Little Panda RN ASN, RN

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    Advice Please!!!!!!

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes I agree with you and we did have a good long talk to them. I am sure they will not do it again. There are numerous reasons why I left this position during orientation, it was not a good fit and I...
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    If you could have a different profession...

    Little Panda RN replied to anurseuk's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would like to try being an: Accountant Paralegal Medical Coder Own a old fashion Malt shoppe or Deli Thats all I can think of for
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    Advice Please!!!!!!

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Update: I did leave this job and I am going back to my old psych position. At least at this job I know that we work as a team. My co-workers are awesome and I missed them so much. I am glad to be...
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    8 hour noc shifts

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have accepted a position as charge nurse on the 1030pm-7am shift. I am curious, for those of you who work this shift, how do you like it? How many days a week do you work and do you feel like you...
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    8 hour noc shifts

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked three nights so far and I am wiped!!! I am so emotional that I cant even stand myself. How long does it take to adjust? I feel like I have no life. I feel like I just sleep and work. I...
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    Advice Please!!!!!!

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked 2 days and 3 nights so far. The aids on the day shift are awesome, but the aids on nights seem to have some attitude. The first night I worked it was with an agency nurse and one of the...
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    Advice Please!!!!!!

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, sounds like you have been around the block! How long have you worked LTC and what shift do you
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    any psych nurses out there???

    Little Panda RN replied to lorenwithano's topic in General Nursing

    Hello and welcome! If you go to the specialty forums, you will find psychiatric nursing. Just do a search and I am sure you will get all your questions answered. Have a great
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    Nurse to patient ratio in LTC

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am starting a new job next week, it is nights and I was told I would be the only nurse with 3 cna's for 50 residents. The DON said there are only a few morning meds and's of course prn's. This...
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    disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    Little Panda RN replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    When I first started in the psych hospital we had 35 inpatients. 20 on adolescents and 15 on adults. Each side has an RN and LPN working. Depending on which side I was working I would pass meds for...
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    Nurse to patient ratio in LTC

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I already accepted the job. I start next week. I am hoping for the best, but I guess you never know. Thank you for the
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    Leaving Psych Nursing

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I wanted to let everyone know that I am leaving psych. I have not been at it for very long but the facility I work for has been low censusing us by 12 hours or more a week. I just cant afford to lose...
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    Leaving Psych Nursing

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for all your replys ellpark! Yes it was very quick. I am sure it is difficult to find night nurses, especially in a small community. They really wanted me to work for them. They said they...
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    Where is the light at the end of the tunnel?

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    Update: I wanted to update everyone on how things are going. First off my little sammy is doing better. His cough is gone!!!! The vet switched his antibiotic and he immediately started getting better....
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    Where is the light at the end of the tunnel?

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    A very "humble" thank you! Your kind words brings warmth to this very chilly time in my
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    Where is the light at the end of the tunnel?

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone who have showed such kindness and support. It means so very much. On another note, I have a job interview on monday at an LTC for night shift. It is approx 35 miles from here so we...
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    Where is the light at the end of the tunnel?

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your kind words. It does warm my heart
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    interview help please!

    Little Panda RN replied to lhsouthern's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am so sorry to hear you did not get the job. Please dont be to hard on yourself. You will find a job and when you do, it will be the right one. Hold you head high and keep
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    Just Applied to RN Program!!!!

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Well I have applied to the LPN-RN part-time program. I recieved a letter stating that they have recieved all my information and that my file is complete. They will doing the selection process in...
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    How can I prepare for the field and employment opportunities

    Little Panda RN replied to MoyCoy's topic in Psychiatric

    I guess it depends on the facility. I am a new psych nurse with no actual psych expierence. I have been in the medical field since 1994 and spent quite a bit of time in family practice. I was told...
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    throw me to the wolves

    Little Panda RN replied to jennifers's topic in General Nursing

    When I was doing clinicals we were split between the different units. We were always on the floor with another student and our instructor checked with us often to see if we needed anything. If she...
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    nclex taker,, please help me with prayers

    Little Panda RN replied to tjdumlao's topic in General Nursing

    Sending prayers your way!!!!! Keep us
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    Lots of changes at new job (vent)

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    We actually have enough nurses, but do to low census they have been sending staff home. Hopefully soon we will be back to normal. When I first started there were 35 inpatients. We are a 67 bed...
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    Lots of changes at new job (vent)

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    As most of you know I started a new job in psych a little over a month ago. Since I started working the DON, ADON resigned and is now gone. Two social workers also left (heard one was terminated)...
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    Just Applied to RN Program!!!!

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes rexie68 we are all going to make it!!!! This may sound really strange but I like school and am looking forward to starting again. Thanks to everyone for your