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    Professions before nursing

    Little Panda RN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Air force at 17 then worked for various grocery stores eventually in a managment position, moved on to become a certified medical assistant in my 30's. Eleven years later LPN and now RN MAY
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    IM injections

    Little Panda RN replied to allie136's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of pinching for an IM. In school we were taught to pinch for subq and skin taut for IM. Subq 45 degree angle and IM 90 degree angle. "Anywhoo that is how I was
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    how did you handle your first patient death?

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

    I just expierenced my first death yesterday, it is an expierence I will never forget. I am the only nurse on and I was called to the dining room and was told the resident looks like they fell asleep,...
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    Help with Math, Please.....

    Little Panda RN replied to rita.kumar83's topic in General Nursing

    Remember with your first problem, your answer should read 2.5 tsp or 12.5 mls. With your second problem you should be using multiplication because the question is asking you "how many units would be...
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    Online Microbiology?

    Little Panda RN replied to futurenursejayne's topic in General Students

    I took my micro online through http://www.northlandcollege.edu/distance/ , I really enjoyed the class.This is a minnesota community and technical college. Good
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    Where are all the nurses?

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

    I have seen numerous posts that state that hospitals are not hiring new grads. Well, then who are they hiring? Eventually more expierenced nurses are going to be retiring, so who are they hiring to...
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    math help

    Little Panda RN replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    25000 U/500 mls x 25 mls/1 h = 1250 U/hr Yes looks like you have the correct answer. I always use deminsional analysis to figure the
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    Taking NCLEX-RN tomorrow morning!!!!!!! YIKES!

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

    Sending "Good Luck" and many prayers your way! Try to stay calm, read the question more than once, use the ABC's and Maslows.
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    NEW JOB, transitioning, feelings of dread & worry!

    Little Panda RN replied to afield's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is very normal to feel that way. We have all had those feelings with new jobs. It takes time to adjust and get used to the routine. I promise you, down the road, you will look back on how you feel...
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    My question is can the LPN remove the IV???

    Little Panda RN replied to joycee8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I was an LPN student we could not start an IV since we were not certified at that time, but we could remove one. In my last semester we became IV certified so we could start and remove. It all...
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    Who's most at risk for developing HTN?

    Little Panda RN replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I read the question the first thing that entered my mind is African American. You learn in shcool that African Americans are more at risk for developing hypertension. I think what we need to keep...
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    Hello North Dakota!!!!!

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    How many North Dakota nurses visit this forum? Raise your hands and let the world know that North Dakota does exist and were proud to be here!:chuckle Roll Call: I am a clinic office nurse in a busy...
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    Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Little Panda RN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From what I understand, you need to be logged into your account. Then you try to register and if you get the pop up supposedly you know that you passed and if you can go all the way to payment then...
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    Hysterectomies and PMS

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

    I had a TAH with BSO 11 years ago. It was the best thing I ever did. Before my hysterectomy I was a basket case when that time of the month came around, crying:cry: one minute and madder than he**...
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    Endorsement dummy

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

    I currently have a license in my state (compact state) and I also hold a license in our neighboring state (non compact state). I endorsed into the neighboring state so I did not lose my home state...
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    Please go here and sign!

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

    Thank you for posting this petition. I only hope we can make a difference. They say there is strength in numbers, I sure hope
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    the Medical Careers Institute

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

    I hate to tell you, not all LPN's have a certificate. I personally have an associate degree in nursing and yes it is an LPN associate degree "Associate of Applied Science Degree Practical Nursing". I...
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    What should I take before I take Microbiology?

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

    I really dont think it matters which ones you take first. I really enjoyed my micro class, more so than chem. As other posters have stated ask your adviser what they reccommend. The best of luck to...
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    do you do med passes in dining room?

    Little Panda RN replied to retread71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No giving them in the dining room where I work. It really hasnt been a problem for us since our residents come to the med room for their
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    Check out my new NAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

    Little Panda RN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A very big Congratulations!!!!!! Here's wishing you the best of luck with your new
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    needlestick from hep c and HIV + patient

    Little Panda RN replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted you to know that I am sending many prayers your way! May God comfort you during this difficult
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    I think we missed the signs and my pt died because of it

    Little Panda RN replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    You were in a very tough situation, but you did what you needed to do. I agree with the other posters is was this patients nurse and your instructor who let this pateint down. How very, very sad! I...
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    I have a question about Insulins....

    Little Panda RN replied to Jessmed0324's topic in General Nursing

    I whole heartedly agree with the poster before me. We have to use our judgement at times when it comes to insulin. I had this scenario today at work. I had a resident whose BS was 56 at supper. He...
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    changing my user name

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

    I am so sorry about your kitty. It is so difficult when you lose a loved one! I just lost my Sammy a week ago today. He was 13 yrs and we had him since he was 8 weeks old. I miss him terribly! He was...
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    So I took my first nursing exam!

    Little Panda RN replied to JMurse's topic in General Students

    Congrats, you will do well in nursing school! Just keep studying your butt