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    Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

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

    I agree that one cannot pay strict attention to medication pass time. What most nurses do is they always start at patient #1, so that when it is, in fact, 4 hours later, at least it is around about...
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    No gifts from the Drs???

    pagandeva2000 replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    We received gift certificates for Macy's from our doctors. To be honest, gift giving is not important to me. We are in a recession, and I am sure that this is also affecting the physicians. I'd...
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    Help...Need to choose between Dialysis or Long term care....

    pagandeva2000 replied to Faith25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd love to learn about dialysis. I don't know the advantage of one versus the other, but the first thing I would look at are the benefits and rate of
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    need advice from experienced lpn's

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

    Or maybe try a nursing home to at least get the basic care downpact...such as tube feedings, injections, dressings, etc... I work in a clinic and would not change it for the world. But, I did make...
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    Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

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

    This is why I say that the premise behind LTC is a load of crock...this is not a caring environment for the patients or the nursing staff. The fact that ONE NURSE has to administer medications to...
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    Scope of Practice for LPN

    pagandeva2000 replied to anononurse's topic in General Nursing

    while each state does work differently, i have to say that i believe this nurse is full of sugar honey ice tea. hate to say it, but some lpns also try to hide behind "only the rn can do that..."....
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    can i work while waiting for diploma

    pagandeva2000 replied to glamourouz85's topic in General Nursing

    I hear that some people obtain a permit to work, but that still means that the school has to say that you successfully graduated from their program. My professors actually tried to dissuade us from...
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    Does LTC experience effect your chances of getting into a hospital?

    pagandeva2000 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I say to keep trying. In addition, one may have to become a bit more flexible, if that is possible regarding the shifts, but I know it is hard for those that have childcare or health issues that bar...
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    Eating at the nurses' station

    pagandeva2000 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    It may be easier said than done to be able to take breaks (or full ones), depending on how many staff members are present as well as unit activity. To be honest, sometimes, I have eaten in places I...
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    Scope of Practice for LPN

    pagandeva2000 replied to anononurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is best to contact the BON of your state to inquire, and make sure that you keep copies of it for future reference, if needed. My BON is very approachable-most times, they have answered my...
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    Unethical Hiring Practices

    pagandeva2000 replied to sophie12's topic in General Nursing

    I'd first ensure that I can go back to my old job and from there, I would pursue this. The facility in question probably has a high turnover rate for the above reasons you mentioned plus more under...
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    Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

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

    I am not comfortable leaving meds at the bedside, either. And, I have trouble understanding nurses that do...there is so much risk involved. For one, even if that patient is deemed competent,...
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    Update on Transgender nursing Student

    pagandeva2000 replied to Transgender_n_TN's topic in General Students

    This echos my sentiments exactly. I am always astonished to see how the medical/nursing communities are so bigoted against the very things they learn to treat in school. And, like you, this is a...
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    How often do RNs clean up poop? (thinking about majoring in nursing)

    pagandeva2000 replied to gwchem's topic in General Nursing

    PRN- (means whenever
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    Update on Transgender nursing Student

    pagandeva2000 replied to Transgender_n_TN's topic in General Students

    I have safety issues on my mind as well, which is probably why it is best that the OP did decide to leave the school. What if there are some bigoted students that decide to violate/harm her in any...
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    Should I take Chem, API, and Micro in same semester?

    pagandeva2000 replied to stormyfeathers's topic in General Students

    If AN had an icon of a person getting ready to walk the plank, that would be my description of the Kreb Cycle nightmare in my
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    Should I take Chem, API, and Micro in same semester?

    pagandeva2000 replied to stormyfeathers's topic in General Students

    I am glad to know that I am not alone in my horror of the Kreb/Citric Acid/ cycle. It was horrible. I got lost after 6 molecules of glucose turns into pyruvic acid because when the other enzyme...
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    Should I take Chem, API, and Micro in same semester?

    pagandeva2000 replied to stormyfeathers's topic in General Students

    What I do believe, is that an older, more seasoned person has the appreciation of valuable education and the management of study time. Also, I believe that most of the older students WANT to soak it...
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    Should I take Chem, API, and Micro in same semester?

    pagandeva2000 replied to stormyfeathers's topic in General Students

    Part of why I hated school so much is that I didn't get a chance to ENJOY the experience, to soak in all of this interesting information and apply it properly. I felt rushed, pressured and anxious...
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    Should I take Chem, API, and Micro in same semester?

    pagandeva2000 replied to stormyfeathers's topic in General Students

    Now...that is low...VERY low! And if you knock on the doors of nurses or nursing students, you may get a trick instead of a treat-especially if you come to
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    HELP!!!!!Advice

    pagandeva2000 replied to student/mother/247's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, this is your first experience with something like this, and you never know the nature of people. To be honest, many of the things discovered in nursing, reported and disciplined is...
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    I want this pt showered...and a bunch of other questions...

    pagandeva2000 replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    That is so true! The State on one hand speaks of client's rights and autonomy; on the other hand, will say that nursing was neglectful in caring for this person and that someone should perform a...
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    Should I take Chem, API, and Micro in same semester?

    pagandeva2000 replied to stormyfeathers's topic in General Students

    I am the sort of person that not only likes to memorize, but to comprehend. The Kreb's cycle is important to understanding some of the metabolic disorders, so, it sort of haunts me. It does not have...
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    What a terrible way to start off the new year

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

    Agreed! There is no way to work around nursing...they want what they want. I'd go back, complete the pre-reqs and get as high as I can on the
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    Should I take Chem, API, and Micro in same semester?

    pagandeva2000 replied to stormyfeathers's topic in General Students

    Oh...NO...you didn't bring up the Kreb's Cycle...that one alone literally destroyed me. I am still trying to understand it, just because it gets to me that I never really got it in school. I just...