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    Medical Assistant to LPN

    pagandeva2000 replied to Danny-MA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No one ever stated that MAs are stupid or that they don't have a place in health care. What most have stated is that many schools mislead Medical Assistants to believe that they are the equivilant to...
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    Is it time to get rid of 12 hour shifts?

    pagandeva2000 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those minority people. If I had been told that after obtaining my LPN license that I would have had to go to the floors, I would have immediately said 3-11 shift, because at that time,...
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    per diem

    pagandeva2000 replied to mume2mykidz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It may be a bit hard for agencies to want to accept new grads because they usually send people for a one or two day orientation and dump them in the freezing water to fend for themselves. Most times,...
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    They are trying to force the DTaP vaccine on me.

    pagandeva2000 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I also believe in vaccines, but support those who choose not to. It is funny that this is brought up today, because yesterday, I ran into my son's father on my way home from work. My 22 year old son...
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    Housekeeping responsibility or nurses?

    pagandeva2000 replied to L3Janit0r37's topic in General Nursing

    It may be difficult to treat each room as if it was contaminated when lice or scabies is involved. From what I remember, the room is supposed to be quarentined (at least for scabies) and the room may...
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    CMA Student Fooled...

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Working in the Coumadin clinic today, I met a patient that is attending an Associate Degree program to become a Medical Assistant. She was overly excited speaking about this program, saying "Because...
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    Kitty litter as an order

    pagandeva2000 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is so interesting! Never heard of these suggestions before, but will consider them if I ever have the occasion. I assume that the deodarized kitty litters may be a problem because of...
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    30 people laid off of my hospital (Non-nursing staff)

    pagandeva2000 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our canned food/toy/clothing drives are even suffering, because last year, the bins used to be so full, but now, many of them are empty. People just can't afford it, I
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    I'm just so sick of all the DRAMA (long)

    pagandeva2000 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing. Those sorts of personalities are usually extreme...it is either black or white...no grey, shaded areas, no
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    30 people laid off of my hospital (Non-nursing staff)

    pagandeva2000 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, who couldn't love ya?? I am glad to hear that they took you in the fold before this happened, but I can understand your sentiments. It is a scary time. I have many moments of silence thinking...
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    why does teachers and some Rn's think LPN is not a nurse!

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

    I find it to be an ultimate turn off as well. What I find amazing is that the amount of people...even RNs that really believe that LPNs are not nurses. I remember saying to one that she should be...
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    shouldnt precepting be teaching , not working?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Venetian's topic in General Nursing

    I am in agreement that a new grad hired anywhere is deserving of a thorough orientation. This is why I believe that the supervisor is at least trying to hear what the OP has to say and is trying to...
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    Has Magnet Increased Nurse Satisfaction Within the Facility?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I can at least be happy that your facility has decided to retain their LPNs. They don't have to be humilated by facing unemployment with all of the years of dedication and earned experience. There...
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    Has Magnet Increased Nurse Satisfaction Within the Facility?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    This is my major issue with Magnet...they are not focused on ALL nurses...if they were, the plight of the LPN would be taken into consideration and respected. I await with bated breath because my...
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    shouldnt precepting be teaching , not working?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Venetian's topic in General Nursing

    And, I want to say that jjjoy made some excellent points. School can mislead you and make you believe that you will get all of the support that you need. The real world shows differently, but it...
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    shouldnt precepting be teaching , not working?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Venetian's topic in General Nursing

    If I sounded unempathetic, I sincerely apologize. I don't believe that people are responding with a lack of compassion, but are saying that at least, your supervisor is giving you more than most gave...
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    every LPN in my hosp was laid off today

    pagandeva2000 replied to FlowerbuddRN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Absolutely. We need to stick together rather than have such one upmanship...this is what divides us tremendously. Glad that the two of you can at least work together. It is a shame that they feel...
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    shouldnt precepting be teaching , not working?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Venetian's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you should give it a shot with the new perceptor. It seems that your supervisor is trying to work with you and took your negative experience under consideration. The fact is that most...
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    A memorial to one of our posters: Josh Harmon

    pagandeva2000 replied to harmon642's topic in General Nursing

    With deepest honor and
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    How are all other experienced nurses coping with orienting new nurses

    pagandeva2000 replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    One thing is that the perceptor should be a willing person, and that is hard pressed to find these days. At my hospital, perceptors (RNs) get paid $3.00 a day to orient nurses. I didn't get paid to...
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    How are all other experienced nurses coping with orienting new nurses

    pagandeva2000 replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    i remember when i was a pca, we got two nurses that transferred from inpatient to the clinics, an lpn and rn. they were both oriented by an lpn. the rn told me that while she is grateful, the fact...
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    I do not want to go back

    pagandeva2000 replied to 1styearsucks's topic in General Nursing

    I would also at least start paying back loans and gain experience. It is true, your mind may change. Are you an Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree RN? Most with Bachelor Degrees are able to seek...
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    getting kicked out after 31 years in hospital

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

    I also want to add that yes, you do have enough time to create a plan. Most people are not afforded that opportunity. At least you have a year to look for other jobs, create a serious plan and stick...
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    getting kicked out after 31 years in hospital

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

    I am so sorry to hear this as well. I would first search for other job opportunities, if that is possible and then, if you decide to go for the RN, do so. See if your area accepts Excelsior credits...
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    NCLEX TEST( i really want 2 be a rn )

    pagandeva2000 replied to nena220's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Focus one step at a time. If you are weak in any areas, such as math, science (especially biology and chemistry), try and take intro courses in those. NCLEX is the final step after...