't feel smart" and are "not good at math". Desire will not get you far without ability. Perhaps you have some good qualities, as...
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    I Told him she shouldn't be discharged....

    Pangea Reunited replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    In some cases, I've seen families take home an elderly relative for unselfish reasons. One man, in particular, was very active but unsteady, confused, and had an impaired swallow. The family could...
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    What Nurses really Want to Say When They Chart

    Pangea Reunited replied to SICUshortCait's topic in General Nursing

    "Patient attempted to strike nurse when informed unit pantry was out of chocolate pudding." Patient is a violent POS who should probably be in prison (and probably has been). Add him to the "do not...
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    Switching Area/Specialty in Bay Area, California? Why is it tough?

    Pangea Reunited replied to skp27's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand, it's a competitive market in general. And although you may meet the minimum requirements for each job, there are probably multiple, better qualified applicants. Sometimes, the...
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    "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

    Pangea Reunited replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Well, imagine if the reverse were to happen. You're at work giving your patient requested advice. As the encounter ends and you start to walk away, the pharmacist walks over and says, "Excuse me, but...
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    NCLEX Pass Rates vs. Graduation Rates

    Pangea Reunited replied to NavyVetNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure it would make a difference to me. People fail to graduate for so many reasons that have nothing to do with the quality of the program. The one good outcome I can imagine (with published...
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    Hate med surg, what's next?

    Pangea Reunited replied to nursegal456's topic in General Nursing

    I just had a baby and switched from med/surg (6 years) to a small, locked, inpatient psych unit (per diem). There are no lines, drains, tubes, and all patients must be medically cleared before being...
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    Blue hair

    Pangea Reunited replied to Fireflynurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If your dress code allows it, you work in an unusual
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    Best quality care cannot be provided

    Pangea Reunited replied to uniqueguy34's topic in General Nursing

    Five patients is a dream to some people. As a new grad in acute care, I started with eight and also had to cover and LPN with eight. ...but even with five patients, corners have to be cut. If you do...
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    Nursing student from NZ wanting to pursue nursing in CA

    Pangea Reunited replied to Hanathenurse's topic in Nurse Registration

    You can try, but they don't usually answer the phone. I honestly don't know how they are with emails, but I would guess not good. Try early!! And good
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    Nursing student from NZ wanting to pursue nursing in CA

    Pangea Reunited replied to Hanathenurse's topic in Nurse Registration

    The two year requirement is in place of something else. I don't remember what, but I've looked into it for someone else and it is not an absolute requirement. California will want all of your...
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    BSN and Associate Nurses Are Neck and Neck. Will This Change?

    Pangea Reunited replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    ASN is enough for me as I'm content to go traipsing about causing sentinel events. I've even considered forgetting some of what I've already been