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    First Aide?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I so agree with you!! You would think that this would be a subject to be discussed in fundamentals of nursing or even a side class. If you don't mind me asking, what first aide reference book did...
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    First Aide?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree with telling people to see a physician. In fact, that is my standard announcement when with people casually. What I am more concerned with is while at these health fairs (many of...
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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

    It is extremely difficult to have control when you are in the atmosphere of the client. No one to really call for assistance, the client has the advantage of knowing the layout of the house, and...
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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 wonder if any of the agencies I know of actually provide security for the nurse, especially for one that is going to remain in a home for an entire shift. I would refuse to take the assignment...
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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

    While I understand your situation (and no, I probably would not accept such an assignment), asking the mother if this is "crazytown" was inappropriate. Think of it this way...whether she has a pimp...
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    tatted up and in nursing school

    pagandeva2000 replied to mscgirl09's topic in General Nursing

    ???? Since most nursing schools do not allow tattoos, it should be a mute issue...don't do it. Also, it is hard to say whether a particular style would look if we don't know what you look
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    Will I lose weight being a nurse??

    pagandeva2000 replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    I gained 20 pounds since I became a nurse. I know for a fact that it is the eating habits and not being as active. I work in a clinic, so, while it is intensely busy, it is not the same as floor...
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    Nurse Tech role in Operating Room?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pmr32's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is applying as a tech, and is in the first semester in the nursing program. It seems that the inquiry is about what a tech usually does. I don't know for sure, but I hear that they sterilize...
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    Nursing Shortgage... NO NOT REALLY!

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

    Best of luck to you in your educational and career
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    LPN versus RN Organizations

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

    Please share the responses. I don't know if it were actually brought to a vote, but one of my LPN friends told me that there was a time when it was considered, but then, suddenly, it was not...
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    LPN versus RN Organizations

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

    I can agree with that. If a person has high expectations, they may become very disappointed, even disenchanted by the lack of activity, believe it is a waste of their time and money, so they drop...
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    Can LPN's become managers/directors/executives?

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

    I noticed the same as above. Also, I see sometimes, if an LPN has a degree elsewhere, such as management, health education, etc...they have been able to advance around with that as well, but it will...
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    LPN Hours - what are they like?

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

    From what I see, more desireable (dayshift) hours are for those who have been in the system a bit longer...the majority of new grads get shifts on evenings or nights, alternate weekends off, or Baylor...
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    What are common problems at Nursing Homes

    pagandeva2000 replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    I find that high nurse-patient ratios are another issue. In my area, most floors are run by LPNs, who also take charge position and maybe another LPN that is the medication nurse. The med nurses are...
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    Pt.'s partner asked to have intercourse with a stoma !

    pagandeva2000 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure that this was a horrible method of teaching. Some people, no matter how educated they are can collapse in shock with some of the questions posed by patients. I'd rather experience the...
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    I'm so happy.

    pagandeva2000 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you! I also had a few similar advantages at my job. They sponsored my education to become an LPN and I met my soul mate there. We have been married 10 years 3/9/09, so, believe me, I...
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    LPN versus RN Organizations

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

    I find it interesting that the ANA will not accept us as members, yet, we have to follow their
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    How Did Your Job Prepare for Magnet Status?

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My hospital is applying for Magnet Status. The surveyors are visiting us from September 5-7th of this year. They are basically driving us insane with this, since they are coming in less than one...
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    What Are the Conditions Of The Medical Facilities In Reservations?

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was communicating with a member who shared that some of the conditions of medical facilities in reservations were not modern. I'd like to know if anyone who has worked in one felt this way. Are...
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    Just had a Consent Agreement go into effect, I feel like I'm hanging in limbo

    pagandeva2000 replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am also sorry and horrified to hear this. It is like you became sub-human to these people and that is not fair. Most of us have some sort of stress at some point in our lives and there is nothing...
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    How far should the gossip go?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Alerting either of them can start to cause a ruckous, maybe out of embarassment, to prove a point, or out of anger. Not worth it. They are grown. Even if they are intimate, as long as they are not...
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    Certified Nursing Assistant vs Home Health Aid

    pagandeva2000 replied to cheryl elzey's topic in General Nursing

    CNA will get you further in experience. And, (at least in my area), a CNA can sign for a home health care agency and get one or two days training to earn their HHA certification for that agency...
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    Is it the nurse obligation to stay ovetime when you can't find to replace?

    pagandeva2000 replied to ari3sdog's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, they fight for overtime in my hospital as well. Same stories...those that had several positions in different facilities have been thrown to the bus because of the recession and are now suddenly...
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    Would It Be Better To Be A Lpn First, Then Go For Rn?

    pagandeva2000 replied to wannabaRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Fiona lives in Canada, which has a different educational system than the US does. In addition, not everyone is interested in obtaining even their ASN. Doesn't mean something is wrong with
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    Burnout Rx

    pagandeva2000 replied to ACRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I made changes, also. Started taking vitamins, getting more rest and trying to slowly get out more often. Funny enough...I have gained more overtime, but in a less stressful situation. It will not...