LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Hospitals not accepting entry level nurses, new grads. What to do?

    LadyFree28 replied to sheenmarie26's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Some facilities hire in a seasonal matter; especially for new grads. Also keep your options open for other settings that will accept new grads as
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    Is nursing the best career to choose ?

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

    I've posted this response in a variable form; however, I will continue to share: I been through nursing since the early 2000s. I have been a CNA, LPN, and a RN...If I wasn't happy with this...
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    Graduation

    LadyFree28 replied to ashley2015's topic in General Nursing

    Try the HRSA program; they have a database on which facilities are eligible for loan
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    Do you have (or are you) a bully queen of the ICU?

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

    Then you need to come to my job. Wannabe's abound... New, and/or seasoned, jockeying for positions of charge nurse/supervisor but can't handle the workload, like to NOT take ownership of med errors...
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    What's your Myers-Briggs personality type?

    LadyFree28 replied to bekahinpink's topic in General Nursing

    ENTP-Rehab, Peds (Have been considered for
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    Male patient refuses Female Nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to Pointofcareanalyst's topic in Men in Nursing

    Whose to say what she said? Communication is 30% interpreted through delivery, less so when one is anxious or upset. We weren't there; maybe the delivery may have been off, but the nurse does have the...
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    Just a few Questions

    LadyFree28 replied to Alexisanne293's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Depending on your area, jobs for LPNs are outside of the hospital; including Pediatric home care; it's something to think about if you want to enter in Pediatrics. In my area, I worked as an LPN in a...
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    Creepy Crawlies

    LadyFree28 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, had experienced that in home care. Pedi trach pt (seems like a trend here); spent the night battling cockroaches from getting to the vent and trach; they rerouted their route and decided to...
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    Advice on Essay Q: Why did you choose nursing as a career?

    LadyFree28 replied to MsDanielle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This. Take out the injuring of dolls and your infant brother and tweak it; expand more about your NP, as well as just stick to wanting to "heal" your dolls and baby brother; that extraneous...
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    My 8-month report

    LadyFree28 replied to Cobweb's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    YAY!!!!
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    National Suicide Prevention Day

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

    Wonderful reminder that there are options and answers out
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    missed class

    LadyFree28 replied to smmctowelie69's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Why didn't you show up late? I'm
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    Preparing to take the NCLEX-RN for the 1st time

    LadyFree28 replied to Klheath92's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Start making mock NCLEX exams; start with the minimum; work your way up to the maximum to get a feel of endurance for the exam. Also be VERY familiar with the four concepts of NCLEX, which is the four...
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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

    Good. Sending positive vibes on a successful
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    Confused with Aspergers

    LadyFree28 replied to hazyblue's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    THIS. Some of those factors that you have listed OP, are prevalent in many mental health traits and disorders; you may or may not have Asperger's; however, it could be poor self image in how you...
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    Full Moon

    LadyFree28 replied to bas22's topic in General Nursing

    full moon is alive and
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    Opinions needed...

    LadyFree28 replied to Gingerbell's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!
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    I need Advice!

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

    It would depend on the school; if they told you already what you need on your entrance exam, then that should be it. As far as GPA; depending on the school if you are transferring in and meet their...
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    Cultural assignment

    LadyFree28 replied to sabita143's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I can't touch this...Emergent gave most of the correct
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    Is being in a clique bad?

    LadyFree28 replied to lampard's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    US or outside the US, there are people who gravitate towards people, some are more of a social butterfly, others not so much, and then there are cliques...it really doesn't matter. If you have a group...
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    Is it okay to tape record on my phone my patient's report?

    LadyFree28 replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    As JBN and PPs have suggested, use a brain sheet or organize your report by systems and labs, so you can plug it in. It was against my schools policy to use smartphones during clincials; including...
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    Would these topics be considered "Fundamentals"

    LadyFree28 replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    Best book series ever. I used from Fundamentals, Med-Surg, Peds, Pharm to Leadership; they are also helpful as NCLEX reviews as
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    I don't like being a nurse anymore

    LadyFree28 replied to jenawade25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome to the club! There are many that don't get this message, when it's done right (NOT bullying). Sending positive vibes in your
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    painful reports

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

    Ok...what
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    Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, even if it was the cosmos that did it all, it could've went the other way... Just FYI, I had a near death experience, and I'm really not trying to minimize how someone feels, just putting out...