Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. Leader25

    Happy yet sad about mother’s day tomorrow.

    Leader25 replied to belle05's topic in General Nursing

    A big hug and love to you.Been there. After reading that actress Brigitte Nielsen had her last baby at 54 (with treatment) ,I am sure there is hope for you.Do not shy away from the family...
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    Poll: do you have professional liability insurance?

    Leader25 replied to SDANG's topic in General Nursing

    I want to add,Have you ever found a clear cut policy on something when you have needed it?! All vague and leave room for "interpretation",take for example controversial topic such as age of viability...
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    BON and alleged verbal abuse via pt

    Leader25 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I agree.Do not apologize any more,it is done.Keep your mouth shut ,do not discuss with anyone,not even your perceived friend because many are known to throw you under the bus for extra points.If you...
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    Nursing management necessary?

    Leader25 replied to Sarah2018's topic in General Nursing

    This has given me such a good laugh, I have never seen,met or heard of any such creature,must be a unicorn.They get paid to sit in their office all day,go to so called meetings,where they are well...
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    Nurses Week Gift Jackpot!

    Leader25 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    A starbucks gift card is excluded. see the complete list,it is not a car. If It has minimal value it is excluded. Enjoy your gifts
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    Nurses Week Gift Jackpot!

    Leader25 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    The following items qualify as de minimis fringe benefits and are excludable from income tax: Traditional birthday or holiday gifts (not cash) with a low fair market value. Occasional personal use of...
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    Should I divorce my husband

    Leader25 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Her perception is her reality,give her credit for knowing what is humorous and what is
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    Should I divorce my husband

    Leader25 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Have Cards Will
  9. Leader25

    Workplace Violence: Is it Just Part of a Nurses Job?

    Leader25 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

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    Nurse Accused of Taking Naked Photos of Nursing Home Patients

    Leader25 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    Shocked beyond words,how horrid.Strip license forever,jail time,counseling forever,ban from healthcare
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    Secretly breaking contract

    Leader25 replied to lorias's topic in General Students

    There is an old saying MYOB.....mind your own
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    Constant interruptions

    Leader25 replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    We had this nonesense for awhile,until I demanded to see the clerks job description of her duties, lo and behold.....playing clueless was her
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    On this week's episode of 'People Offending the Entire Profession of Nursing'...

    Leader25 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    You got that right, one exception :not all preceptors are disinterested.,although I see the struggle to precept someone in the bad enviroment of
  14. Leader25

    New grad RN, absolutely hate nursing

    Leader25 replied to Ashley Karanja's topic in General Nursing

    You need experience to even qualify to sit for the certification exam by IBLCE, cost $400+, [not a certificate]the pay is nothing most places only offer part time,but big centers that want the Baby...
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    New grad RN, absolutely hate nursing

    Leader25 replied to Ashley Karanja's topic in General Nursing

    Dont kid your self without experience all those goody jobs will not materialize,the course for legal nurse certification by the Viki Milazzo is about $4-5,000. If you can tolerate doing finger...
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    Reasons nurses get fired

    Leader25 replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

    This why I really do not believe management and their lies,self reporting should be non -punitive-all this of signing papers and non disclosures stinks of poo.Are you in the USA?Have you discussed...
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    What are the top 10 debatable nursing issues? And GO!

    Leader25 replied to RN Instructor1397's topic in General Nursing

    Participation in late term abortion and living result.Can you be part of that,of placing such in a utility room to await expiration.Not asking if you are pro life or pro choice,but in your...
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    Wrong heparin route???

    Leader25 replied to Helena Dior's topic in General Nursing

    No.Have to get back to my poker
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    What causes you to almost scream (internally of course) during your day?

    Leader25 replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Finally Having my break and being interrupted by same MD or co worker over something they could easily handle since they have MD/RN after their name
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    Denver Weatherman Loses Job over Twitter Remarks about Nurses:

    Leader25 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of another beloved weatherman losing career over some very inappropriate remarks.Have you heard of Tex Antoine? No,long forgotten by
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    Help with school assignments & disability

    Leader25 replied to RedRocket's topic in General Students

    Welcome to the real world,I have know many a wonderful loving kind clinical , and teachers pet(she would always bring the teacher coffee)that could not hack the written exams. Nursing is a tough...
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    My nursing program is horrible!

    Leader25 replied to StraightOuttaNursingSchool's topic in General Students

    We had a professor that kept coming in late,or not showing up and the subject matter alone caused enough stress.,sometimes her breath had alcohol.....we would sit and wait and then they would decide...
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    venting...

    Leader25 replied to scrabblern's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Horrid work day but unless u unionize and fill out unsafe staffing report to cya, with copies to Ceo,Don,union,delegate/organizer..there is not much you can do except
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    Bloody Urine in Foley Catheter Postpartum?

    Leader25 replied to Hope888's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Years ago when I was in OB the post partum moms who could not pee 300ml x 2 and remained full bladder with sudden increased bleeding,boggy uterus we straight cathed,if over 1000 ml obtained ,cath...
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    FIFTH try and PASSED NCLEX-RN April'2019

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

    Let me get this straight ,you tested and failed until the fifth time? Somethings very wrong here....congrats on finally passing but be careful what you wish for.... sorry for the downer but it is...