Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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    Quit while on orientation

    Leader25 replied to Throwaway11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As an orientee you are on probation ,which means they can dump you too without having to show cause at anytime,you are an "at will" employee if no union contract after probation.Then proper notice...
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    Scheduled to take the NCLEX today but denied because of inappropriate identification???

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

    What are two years old?There is no excuse for not having your things ready to go in the morning ,possibly prepared the night before.It is you lack of preparedness,accept it and learn never to do it...
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    Am I being short sighted? Advice on employment needed

    Leader25 replied to Southpawdown's topic in Nursing Career

    Do they have any openings????One hour commutes become tedious overtime,wait it out in your current job,if you can not sit still speak with a therapist,meditate,write a
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    rehired after terminated for attendance

    Leader25 replied to AlmostRN2018's topic in Nursing Career

    In exactly what capacity were you working when you were fired?You did not use good judgement to have time off for school ,such as a leave of absence etc,might have been more acceptible.As for your old...
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    Non bedside nursing Option ... and a side question bout Nails?

    Leader25 replied to lovelyc's topic in Nursing Career

    The one non"bedside" I did temporarily was working for a blood bank screening company,you still have to touch and interact with people.The other jobs you need experience in the real world ie....
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    Quit Job While Pregnant and Can't Get Hired

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

    First of all you have a history of infertility,this pregnancy cost you blood sweat and tears,you are 24 weeks but your baby is not beyond danger if born premature.No job is worth the life of your...
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    Malicious "pimping" in nursing / nurse practitioner school?

    Leader25 replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Seen it all thru nursing school some jack ass teachers,some were just tough to make sure you were on your toes,some were downright mean.Seen it in the hospitals, docs doing it to subordinates,nurses...
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    New grad sinking fast

    Leader25 replied to Sheika34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Darling ,at least they did not put you in charge!!! You are new ,that is how new people feel,you will learn,stop listening to those that tell you it is the hardest floor,you can have a miserable...
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    Can't Get Hired Because of Old Nurse Mindset

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

    If that is really your picture then age is an issue,as this is for privately discussed posts,respecting everyone's privacy.Fyi your pic can be copied and used on other sites.Just saying
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    What Is This Type Of Schedule Called and Can I Change It?

    Leader25 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    Ha ha ha ha ha ah,sorry can not stop laughing.I see nothing wrong with this schedule i wish mine was so reasonable.....it is sets of threes unless I use HT to help break it up, 13 shifts a month and...
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    Not just a waitress

    Leader25 replied to oceangirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    Huh tough day cookie?It could have been worse,like a demanding woman I once had ,I gave her a full water pitcher with ice ,like she asked,then I got yelled at by our crazy Head nurse(yes that is what...
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    People who think becoming a nurse is so easy

    Leader25 replied to Recovering_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Strange you did that , i guess things change since an RN degree was not required for the original IBCLC.,even though nurses and MDs also sat for the original exam in
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    30 unit option

    Leader25 replied to SoulmateNurse's topic in General Nursing

    If they are not releasing they must have a very good reason and I am sure they explained it to you
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    Nursing

    Leader25 replied to Joween's topic in General Nursing

    Is the OP referring to apes? Never ever heard of index finger called anything else and it is always next to the thumb, like your brain is supposed to be between your
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    56 With Multiple Back Surgeries Wants to Become an RN

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

    It is nice to dream but the reality of nursing must be reviewed.Do you want to risk permanent back injury and life long debilitating pain? Can you picture retirement in constant pain ? I see my...
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    Needle stick Injury but Unused Needle

    Leader25 replied to Ladyazn08's topic in General Nursing

    yeah make sure you use a sterile bandaid and change it every 24 hoursx 7 days,recheck in 3 days call if
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    new NP cant find a job

    Leader25 replied to SheRN1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Take a course in conversational language,done and
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    Cost vs benefit of BSN at middle age

    Leader25 replied to Grengemly's topic in General Nursing

    The pay off is only in terms of doing something for your own pleasure.The money will not be made up and it is a big bill around 24-25,000 in my local.If you enjoy school go ahead but they do not make...
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    Fainted while watching blood being drawn... Advice for nursing student?

    Leader25 replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Nursing

    Married to one of those that faint at blood,smell of alcohol wipe,injuries, umbilical cords, ultrasound exams...never went away...one could see the pupils enlarge....and then the
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    Dream NICU

    Leader25 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Bah humbug,private rooms...all gimmicky stuff to cover up the fact that ratios are being adhered to. I see the Hotel model is still very much alive. The dream would be proper ratios so we could all...
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    Beanbags out? Need proof!

    Leader25 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Have had whatever came free from a conference, some type of positioning hardware bendy something,bean bags ,swaddlers,..most days just rolled up
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    How to Get into the NICU

    Leader25 replied to BeezieRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nicu was always my first choice but as a new grad I was told come back after you have one years experience.I worked at whatever i could get slowly moving closer to the job I wanted,it took much...
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    What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

    Leader25 replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    Any area where you work three 12 hr shifts,will leave you exhausted,that first day off without all that caffeine are for pajammies,staring at the TV and being zoned out,this is ok,you need to...
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    No call no show

    Leader25 replied to Dhh-22's topic in General Nursing

    maybe we have to go back to beepers ,
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    "That's a myth about nursing"

    Leader25 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but I have never seen the need go away except for a 3 mo lay off several years ago who were promptly hired back,many had move on to new