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    Why does only nursing have to put the patients first?

    pagandeva2000 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I have had such rants as well and it tends to make me bitter. Make sure the patient gets to the dietitican, but if the patient leaves, then, it is my fault. See the financial counselor, social...
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    Microbes

    pagandeva2000 replied to tishirajan's topic in General Nursing

    They are cute! I used to have similar ones for diabetes, such as muscles, fat cells, a pancreas,
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    Ever consider other (more technical) positions in the hospital?

    pagandeva2000 replied to reformedlibrarian's topic in General Nursing

    I think about it often. I float between ultrasound technician, respiratory therapist (occasionally) and then, sometimes, I think of office work in the hospital. The main reason I have not done it is...
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    Use some class/compassion

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

    The first comment, well, that may be true, but the second seems to be abrasive. This is a casual forum, not a spelling bee. This can be more of what the OP expressed. I do now we have to express...
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    Hospital, LTC, or Both

    pagandeva2000 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Then your salary would probably go up once you obtain your license. Good luck! I'd take the hospital position in a
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    Use some class/compassion

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

    I don't find a need to venture into other forums very often because so many things are covered here. May it be political, religious, receipes, whatever, AllNurses has expanded to cover almost all of...
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    CNA PNA Tech huh

    pagandeva2000 replied to jpena8's topic in New York Nursing

    At this moment, there are MANY agency employees--a few months ago, before the actual freeze, many PCAs were picked up at my hospital. Now, they aren't, but they are still working full time schedules....
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    Hospital, LTC, or Both

    pagandeva2000 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Are you graduating as an LPN or RN? Are they offering you a position as a tech or a graduate nurse? Personally, I would go for the
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    What would YOU do??

    pagandeva2000 replied to Raefabian4's topic in General Nursing

    If I had that sort of money coming in, I wouldn't bother with LPN or RN! I'd be able to create ways to be busy! Do what is in your heart, OP. Period! And are you
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    What would you have said to this CNA

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

    I normally get an hour break for lunch. I have to force myself to eat because I am not normally hungry at 12pm, but notice by 1:30pm, I am suddenly hungry. I spend time asleep, trying to rejuvenate...
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    What would you have said to this CNA

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

    And, it can be an unfortunate
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    What would you have said to this CNA

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

    I agree that lessons can be learned on both sides, but the story seems to relay that this nurse is trying to do patient care, got caught up, didn't feel well, but still put her patient's needs into...
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    Talking to patients about the health care debate

    pagandeva2000 replied to bluesnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am afraid because I don't have accurate answers and I don't want to add fuel to the stress because of my lack of knowledge. I am also VERY unfamiliar with insurance plans, and refer them to managed...
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    CNA PNA Tech huh

    pagandeva2000 replied to jpena8's topic in New York Nursing

    I have to find out the names of the other agencies my hospital uses (I work for HHC) and I'll post them. Sometimes, it is better to see the conditions before you are totally working for them because...
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    CNA PNA Tech huh

    pagandeva2000 replied to jpena8's topic in New York Nursing

    You also might consider some private hospitals for PCA in New York; North Shore Hospital hires as well. And, if you have some experience, agencies like Total Health, Criticare and Gotham may hire you...
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    I was just laid off

    pagandeva2000 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Damn, I'm so sorry! I really hope that this other position comes through for
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    What would you have said to this CNA

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

    I am in agreement with this...it seems accusory to throw in that this nurse did not take a bathroom break. Most of us have been there...that one thing happened after another and we could not get...
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    Did you ever think "Can I really do this"

    pagandeva2000 replied to Tonyapate's topic in General Nursing

    I have thought about signing for a semester of both, basic math and algebra just for the heck of it! I still have a math phobia, but can work through it if needed, however, I don't have the math...
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    Did you ever think "Can I really do this"

    pagandeva2000 replied to Tonyapate's topic in General Nursing

    I echo this. Math is still my nightmare, but I took my time with it. Like others, I took a class at a community college to prepare me for math three times! The last time I took it was the semester...
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    I have never taken Micriobiology before....

    pagandeva2000 replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    I adored Micro! You can consider purchasing a Microbiology coloring book. I did, and it taught me well! Also, there is The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microbiology to get a nice sense of it, and it's...
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    Rude or Reportable? I'd like others opinions...

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

    I understand your points; the issue we are discussing is that the behavior, as bad as it was, is not reportable to the BON. And, they can turn it around and say that you did not listen to direct...
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    language barriers

    pagandeva2000 replied to jwenny's topic in General Nursing

    i think it would be very difficult to begin learning to speak a new language fluently at this stage in my life, but i am in my comfort zone. i believe that if i made the decision to reside in a new...
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    Drugs with Salicilaytes or Ibuprofen

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it is... I am sure that I can blow their minds the same way I was. It is interesting to see the entire
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    Drugs with Salicilaytes or Ibuprofen

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there a web site where I can get a list of medications that have salicilaytes or motrin on it? I noticed that I had to do quite a few counselings for patients scheduled for surgery today. Thank...
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    Opinions on a term.

    pagandeva2000 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    From a metaphysical prespective, being called a gypsy is not derogatory; in fact, it would be more interpeted as a free spirited