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    CMA Student Fooled...

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...now they are having a race to have people sign up within a certain frame of time...unbelieveable. Thank goodness you were able to intercede before she made the mistake of a
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    CMA Student Fooled...

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to say. Because they don't seem to have standards, it can be anything from 3 months to 2 years. Never heard of a Bachelor's program in Medical Assisting, though... I'm telling you, I attended a...
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    CMA Student Fooled...

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a bit heartless, really. If you saw the wide-eyed wonder, the smugness "because you see, they won't be using nurses forever..." (that was the hint for us nurses that we are not needed), all...
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    every LPN in my hosp was laid off today

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

    What I find disgusting is that they don't seem to offer these same threats as often to CNAs or techs, but the poor LPNs in the middle have to walk around in virtual fear? If an RN can assume...
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    Layoffs?

    pagandeva2000 replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

    We had a doctor who was famous for working too late for our late clinic, which the hours are from 12-8:30pm. It was not unusual for us to leave at 10:00pm. Suddenly, the hospital changed this...
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    CMA Student Fooled...

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    This is not a young girl, forgot how old she is, but at least in her 30s. She does her papers at home, so, she does have internet access. She seems to have just fallen into that school's game and...
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    Lawsuit Against The College Network

    pagandeva2000 replied to mdhammons's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Agreed. The personal responsibility falls on the individual. From what I read, it was a program that most would not be able to handle. It cost almost double of what Excelsior charged for basically...
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    CMA Student Fooled...

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    That was the issue that got to me. There is too much information out there to make decisions like this so blindly. In addition, she is a young girl, morbidly obese and on Coumadin due to a blood clot...
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    CMA Student Fooled...

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, believe me, I had to literally bite my tongue! One other reason (outside of saving my job) why I didn't challege her is because she was so excited...so into this...without a single thought of who...
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    okay did I do

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

    And, let me add...due to this economy, if I did have to go to the floor, I would do so gladly, because eating and living in a warm home is
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    okay did I do

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

    For SURE!! To be honest, Commuter, I was shocked that I was able to avoid working those sorts of hours. When I got accepted into the program my job offered to go on a full time leave with pay to...
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    help me encourage CNAs

    pagandeva2000 replied to zacsmimi's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Many of the issues brought up can't be changed overnight, but the zero tolerance can happen easier. I think that there should be policies in place for bullying in the workplace. Many times, CNAs and...
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    Frustrated: Want to Quit Current Job to Work in a Hospital

    pagandeva2000 replied to Dottie78's topic in General Nursing

    One thing to keep in mind is that most places may not pay tuition until you have been employed with them for a year with an exemplary record. I can't speak for all facilities across the states, but...
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    Lawsuit Against The College Network

    pagandeva2000 replied to mdhammons's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I remember inquiring about their program during my last semester in my LPN program to do a report on LPN to RN transitioning and those people would not leave me alone! They persistantly contacted me...
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    Layoffs?

    pagandeva2000 replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

    What our hospital system did do is place an announcement that there will be a freeze on hiring 'nonessential' positions. I work for civil service, which, historically, are pretty lax in their...
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    Ok to send thank you card/Xmas card to Nurse Recruiter?

    pagandeva2000 replied to freegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it is a nice gesture to send a card, updating her on how you are doing. Too many times, we believe that the daily chores of work are unappreciated. Knowing that someone thought enough...
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    Schwartz Rounds? One big HIPPA violation??

    pagandeva2000 replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure, but it doesn't sound like a HIPPA violation to me. It sounds like a team meeting that can also be used as a learning session. Charts are used for other things than documentation, they are...
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    Layoffs?

    pagandeva2000 replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

    I have not heard this in my area just yet, but it can happen anywhere. Nursing is not recession proof. In addition, there are nurses returning to the field due to their other pursuits drying up due...
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    what is it like being a nurse?

    pagandeva2000 replied to kgheen09's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with TheCommuter...this may not be the case all the time, and I want to offer friendly advice...don't say this to the CNAs. Many would become very resentful if they are made to feel that...
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    okay did I do

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

    Realistically, most nurses begin on odd shifts, working weekends and holidays, so, this may be an issue for you. It may hold you back from gaining the much needed experience needed to move on to...
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    Supervisor dissed my pay rate..am I getting ripped off?

    pagandeva2000 replied to 3sodapop's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not sure, but it may be because you are a new grad with virtually no experience. It is difficult to compare between jobs, but office positions are usually paid considerably less than facilities....
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    Magnet/Primary Nursing Vent

    pagandeva2000 replied to Nurs0706's topic in General Nursing

    :bowingpur:bowingpurHey, this was VERY well
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    nursing lifestyles

    pagandeva2000 replied to johnsboo's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, I happen to agree with Commuter as well. I also smoke and have anxiety attacks twice a year that require taking zoloft during those episodes. I am not depressed, in fact, I am quite...
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    If You Think You Haven't Heard It All...

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I know that we all have wild stories to share about hospitals...here is the latest in mine. My husband works for the hospital police stationed at my job as a lieutenant. He and I were...
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    If You Think You Haven't Heard It All...

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I heard today that the patient was found locked in a supply closet. Got a bit more information-he had a head trauma, was diabetic and dementia. All was well, no harm done. At least the canine unit...