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    Working with inexperienced CNAs

    pagandeva2000 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I am not that surprized. I am just guessing, but it can be several factors that lead to this. Some of what I am thinking of is that the good, experienced aides may be far and few, and of...
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    Gardisil

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I obtained the policy from my nursing supervisor today. It says that the providers must obtain a complete history of the last menstral period and sexual activity. If the menses cannot be accurately...
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

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

    I guess that is still the growing trend. My friend is also discouraged from getting her BSN because it will only be an additional $1500 a year added to her yearly salary, yet, she will owe thousands...
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

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

    From what I have seen, the hours are documented, but the quality of those hours are questionable at best (from the programs in my area). I know for a fact that my program lied their buns off about...
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    Anti-coagulants

    pagandeva2000 replied to HARLEYBEAR's topic in General Nursing

    I am appreciative of what you have shared thus far and plan to take advantage of it. Thank
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

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

    ImAgypsy made some great points. I was just talking to my best friend, who is an RN, and I said to her that if an RN had mastered more of the bedside skills by the time she graduated from her...
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

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

    i understand your frustration and certain points i bolded to comment on. we can speculate as much as we like, but for the moment, at least, lpns do exist. some of us are limited to ltc, others are...
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    Anti-coagulants

    pagandeva2000 replied to HARLEYBEAR's topic in General Nursing

    Again, I thank you for sharing your information. One of the things that annoys me with these drug books is that I noticed that their information does not always collaborate. I just searched another...
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

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

    I don't want to repeat school for any reason. I really didn't like it, although I enjoy what I do. I know that this will probably never end, the strife of these titles, unfortunately. But, I am not...
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    Anti-coagulants

    pagandeva2000 replied to HARLEYBEAR's topic in General Nursing

    I just looked in my drug book and it says to monitor PT and
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    Websites...

    pagandeva2000 replied to FutureRN~Pookie's topic in General Nursing

    I saw several things I can probably use already for myself, collagues and
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

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

    I can't speak for every LPN, but the reason why I don't want the responsibility is because of the bull that goes along with it. I function better with more stable situations and I am not as...
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    Do you think your manager likes you?

    pagandeva2000 replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I try to stay away from the managers at all cost, so I don't get a hint of how they feel. I do keep up with trends that they focus on so I don't stand out like a sore thumb, but I really try to stay...
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    Anti-coagulants

    pagandeva2000 replied to HARLEYBEAR's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing. Are any of these levels (APTT, PT, INR) measured while taking
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    Websites...

    pagandeva2000 replied to FutureRN~Pookie's topic in General Nursing

    I am posting a website that may be helpful for nurses that want to look up medications. You can arrange for updates on particular meds as they come along and keep a file. I hope this can be of service...
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

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

    Not sure if grandfathering everyone into the BSN is the correct way to go for several reasons...this means more schooling. Now, before I get flamed, allow me to say that while this is not a negative,...
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

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

    That is a point, also. The bottom line is whether there are only CNAs or LPNs around, there has to be an RN assessment done first, to determine what can be done for which patient (and by whom)....
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

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

    I am not in your situation (meaning I am not an RN), so, of course, I don't know all of the aggreviation you could possibly experience. In addition, I never felt that RNs did not work hard for their...
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    Should I take on a manager's position??? Help!

    pagandeva2000 replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    The warning sign is that two others already left. I am an LPN, so, take it for what it is worth, but I probably would not accept it. It is one thing to be a mentor and guide to other nurses and gain...
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

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

    I am just speculating, but I wonder if these were LPNs that graduated a long time ago from vocational schools. What I have noticed is that some have a false sense of security with the "We do...
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    Gardisil

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    For sure. It is almost saying that they had better do it early, while they have some protection, but that opens up a whole other can of worms. I am so disgusted with this...the more posts I read,...
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    Gardisil

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this. My point is that whatever their decision is, there should be a policy written in order to keep everyone in the same loop. Each nurse doing their own thing is a root for trouble,...
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

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

    What I find interesting is that if there are CNAs on the floor, the RN is responsible (even moreso) as well, so, I am trying to understand the problem with working with an LPN. If there is no LPN...
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

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

    This makes me disgusted with the educational system because in some areas, they are ripping off the poor students making them pay so much money for nothing. Why even have LPN programs if they cannot...
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    My Family Tragedy: Passing of Showbizrn's Brother

    pagandeva2000 replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    Allow me to extend the proper empathy on the loss of your brother. I hope that the funeral arrangements went as planned. Did your brother have children? Wishing you