missfreda

missfreda has 5 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg, Rehab, Telemetry.

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1. Malpractice Insurance

   missfreda replied to schoolrn917's topic in School

   Yes, I would advise having your OWN professional insurance. I have 2 different policies to my protection. It covers a lot (board complaints, on the job injuries from combative patients, etc) It is well worth it. Employers need only show that you viol...

2. How do you deal with someone trying to get you fired?

   missfreda replied to solDanz's topic in General Nursing

   Some very good pointers there. In reference to being a LNHA, the one I had fired me when she was not my IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR and was behind the efforts to damage my career. She was used to carry out the wrongful action of termination. Several lawyer...

3. How do you deal with someone trying to get you fired?

   missfreda replied to solDanz's topic in General Nursing

   Too easy to walk away! I had false allegations against me, they reported me to the BON, then tried to get State investigators to "substantiate" their lies, The state did not find any wrongdoing and did not change their report. Make sure the facility ...

4. How do you deal with someone trying to get you fired?

   missfreda replied to solDanz's topic in General Nursing

   DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! Get your OWN medical insurance coverage for your license...PLEASE! I have 2 separate coverages for my licenses as RN/LVN. Respond to any complaints in writing. Get copies of ALL complaints against you. Speak to your Hum...

5. Homemaker to RN @ 40

   missfreda replied to LuKeeU's topic in General Students

   I got my LVN at 45 years old and got my RN 9 months before I turned 50. My goal was to be an RN by 50 and I beat that goal by taking the accelerated classes. You can do it! I waited until my children were grown and on their own (each of 3 were out ...

6. Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

   missfreda replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Students

   A "calling" is more of a strong inner desire to a specific cause or need. It is not necessarily "religious". A commitment to nursing, for the right reasons, may be your place or "calling" in the workforce. For others it may be "volunteering " having...

7. Feeling extremely underappreciated

   missfreda replied to Medic2RN_'s topic in Relations

   Well said!! I agree that CNA/Tech are underappreciated at times. I am an RN and was treated in the same manner when i was in the ER or ICU as a Tech. I was made to feel "beneath" the higher educated nurses. And was actually told that CNA's were uned...

8. I hate nursing

   missfreda replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

   I understand your frustrations and feel the same at times. However, I have learned that self-preservation is the first rule of survival. Perhaps a temporary change from nursing may be better for you. I do travel nursing periodically because of the...

9. 100% sure I failed - stopped at 75

   missfreda replied to Judi421's topic in NCLEX

   I'm so happy for you! Best wishes for a successful career!

10. 100% sure I failed - stopped at 75

    missfreda replied to Judi421's topic in NCLEX

    You got this! I answered 230 questions and was so depressed thinking I had failed. Much to my surprise I passed on the first attempt. I did well in school, but almost walked away from the testing center after I got to 220 questions. I answered a ...

11. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    missfreda replied to nette1022's topic in Relations

    Very good advice! I would definitely go to my Higher Power through scripture and prayer, as I too, am a Christian. My second line of defense would be going to an employment attorney... as I have. Holding these ppl accountable for their words/actio...

12. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    missfreda replied to nette1022's topic in Relations

    Soliloquy, You are my kind of nurse! Your take on this issue is exactly what I'm talking about. Someone wanting to do what is right and making a positive change. I love it! Finally a voice from someone who cares! That's what the patients need. Some...

13. Having moral courage- my soap box speech

    missfreda replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful words to live by. I believe in standing up for yourself and speaking out. The position I take is "if i cant stand up for myself, how can i stand up for my patients?" We are suppose to be advocates and sometimes others in higher positions ...

14. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    missfreda replied to nette1022's topic in Relations

    Different folks, same strokes! You cant keep running from job to job every time something makes you uncomfortable. How about standing up for yourself? Every facility will have some unhappy, jealous, envious co-worker who likes drama and workplace ...

15. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    missfreda replied to nette1022's topic in Relations

    I just experienced the "angry black woman" stereotype at a LTC facility. Accused of something I did not do and was terminated without the opportunity to give my side of the story. I have been a nurse for 10 years with a clean board of nursing record...