pagandeva2000 LPN

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  1. pagandeva2000

    Burnout Rx

    I laugh at this, because it takes more schooling (the situation I detest the most...I HATE SCHOOL!!!), and that may be a deterrant from moving on, but enough is enough. It doesn't seem real to me...
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    Nursing Shortgage... NO NOT REALLY!

    Where in New York are you applying? I have observed recently that they are not hiring as many LPNs in hospitals as they were, especially with two major hospitals closing down in Queens. My job is...
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    "Doctors ready to treat all our behavioural quirks"

    Well, at least you keep us entertained and thinking. Maybe you need behavioral modification?? I mean, I am sure that a creative person can make up a care plan for your condition, but if they...
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    I burned my bridges 4 years ago....(need advice)

    I would also give it a shot. If she is there and she seems to remember you, apologise and explain the situation...that you did give notice. The worst she can do is not hire
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    Burnout Rx

    I also read a great deal and look at documentaries. I also decided to cross train in a different department. Now, the cross training is a double edged sword, because while I am getting a chance to...
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    Why is it nurses put up with such poor conditions?

    Fear and intimidation is why nurses put up with this crap. Many times, there is one person who is willing to speak up, but the problem is that other nurses who are afraid will push this person to...
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    Amazing..lpn's actualy needed....

    :chuckle Priceless...simply priceless. And, you are a helluvah gal yourself, my
  8. I also work for an HHC facility and was a participant in such a program, where I started as a PCA and was offered full time leave with pay, continued benefits and paid tuition to become an LPN. You...
  9. Some of us become LPNs because of long waiting lists and extreme competition for RN programs. Others like myself just do not find becoming an RN that interesting. I don't want to be charge, don't...
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    Amazing..lpn's actualy needed....

    I also live in New York. The hospitals in my area (Queens) have still be using LPNs, but are limiting them to work certain areas such as post partum, med-surg, IV nurses, clinics. In fact, I...
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    From vet tech to lpn

    People are sometimes even LESS thankful than animals. At least with the animals, you can understand...they do not have the capacity to speak, but they show their appreciation with gestures. ()...
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    Help,what is the difference between PrednisoLone/Prednisone

    Glad I saw this question...I always wondered
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    Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    I guess that since I have been calling them doctor all of my life, it is not unusual for me. Now, working as a nurse and witnessing that some of them seemed to have graduated from a school advertized...
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    CNA vs CMA and training

    I think it is better to take the CNA course with the additional classes in EKG and phlebotomy rather than CMA, because it is cheaper and CNAs have more options for employment. CNAs work in hospitals,...
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    Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    WOW...you have changed your avatar as well as your name! Nice! I doubt if I would change mine, mainly because it describes me accurately. I would probably confuse myself as
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    Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    I certainly didn't recognize ya! Hope your new handle fits
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    In the event of a lay-off, who gets axed first?

    I work for a union hospital and they lay off by seniority. What I have seen happen, however, is that they may add pressure to the senior employees to retire out or take a package, but now, with no...
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    Question for "home care" LPN/LVN's

    It depends on the case. Some families are misinformed of the role of a nurse in their home. We are not there to babysit the entire family until the parent comes home, are not responsible to do major...
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    Work After "Teching"?

    When I returned from nursing school and was awaiting to take the boards, I returned to work as a PCA and it was difficult. I had a different mindset and was more focused on studying. I think they...
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    Charge nurse with less than a year RN experience???!!

    the bottom line is that if a person has the proper license and is breathing, they will certainly try their
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    Further education for PHN's

    Interesting, I would like to know as well. I am an LPN that has college level courses (I graduated from an LPN to RN bridge program where it was required that we take most of the same...
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    Using words like honey, sweety a no-no?

    I remember hearing that these phases are inappropriate in each level of nursing I elevated to. It is stated that it is derogatory, and to give dignity, to ask the patient what they would like to be...
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    NYC CNA's

    Best of
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    exam room supplies

    The doctor has to tell you what he/she needs. Each clinic has individual needs; for example, a proctologist probably does not need a lady partsl speculum. Ask him to give the list, and if possible,...
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    HIPAA and talking about patients

    That was funny!:chuckle Yes, no specifics! Heck, we do it here everyday, and I have no idea who is taking care of who in this