LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    LadyFree28 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank You... I am curious as well to WHAT viruses have mutated as well; because of it's target specificity, and viruses such as HIV and HepC that are target specific, what makes Ebola different that...
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    Why nurses eat their young?

    LadyFree28 replied to yayita's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I second
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    new nurse unsure of how to get along

    LadyFree28 replied to newnurse11491's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS. Stop bending over backwards; SBAR, and roll out. I have made more "friends" in workplaces by commanding respect and respecting myself, including never hesitating that our business is a 24-hour...
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    Never wear black scrubs.

    LadyFree28 replied to Psychosocialist's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I know a hospital's ER "dress code" is black scrubs; it is not my local VA though. I do agree there are some segments of the population that will get "triggered"; I am sure there are some instances...
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    whats so good about working in a hospital?

    LadyFree28 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    A good home health agency will educate nurses on vent management; in my experiences, a lot of times most families have some knowledge while others have none at all because nursing care is allotted by...
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    whats so good about working in a hospital?

    LadyFree28 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    The tech and MA can't monitor chemo and immunologics, nor can they place PICC lines, not manage a vent pt at home, or wound vac changes. There are plenty of pts who NEED nursing care in the...
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    Actually scared I'm going to fail school

    LadyFree28 replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

    THIS. Also, are you having issues with the material or the questions? You may know the material but may not be choosing the best
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    med tech

    LadyFree28 replied to llove7's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Google is your best friend: NLNAC is now ACEN: http://www.acenursing.org You can search which schools in your area are NLN accredited. Best
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    whats so good about working in a hospital?

    LadyFree28 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    But that is a common myth that hospital is "better" equipped to "seeing it all"; people ARE sicker, are on vents, wound vacs, IV treatments, including Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy at home; TPNs and...
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    whats so good about working in a hospital?

    LadyFree28 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    My "alternative skills" in home health and outside acute care settings make me marketable to hospitals... Nursing is truly nursing wherever I go, at least in my experience...what I KNOW and what I...
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    How far should I further my education?

    LadyFree28 replied to ccarda's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the US, nurses start out as a generalist nurse; I think that the generalist goes on to work in a specialized area-LTC Med-Surg, Home Health, Clinic and Correctional Nursing are a few of MANY...
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    JOBLESS

    LadyFree28 replied to berhaelee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Keep looking, and if you need to take a job outside of nursing, so be it. Beat
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    Different areas you can work in nursing and qualifications required?

    LadyFree28 replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Career

    Each has their own separate qualifications; Google is your best
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    How I had multiple offers as a New Grad RN in a saturated Market

    LadyFree28 replied to Fitnessgal123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats, OP! Sending positive vibes for your
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    My Struggle as a nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to natiagagua25's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! Remember, such challenges makes us better nurses.
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    Considering ABSN Programs, Philly Resident!

    LadyFree28 replied to jlamar11's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    FYI West Chester University is in Chester county, outside of Philly, in West Chester: http://www.wcupa.edu/_academics/healthsciences/nursing/stuinfo/bsn2.asp Thomas Jefferson University also has their...
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    I might fail OB clinical, nervous and kinda suicidal

    LadyFree28 replied to Rocktheman's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well said. There are many nurses on here, including myself, who have failed nursing school, dusted themselves off, and have gone on to be nurses. Always remember, it can be done. Best
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    Nurses Who Don't Want to be Nurses

    LadyFree28 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    VERY hot button topic... I'm in the camp of as long as one can do one's job safe, effective, and efficiently, I don't need to know what their intentions are. I have questioned a nurse in my past who...
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    Can you help me prioritize my nursing diagnoses for my careplan?

    LadyFree28 replied to Rocktheman's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you have a care plan book with NANDA
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    Are American hospitals ready for Ebola?

    LadyFree28 replied to texarkana 551's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Agree, but then again, nurses are mere
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    A poll, regarding nurses' opinions on Magnet status

    LadyFree28 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I live in an area where there are several Magnet facilities, including two large health systems. I have worked for three of them and have seen the model at work; however, people are people are people,...
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    Are physicians that thick?

    LadyFree28 replied to nynursey_'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    it takes sometimes Several experiences to hone that part of our business; but once you mastered that part, the physicians know how to approach
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    Are physicians that thick?

    LadyFree28 replied to nynursey_'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ...and the comeback would've been "as the NURSE, I have used the proper channels, although I have no issue helping YOU get the blood, or you can contact the primary MD to hash it out." Sometimes an...
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    Finally had the inevitable

    LadyFree28 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS. Make sure you take care of YOU before jumping back into the trenches. Best
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    Mocked by teacher in post conference.

    LadyFree28 replied to dmena14's topic in General Students

    I had challenged a nurse instructor in PN school for going against best practice; I even had a meeting with the instructor and the head of the program; I ended up being denied being part of an honors...