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    I Want to Quit Smoking

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I used to smoke as a teenager and quit at age 19, but began again around 1996. I usually smoke 10-12 cigarettes a day (maybe 15 when I am stressed, out with friends or on the telephone/computer for...
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    The line might be busy because we'll all be paging for
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    How are you going to Vote - US

    pagandeva2000 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I wish we had early voting here as well. I would have gotten it overwith and relaxed
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    How are you going to Vote - US

    pagandeva2000 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way... so, my plan is to go vote EARLY...like going to the poll station at 5:00am. I am already seeing issues going on with my son. He registered to vote 4 years ago, well within the...
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE to document direct quotes!! It gives me carte blanche to write down cuss words and inappropriate behavior LEGALLY!! What a turn on!! In fact, the more they say, the more interested I am,...
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    How many of us work on RN only units?

    pagandeva2000 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    We still have a mixture of both. More RNs, however, but they have not laid off LPNs. I don't think that they plan to hire anymore,
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    Questioning Doctor's Order

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much. It means alot to have agreement and
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    Questioning Doctor's Order

    pagandeva2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://www.nso.com/nursing-resources/article/61.jsp Wanted to share this article from NSO and pose a question: A portion of this article states that we should document our objections and the response...
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Great one, Leslie! I have literal tears in my
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Respones are getting better and better...that was hilarious. I want hazard pay, too, if I have to deal with assed-backward dysfunctional families. If you get it, tell me where you work. I'll be...
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    "Doctor shrugged his shoulders when report of 390 blood sugar reported. I am not a physician...shrugged mine, too. What's a nurse to
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    New Grad settled for office job! help1

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

    Reading these forums made me hug my job sometimes as well. Yes, we each have our niche, some have to work the floors because that was what was available, others desire it. I like to dib and dab in a...
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I literally had to pick myself up from the floor from laughing so hard that I slipped out of my chair. Good
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    Many nurses on depression or anxiety meds?

    pagandeva2000 replied to avsmch's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, it is what it is. I plan to survive and be happy. If meds will help get that edge off in order for that to happen for me, then, I'll do it. People have choices to either take or not...it is an...
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    Unit dues

    pagandeva2000 replied to Nacki's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I know how you feel, it can be imposing. Years ago, I used to participate in a sunshine fund and it did wind up being a bit cheaper. I wanted to suggest this to my unit, but I don't want to be...
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, this one is one of the best...why get the patient high when he won't change...if i get it, at least i won't be as
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    wow...this thread turned out to be funnier than i ever could have imagined! thanks for the
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    continuation: "patient now uses call bell every two seconds since he verbalized understanding not to use every three seconds. consulted with interdisciplinary team, consensus is to tell him to go to...
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    Many nurses on depression or anxiety meds?

    pagandeva2000 replied to avsmch's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, you have to be able to focus in order to help yourself. While innately, I knew that I was experiencing anxiety attacks, that frightening feeling can keep you from facing daily life. When...
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I have serious issues with gang members! Some of them come in and intimidate nurses and other patients alike to get their way for frivilous reasons. They come with their colors, we have to vouch...
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    LPNs and IVs

    pagandeva2000 replied to hottiemom04's topic in General Nursing

    I can and do. Again, it depends on the state BON and facility policy. There are states where the scope of practice for the LPN is quite broad, but the facility itself limits them. For example, I...
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    How to Find Staffing Guidlines

    pagandeva2000 replied to Pudnluv's topic in General Nursing

    Let me just say that this is a great thread and thanks for initiating it. This subject was one of the wonders of my wandering mind and I await
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    Many nurses on depression or anxiety meds?

    pagandeva2000 replied to avsmch's topic in General Nursing

    I began suffering from occasional anxiety attacks 9 years ago when my mother died; would get them like twice a year, around the time of her birthday and her death. I took Zoloft, which really helps...
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    Questioning Doctor's Order

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Done! Oh yeah, I say these silly things to myself to survive throughout the day and discretely share with those that want to laugh. I spread my
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    Questioning Doctor's Order

    pagandeva2000 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Can you imagine?? "Nursing Note 11/1/08 2:20am: Reviewed and acknowledged that this insane order could not have been written by an educated individual. Collaborated with pharmacist, nsg. supervisor...