pagandeva2000 LPN

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    Whistle Blowing and Retaliation

    pagandeva2000 replied to celticwoman61's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with fines; it may make people think twice. Personally, I believe that it is safer for the individual to document everything witnessed and then to remove themselves (get another job) from the...
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    Abusers Win

    pagandeva2000 replied to crippersmom's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry this happened and even sorrier to say that this is not surprizing. Situations like these are what drives bedside nurses away from the field in droves. And, I could be wrong, but what...
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    Is Nursing School Like Joining A Sorority?

    pagandeva2000 replied to rollydrooly208's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, I discovered that as well. A small advantage I had was that I had been in various entry levels of nursing such as CNA, medical assistant, phlebotomist, home health aide and others where I...
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    Is Nursing School Like Joining A Sorority?

    pagandeva2000 replied to rollydrooly208's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I walked away with those exact same sentiments...on steriods. The minute I left the school, I blocked the email addresses from the entire class, most professors except two. Did not go...
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    Is Nursing School Like Joining A Sorority?

    pagandeva2000 replied to rollydrooly208's topic in General Nursing

    I looked at nursing school as an extended Hell Week, but since I have never joined a sorority, I can't really compare. I find that the mentality is "pay your dues like we did'...and that can compare...
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    i failed out of nursing school...now what

    pagandeva2000 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear that you failed this class twice. I do see this as an omen to seek another career. I don't necessarily believe that nursing HAS to be a passion or calling, but a keen interest and...
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    Should I do it?

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

    I would obtain whatever certification is due to me. You never know where life will leave you where you may need that certification. Best of luck in your nursing
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    Family member issue......

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

    The social worker can be contacted for two reasons, one to try and gently suggest to the daughter that maybe a second change of clothing should be made available in case of soiling. Another reason is...
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    Taking NCLEX-PN tomorrow and I'm freaking out!

    pagandeva2000 replied to markfrc65's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hope to hear from you later today on your feelings on the exam. And, most importantly, I hope that you pass. Good
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    Chest tube came out!

    pagandeva2000 replied to julieK's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught that if it came out of the chest, to use xeroform, and if it disconnects from the actual drainage system, to place in sterile water, get
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    Decided to go Medical Assistant and discouraged

    pagandeva2000 replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    I hope that you can take some constructive suggestions. From reading your past posts, I notice that sometimes you can be a bit impulsive or impatient. Being 21 is not an old person and you do have...
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    PRE-NURSING CNA - beneficial or harmful

    pagandeva2000 replied to dwilhelm's topic in General Nursing

    As KateRN stated, just say nothing. No reason why you can't be one that picks up quickly. It is true, some of the professors will seek you out to make your life miserable and the students will drain...
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    What is Your Scope of Practice in Your State?

    pagandeva2000 replied to TuTonka's topic in General Nursing

    This may be an interesting thread. I am learning that the Scope of Practice for LPNs in my area are more broad, but yet, some of the facilities are limiting how much an LPN can do (which is silly, to...
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    End-of-Life Education for the family?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Trailer's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is insane that a nurse can be recommended for termination for something like this. What bothers me even more is that I am not hearing what sort of support was offered to her from nursing...
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    Patients and their crazy requests

    pagandeva2000 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I had an insane weekend at my second job with idiots like this. Not
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    Help allnurses reach its Twitter goal

    pagandeva2000 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Now, please, someone, explain to me what exactly is Twitter? I mean, it must have gotten big when it gets to the point where Larry King is competing with Sean "Puffy" Combs for numbers in Twitter....
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    Who do you think of when you think of allnurses.com?

    pagandeva2000 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many people whose posts I enjoy that I can't even count! When I see that certain people initiate a thread, I make it my business to read it because they are usually thought provoking....
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    Coumadin question

    pagandeva2000 replied to starletRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is an excellent explanation to why this is done. I never heard it explained so nicely before. Greatly appreciated...from an LPN who does work the Coumadin Clinic
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    PRE-NURSING CNA - beneficial or harmful

    pagandeva2000 replied to dwilhelm's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, the schools call the shots and you have to dance to their tune in order to be accepted. If you are able to negotiate around that, you are fortunate, but as mentioned earlier, they have...
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    What type of nursing do you do?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Cdnurstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I can classify myself as a community health nurse. I am an LPN who works in a city hospital clinic that services the poor and uninsured. We also do plenty of health fairs in the summer to...
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    NCLEX-PN: 85 questions AND failed!

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

    I am sorry to hear this. I can only assume that the quickview results are true. I think that I remember hearing if a person fails, a grid of some sort is sent that shows the weak areas. I suggest...
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    you know you are in for trouble when.....

    pagandeva2000 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    These were all
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    Bleeding normal at time of Mantoux test?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Ihoplover's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am at work now, and a few minutes after reading/answering this thread, I just did another PPD and sure enough, a drop of blood. Had to smile in spite of
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    I have a question...

    pagandeva2000 replied to jadey1's topic in General Nursing

    Morale of the story is that caller ID is a MUST! The other morning, my best friend called me (forgetting to call on her cell rather than the facility number). I did NOT answer it! She left a...
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    Bleeding normal at time of Mantoux test?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Ihoplover's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above. I do PPDs practically every day and occasionally, I get a tad bit of blood and sometimes, I have seen people return with a small bruise, but no induration. I am very careful...