Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. Leader25

    Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    Leader25 replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is sad for me to say that until I went into this profession which I loved, I had never had the pleasure of meeting nurses that were law breakers,drug addicts,bullies,sexually promiscuous,having...
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    Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    Leader25 replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Amen
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    Does Trump have Covid?

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

    I dont think he takes a salary,it is donated or
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    Social Media Silences Conservatives?

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

    Let the insults begin along with name calling--looks like Allnurses is only for those that agree with certain opinions....why bother
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    Protection During the Resurgence

    Leader25 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Hmmmmm......This is a misleading portrayal of the costs,come on now..... Break down the numbers and how long each item is used or reused. times what you are protecting against ,a brick ,a gun, a...
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    Bullied in the NICU

    Leader25 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Well said ,very good advice. Suggest you do a topic on bullying of the RN by ancillary staff ,it is every hospitals dirty little
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    Nurse refusing a combative patient question.

    Leader25 replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

    There is none...N-O-N-E.....,LMAO ,o my ANA ? really ,LOL once you take report you can not refuse,but someone should show her how it is
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    Huge paycut, Unsure of what to do

    Leader25 replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

    You a traveler and cant find any openings,its open house everywhere on tri state areas,something wrong or you not selecting best state,plenty in NY,Conn,New
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    Nursing charity working on toe nails?

    Leader25 replied to InSchool4eva20's topic in General Specialties

    Seen this in nursing home thru a podiatrist,litigious area the feet and nails,saw someone diabetic loose leg ,he never told podiatrist /chiropodist his diabetic
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    Failed nursing school(technically)

    Leader25 replied to JoC12345's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry for your troubles but when life gets in the way you speak up or see if you can withdraw,forget sympathy ,they have none. If you are working as a nurse and you have these same issues...
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    Dismissed, what now?

    Leader25 replied to Forever Curls's topic in General Students

    I think liability has a say in these matters or better insurance coverage as an employer so they can afford to be nice.Although I do agree that compassion was not a strong point in many an instructors...
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    Dismissed, what now?

    Leader25 replied to Forever Curls's topic in General Students

    Aha ! Now we get to the crux of the matter,the infamous husband,is he supportive (I will cook a nice not burnt dinner while you study) or passive- aggressive(I mortgaged this house cause I knew you...
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    Does prestige of program matter?

    Leader25 replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

    Unless you play football for the Aggi team it dont mean a hill of beans to a dedicated bedside nurse.It might apply in the boardroom with the pumps and pearls crew but as the french once said "upside...
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    I feel dumb as a rock in comparison to my classmates

    Leader25 replied to Nursing_1011's topic in General Students

    Hi,I have seen this happen many times,nurses that were excellent hands on in clinicals and failing even after repeating several courses,.These students never made it.It is a screening process for a...
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    Nursing salary vs. tuition repayment

    Leader25 replied to Ngav1206's topic in General Students

    NO to low GPA scholorships.You need to have a plan to pay off your loans as quickly as you can ,any delay will only cost you in interest,it should be number one priority.The tuition at Penn state is...
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    IPad Mini for clinicals?

    Leader25 replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

    Definitely NO.... You can not disinfect properly,has privacy issues,someone will be watching you and looking over your shoulder,do not do it.Paper and pen is the way to go and approved unit computers...
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    Help with scholarship questions!

    Leader25 replied to PediatricMA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It asks how did you put the patient first..like skipped lunch or BR because my patient needed xyz , or the unit was busy with an emergency and as you walked past you noticed xyz....so you stopped and...
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    Detox nursing is sucking the life out of me

    Leader25 replied to number41's topic in Addictions

    So sorry you are treated like this,no professional should ever be.Unfortunately it happens in any area, abuse and "what's your name" aggression happens in even the most sacred ,or happiest of...
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    How far can hospital go?

    Leader25 replied to RNTX31's topic in General Nursing

    Definately a good option to preserve your health and sanity we sometimes must take drastic
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    How far can hospital go?

    Leader25 replied to RNTX31's topic in General Nursing

    They can do it unless your union contract says crosstraing is Voluntary-, Instead of just floating and doing safe basic care and keeping their trap shut , many nurses whine to mgmt that they were...
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    Unionizing during a Pandemic: Another story from the bedside

    Leader25 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    That bad huh,did you give back the
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    Essential Employee Letters

    Leader25 replied to Tait's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yeah,your picture hospital
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    Obesity a huge factor

    Leader25 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If that is really I hope that F_ _ F_ _ _ _ administraitor yes
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    Unionizing during a Pandemic: Another story from the bedside

    Leader25 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Sorry but you picked the wrong union.Do your research associations like NYSNA are in bed with management or too weak to fight with you,because you must fight alongside the members not sit back and...
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    Unionizing during a Pandemic: Another story from the bedside

    Leader25 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    First of all you need the support of the community,and this is not the time.The public perception of nurses in general is very positive,do not ruin it prematurely. You can always unionize or fight to...