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    Techs vs. Nurses

    pagandeva2000 replied to themostawesometech's topic in General Nursing

    If we can respect each other as a team, no matter what the titles, it is a safer environment for both, the patients as well as the staff. You are very
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    Degreed nurses who can't find jobs--moreso ADN or BSN nurses?

    pagandeva2000 replied to GaMBA's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't have facts, but my observations tell me that it doesn't seem to matter if it is ADN or BSN, it is that many hospitals are laying off, some are even closing. Also, it seems that because there...
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    Does being a CNA equal 1 year experiance for lpn?

    pagandeva2000 replied to missbee10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It may be (depending on the facility), that if you had a previous position, it counts as senority for that hospital, nursing home (and this usually happens in union hospitals), but it doesn't count...
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    Considering LPN program in NYC

    pagandeva2000 replied to tinabambina's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct in the salary range for us in NYC. I would also consider LaGuardia Community College, Medgar Evers, Nassau Community College and VEEB. Here is the web site with the listings:...
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    Bashed for pursuing lpn route

    pagandeva2000 replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Please have confidence in what you do, and believe in your heart that what you do as an LPN does matter. What you may see as you ascend the ladder is that even amongest themselves, physicians,...
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    How much math do you do in your daily life?

    pagandeva2000 replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a math phobe, but get by. I probably used calculations twice in my 3 year career as a practical nurse. I think, however, that it depends on where you work. As an LPN, I would not be...
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    Level of intelligence

    pagandeva2000 replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of my pet peeves about nursing. I discovered that while nursing school is very grueling, if you know how to play the game, you can become one, and you don't have to be bright. The same...
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    An anonomous poem

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

    Beautiful!
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    LPN/ Outpatient Oncology clinic

    pagandeva2000 replied to angel97's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree. Especially if they train. I really hope you get the position, but if it does in fact go south, I strongly advise that you take a phlebotomy course somewhere. It really comes in
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    I am SO Depressed....

    pagandeva2000 replied to SoCalMom0499's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would also say to try Mollen, but please investigate one thing...contact the BON in your area and see if LVNs in your area are allowed to administer flu vaccines under standard orders versus patient...
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    Bashed for pursuing lpn route

    pagandeva2000 replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't waste your time with people who try and demean you, it is not worth it. Put them in their place and move on. One of the things I love to do is give those sorts of RNs their job...I mean, if...
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    And I continue my rant of MAs pretending to be nurses..

    pagandeva2000 replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    i can understand your point. when a licensed person assigns a task to a uap, they must be specific. doing so can lead to a better outcome than depending on this person, who was not trained to triage...
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    fallen into the trap

    pagandeva2000 replied to annyoklie's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts are that I am disgusted it came to this point. Nurses work hard to the bone and is very physically draining. I sincerely wish the best for you. Keep us posted,
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    Only LPN in an Office of MAs who want to act like nurses

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

    I was thinking also...if it is not mandatory for medical assistants to become registered or certified, then, how can one assure that they are following their scope of practice? The fact that it is...
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    Only LPN in an Office of MAs who want to act like nurses

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

    This is the thing...if a person asked to perform a task is not cognizant of the risks involved, they think it is okay to do. The same way I thought as a Certified AMAP (medication aide) it was okay...
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    And I continue my rant of MAs pretending to be nurses..

    pagandeva2000 replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, it is not premissable to misrepresent yourself as well. But what I am curious about is how aggressively is this pursued? Since they are not under the auspice of the BON, how can a...
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    And I continue my rant of MAs pretending to be nurses..

    pagandeva2000 replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    That's true, but what can they really do? Slap her wrist? Fine her? Take away her certification (if she has one)? I am not being sarcastic, please believe me, morte:heartbeat...I am just saying...
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    LVN in ADN program seeking Job. Do I let employers know?

    pagandeva2000 replied to inflightspanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be an asset. Most employers like to hire people who are career-oriented. What may be the challenge, however is a conflict of work vs school hours. I would have an answer ready on...
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    And I continue my rant of MAs pretending to be nurses..

    pagandeva2000 replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same...reporting them to the BON may not be very fruitful since MAs are not under their jurisdiction in the first place. From what I understand, they work under the license of the...
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    Accused of cheating by instructor

    pagandeva2000 replied to BWebb99's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen things like this in school and this is one of the reasons I am so turned off from ever entering another college program. I remember I used to study really hard for my nursing exams, never...
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    reapplying. RN to PN?

    pagandeva2000 replied to sharon_f's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wish you the very best. I hope it works out for you because gaining any experience is better than none. And, it may give you more incentive to retake NCLEX-RN because that is what you originally...
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    reapplying. RN to PN?

    pagandeva2000 replied to sharon_f's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You'll have to call pearson and your BON to find out. I would do the same. If you pass NCLEX-PN, you may gain confidence to sit again for the RN boards in a few months. Best of luck to
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    NCLEX results pending...,meltdown

    pagandeva2000 replied to nursekatie25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The best thing to do...hard as it is...wait for the results. Many pass and are surprized. I know I
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    Only LPN in an Office of MAs who want to act like nurses

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

    About the flu, I was aware of that, as a nurse myself...the person said tetorifice should be avoided if one has allergies to eggs and I have never heard of that...but, just to be sure, I checked. I do...
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    NCLEX results pending...,meltdown

    pagandeva2000 replied to nursekatie25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You may have done better than you think. Most people, myself included walk out of NCLEX feeling like they were whipped and thought it was a strange exam...nothing like what was taken in school (if...