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    Should I stay or should I go?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the poster that suggested LTC to get your feet wet. As mentioned, they are more stable. But, before you even do that, see if there is another RN that will be available for you to lean...
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    Nursing school sucks!

    pagandeva2000 replied to utadahikaru's topic in General Students

    The premise is that the succeeding semesters build on Fundamentals of Nursing. I would probably start making index cards with pertinent information and use them during your quiet time, such as if you...
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    My friends won't be in my study group!

    pagandeva2000 replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    I have met many people like this. And, while it is disappointing, don't let it slow your stride. Also, there are people who give themselves a few days before applying themselves fully to the grind....
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    Nursing school sucks!

    pagandeva2000 replied to utadahikaru's topic in General Students

    If you are passing, then, try and stick with it. And, if none of the professors are specifically targeting you, then, even better. I hated nursing school, also. For me, it was a nightmare that I...
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    Why is it a crime...

    pagandeva2000 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree there. I have seen many people who had warped reasons for wanting to be a nurse who do make it through the program successfully, pass NCLEX and, unfortunately are working and...
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    Am I crazy?

    pagandeva2000 replied to stacey914's topic in General Nursing

    My heart bleeds to read about the loss of your first child and the challenges of your second. When you say you are entering into nursing school, is it to take the pre-requisites or are you already...
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    Showing empathy?

    pagandeva2000 replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    The basic thing about empathy is that you are able to identify with the feelings the patient is experiencing, yet, able to seperate yourself by providing the necessary care ordered for them. Maybe an...
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    Burnt Bridges

    pagandeva2000 replied to Vossome's topic in General Nursing

    Emotional intelligence and discernment are the key things to avoid burning bridges, but unfortunately for many, that takes time to mature. It takes a mature person to critically think about what...
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    Why is it a crime...

    pagandeva2000 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    If the kindness of my heart alone can pay my bills and feed me, that would be appreciated, but we don't live in a society that barters favor for favor. The electric bill, telephone, rent, food costs...
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    I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    pagandeva2000 replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    What is particularly comical to me about this one is that normally, people don't think that LPNs are nurses AT ALL, so, this was a new one on me...LOL. But, you are correct...not seeing the word...
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    I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    pagandeva2000 replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    Now, THAT is a new one on me! Telling an RN to go get her LPN...what a hoot! Everyone has their LPN,but you. WHO, pray tell, then, would supervise the LPNs? What a funny story!
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    A Little confused in what path should I take to become a Nurse

    pagandeva2000 replied to NatQ's topic in General Nursing

    In most cases, the CUNY ADN programs require an exceptionally high GPA because there are over 300 applicants, and only about 40-60 seats for the most part. Mainly because they don't have enough...
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    Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

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

    can i get an
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    Psych, sex, and cigarettes

    pagandeva2000 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in short term care psych for 12 years, and worked for the mentally retarded for one. They were allowed to smoke, but sex was not allowed. I am sure that sex has happened behind the scenes,...
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    I've had ENOUGH (vent)

    pagandeva2000 replied to SashaO's topic in General Nursing

    I echo the thought of being careful of what you send out. I think it should be done, because of the state of affairs for today. It is not fair to waste anyone's time because time is MONEY. But, the...
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    Do nurses learn how to read EKG's and do phlebotomy?

    pagandeva2000 replied to TamTammers's topic in General Nursing

    If possible, I would try and obtain the skills now, especially if entering into an RN program. Not sure about other states, or even other schools within my state for that matter, but many of the LPN...
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    Coworker and medication errors

    pagandeva2000 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I was just about to ask if she is overwhelmed or busy. Do you still work in psych? Are you guys still using paper charting or are you all on line, now? Not making excuses for her, but, I can see a...
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    Coworker and medication errors

    pagandeva2000 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I am the sort of nurse that will try and speak to the other nurse first, depending on how severe it is. It could have been that they forgot to sign, etc...(Jules, exactly what happened?). I tend to...
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    What do I do? Quit?

    pagandeva2000 replied to HelenLouise's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you do need to seek counseling. While nursing is a job where the chance to harm is not far from us, an anxiety disorder can escalate those worrying thoughts to unreasonable heights....
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    Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

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

    So true, so true. Many times, those sorts of families and patients get put off until last because nurses have to brace themselves for the horrible treatment they may sometimes receive. I remember...
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    Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

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

    This is a forum where nurses are venting. This doesn't mean that the OP or anyone else is abusing the patients. We are not robots that function without feelings or reactions to negative and abrasive...
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    If Nursing doesn't work out,is Medical Lab Technologist ok for a "Prissy" girl ??

    pagandeva2000 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Nursing Career

    Health Care is not for you, then, if your main objective is to be a fashion plate. Whether you are a nurse or lab technologist, patients need you. If you are repulsed by processing sputum results in...
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    Angry ex-boss and applying for new jobs (Help!)

    pagandeva2000 replied to NICU Kristen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would most definitely not show up at that salon again for any reason. If you wish to keep in touch with your former co-workers, there is email and telephones. And, maybe an explanation of some of...
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    Bad neighborhood?

    pagandeva2000 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I also would try not to wear my nursing uniform if I had to take public transportation or if you have to walk too far from your car to the facility. Many of the 'gangsta' folks I know really believe...
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    Absence of Teamwork

    pagandeva2000 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It breaks my heart to see how nursing has broken down. Sometimes, I suspect it is managed care, new insurance rules, remodeling the physical structure of the hospital, etc... I watched my...