Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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    First RN Job and Anxious About Speaking English

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

    I would suggest you get classes with a speech professional to increase your confidence and correct any issues.You would be surprised as to how many Doctors and nurses are hired yet few can understand...
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    EMR--what do you use?

    Leader25 replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    We had a emr like that once,you could swear you had charted then at end of shift when you review all would be gone..drove us crazy I would say take a screen shot with phone and show them but not sure...
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    Non-diapering nursing home patients

    Leader25 replied to ASSEDO's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My mom wears an overnight diaper or panty (I researched to find the best one) ,she was getting very exhausted from getting up at night to change the leaky panty)now she gets a good nights sleep,in...
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    Spouse of nurse

    Leader25 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    The more I made the angrier he got(,telling his relatives what I made, -he says proudly) Really weird,I was very supportive when He was making more.Why couldnt he be happy for me? But if you want a...
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    Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    Leader25 replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    security calling floor to ask about infant security alarm sounding and stating the name is :Baby F-E-M-A-l-E
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    Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    Leader25 replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse who takes the wash rag and wets it by blotting water from bottom of sink and proceeds toward
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    Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    Leader25 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Doxing is horrible.Also the selfie and the rat tattle are both unprofessional and wrong,just do not do it
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    Nurse bringing child to work

    Leader25 replied to adclay's topic in General Nursing

    Although it is not the best way to handle the lack of a sitter but having worked with many Rns who had small children at home under dire circumstances.I am sure there is a reason for this,but offering...
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    OPEN HOUSES IN NYC AREA

    Leader25 replied to _Cecilia_'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    some post on linked IN. 2.I find your pitbull pix personally offensive,sorry but too many hurt
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    Maybe Clinicals instructor doesn't like men

    Leader25 replied to Hardhands's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry for your situation,I have witnessed some male students getting a reaming but they were not good students,it might be that you just remind her of someone,as abuse is nursing little dirty secret....
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    Any tips for two-person stethoscopes?

    Leader25 replied to Thoenix's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Had same in school,I always swapped out the tips and all was ok,figure out a
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    MED MATH PROBLEM

    Leader25 replied to Johaanas's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The info is not complete but no you usually do not stop the maintenance fluid unless it is incompatible with the meds. Pain at iv site,radiating up the arm..stop meds,slow iv check site might be...
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    Got kicked out of nursing school

    Leader25 replied to Maddelyn's topic in General Students

    I do not know exactly what to say except that when it comes to nursing school Failure is NOT an option. You show insight into what happened but it is not enough.Speak with a counselor,academic advisor...
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    7 weeks in the NICU, feeling overwhelmed - need advice

    Leader25 replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Welcome to the real world of nursing,glad you are happy with your decision to change areas,best of luck to
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    looking to relocate

    Leader25 replied to PedsnurseL's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How much money do you have,because if you move without a job in place,you will need lots of it to survive.There is a lot of good sound advice here take your time and plan your
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    CAN NEONATAL/NICU NURSES WORK OUTPATIENT??(CLINIC, DOCTOR'S OFFICE,ECT...)

    Leader25 replied to MareBear112's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Please look up the definition of a neonate ,it is age specific.You do not care for toddlers at a clinic ,that would be a pediatric nurse.Hospital work is where it is at,loved every soul scorching...
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    September 2019 Caption Contest

    Leader25 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Call off the code BLUE,he is awake
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    Murder-Suicide of Elderly Couple Worried About Healthcare Bills

    Leader25 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    Now put me on the anxiety,nail biting list, this is so overwhelming,especially when I see and know of non us citizens or non working able bodied ,getting Medicaid,having everything covered,all the...
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    Put Your N-95 Respirators Away: TB Exposure is on the Decline

    Leader25 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    They are all in this country already,no need to travel to run into health
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    Scary commute for work?

    Leader25 replied to Kat12340's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I did not know anyone did that
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    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    Leader25 replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    East coast,and not
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    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Leader25 replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    Always absolutely wash thoroughly after each wearing,remove my shoes before entering or wipe off with clorox wipes on floor .Do not sit anywhere in dirty uniform,straight to shower,scrubs in plastic...
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    Everyone is white?

    Leader25 replied to eacue's topic in General Nursing

    Hey fyi,there are also white Mexicans,Chileans,Cubans,Spaniards etc etc etc, also,dont feed the
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    Everyone is white?

    Leader25 replied to eacue's topic in General Nursing

    Many of us face the reverse so what, go do your job be the best you can be,work hard,be nice , if it is still not to your liking find another job.There are plenty of other
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    Figuring End Date

    Leader25 replied to Dominicananyy's topic in General Nursing

    Just make sure if you have to go this route to use a Labor Lawyer with