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    "I never saw a nurse do all that!"

    Little Panda RN replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I agree with you giginurse, that office nurses do not get paid nearly enough for all that they do. It is frustrating to say the least. By the way welcome to allnurses and feel free to vent
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    NCLEX-PN & Saunders Similarities?

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

    I used saunders to study for my nclex pn. I felt that it really prepared me for the test. I made sure to always read the rationale whether I got the question right or wrong. I made sure to focus where...
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    Quiet In North Dakota

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I have visited here a few times, reading the past posts but it sure is quiet around here. If there are any ND nurses are students out there, it sure would be great if you made yourself known. I...
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    In Need of Serious Help

    Little Panda RN replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Nursing Career

    I am sure that even without 2-5 years experience you can get a job in the clinical setting. You should know though, that they doctor who was yelling at you in the hospital is the one who yells at his...
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    magic markers on IV bags

    Little Panda RN replied to ginger58's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    It says in my IV book, "Never write directly on a flexible plastic bag with a ballpoint pen or any type of indelible marker. The pen may puncture the bag and the indelible marker ink may absorb into...
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    New LPN grad in LTC

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

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    New LPN grad in LTC

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

    My story sounds alot like yours. I am also starting in a SNF or LTC (not sure what the proper term is) this weekend. I am a flex-time person since I have another job working 40 hours a week in a...
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    LPNs/LVNs: What's Your Specialty?

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

    My specialty is clinic nursing. Cardiology, family practice, orthopedics, podiatry. I am also starting to work flex-time in a SNF. "Wish me
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    Trying to find more in depth info on Menopause

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

    I really don't know of any sites that would give you any different information than what you have already read, but I have also expereinced some of the same symptoms that you have expereinced. I had a...
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    How Do I Get My Shoes To Stop Squeaking?

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

    I thought my shoes were squeaking from the floor, but they still squeaked on carpet. The culprit was the insole rubbing against the rubber of the shoe. When I would take the insole out and put the...
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    How Do I Get My Shoes To Stop Squeaking?

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

    I have a pair of white rubber type clogs that squeaked all the time, my husband suggested taking out the insoles and lining them with felt. I lined the bottem of the insoles with white felt, I glued...
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    Flex time in LTC, Interview tomorrow!

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Everyone, I have a interview tomorrow for a flex time position. I was wondering if you can give me some ideas of type of questions to ask. I am a new LPN but I have been in the medical field for 12...
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    Advice for LTC

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

    it just amazes me that people actually believe that they can get away with this kind of stuff. i will never understand how their thought process works. i will keep this in mind while i am working. i...
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    Advice for LTC

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello there all you wonderful LTC nurses . I was wondering if you could spare some advice. I am starting in an LTC facility on the 7th of October. I am a brand new LPN and I was wondering what I...
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    Advice for LTC

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

    Thank you for the words of wisdom Geni. It is such a great help when the more experienced nurses share the ins and outs of this profession. Believe me my fellow nurses I am taking all this wonderful...
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    Advice for LTC

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

    Hello Pyrolady, First off I am really interested, how did you choose your user name? It is unique:), maybe there is a story behind this name. Your words of wisdom are great. I have never thought...
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    Advice for LTC

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

    I have heard it said many times, to cherish your CNA's and a good CNA is worth their weight in gold. I truly believe this and will do what I can to make sure that the CNA's I work with, know that I...
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    Advice for LTC

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

    I actually have 32 hours of training scheduled so far. I am working on some weekends and wed nights, since I work a full-time job in a clinic. I very much agree with you and will be sure to let them...
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    Advice for LTC

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

    Excellent advice, I knew I could count on all you wonderful nurses to help out:). I am looking forward to the job. My mom was an LPN and always loved geriatrics. She kept telling me to give it a try...
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    I wanted to explain what happened to me...

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

    Congratulations Lori!!!! I am so very excited for
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    LPN and state board

    Little Panda RN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of a state board test and I would venture to say that they are not the same thing. The Nclex is the same not matter what state you take it
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    How do you handle the "STRESS"

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i have read many threads about nurses wanting to leave nursing due to the stress. it could be stress from co-workers, doctors, patients, to much too do and not enough time. i also know nurses who say...
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    Please Help Me Understand

    Little Panda RN replied to LPNMOM2B's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Here are a couple of sites that may help you answer the questions you have http://pub10.bravenet.com/forum/792761550, http://www.certmedassistant.com/. I was a certifed medical assistant before I...
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    Flex time in LTC, Interview tomorrow!

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

    I went to the interview yesterday and I did get the job. I am only flex time, which means I only have to work one weekend a month. I already have a full-time job as a clinic nurse, but since I have...
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    Flex time in LTC, Interview tomorrow!

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

    Hello Hairstylingnurse, When you work flex time you are required to work 1 weekend a month. Other than that you can say yes or no when they call you to work. I currently have a full-time job in the...