LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Why nurses eat their young?

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

    I
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    If you accept a job, stay at least a year

    LadyFree28 replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would be suing that place in a heartbeat-with my malpractice insurance (something much more important to have to assist in keeping my license
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    Strange interview... Input requested

    LadyFree28 replied to ddl77's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats!!!
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    MEN, dont come into nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    He MAY comeback, or maybe this was troll post...I mean, REAL nurses know how to spell
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    4.0 in nursing school?

    LadyFree28 replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    THIS. My "lowly" 2.89 GPA has gotten me each job I interviewed for; I even had a HR rep pontificate on how "As don't equate to getting to understand the REAL world of nursing; and they don't mean...
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    what nurses do if a patient wants blood transfusions

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

    However, they can still be from a foreign country,
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    Help me out guys, I don't even know if I want to show up for the interview.

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

    THIS. You will learn LESS if you don't take the position. Sending positive vibes to your
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    Arriving "SUPER EARLY" for interview

    LadyFree28 replied to runnerdoug87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree. They HAD a copy of my electronic application
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    Bed alarms

    LadyFree28 replied to katie2002's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Depending on the setting, at least in LTC, there are chair alarms and bed alarms that are used to alert staff that a resident is in "danger" of falling; rounds don't work as well with a 1:30 or 1:60...
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    Hate "Midlevel"

    LadyFree28 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have never called a PA or NP "midlevels"; they are clinicians, and I will call them as
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    To those who want to leave nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wonder if the OP is still
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    RN starting in LTC

    LadyFree28 replied to kfostercma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LTC is a specialty in itself; you will learn many transferable nursing skills in LTC: focused assessments, pt education, family education; wound care assessment; time management, medication...
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    Arriving "SUPER EARLY" for interview

    LadyFree28 replied to runnerdoug87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At my newest position, I arrived early for the interview, and I had to fill out a paper application, even though I had filled an electronic
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    Yearly Bonus Ripped Off?

    LadyFree28 replied to cd365c's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. All. Day. LONG. Some of us have to change jobs to have COLAs and increases; at least you got a
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    Would You Be Willing to do This?

    LadyFree28 replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Congrats!!
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    What's the BEST nursing shoes?

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

    No worries...you got the right size; your feet are made for Danskos. I never have to "break in" my
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    Male patient refuses Female Nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to Pointofcareanalyst's topic in Men in Nursing

    This is a good point. I think if you feel you have been traumatized; perhaps it's time to look up a professional that specializes in trauma and find ways to help you resolve your trauma. I have...
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    LadyFree28 replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Speak for yourself... There are many freshmen and sophomore HS students that post here for guidance in being involved in this business; I also shared in my previous post I did the research SOLELY for...
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    The Right to Die

    LadyFree28 replied to BabyGirl1979's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wonder if he could change his POA to himself and make all the decisions; I'm just wondering out loud. This is a conundrum that the hospice team needs to be involved in; as well as the NM in...
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    Newbie CNA shocked "care" given by CNA co-workers!

    LadyFree28 replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Duskyjewel is correct; unfortunately there are some pretty bad places in terms of LTC; however, there are better run places as well as other options that do value safety, dignity, and the best...
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    Full Moon

    LadyFree28 replied to bas22's topic in General Nursing

    I looked out the window in the middle of the shift and confirmed it; one of my coworkers asked within the first hour of the
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    What's your Myers-Briggs personality type?

    LadyFree28 replied to bekahinpink's topic in General Nursing

    Found another one like me...you'll love to investigate as a nurse; I know I
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    What's your Myers-Briggs personality type?

    LadyFree28 replied to bekahinpink's topic in General Nursing

    I'm here on my smartphone,
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    Nclex

    LadyFree28 replied to shaymanning's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Open it; see my previous
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    Nclex

    LadyFree28 replied to shaymanning's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok...breathe. First post: what have been your weaknesses in your testing? What sources have you used? HOW have you studied? The key to being successful in passing the NCLEX is based upon four...