Little Panda RN ASN, RN

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    Psych Nurses!!!

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

    I am an LPN and just started as a psych nurse. So far I like what I see and what I am learning. Sorry I really can't answer your question since I have not been at it long enough to know the pros and...
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    Why is psych nursing only 8 hours???

    Little Panda RN replied to natnurse23's topic in Psychiatric

    RNKittyKat, I just wanted to say congradulations on your new job. I wish you the best of luck. Keep us updated on how it
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    First Day on The Job

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

    Hi cherilee, It has been going well. I was on the adolescent side on wed. It went well but there were a couple of incidents that made me a little nervous. I am sure as time goes by it should get...
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    Attempted suicide on my shift

    Little Panda RN replied to AlwaysTired's topic in Psychiatric

    Sorry to hear about this, I am sure it was very traumatic for you and your co-workers. I am sure all of you did a great job. Dont let what others are saying get to you. Remember "hindsight is
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    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Well, most of you who read my previous post in december, will remember that I originally accepted a night position in pysch and then I changed my mind and declined. I told them that I did not think I...
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    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

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

    Well I had my CPI training today and went spent alot of time on how to protect ourselves. We learned how to restrain a pt and how to extract ourselves from an attack. We went over signs of anxiety in...
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    borderline-help: 2 different nurses/2 different approaches

    Little Panda RN replied to gcja's topic in Psychiatric

    I think I understand what you are saying Thunderwolf and RN/Writer. Consistency can be the key to working with borderlines, but do we not need to keep in mind the patient as an individual? It would...
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    borderline-help: 2 different nurses/2 different approaches

    Little Panda RN replied to gcja's topic in Psychiatric

    Okay first off let me say that I do know this thread is 2 years old:lol2: I found this thread very enlightning. I read every single post:D even though there werent very many:lol2:. Anyways, the reason...
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    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

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

    Thank you for replying. I start my CPI training tomorrow. I am exicited and nervous at the same time. I will keep everyone updated on my
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    My sister is on life support

    Little Panda RN replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    May Gods peace be with you. My deepest sympathies to you and your
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    NCLEX PN: I don't know what to do anymore

    Little Panda RN replied to Jab08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX is a scary exam. Like another poster stated maybe you are having test anxiety. As far as learning the material, I used saunders PN and NCLEX PN made incredibly easy, but I mostly used...
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    My sister is on life support

    Little Panda RN replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so very sorry. May God hold you and your family during this very difficult time. Many prayers coming you way. With Deepest Sympathy
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    Attacked by patient

    Little Panda RN replied to franmermaid's topic in Psychiatric

    So sorry to hear what happened. Wishing you the best! Sending Prayers and Hugs your
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    Doctor Practices that Dump Patients

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

    It is the system that is at fault and I think the way that medicaid works is what most are frustrated about. I understand the frustration but I still believe we should not lump all who recieve...
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    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

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

    It is nice to hear some positive. Your advice about trusting your instincts is so true. Anyone can become violent at any time for any reason even without a past history. I appreciate all your advice....
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    Nursys - am I supposed to use it?

    Little Panda RN replied to New2ER's topic in General Nursing

    I would call the PA board of nursing and ask. I am also unclear of their process even after reading the information on their website. I tend to think that you would use nursys for verification of...
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    Doctor Practices that Dump Patients

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

    This is exactly why there needs to be an overhaul of our system. Everything keeps costing more and wages are stagnating. Pretty soon there wont be any doctors for these rural areas. There is...
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    Nursys - am I supposed to use it?

    Little Panda RN replied to New2ER's topic in General Nursing

    I would check the BON website for PA and it should tell you what you need to do for endorsement for that
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    Doctor Practices that Dump Patients

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

    :yeahthat:
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    Doctor Practices that Dump Patients

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

    I didnt realize that someone who has the means to pay for their healthcare could get free healthcare. I thought it always went on income. Here in my neck of the woods there is a free clinic but only...
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    Doctor Practices that Dump Patients

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

    All I can say is "wow". Didnt know there was so much resentment out there towards medicaid patients. Believe me I have seen my share of them, since I worked in the clinical setting for 12 years. Yes...
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    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

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

    Thanks for the reply stepaukob, you didnt make me nervous. Truth is I make myself nervous:lol2:. I am nervous about starting a new job and doing well in it and hoping I really like it. By the way how...
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    Doctor Practices that Dump Patients

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

    From what I understand of healthcare reform is that it will be an affordable insurance offered through more than one company and that the premiums will be based on income level. Also insurance...
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    Doctor Practices that Dump Patients

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

    I hope you do not run into this type of behavior when you are seeking medical care. How sad is it that this actually takes place here in America. I feel very strongly that healthcare should be a...
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    Doctor Practices that Dump Patients

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

    I'm sorry, but I think it is very sad and disturbing to hear that you can refuse care to a patient because of being on medicaid. Are they not human beings just like the rest of us. Providers should...