Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. Leader25

    What's it like in the VIP wing of a hospital?

    Leader25 replied to marienm, RN, CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel it is obscene,and Uof P is not the only one to cater to the rich,or high ranking public offices,they are a necessary part of life in any country,look at Juan Peron,Castro,Pinochet,.Many a...
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    Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

    Leader25 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Have seen that info go down the tubes when an ex friend now your boss uses it against you.Best to be private as possible,one never knows life
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    Dirty Needle Stick

    Leader25 replied to NYCNative21's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry this happened ,but it is a learning experience,you are not alone,heard and seen worse. Follow the recommendations ,looks the the right
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    If I have to leave?

    Leader25 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    First of all ,I give you my prayers and wish you and your parents a fast recovery.I also had a parent ill in another state,it is heartbreaking.Try to find out before your get there what things you can...
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    My Experience as an Non-political White Male in Nursing / NP School

    Leader25 replied to guest1149052's topic in Male Nursing Students

    many
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    5 couplets on mother/baby unit

    Leader25 replied to RUNBNursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Five couplets or however they want to call it is still 10 PATIENTS YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR.Things can happen in either section which you have no idea about yet, and those happy loopy sleep deprived...
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    L&D - is it a good place to start?

    Leader25 replied to SillyFever's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are not doing justice to either.You must be solid in your knowledge in either field.Nurses do switch specialties but they are not really interrelated except that both must certify NRP,but LD moves...
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    Very Confused About Flushing IV Lines And Bolus Administration

    Leader25 replied to Demareseitipota's topic in General Students

    Cuando tengas experiencia vas
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    MedSurg to Level II Nursery

    Leader25 replied to NicuHopeful93's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Gomella is a very good book,but the standard is critical care manual. Go over what the notch is on the arterial line means on the screen,iv line patentcy, feeding for full term,premie,LGA,SGA....
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    Replogle Tube Maintenance

    Leader25 replied to Ashley NICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Flush with saline at least q12,the blue port just air flush q12,sometimes they get so gunky the holes at tip plug up,in times of desperation, I don sterile gloves pull out the tip and dip into sterile...
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    Help. My clinical group dislikes me.

    Leader25 replied to Koemmyjemmy's topic in General Students

    What do you need them for? Come on big girl now,stand on your own,use that isolation to become stronger,and a better nurse.The reality is no one is going to hold your hand,their group is a futile...
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    Quit While in Orientation (New grad)

    Leader25 replied to SillyFever's topic in General Nursing

    Seeing this job description alone is enough to set off alarms,for a first job ?That is insane,also stop second guessing your ex employer,you do not owe them anything.I would not even bother putting...
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    need nightshift sleep/health tips

    Leader25 replied to guineapignurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Having done rotating shifts,(the worst schedule),I picked brains to figure how to do nights.Almost felt I was going to need a straightjacket at first. On the days I am working,I stay home nap on...
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    Can RN lose license for fighting outside of work?

    Leader25 replied to Joanne15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If for instance you are going thru a troubled time with spouse and you have a fight,who cares ,there were many private incidents in the home or Office,nobody cared,as long as you were not on duty in...
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    Shoes/support, non-mesh top

    Leader25 replied to jsmebnme1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I stopped mesh top shoes,I needed very good support as I had foot issues,my foot Dr reco new balance but you must read carefully and buy from a new balance store,the knock-offs look good but you will...
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    COVID Partiers Play Dangerous Game

    Leader25 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh I guess you did a field study ,but which ones the news watchers,Trumperators,have names birthdates and tracer information.Looking forward when you publish a peer reviewed fact sheet.Best of the...
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    Feeling terrible about a mistake I made in clinical

    Leader25 replied to CatieK's topic in General Students

    I am glad this happened to you,you will learn from this and it will never happen again,you will become more careful.Promise yourself you will become the be all to end all best iv nurse ever when the...
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    Working as RN before going on to grad school?

    Leader25 replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in General Students

    Why did you want to become a nurse, were you inspired by the bedside nurse -the true backbone of nursing?or something else?Working and applying what you may or may not have learned in school is...
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    Onlyfans - does it matter how you paid for school?

    Leader25 replied to nursingmom9727's topic in General Students

    Bills and more bills,that is life.Do not make things worse for yourself by poor choices.There is no such ting as privacy anymore although health laws say other wise.Look from life experience I can...
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    Over $300k in student loans - help.

    Leader25 replied to friendlyskies's topic in General Nursing

    Agree,his advice is free to those willing to listen,it is free on U tube ,the radio .You can take what you can from his advice,research,be aware,and learn to discipline your
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    Over $300k in student loans - help.

    Leader25 replied to friendlyskies's topic in General Nursing

    You say you are a new grad,yet you are completing a program that you will not "complete"until two years from now.It is too late to buy a life insurance against your parents.You have to hunker down...
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    What should I wear to pick up paperwork on my day off?

    Leader25 replied to medapop's topic in General Nursing

    Black leather jacket,spiked bracelet,black pants,leather
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    Influenza and COVID-19: The Twindemic

    Leader25 replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My relatives have already received their flu shots
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    Biden suporter assaults 7 year old child, supposedly she is a RN

    Leader25 replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I agree,politics is an adult's game,not for children or even teenagers,and this would be extremely dangerous in some countries.Lose of emotional control or speaking with out thinking can and will get...
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    Nazi-esque Black Lives Matter Protesters

    Leader25 replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Get real...the minute they see you do that your phone will be yanked from your hand ,and by the time response is there you will have been beaten senseless.Hope you never encounter