Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. Leader25

    To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate, That Is The Question

    Leader25 replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    As a survivor of whooping cough (the vaccine ordered but did not get there on time) it is one of the worst illnesses a child under the age of one can get.I have pictures of finally making it to my...
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    NICU new grad help with assessment/time management

    Leader25 replied to Chloe713's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Seems excessive for a stable neonate,remember you should be able to follow NRP guidelines in an emergency,you will not have that much time. So is it girth ac or once a shift,? depends,sometimes we...
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    Discussing salary with co workers

    Leader25 replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    Really,?! First of all why do you want to know other peoples business,you do not know what expenses they have or the full scope of their experience.I find it rude to be asked such a question. If your...
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    Fired for saying i might file safe harbor

    Leader25 replied to Wish4goodstaffing's topic in General Nursing

    A labor law expert not an ambulance
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    Night shifters- try a weighted blanket

    Leader25 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I know that after i got rid of my thick down blanket,I could not sleep,missing that snuggle feeling,therefore I ended up getting another one,very
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    Overturning a grade is it possible?

    Leader25 replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    agree
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    Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    Leader25 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Finish your accounting degree,this is something useful to have,and then proceed to nursing school.I notice you keep mentioning that it has not cost you anything,..well would you have valued it more if...
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    Failed -- unacceptable reason

    Leader25 replied to yolonono's topic in General Students

    The one point is not the issue,it should have been passing by more than one point,you are too poor on the subject matter, too close to the edge.You need to study more and retake stop complaining,it is...
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    I need to borrow you for about 30 minutes. I need your help

    Leader25 replied to dcrawley's topic in General Nursing

    What does this
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    RN in Medical School -Should I keep this to myself?

    Leader25 replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    Surely you jest....keep your business to yourself,if you wanted to be a nurse you would not have signed up for medical school,so do not think you are fooling anyone...stick to your learning ,what you...
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    Nursing Smells You Love?

    Leader25 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised you mention the T of Benzoin,we stopped using it on neonates many years ago ,and adults were warned it might be toxic. Other than a fresh pot of strong coffee brewing,a newly bathed...
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    The Vehicle Has Not Come Yet To Take Me!

    Leader25 replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Brought tears as I recalled various family members passing and those in waiting....what a lovely caring family you have.Your aunts prayers are those which we could all recite. Thank you for
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    I think I'm going to be let go from Orientation :((

    Leader25 replied to iconicqueen's topic in Nursing Career

    You sound smart enough to have gotten this far,orientation is not what they say it is.It is part trial by fire and part dump it on the newbie.Some places have more leeway than others.Your preceptor is...
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    Pharmacology on the NCLEX

    Leader25 replied to _Cecilia_'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Of all the things you study for the NCLEX the med test part is the one thing you better know inside out because this is something you will definitely be using in any work position for the rest of your...
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    Excelsior prerequisites/Acceptance timeframe

    Leader25 replied to NRPboston's topic in Excelsior College

    clep is a good deal,but check if it is accepted in a BSN program in
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    Nurse bringing child to work

    Leader25 replied to adclay's topic in General Nursing

    I love this type of solution,I have always felt that if nurses worked together they could resolve problems in commuting,parking,school, and other problems like this
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    What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

    Leader25 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    I worry about any one of my relatives getting care there.We have been told by some that the care was good but they actually could not afford anything else.I have never heard anything great about VA...
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    Reasons for an unplanned extubation

    Leader25 replied to leopardprintnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The previous shift left the babe on it's abdomen,he slobbered all over a secure tape and when we turned him over , ...voila ,the tube slipped right out smoothly, cpap was handy so we proceeded to...
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    Do NNPs on Rotating Shifts Get to Sleep on Night Shift?

    Leader25 replied to thaifood122's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    surely you
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    NOW what?? Terrified...

    Leader25 replied to erocafeller's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Who is prescribing percocet for "issues"?Becareful,this is a chance to correct your choices and continue your career.Best of
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    What was your first job as a new graduate?

    Leader25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    It was a long time ago,was promised day shift in large nicu and several weeks orientation, then they said oops it is only for night shift but orientation on days,.... well everyday I was placed in...
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    Bedside Nurses: Undervalued, Poorly Retained and What Experts Say

    Leader25 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    This is not known by my hospital , funny,...if so much savings in 8s why did we have to threaten a strike to become 12's----because our hospital kept saying 12's are more expensive,especially with...
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    Bedside Nurses: Undervalued, Poorly Retained and What Experts Say

    Leader25 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    100% agree,and do not let that "manager" come near me.The head nurse had real experience,these managers do not.They spend the day in meetings,manage the unit very poorly ,lacking in skills and...
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    Interested in pursuing a career in the NICU

    Leader25 replied to arichards488's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You must be an experienced nicu nurse before taking any critical care certification,I would concentrate on learning the maternal child areas really well as nicu encompasses those areas including peds...
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    First RN Job and Anxious About Speaking English

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

    Yes,do something about it,if you work on it you will improve with speech