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    LPN's Getting No Respect

    pagandeva2000 replied to jjrz1037's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In addition, I want to add that it was easier for me to show her things because I wasn't distracted with some of the same nonsense that is unfairly infringed on the RNs (which is why I don't want to...
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    LPN's Getting No Respect

    pagandeva2000 replied to jjrz1037's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A great deal of this is not per se the educational and clinical differences between LPNs and RNs, many times, these seem to be more character issues; it is either that a person is going to be ethical...
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    LPN versus CMA

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

    And, there is a big difference between certification and licensure. Certification means that this person works under the auspice of another, and that person, may it be a MA for the physician or the...
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    Nursing? May not have any other choice.

    pagandeva2000 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't like people who are overly gossipy, rude nosey, think skinned and judgemental, then nursing is NOT the field to get into. It starts that way when beginning the nursing programs in the...
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    hippa violation

    pagandeva2000 replied to glasshalffull's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I sincerely hope that things work out for the OP as well. I just would not place myself in the situation to call someone, especially at the workplace where I can be overheard. HIPPA has caused great...
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    Day shift nurses needed...WHAT??!!

    pagandeva2000 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to say, but I think evenings, by far was the best for me when I was a CNA. Less administrators. The places I worked, as a psych tech and in psych ER, visiting hours was limited to on hour on...
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    hippa violation

    pagandeva2000 replied to glasshalffull's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Just to be on the safe side, I would not have gotten involved. I know you were trying to be a friend, but you were there under the capacity of a health care provider, even though you were privately...
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    Good Samaritan Act?????

    pagandeva2000 replied to mdrkan's topic in General Nursing

    A job description would come in handy right about now. If the OP is hired as a nurse in this facility, then, for sure, she would be expected to intervene for situations, but believe me, in the center...
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    Study hint PLEASE

    pagandeva2000 replied to ladyarawin's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    One way to look at the endocrine system is that most of them are opposites; such as Addison's and Cushing diseases, Hyper/hypothyroidism, and such. Actually, I found out it was the most fun! We each...
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    Demensional analysis

    pagandeva2000 replied to Nurse n Training's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Once you get it, you may discover as I did that it is the BEST formula out there for nursing math. I wouldn't even dream of learning
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    Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Trophywife81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the clarity! At least you are currently working in a hospital...there are so many that are not. I can certainly understand why you would be so angry,
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    What would you have done?

    pagandeva2000 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, so, now, we are waitresses, too? It's okay to leave people soaked in urine and poo, not get their evening coverage and medications in order to answer dietary calls? Don't get me started...I...
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    Good Samaritan Act?????

    pagandeva2000 replied to mdrkan's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand the Good Samaritan Act is for professionals that act within their scope of practice if they are present for an emergency. I would have assessed the patient and called 911. If...
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    Medical Assistant to LPN

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

    i'm trying really hard, and it is difficult. first, please know that lpns are nurses. we attended a nursing program and had to sit for an exam that allows us to practice as a nurse. there are...
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    This Is Not Right!

    pagandeva2000 replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    There are some that get over and others that don't. Unfair? Sure...but that is how it is, sometimes. She'll learn that no one owes her anything soon enough and it will show in her
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    Going Back to Basics

    pagandeva2000 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Based on the numerous posts you shared, I know you were so frustrated. And to obtain what you need in this economy right now is a blessing. Run there, have your life back and be
  17. pagandeva2000

    Guilty Mom

    pagandeva2000 replied to catfish1's topic in General Nursing

    You cannot predict what the 12 hour shifts will do; sometimes, you may work 3 shifts in a row, other times, it may be two on, one day off, sometimes, it is every other day, or part of the weekend....
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    NO more private loans!!!! How to finish school??

    pagandeva2000 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry this has happened at the home stretch! Is there a way where you can make arrangements to pay the tuition in installments? While I do know that many have obtained scholarships and such...
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    LPN's Getting No Respect

    pagandeva2000 replied to jjrz1037's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The bottom line is that once you obtain the license, you are responsible for knowing the basic principals of nursing in these domains, so, be sure that you keep your books available in case you have...
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    afraid of change

    pagandeva2000 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you are comfortable there because you haven't tried something new. However, I try and give people the benefit of the doubt by saying that we each know our personalities well. I would probably...
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    Would 8 hour shifts help alleviate burnout?

    pagandeva2000 replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to depend on the person and where they work. I would love to have a 12 or 10 hour shift, but I work in a clinic, so that is not an option for me. Pros for the 12 hours are having more time...
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    You're JUST a nurse

    pagandeva2000 replied to oliveralways's topic in General Nursing

    Bottom line is that all titles are basically blown off to the 'Almightly Gods' called doctors. Do you ever notice how the patient will come to us, insist that we page, call, stalk and harass the...
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    Does everyone hate doing "peer evaluations"

    pagandeva2000 replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    I also believe that this is a useless practice. I don't trust the judgements of quite a few of my peers, and sometimes, the negative comments are not objective. I voted to get rid of those things in...
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    What do you think about Physician Assistants?

    pagandeva2000 replied to life_aknew's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, I think that many of the PAs are more up to date on things because their program is shorter than the physicians. I have not been treated by one, but I am impressed with the PAs that I...
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    You're JUST a nurse

    pagandeva2000 replied to oliveralways's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I have been told that I am 'just an LPN', and hearing it from them, what many are meaning is that LPNs are not nurses at all. Ah...I just blow it off, most of the time. Some patients can be so...