Little Panda RN ASN, RN

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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 RealNurseWitch, I appreciate the advice. I have CPI training on the 18th and I am looking forward to learning the steps to take to keep the patients and myself safe. I do have to...
  2. Little Panda RN

    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

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

    Thank you KrissyPRN, I just love hearing from other nurses. I am hoping this will be my niche. I will commit you advice to memory so I draw upon it during my shifts. I am glad to hear you love your...
  3. Little Panda RN

    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

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

    Thank you jpRN84 and Piper12 for the advice. I am looking forward to the job, but of course am a little nervous at the same time. I guess that is to be expected. Hearing some words of wisdom for all...
  4. Little Panda RN

    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

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

    Yes, I was thinking the same thing. If a patient gets out of hand and becomes violent, I will get myself and other patients out and to safety. I had a tour of the unit I am going to be working on and...
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    staff appreciation

    Little Panda RN replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how tight of a budget you are on, but how about picking up some meat, cheese, crackers and make your own tray. You could also make a veggie tray with dip and then maybe some fruit to go with...
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    Continuing Education

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

    Hello Sunni LPN, I am an associate degree LPN and I am currently going back into nursing after a 9 month hiatus. I am starting a pysch position this month. If I like it, I plan on going on for my RN....
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    What is it like working in psych?

    Little Panda RN replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Psychiatric

    Hello CNAinNeb, I have not started working in pysch as of yet, but will be on the 18th of this month. There is always an inherint risk of physical harm not matter where you work. I suppose there is...
  8. Little Panda RN

    Really headed back to nursing this time around!!!

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

    Well I did find the site that this posting was from. I will post the link here if anyone is interested. http://www.pef.org/stopworkplaceviolence/files/Human_Face_of_Workplace_Violence.pdf I realize...
  9. Little Panda RN

    Really headed back to nursing this time around!!!

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well I have accepted a position in pysch. It is an inpatient unit with adolescents and adults. It is a very nice hospital and I was very impressed with the DON and ADON. It will be full-time days, 3...
  10. Little Panda RN

    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

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

    everyone said that it is inevitable if you stay long enough you will get hit. i am sure that is true. but you can get hit no matter where you work. i am sure it is more prevalent in pysch, but i...
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    Really headed back to nursing this time around!!!

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

    this was sent to my email. i realize this is a standard message regarding that some one has posted to the thread i am subscribed too. chuck1234 has just replied to a thread you have subscribed to...
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    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

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

    The meeting went very well. I accepted the position. It will be days, 3 twelve hour shifts a week, 6am-630pm. I had the chance to ask alot of questions about patient acuity, safegaurds in place for...
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    Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

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

    In all honesty I am not sure why I wanted to be a nurse. My mom and 2 aunts were nurses, but I dont think that made much of an impression on me. When I was in my 30's I went to school to become a...
  14. Little Panda RN

    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

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

    Thanks Thunderwolf, I will try my best to be patient. I am just looking forward to some good advice from the experienced
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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 so much for your reply. I am really excited this time around. I am hoping among hopes that this is where I am supposed to
  16. Little Panda RN

    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

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

    Still waiting! I know some of you wonderful pysch nurses have some advice for this newbie. :plsebeg::plsebeg::plsebeg:share! I am done begging now, thank you for
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    I'm a Clinical Informatics Specialist!

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

    :urck::whe!::ancong!::dncgbby: Congrats Sue, I can finally uncross my fingers "I knew it would
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    I have my second interview

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

    :hpygrp: Good luck Sue!!!!! Keeping fingers crossed that you are offered the
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    Abused by a patient

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

    I agree with numerous other posters. "You should not have to put up with being abused, hit, pinched, assulted". Your supervisors let you down. They should have removed you from this assignment the...
  20. Little Panda RN

    Should I Apply for this Job?

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

    Suesquatch, Just wondering if there is any knew news about the job? I am still keeping my fingers crossed and wishing you the best of
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    They called the cops!

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

    Personally, I would feel honored that my co-workers thought enough of me to make sure everything was alright. You never know when something dreadful could happen and it could happen in an instant....
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    Should I Apply for this Job?

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

    As I have always told my children, "Nothing ventured nothing gained" and "You will never know if you never try". So go for it Suesquatch!!!!! The best of luck and I will be keeping my fingers crossed...
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    Administering flu/pneumonia vaccines

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

    I spent many years working in the clinic and I have always used a 25 gauge needle for flu/pnemonia vaccines. 25 gauge stands for the diameter of the needle not the length. A 21 gauge is larger in...
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    How are you LPN's getting continuing education hours?

    Little Panda RN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here are some web sites that might help you with your CEU's. If you search these sites you can find some free ones. Just make sure that they are accepted by the state you live in....
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    Thinking about it

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

    I say go for it!!! I graduated with my LPN when I was 45. I worked full-time and did at least 12-14 credits a semester. It was tough but very doable. There was a girl in my class and she was 48 and...