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    Impaired nursing not cool

    pagandeva2000 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think that you are responsible to inform the nursing supervisor of your suspicions, but I am not sure if you, as a charge nurse, has the power to send a person home...in most facilities, this is the...
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    Immunizations

    pagandeva2000 replied to Sylina2100's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Is there a department of health in your area, or a number to call where listings for free immunizations are provided? Also, at times, the school itself may have
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    Pregnancy-Hot Baths

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was reading in my old textbooks as well as some of the newer literature being given out in my OB/GYN clinic saying that a pregnant woman should avoid hot baths and saunas, but do not see the reason...
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    16 fired for HIPAA Violations

    pagandeva2000 replied to DesertRN2's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Well, the resident had just as much of a right to her privacy as any other patient receiving service at that facility. It is unfortunate, but I believe this happens more often when we would like to...
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    LPN programs in Maryland

    pagandeva2000 replied to jessica0452's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Members, please note that it is not advised to post private email addresses on the public forum, therefore, they were edited from the individual posts. Allnurses has a PM (private message) feature...
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    Speaking of facebook...inappropriate...but am I within my rights...?

    pagandeva2000 replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that you have compassion for the patients, but please allow me to say this without sounding insulting; you are a pre-nursing student, and maybe after some experience you may see the...
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    Speaking of facebook...inappropriate...but am I within my rights...?

    pagandeva2000 replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    While it can be debatable for some if this is ethical, it can certainly be compromising. Somehow or another, the patient may compromise the staff member. Even this situation that the OP is...
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    How to Show Others You Are Happy While Working...

    pagandeva2000 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    That would make me a bit uncomfortable. I am the same way, I exchange pleasentries, but try not to become too social with people I work with because sometimes, it crosses boundaries that cannot be...
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    Sketchers

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't think that there will be a weight loss like they advertise, but I can say that they made my feet feel better enough to walk around more if I wanted
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    Sketchers

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have 5 pair. Two white ones for work, one black pair for casual wear, two sandels-one black one brown. Totally
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    Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    pagandeva2000 replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do believe that you have to obtain a nursing license for whatever state you reside in, or you can't work. The transfer opportunities are certainly great, but, keep in mind that you need to inquire...
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    Why do LPN's get so disrespected?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Health-Nut's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not sure, but it seems to stem from the duties being so blended in that it is truly difficult to seperate at times. I don't care HOW you slice it, an LPN does do assessments (AKA data gathering) on...
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    If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    pagandeva2000 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got mine (H1N1) last week, I think. After I saw that I was fine, I took my son to my flu clinic to make sure he got his. Neither of us had reactions. And, I just came home from working overtime...
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    If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    pagandeva2000 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I administer vaccines to the Army Folk...have been doing it for three years. It seems that the Anthrax sucks...all of them sort of yelp a few minutes after getting the
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    How do you administer Mucomyst orally?

    pagandeva2000 replied to IlovenursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I saw nurses use a bulb and squirt in the patient's mouth. I have not personally given Mucomyst, so, I don't know the instructions...however, even from across the room, it was an awful smell. I only...
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    Please don't expect CNAs to

    pagandeva2000 replied to Lendytaylor10's topic in General Nursing

    It is unfair for any other CNA or nurse to expect someone to do this independently. It really toasts my cookies to see this happen. Everyone is human and has the right to go home in one
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    Nurse refuses to give or recieve shift report

    pagandeva2000 replied to dkweaver's topic in General Nursing

    I know that we have some folks that really put the sickening perfume on, but unless the OP smells like she literally emerged from a used toilet, I could tolerate a report from her to ensure patient...
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    Nurse refuses to give or recieve shift report

    pagandeva2000 replied to dkweaver's topic in General Nursing

    I guess that I am trying to figure out what does the OP's perfume have to do with giving an efficient
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    Nurse refuses to give or recieve shift report

    pagandeva2000 replied to dkweaver's topic in General Nursing

    I am not too sure if I would chart that just yet...at least follow the proper steps first with nurse managers, etc... I say this because at least, you also wish to chart who was made aware. In...
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    Statin Drugs Side Effects

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse that does teaching in my hospital clinic, I know of the many side effects of statins...however, I was thrown for a loop when a patient asked me yesterday what she can do to alleviate her GI...
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    Statin Drugs Side Effects

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I understand that, but I also want to know what to suggest to the patient to relieve the symptoms. The patient's doctor was not in today, and I called her back, telling her when he would be...
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    How do you handle cheaters?

    pagandeva2000 replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Students

    That is the main thing...be SURE before you act. And, it does not hurt to know the lay of the land, so to speak...the personalities of the professors and administration; because if they in fact, do...
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    Do you need an order to give the flu vaccine?

    pagandeva2000 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, they also have various flu clinics (in fact, I worked for one for close to two years). We needed a standard order, but if there were no contraindications, the patient can receive it, as...
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    How do you handle cheaters?

    pagandeva2000 replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Students

    NCLEX does not assure that a person will be a competent, capable and empathetic nurse any more than completing a program. Experience is the best teacher. I think that what would make me angry is that...
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    the lpn /rn thing

    pagandeva2000 replied to Michey1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What does the initials "BC" stand for? Was curious about that in order to comprehend the conversation a bit further. I think that the point of frustration for LPNs is that it is perceived that one...