LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

LadyFree28 has 18 years experience as a BSN, LPN, RN and specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

LadyFree28's Latest Activity

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   Adding Robots to Help Nurses?

   LadyFree28 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

   This is an interesting post, as I created a paper in one of my Master's Courses addressing this issue. The short version is: robots aren't going to replace us. Due to overhead, patients satisfaction, it's not going to happen. Humans-even though ...
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   Nursing Shortage

   LadyFree28 replied to Maddie Zakos's topic in General Nursing

   Like a poster stated...there has been a nursing shortage for DECADES. I entered the profession in 2005...it's was a shortage and to take 1/2 a unit with the charge nurse, pass meds and turn them-the patients were SCI (Spinal Cord Injured) o...
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   Waste of time/money to earn extra certifications?

   LadyFree28 replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

   Get ACLS...that certificate WILL enhance your practice ASAP when your patient goes south. As for the certification in your specialty? Definitely pursue it once you have 2-plus years of practice. I'm studying for the CPEN after 3 years of practice-I ...
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   Nurses with PTSD

   LadyFree28 replied to Gypsy Moon's topic in Disabilities

   I have PTSD. I have many posts describing how I've handled PTSD for years on this site. My PTSD is a result of being a domestic violence survivor; I also am a gun violence survivor-my exempted abused me shot me seven times point blank. I found worki...
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   Fight for Mandated Nurse - Patient Ratios Heats up - Pennsylvania

   LadyFree28 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Activism

   This is the tip of the iceberg...feeling proud of the work I do as a nursing activist! We will NOT stop until it is done! As far as the ANA and the PSNA not supportive-I have stopped supporting them when the "alternative" came out about five years a...
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   Pigeon-holed if you dont work at a hospital right away?

   LadyFree28 replied to ccrahan's topic in General Students

   NOT true; obtained my position while working at a nursing home; my unit also hired a co-worker I worked with at the same nursing home and has also hired a "new nurse" that worked in a nursing home. And the hospital pays MORE-agoing not necessary tru...
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   Bullying/Harrassment?

   LadyFree28 replied to warthawg's topic in General Nursing

   In some areas, depending on the facility, there are nurses who have varied hours; it's not surprising if one unit works 80 and one unit works 72. At my employer, I have been a 1.0 and worked two 12s and 2 8s, but desired 0.9, however I had to apply ...
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   ED RN Duties

   LadyFree28 replied to Mary3010's topic in Emergency

   I work at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center as well as a Stroke/Heart Center Adult ED (non-trauma) They both have a "Main ED" which patients that need complex medical interventions are placed as well as a "fast-track"/urgent care, which are simple m...
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   Part time plus per diem?

   LadyFree28 replied to jroll's topic in Career

   I currently have a full-time position at my hospital and an on-call position in another unit; the on call is minimum 24 hrs per month and doesn't interfere with my full time hours. I also have a minimum 24-hrs per diem position at another hospital. i...
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    Where are the nursing discounts?

    LadyFree28 replied to mel2234's topic in Professionalism

    Nurse's USA has discounts for nurses if you join their membership: NursesUSA:.Member Benefits I've received discounts for my local Zoo membership, to sports events, etc. They're out there.
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    Are nurses and doctors equal?

    LadyFree28 replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    In all my years of healthcare, I have ALWAYS been an advocate of the patient-always. I remember my first patient refusing further treatment and a physician attempt to persuade a patient to go through with the surgery; I stood by and stated "she has r...
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    The Union Is Coming

    LadyFree28 replied to CV_RN_ICU's topic in General Nursing

    I concur. I am in my first contract with my facility; I came to negotiations, and engaged passionately for myself, people who were fearful, yet saw the newbie (that's me) join because there was a serious and sadistic power struggle where the manageme...
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    WILTW-Summer Edition: What HAVEN'T I learned?

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you find a neurologist, and corneas and eyes are cool, especially if one ever has to use a Morgan lens! Positive vibes in getting into nursing school!
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    WILTW-Summer Edition: What HAVEN'T I learned?

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for your loss! Sometimes being the family healthcare proxy is stressful, but an obligation I uphold; she doesn't advocate we'll because of many stereotypes about healthcare. For example, she thought she wouldn't get a refill of her pain medica...
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    WILTW-Summer Edition: What HAVEN'T I learned?

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    That is very great news! Living paycheck to paycheck is stressing-sending positive vibes for your family, and that wild weather in your state!