LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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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

    How about instead or having someone else want the relationship YOU have, your focus can be on that relationship and not make the judgement that other people don't have their own relationship? Not...
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    A Bit Annoyed

    LadyFree28 replied to nycRN3's topic in Private Duty

    I'm not understanding the issue of not going out of state to an appointment that is benefitting the pt you are caring for-I understand the not being told; but then again, if they didn't know about it,...
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    painful reports

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

    SBAR, SBAR, SBAR. It always comes back to this. I agree with BTDT; STOP "tailoring" your reports to the nurses; just the facts, or other time for anything
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    New RN drowning

    LadyFree28 replied to babyrn3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a good example to get organized. Search here on AN and find a "brain" sheet; there are plenty here to use as a blue print; use the sheet to organize what needs to be done; what you need to...
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    New grad advice

    LadyFree28 replied to Jazzyjazz's topic in Nursing Career

    We'll have to agree to disagree. I found that MY character transcends where I work, and I'm sure I have worked for some dicey places, and if the public never had the brass to state how they felt about...
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    Strange interview... Input requested

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

    My last interview was like that; they called me, had the interview the next day; talked about my experience, they talked about how the department operated; met some of the nurses, and went to HR and...
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    Things You See On Craigslist

    LadyFree28 replied to MissMoo25's topic in General Students

    This makes more
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    please advise

    LadyFree28 replied to malaika30's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Lot of SATA= passing is a myth; it has no bearing on whether one is passing or failing; see JustBeachyNurse's post. Just want to keep the facts straight for those who are attempting to pass the...
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    Fentanyl patch

    LadyFree28 replied to nrsbetrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    This is how my facility disposes the used fentanyl patches. If the clear barrier that comes with the patch isn't effective, maybe a tegaderm can help; usually the clear barrier works for my
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    Do you think nursing programs can benefit from more rigorous prerequisites?

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

    This. I also forgot to add that psychology, development psychology and abnormal psychology, along with three maths, stats, 2 A& P bio courses, micro, 2 Chemistries, Biochemistry, Two English...
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    Some advice, I hope it helps.

    LadyFree28 replied to mellowdude's topic in General Students

    TRUTH!
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    Planning my education around conflicting messages

    LadyFree28 replied to gearedup's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. As far as wanting a BSN: research your market, research what you are interested in as far as what opportunities are offered, meaning, if you want to go farther and be an educator or a NP, then...
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    Press Release - allnurses Survey Says Nurses are Bullish on the Industry Outlook

    LadyFree28 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    That's a shame. How about making it an announcement or a thread for the next survey? Also, how about making an invitation in terms of HOW a question should be formulated in order to get more accurate...
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    Pt ages

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

    Along with disease management programs, they are (hopefully) a direction that healthcare will get into
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Website Update (Good pop up still alive)

    LadyFree28 replied to BSN1986's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This. If you haven't completed all the requirements that are needed to obtain licensure, you will not be able to have your results released. My ATT wasn't released until I paid my fees to my state...
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    Nurses being forced to go back to school

    LadyFree28 replied to hrtnsoul's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Maybe in a forum of it's
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    Pt ages

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

    Don't forget the underemployed; those who have jobs but can not afford health insurance, yet live in a state that doesn't expand or eliminated access to healthcare, of eliminated parts of it where...
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    Need help with HOW not "what" to study

    LadyFree28 replied to dbrenda1510's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HOW I studied was according to the blueprint on the four aspects of becoming a licensed nurse: 1.Safe, Effective Care; 2. Health Promotion; 3. Physiological Integrity; 4. Psychosocial Integrity. These...
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    Pt ages

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

    I think with focus on many things, most who are dealing with the socio-economic issues will evade or deflect this issues; especially in certain short-term settings; some may speak-up, however,...
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    Pt ages

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

    PTSD can occur with witnessing trauma as well; I think we had this discussion on another thread as well; having my own PTSD from my own trauma due to DV, I'm surprised that I have survived, although...
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    Handling rude co workers

    LadyFree28 replied to TurtleN84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That MAY help the situation. You never know what someone's body language is all about; it may not be about
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    Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

    LadyFree28 replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Doesn't mean one can't be created... Anyone interested in
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    Nurses need an outlet to manage stress

    LadyFree28 replied to Pride/hardwork17's topic in Health, Stress Management

    People's personality, EQ and coping mechanisms vary; some handle stress better than others, some have extraneous issues that come to head while working and affect their lives completely, some have...
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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    LadyFree28 replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I guess it's my area, but most caregivers are 18 and up; most are either nursing students or out of high school; most postings are stated that CNAs have to be 18 or
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    I feel like I'm backsliding

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

    I've been there, lost the job, got another one and got help. Got my life back together, and got a schedule and a life; just accepted another position at another organization that I was highly...