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    Pen Addict Question

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, yes, my mind craves an allnurse contour pen (hint,
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    Tuberculin Skin Testing Ruler

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Greatly appreciated! I ordered a set already! :bowingpur to
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    Tuberculin Skin Testing Ruler

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know how I can obtain a real one? I am tired of wasting paper by making copies of old faded paper, then, cutting them down to do the many PPD readings I have to do. I tried looking on...
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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    pagandeva2000 replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    If I made you believe that I was starting an arguement, let me be the first to say that this was not what I intended. And, I thank you for acknowledging that many LPNs are, in fact, worth their salt....
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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    pagandeva2000 replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    first, i want to say, jjjoy, that i always enjoy your posts. you bring up wonderful insights, worth pondering each time! my observations are that in my experience, school is one thing, the real world...
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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    pagandeva2000 replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    How so? Now, you have a 2 year associate degree LPN whose scope of practice may still be limited, and then, a BSN, who is the Registered Nurse? Then, where does the scope of practice change? We...
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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    pagandeva2000 replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    It is important that both disciplines of nursing stay abreast of what is happening with our scopes of practice; both with the state and within the facilities. Many times, I have had to carry the BONs...
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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    pagandeva2000 replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    I agree with your statement, lpnflorida; review the policy and procedures of the facility and see what the LPNs can, in fact, do. But one arguement I have with your statement, EJSRN; do you feel the...
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    2 small dilemmas.

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

    I worked with a trach patient (pediatric, in fact) and it was not bad at all, but did not get trained in vent care. Would you please share a bit of what you were taught regarding vent care, their...
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    Is this neglect

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

    This may be hard to maintain...especially in nursing homes. I think that I would speak to the powers that be to alert them, ask their input and make sure that I document his behavior , esp. if he is...
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    please help!!!!!!

    pagandeva2000 replied to tabylexy's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to add to the parade, but, I am sure that you had enough time to look up information on this, and to procrastinate at the last minute leads me to say "Why does your poor planning have to become...
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    Remind me to never work as a Sitter 7p-7a AGAIN !

    pagandeva2000 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Because I am an avid reader, I would probably not be bored, but, eventually, it I have to say that would be hard to stay awake for an entire 12 hours. 8 maybe, but 12 is a bit much. I have had...
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    Looking for an online/distance 12 lead EKG course

    pagandeva2000 replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You are welcome. I took several classes there, including the entire EKG interpetation and 12 lead course. Also took Diabetes Management and Wound Care. Being there live was even better, but I have...
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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    pagandeva2000 replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    My hospital does not allow us to take verbal orders. Not sure about other facilities,
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    Did you ever doubt your nursing abilities/judgement?

    pagandeva2000 replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

    Bottom line is that it takes EXPERIENCE to exercise good judgement, and we have to be brave. To give a small example; I have been an LPN working in the Adult Primary Care clinic for two years. I...
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    Electrolyte Imbalances

    pagandeva2000 replied to carlidawson's topic in General Nursing

    Also, consider magnesium and calcium to be "twins"...too much mag and calcium sedate, and too little causes tetany...they both have similar
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    Looking for an online/distance 12 lead EKG course

    pagandeva2000 replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Type Beth Israel School of Nursing in your browser. They used to give an on line 12 lead EKG
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    Would you have done the same? Recieved wrong prescription.

    pagandeva2000 replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    I fall in line with you, Susan. I do believe that the pharmacist definitely needs made to be aware in order to correct the situation, and I can see the implications of what could have happened to the...
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    What's so bad about working for the VA?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Buggus's topic in General Nursing

    I've always considered the VA...there is one a few blocks from where I live. The only thing I am concerned about is the economy...would I be the first fired if I am the last hired? I searched the...
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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    pagandeva2000 replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    I summarize my LPN experience as this; we each have a scope of practice, but we each have a license of our own, therefore are responsible and accountable for our own practice. It is up to each...
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    Do you experience jealousy from friends/family members?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I can't really say that anyone has been envious of me, but I have had my old peers who were CNA/PCAs not comprehend why I have changed. At this point, I have a license, and am more responsible than...
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    Would you have done the same? Recieved wrong prescription.

    pagandeva2000 replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    I would speak to the pharmacist about what happened and see his response, not call the other patient because if I received such a call, I would be extremely uncomfortable and see from there....
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    cutbacks at work due to economy

    pagandeva2000 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, city and state hospitals took a day's pay for 5 pay-periods due to a recession. It really would not surprize me if this were to happen again. What I do see is combining services in one...
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    LPN without a GED?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Montiel_735's topic in General Nursing

    I read that most programs wish to accept persons who at least read and have the math skills of a 9th grader. Keeping that in mind, I don't know of any programs that will not accept proof of...
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    Layoffs will be announced at my facility on Monday

    pagandeva2000 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Was JUST thinking the