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    Brian Short News

    pagandeva2000 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Blessed Be to allnurses: I used to be an active member of allnurses some time ago and reading about this tragedy really hurt my gut. I know that the many faithful participants, guides, moderators and...
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    PPD Measurement Tape

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am tired of cutting up paper to measure PPD results. Some time ago, someone posted where we can obtain a plastic PPD measurement tape, and would like to know if anyone knows of anyplace I can...
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    LPN versus RN Organizations

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Am putting this question out there out of curiousity... does it seem to you that organizations for LPNs are weaker than those for RNs? If so, why? My observations is that they are trying to put a...
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    Phlebotomy: 25 Gauge Needle Question

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been drawing blood as a phlebotomist for over 15 years before becoming a nurse. I was always told by lab techs and other nurses that drawing blood from a 25 gauge butterfly needle can hemolyze...
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    What Do You LIKE About Being an LPN?

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We read so many posts from frustrated LPNs feeling that we are not valued, not really nurses, etc... What I would like to know from viewers is what do you LIKE about being an LPN/LVN? I like the hands...
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    Near Death Experiences?

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is a personal interest of mine and want to know from nurses; have any of your patients reported having a Near Death Experience, where they had to be revived and then shared stories of seeing...
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    Has Magnet Increased Nurse Satisfaction Within the Facility?

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how to initiate a poll, but I'd like to poll this one. Definitely so See some improvement in nurse satisfaction See no
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    Tattletale nurse

    pagandeva2000 replied to IndiKast's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have to agree with you there. I have not directly experienced it, but heard plenty of stories about it. Again, I discovered that the dynamics involved in home care can be so complex. You do see...
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    Tattletale nurse

    pagandeva2000 replied to IndiKast's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would always chart my findings and report them to the agency. Keeping them out of the loop can be bad business for the people I am employed for. Not informing them or keeping them in the dark can...
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    Where was your first LPN job????

    pagandeva2000 replied to jommit52's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hospital clinic. I had worked at this same facility and clinic as a Patient Care Associate. Also grabbed side gigs as a flu nurse, med-surg per diem (at my same hospital), and vaccination nurse for...
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    Tattletale nurse

    pagandeva2000 replied to IndiKast's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You're right. I have found that chasing other nurses to make them do what they were supposed to do can be fruitless. I report it because I found it. If I don't report it, somehow, it can fall on...
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    Tattletale nurse

    pagandeva2000 replied to IndiKast's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think that the next time something occurs that leaves you in doubt, YOU be the one to report it to your agency-act like it is the first time you were aware of it...this way, it doesn't appear that...
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    Would a first job at a plastic surgery OR be a waste of time?

    pagandeva2000 replied to cobee's topic in General Nursing

    Will you be working 5 days a week? If not, maybe as your confidence builds, you can eventually obtain a per diem or part time med-surg position. If not, tell him that you have an on line friend who...
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    Should I refer to my new RN director as Ms. Newboss?

    pagandeva2000 replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

    As mentioned, there are more battles to contend with than what a person demands they are to be called. What would concern me more is how the staff interact with this person. Is she approachable?...
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    Would a first job at a plastic surgery OR be a waste of time?

    pagandeva2000 replied to cobee's topic in General Nursing

    Are you an LPN or RN? I'm only asking because this reminds me of when I attended my best friend's graduation from the same LPN school I went to had an LPN guest speaker that spoke very highly of LPNs...
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    Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Setting up the meds, signing for them, but expecting you to give is a lot of nerve. Dealing with 70 patients is insane, but unfortunately, that is the experience of most LTC nurses...these facilities...
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    Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

    pagandeva2000 replied to vlomankill's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Tell them when you need a break and take it. Or if you need longer time for your break/lunch, let them know and take it. I smoke as well, but work in a clinic, where it could be a bit different....
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    Answering "YES/NO" to contacting current employer?

    pagandeva2000 replied to SoClose!'s topic in General Nursing

    I tend to check 'do not contact'. Things can get very dicey when they know for a fact that you are looking for something else. Sometimes, supervisors take it personally, some are upset because they...
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    "I am sorry - I refuse to float to Peds!"

    pagandeva2000 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    While it shows good sportsmanship to call the charge nurse to share concerns, many times, you still don't know what you are getting into until you are actually there and are no longer in a position to...
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    Can the doctor refuse to see a patient?

    pagandeva2000 replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    I have also heard that if a physician is treating a patient in his private office, that he can refuse to continue treatment as long as he notifies them in advance and allow them the chance to find...
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    I got fed up!

    pagandeva2000 replied to orlycst's topic in General Nursing

    It is true that a bridge was burned, and sometimes, facilities retailiate by making up lies. But, you did what you felt you had to do. I know you did not mean to burn that bridge, but nothing can be...
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    Update- Got written up at work after ph. call from boss...

    pagandeva2000 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    If your boss is giving you an opportunity to transfer, leave on the first thing smoking. It could be that this is a toxic unit, or it just is not a good fit for YOU. Write ups are sometimes...
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    "I am sorry - I refuse to float to Peds!"

    pagandeva2000 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can understand it. If you have not touched pediatrics since school, it may not be safe. Doses of meds have to be calculated, not recognizing signs and symptoms from a patient that may not be able...
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    Am I crazy?

    pagandeva2000 replied to stacey914's topic in General Nursing

    I have not lost a child, but I do get your point...which is why I did say and believe that you need something for YOU. While I know that you sincerely love your children, I think that you need...
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    My friends won't be in my study group!

    pagandeva2000 replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    I also live in New York, and graduated from LaGuardia Community College's LPN program 4 years ago. So, yes, I do understand how hard it is to get into an RN program, especially at CUNY schools. And,...