missfreda

missfreda

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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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  7. Feeling extremely underappreciated

    missfreda replied to Medic2RN_'s topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  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...

  9. 100% sure I failed - stopped at 75

    missfreda replied to Judi421's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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

  10. 100% sure I failed - stopped at 75

    missfreda replied to Judi421's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  11. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    missfreda replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague 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....

  12. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    missfreda replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  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...

  14. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    missfreda replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague 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,...

  15. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    missfreda replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  16. New Grad who doesn't feel ready....

    missfreda replied to morningland's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow! Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences as new grads! I am a recent grad as of May 2010. I only worked 6 months, then resigned from a Med-Surg/Oncology floor for lack of team work. I...

  17. breakups during nursing school

    missfreda replied to jesslpnstudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't let the situation discourage you from moving forward. I had a similar one when I was in LVN school. I prayed over it and kept going. I started school 5 years later for RN and finished on time...

  18. 3 Interviews then no call?

    missfreda replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I hope things get better for everyone that's having a hard time with getting hired. I have only had positive results when applying for work. I encourage all of you to keep moving forward. I...

  19. Hateful, mean nurses

    missfreda replied to CupCakeRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have had similar experiences with nurses deliberately "holding out" to take report from me last. I got fed up with their obvious tactics and decided to take advantage of 'verbally recording " my...

  20. Thinking about leaving hospital nursing, need advice

    missfreda replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are the type of nurse I would love to work around. You are absolutely right about going to HR with your complaint. I act the same in my workplace, I find that there is too much drama and gossip...

  21. RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    missfreda replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Very well said! We need more of your kind of nursing

  22. Just accepted position in rehab hospital.

    missfreda replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Rehabilitation

    Hi Everyone! To: Nurse Frustrated I am new to this forum and would like to respond to starting rehab nursing. I am a new RN as of 7 months ago (June, 2010) and have worked Med-Surg. OMG! You have...