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    the "dream" has come to an end

    pagandeva2000 replied to summersent's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar situation, but I remained in nursing. I was also top of my class, but witnessed a great deal of things in nursing school that toasted my cookies so badly that I did not even go to my...
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    I am SICK of male nurses who think they're Mr. Popular!

    pagandeva2000 replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    Amusing thoughts. I can pass this on to several PEOPLE...not necessarily
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    LPN's and unions...help me understand

    pagandeva2000 replied to MattiesMama's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I can agree. I am a city worker under 1199. NYSNA supports registered nurses for city hospitals. 1199 does represent RNs, also, however, not with city agencies. We are bunched with many other...
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    Cheating in the Classroom

    pagandeva2000 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My anatomy instructor said one time that he was wondering why on at least three occasions in a row that people kept looking at the ceiling until during the 3rd exam, he looked up himself and saw that...
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    MA vs LPN

    pagandeva2000 replied to kantuta's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, if you search this site, it will not take long to unearth many controversial, passionate threads about this very issue. In short, there are some medical assistants that are hired as office...
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    Has Nurse's week been changed to "hospital week"?

    pagandeva2000 replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing week seems to be thrown in with other professions at my place of work. I am not a celebratory sort of person, anyhow, so, I can take it or leave it, really. But, if they are going to do...
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    If i have a hha certificate can i work as a cna?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Lavender519's topic in General Nursing

    I was a home health aide many moons ago. At that time, we got hired off of the street with little to no training (not even two weeks). Since then, it seems to have changed. The CNA is trained to...
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    Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

    pagandeva2000 replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Even BSN nurses look up information when they are not sure; physicians, also. Any person with common sense should look up a detail they are not sure of. I keep a medication digest that is sent to me...
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    Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

    pagandeva2000 replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    These comments are quite insulting, to be honest. And to assume that ANY nurse, LPN or RN does not know what the rationale is to our skills is appauling. There are no LPN based pharmacology texts,...
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    Experineced nurses...you're best organizing tips

    pagandeva2000 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Great suggestions, cherrybreeze! I make take some of them myself! Sometimes, making up your own sheet on Microsoft Word with some of the suggestions mentioned is also helpful. Remember that this is...
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    Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

    pagandeva2000 replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry this happened. This is yet another way how managers and other nurses humiliate those with less experience. Instead of taking you under their wings to allow growth, they stomp in your...
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    Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

    pagandeva2000 replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have an RN mentor that told me before I started nursing school that the CNAs are taught to do, the LPN does more with a little bit of why and the RN is supposed to know 'the science behind the why'....
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    Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

    pagandeva2000 replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I also say that it depends on the area, situation and circumstance. I have taught agency RNs and RN students the basic, predictable activities that go on in our clinic. There are some things that I...
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    PLEASE HELP~~~My Job took my license~~~

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

    I take issue with this as well. Does this mean if you want to work a per diem position that you have to ask THEM for YOUR license?? Keep them in your personal business? Not comfortable with this at...
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    a very complicated problem regarding Continuing Education...

    pagandeva2000 replied to onji's topic in General Nursing

    I guess each state works differently, but it surprizes me that you passed NCLEX last year and are already up for recertification...again, I am assuming that each state is different. I hope that the...
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    Check Out This Doc

    pagandeva2000 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a city hospital clinic for the uninsured and we have patients wait even longer-sorry as it is. We do our best to let people know if their providers are late or whatever we have to do, but...
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    My nursing job give me stress, worry and lost my mine

    pagandeva2000 replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that you have not been received. All of us walk in green behind the ears and without confidence as new nurses with nothing to pull from regarding experience. And, it was not too nice to...
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    which shift do you prefer 3-11 or 11-7?

    pagandeva2000 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    If I had to work the off shifts, I would prefer 3-11 because it really fits into my life. I am more of a night owl and can sleep a bit late, take care of a few errands in the
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    LTC or doctor's office

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

    If I ever work LTC, I would probably work nights for these very reasons. If I have to pass meds to over 60 people, as understanding as I usually am, I have no time to deal with fussy families, sorry...
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    Lvn vs Medical assisting

    pagandeva2000 replied to DiabeticGirl18's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with HeartsOpenWide; you might as well just continue with the LPN program. No matter how you slice it, education is a sacrifice and your casual time with your boyfriend will be limited even...
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    No more LPNs -- oh really?

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

    I think it depends on the geographical area one resides in as well as individual personal expenses regarding how far an LPN salary can take you. I don't have as many issues as others because when my...
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    LTC or doctor's office

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

    I think that the OP can give it a try...it is alternate weekends, she may not have to give up the office position. I do understand trying to get some of the skills or to at least experience bedside...
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    Concerns with brand new nurses

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

    I think my program sucked lemons, but as mentioned, I guess it was enough to pass NCLEX-PN in 2006. I had to take a great deal of my own initiative. My pharmacology/nutrition class sucked, but I...
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    Safe OTC Rx for Pregnant Women?

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I want to know if there is a list somewhere of safer OTC meds for patients to take. I am working in OB/GYN these days, and many times, I work in the screening area where patients are seen before the...
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    LTC or doctor's office

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

    If you are able to maintain your current position and can test the waters of LTC, then, I would go for it. If not, I'd probably stay where I am. I have been working in the clinic as an LPN for my...