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    transfering

    pagandeva2000 replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Was the transfer accepted? Is it a definite? If not, I may not mention it, just yet. But, if you want suggestions, I would probably say that I gained valuable experience in her department, which...
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    Do you give your 10 AM meds at 8 AM?

    pagandeva2000 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That, I feel is the issue...the time factor. When I do floor nursing per diem, I have administered basic medications that had no real specific time factors, and I never had an order for 10am...
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    so sad about the unavailability of suzanne's plan

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

    Just curious...what happened to her plan? Is she no longer available, or has no time to monitor the plan? I have not used the plan myself, but from the first time I joined this site, all that was...
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    Reconsidering LPN/nursing after reading online blogs

    pagandeva2000 replied to Dawn674's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I believe that first, you should look into the job market for LPNs in your immediate area; what sorts of jobs are available and where? Is it limited to nursing homes, or is there a wider berth of...
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    Agency/New Grad- Too risky?

    pagandeva2000 replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    Agencies and facilities just want warm bodies...the risk of the license is an individual choice. It seems that this nursing home is used to people being sent over without experience. Another...
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    Do you give your 10 AM meds at 8 AM?

    pagandeva2000 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the drug, I guess, the patient load and what else is happening during the day. I have given 1 and 3pm drugs together at 2pm, so, I guess it is the same thing. If I see colace and an...
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    Ready for a day off

    pagandeva2000 replied to kmarie724's topic in General Nursing

    I think my husband needs to forget that I am a nurse. When he has a slight ache or cold, when I come home, he will give me an entire report about how he moved his bowels, when the pain started, when...
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    Advice Please?

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

    To be honest, I think that the facility should require that you receive the CNA training before being hired, because (unfortunately), no one really does any part of nursing 'by the books'. You may be...
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    Career Advice

    pagandeva2000 replied to acdante's topic in General Nursing

    I also do not believe that the OP is lazy or non-committal, but being realistic to his/her feelings. There are plenty of areas, as mentioned earlier within the medical field do not have to take...
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    Terminated.....stressed and relieved at the same time.

    pagandeva2000 replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    I am glad that you are relieved. Sometimes, situations occur to make us address certain issues. In terms of the timesheets and dates, is it possible that you had gotten dates confused...I mean this...
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    Is it worth going to school to be an LPN?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Shawn7997's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! I noticed in my area that the hospitals have not hired as many LPNs recently, due to the economic crisis and it could very well be that now, they are not replacing LPNs as they leave....
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    Med error!!!!

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

    We can never be reminded enough about the seriousness of medication passes. What frustrates me, however, is that many facilities have not made things easier by providing the armband or bracelets that...
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    I Need Help----what Should I Do?

    pagandeva2000 replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is Health Education, Respiratory, Physical or Occupational Therapy as well, if you still want some hands
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    do you check after your nursing assistants?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    What frustrates me is that since I was a CNA before, I KNOW that it is hard, back-breaking work and understand how they feel. I would love to help them more, but it takes away from the tasks that I...
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    Is it worth going to school to be an LPN?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Shawn7997's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those LPNs who has no desire to become an RN...you couldn't hand it to me for free. The additional headaches and responsibilities are not even remotely appealing or attractive to me, but...
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    This website scared the hebejeebes out of me

    pagandeva2000 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I joined this site when I was a nursing student. Loved it from day one...however, by the time I graduated, I had to stop posting here for awhile for the same haunting reasons you did...those NCLEX...
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    scope of practice issue

    pagandeva2000 replied to nminodob's topic in General Nursing

    I strongly believe that some policies are purposely vague so that they can be manipulated as management sees fit. Selfish of them, I know, but that is the sum of my experiences. This new person,...
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    would like your opinion...

    pagandeva2000 replied to spunky1281's topic in General Nursing

    Disgusting! As mentioned earlier, B-S like this is what makes people say the heck with nursing or health care. It seems that you knew as a CNA much more than the licensed personnel! Even an octopus...
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    Was about to be forced to go to work

    pagandeva2000 replied to newbie26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree, it seems that your boss took care of it, and that is all that matters. I have not seen this happen where I work, but have heard of strong arm tactics used to intimidate people to come to...
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    Confrontation with a Visitor

    pagandeva2000 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I was not there to see what happened, but I believe I may have acted in a similar manner as the OP, ask another person what they think, tell the person that their actions appeared to be inappropriate...
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    First Aide?

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have any of you found that you don't quite know how to handle situations that may require first aide even after graduating from nursing school? This has bothered me for some time, especially since...
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    would you do a home care shift in an unsafe area at night?

    pagandeva2000 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I hope to hear that there are agencies that provide security, but I don't see it as such. If they exist, then, that is perfect. Also, having security with you means nothing if they are not armed,...
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    First Aide?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    i guess that what i bolded is what motivates me the most. i feel that nursing education has fallen short these days, and i strongly believe that as nurses, we should know basic care in the event of...
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    First Aide?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I have not heard of them in New York. It would be nice if they had, but I have not even heard of a discussion of such. I am looking for just what you said, a good first aide class. I see two, but I...
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    First Aide?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    What is a PHRN course? I do agree that the likelihood of nurses doing such things are nil, but there are atmospheres I am in where it may be necessary, and the public atmosphere of the healthfairs is...