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    Want your opinion?

    pagandeva2000 replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I felt the same way. I noticed when I returned to work that much has changed and they were not used to me being there; had to find things for me to do. I knew in the back of my head that I was not...
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    Want your opinion?

    pagandeva2000 replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure that the difference was that you didn't ask them to allow you do do NOTHING during the weeks you studied for your exam. Sit with your laptop...no less, ticking away while they are running...
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    Thimrosal-Autism-Childhood Vaccinations

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Greatly appreciated! I sent a copy to my work email in order to make
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    Want your opinion?

    pagandeva2000 replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I may not sound like an empathetic/supportive person by saying this, but why should I have to take on a heavier workload, increasing MY chances of making a mistake because of someone else's...
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    Did anyone watch the Ben Carson movie on TNT?

    pagandeva2000 replied to rn2bn07's topic in General Nursing

    I watched it as well. Very insightful! Plus, I love Cuba
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    hha or lpn job duries

    pagandeva2000 replied to aimeeglez17's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask for the job descriptions for LPN and HHA and also review their policy and procedures in order to better answer that question. Maybe the HHA is not familiar with the foley and is afraid to...
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    Orientation and Socialization into Nursing: What was it like for you?

    pagandeva2000 replied to prosperouschick's topic in General Nursing

    My facility sponsored a full time leave with tuition pay to elevate from Patient Care Associate to Practical Nurse (got my license in 2006), so, while I was familiar with the nurses, I saw them from a...
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    Is this odd to you too?

    pagandeva2000 replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many cultural considerations that this is not a surprise to me at
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    What type of a nurse are you?

    pagandeva2000 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I can say that about myself as well...mainly because we aren't allowed much time to render the real psychosocial support that they need. The textbooks always say to allow the patient to vent. I'd...
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    What type of a nurse are you?

    pagandeva2000 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    can i pick a bit of all that applies? i think i am a combination of everything i mentioned. i guess that is why i am a bit
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    The Economy and your job as a nurse

    pagandeva2000 replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    This is no surprise to me. Many nurses have left the field for greener pastures because they may have had spouses that worked in what they thought were secure positions. In regard to RNs keeping or...
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    The Economy and your job as a nurse

    pagandeva2000 replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    I am also in New York, working for HHC. They are closing two major hospitals in my area (I'm sure if you live in the metro area, you know of them...Mary Immaculate and Saint John's Hospital) at the...
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    nurses under the care of a psychiatrist

    pagandeva2000 replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear about your mother. Of course you can seek treatment confidentially and not lose your license. In fact, I am sure that the BON would rather that you admit you need help and obtain...
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Things like this make me
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    Is this an acceptable practice???

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

    The bottom line is that most people that make these rules are not out in the trenches; if they were, they would see that most of these demands are things that are not humanly possible. Working in LTC...
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    should i?

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

    They will use any tactic they can...guilt, threats, manipulation. As mentioned, this is their issue, not yours. Caller ID is important and has saved my tail on many occasions. Most times, when I...
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    Working as a stripper AND a nurse

    pagandeva2000 replied to inland18mempire's topic in General Nursing

    I would also check with the BON to see if there is a legal issue. Otherwise, while I would not do it myself, I am not a judgemental person. Do you
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    nurses with anxiety and depression

    pagandeva2000 replied to Akercat's topic in General Nursing

    I started suffering from occasional anxiety attacks when my mother died ten years ago, and Zoloft is my best friend when they occur. I seem to get them twice a year, and recent events of the economy...
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    Should you tell your boss about your anxiety?

    pagandeva2000 replied to kambra's topic in General Nursing

    Are you suffering from anxiety attacks? Or are you anxious about work? And, are you a new nurse? I have occasional anxiety attacks and have taken medication for it. Only a select few are aware,...
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    More than 5 sick days taken in a year and disciplinary action ensues

    pagandeva2000 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    My facility is coming down on sick time as well, during this recession. In the past, union jobs with the city did not have these issues, but, now, they are coming down. I have to admit that I sort...
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Here is some silliness I encounter...I just discovered yesterday that LPNs can fill out WIC forms, but cannot sign them...only an RN can. The irony of this is that most of the RNs are too busy to...
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My friend and I were just talking about this the other day...she was saying that it is cruel to take money (and so MUCH) from Medical Assisting and even LPN programs if the prospects for obtaining a...
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    While each state differs on the scope of the LPN, all of them state that the LPN works under the auspice of the RN, which means that this is supposed to be a collaborated effort. It is absurd to me...
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital still uses LPNs. What you are describing, well, it depends on the floor. Most areas have the LPN as the medication nurse, while the RN does the rest, but it used to be different...LPNs...
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    Pen Addict Question

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, everyone: I want to know if there has been any progress on the allnurse pens. The pen addict thread is still going on, and it made me think...what is happening with them? Forgive my...