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    Survey: How do you get a life outside of work?

    pagandeva2000 replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I learned to say 'no' early in the game. In fact, I NEVER ask anyone to switch with me because I know myself...when the chips fall down, I am not in the mood to do the shift I agreed with, or am...
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    Survey: How do you get a life outside of work?

    pagandeva2000 replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I find that I really don't want to be bothered with too many people during my down time since I became a nurse, so, caller ID is a God-send. I don't like visiting people and at times, I find myself...
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    Thank you to my CNA :-)

    pagandeva2000 replied to MCNS2B's topic in General Nursing

    Not only do I agree with giving her a thank you card, or even a small token of affection, but, please consider writing a letter to her DON and cc it to her supervisors. For one, it is true, that CNAs...
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    Would You Accept Swine Flu Vaccine?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Personally, I am leery because this is brand new and the last time reported serious side effects. I have no issues getting it, I believe the creation of these vaccines in such a massive level is an...
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    PreSurgical Teaching

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    In my clinic, we sometimes send people up for procedures such as D/C, removal of fibroids (you know, the GYN things). I was told that I didn't have to do them in the past, but, now, they may assign...
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    PreSurgical Teaching

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! I plan to make a list of these suggestions keep them available as I gain confidence in this aspect of teaching. Greatly
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    Pulse Oximeter finger device

    pagandeva2000 replied to Day83's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have thought about purchasing one as well. I dunno, my experience is that my facility does not have what is needed. I have had to purchase my own manual pressure cuffs because the ones that are...
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    Should I say something ?

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

    That is true, we are all grown adults and have to be responsible for ourselves. Some people place themselves in situations where they hang themselves or write their own destiny based on their...
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    Should I say something ?

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

    That is why I stated that if the OP discovers that the CNA is not performing safely at the work place, then, follow the chain of command. Unfortunately, no matter how annoyed we may be, speaking to...
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    Should I say something ?

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

    Stay out of it. If she called in, whatever she does on her own time is her business. You are not a manager and are not responsible for paying for her; your responsibility is what happens when she...
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    Asking about a free LPN program at an employer that i want to apply too

    pagandeva2000 replied to mydee's topic in General Nursing

    During interviews, most prospective employers like to hear that a person is thinking of advancing, so, I see nothing wrong with asking. Why waste your time leaving a position that you say you love...
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    Missed informed people about LPN profession boils my skin

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

    As usual, I agree with you totally, Commuter. When I walk into work disgusted and tired, I do say to myself that there are people that WISH that they were employed doing ANYTHING and plenty that also...
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    Dayshifters- What time do you get up on your days off?

    pagandeva2000 replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Well, tomorrow, I return to work after a two week vacation. I would wake up around the same time I did before and then smile to myself that I didn't have to go anywhere except the bathroom....
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    Narcotic Wasting Mistake

    pagandeva2000 replied to macbelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bottom line, to me is that nurses are constantly distracted with CRAP. Sorry, but it is the truth. No one seems to respect that nurses have rules to follow as well, and it seems that the providers...
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    Mosquito Infestation!

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just heard the most disgusting news from my best friend. There is a mosquito infestation (in fact, it seems like a plague of MANY things such as gnats, mice and flies) on our med-surg units and one...
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    Mosquito Infestation!

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    When I get back to work tomorrow (YUCK), I'll see what is going on. This is second hand information that I received while on vacation, so, I don't know for myself about the actual laying of the eggs...
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    Missed informed people about LPN profession boils my skin

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

    this sounds so familiar. i was able to become an lpn because my job offered a program for us to be paid a full salary while on leave to go to nursing school. in fact, they made a deal with the...
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    Is this too much?? Or am I just new??

    pagandeva2000 replied to stephanienicole87's topic in General Nursing

    I remember nurses putting meds in their pockets and signing for them because it was just too many to give. That alone makes me afraid to do it. If I do, I would try per diem at night to see if that...
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    Mosquito Infestation!

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    My friend called me today and told me that they closed one of the rooms because the infestation was so bad. This just gives me the
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    Volunteering for overtime...

    pagandeva2000 replied to RuRnurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    This happens often in my facility. The LPNs are the medication nurses in med-surg. Nurses work 12 hours in my hospital and for me, that is too much because I am a clinic nurse who used to work per...
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    Dayshifters- What time do you get up on your days off?

    pagandeva2000 replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    I still wake up early, even if it is just to go to the bathroom. Out of habit, I guess. I find that I still get up early, but am relieved that I am off, and then, I watch television or read to lull...
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    Is this too much?? Or am I just new??

    pagandeva2000 replied to stephanienicole87's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on where you live, I am understanding that it is more difficult for LPNs to find positions in hospitals because they are pushing for BSN nurses. I agree that nursing homes are not great,...
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    Narcotic Wasting Mistake

    pagandeva2000 replied to macbelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I answered this thread before I read further. I also agree, the head of security should have diddly squat to do with a nursing issue if your supervisor is not pressing the situation. Records were...
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    Narcotic Wasting Mistake

    pagandeva2000 replied to macbelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear that this happened and I absolutely believe that this could have happened to anyone. I have no real advice, but think in this case, honesty is the best policy. I would probably...
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    Is this too much?? Or am I just new??

    pagandeva2000 replied to stephanienicole87's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of worse for nursing homes, but never worked one myself as an LPN. When I worked at one, I would see two LPNs on day tour, but one was charge nurse (she did the treatments), the other...