Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. Leader25

    Help with board complaint

    Leader25 replied to FrenchieB1986's topic in General Nursing

    [COLOR=#000000]"I realize dating someone who is still married is not the best thing, "[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]ya think?!![/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]My dear,you have bigger problems than the BON...
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    Did you leave bedside nursing?

    Leader25 replied to NurseMegIBCLC's topic in Nursing Career

    very honest response,thank
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    Nurses Smoking: Compassion Instead of Judgement

    Leader25 replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    After what I went through encouraging a relative to quit,I would never ever be a party to that again.Some people will not do well with out this crutch and the stress that occurs can be life...
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    Seeking advice! Which ER as new grad in NYC, Public or Private Hospital?

    Leader25 replied to sassRN117's topic in First Year After Licensure

    " but am nervous I'll be too overwhelmed, overworked to appreciate it. " If this is making you feel overwhelmed etc, then you could try the private but guaranteed they are not telling you everything,...
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    Question concerning neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

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

    Yup and those that fall through the cracks,get hurt really
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    Question concerning neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

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

    Full term,average weight?At this point he is 3 days old but how many hours,did you use bili tool?That would have told you hi or low risk based on hours of age etc and whether therapy is needed.How...
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    I'm an NP student - How did you choose your specialty?

    Leader25 replied to abc616's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "however I want to have a job that won't constantly burn me out. I'd like to have a job that I smile at and am busy at, but am not so mentally exhausted that I can't socialize or do anything but sleep...
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    "I am a nurse!"

    Leader25 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    oh yeah,her nurses cap must have been made out of gold and diamonds and huge. We give everyone a heads up on these beauties.Very wacky. I love the ones that tell me they are Doctors.Then we find out...
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    Wisdom Teeth Removal

    Leader25 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Had first one out with local,went fine but next day had horrible pain,swelling,and had to start antibiotics as all my teeth were hurting.Never went back for the second one, on consult was told I...
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    March 19th - National Certification Day - Share your Story!

    Leader25 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I have Neonatal NCC,and IBCLC,I am probably going to drop one not worth the cost to keep it
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    What happens when you decide not to move forward with IPN's recommendations?

    Leader25 replied to MFTinRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Diverting?diverting what? Your post makes me feel sad,your despair comes right though.But being true to yourself is good,and if you feel better walking away from this thorny situation,so be it....
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    Problems with nursing profession and why I want to quit

    Leader25 replied to bravewarrior1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everything except #5- Almost everyone whined and carried on to have 12 hr(not me,never wanted that). It is a miserable job ,thankless. Let me ask you ,when was your last vacation or...
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    Are you planning to retire from public schools?

    Leader25 replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    That is not incredible ,that is what it is supposed to be,you work for it and deserve
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    I Did a Stupid STUPID Thing.

    Leader25 replied to Avill's topic in School

    Oh cutting ? that cutting, .....Ohhhh I thought the post meant cutting class...Yikkes. Look even nurses have to pee,contrary to what you were taught in nursing school.You are not stupid,.. if you...
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    Nurse, clean up aisle 5 (rant)

    Leader25 replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    I usually started my shift by wiping down my whole areas and those close by(I called it my housekeeping duties) but that is my own germ freak choice,(i could not stand the dirt left behind by other...
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    Does the school I choose impact my resume?

    Leader25 replied to cle540's topic in Nursing Career

    Bedside nursing is pretty much a level playing field.The name of the fancy school vs the economy size is not as impressive as passing your boards,clear,clean license and doing well during...
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    How to get over fear of blood, injuries, etc?

    Leader25 replied to RNintraining817's topic in General Nursing

    Your poor Mom, tough luck. As for getting over fe certain types of fears,I can not say I ever did.During clinicals we were not allowed gloves for any reason ,they told us it was "offensive" to the...
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    Accepting verbal orders from another nurse?

    Leader25 replied to amberrenae, RN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the update,you are not there to be popular,you are there to do your best for the patient,forget about that
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    Accepting verbal orders from another nurse?

    Leader25 replied to amberrenae, RN's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing,if she is from float pool then she could ask the ANM to do it ,it still requires an order.Dont mess around with narcotics and stupid
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    Past history about care on a Saturday

    Leader25 replied to Kathleen Robledo's topic in General Nursing

    First of all your Grandmother recounting of events might not include what really happened.It is a sad outcome. As for those that observe saturday as religious ,we have many like that and they come in...
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    I dream of a working in a hospital

    Leader25 replied to simone894's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    keep
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    How soon did you get your full time job position?

    Leader25 replied to Guest878640's topic in Nursing Career

    First job,right
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    How serious is a verbal warning really?

    Leader25 replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in General Nursing

    If there is a pattern to your sick calls especially since you are allowed 3 no questions asked as in the ESTA rules,then you are on the radar. To threaten to come in vomiting is not a good idea even...
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    How serious is a verbal warning really?

    Leader25 replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Being out 5 times or 5 sets or occurrences? If you work flex then it is red flag if you only there 13 months,if you want to transfer ,this might hold up your transfer.Take the verbal warning for what...
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    The one time I take off ... 911 gets called!

    Leader25 replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    Be in trouble having a student