LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

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

    HA...my state-not so much There are states out there that practically want you to have virtually nothing and the only way to get a home is to commit a crime; they have cut off general welfare...
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    Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

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

    There are two types of disability aid; SSI (supplemental security income) which is usually run by the state; and SSDI (social security disability income), which is run by the federal government. SSI...
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    Interment cath and trach suction per pt request limit

    LadyFree28 replied to Rvanurse2012's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm RIGHT there with you! Rehab from Peds to Adult health is my mainstay specialty...that's all I know, and the dynamics that go with
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    Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

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

    Most people who are in safety net programs are trapped because as soon as you attempted to work, the possibility if losing the check or paying it back or losing access to healthcare is REAL; plus...
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    Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

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

    Just speaking as a disabled person who got disabled in their 20s; it was NOT a walk in the park; I had a physician fill the intimation out and STILL had to be evaluated by SSA physicians as well which...
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    Desperately Need ADVICE!!

    LadyFree28 replied to Kermie90's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    And that's one perspective; didn't say they wouldn't hire you... And if they did, there are other facilities that can and will. Even if you are at a psych hospital, getting experience in a crisis...
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    Desperately Need ADVICE!!

    LadyFree28 replied to Kermie90's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    THIS. A PAID nursing job gets you experience; your path may end up at your dream job eventually; but get there by getting some
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    Failed NCLEX- PN twice

    LadyFree28 replied to susand0930's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's GREAT!
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    Interment cath and trach suction per pt request limit

    LadyFree28 replied to Rvanurse2012's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS. This is a great post on what Rehab entails seasoned Rehab nurses and personnel do. Rehab nursing takes on a different holistic mindset, especially working with TBI and SCI pts; one has to work...
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    Discrimination Against ER Nurses?

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

    Stating that someone is incorrect is not "snarky". Stating facts of what is really going on may be jarring, however, the FACTS remain what they are; you can't argue against facts. Unfortunately, the...
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    New grad advice

    LadyFree28 replied to Jazzyjazz's topic in Nursing Career

    Just FYI, catheters are boiled in home health, due to some insurance requirements for the pts; it does no good throwing out supplies and leaving the pt short of required supplies; best to know and...
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    Should I quit my job?

    LadyFree28 replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    Make moves to get a new position; if you can; if not, do what you have to do. In the meantime, minimize working a double; the more hours worked after a certain amount of hours during the week...
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    Failed again, so bummed out!

    LadyFree28 replied to Nancy14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What does your performance review say the previous times you taken the exam? What sources (besides tutoring) did you use to target your weaknesses? Remember, the NCLEX is based on four concepts; to...
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    NYP Nurse Residency

    LadyFree28 replied to RNforlife2's topic in New York Nursing

    Keep applying, cast your neck wide. Also, your best bet would be to post in the NY nursing forum, for a more targeted response; there may be a few members over there that have went through the process...
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    Discrimination Against ER Nurses?

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

    According to reality, that is not correct. My area, a major metro area in the NE, hasn't had a major shortage in decades, due to hospital mergers and the construction of major hospital systems;...
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    Discrimination Against ER Nurses?

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

    No, there's a shortage of extremely qualified, specialty nurses; meaning those with 3-5 plus years are wanted and that has been harder to capture, due to the numerous candidates out there that have...
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    Wellness Care Plan - What does this guy want from me?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nrsng_School=he11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This. Don't hesitate to state that you are having a hard time understanding him; you still need to know what you "need to know" in order to understand and get the most out of your assignment. Let us...
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    More on for profit schools

    LadyFree28 replied to itsmejuli's topic in General Students

    Hope the school doesn't fold while your attending there...or better yet, hope you end up as one who is able to complete and find a job, which is pretty far fetched, given the okey-some they have given...
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    I. Just. Can't....

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

    Too bad we can't have a PSA on Advance Directives. As far as individuals and families throwing around "lawsuit"; sticks and stones, sticks and stones...and good malpractice
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    Are We Truly That Gullible?

    LadyFree28 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    I instantly thought of that thread when I saw the link and read through
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    Would you want your child to become a Nurse???

    LadyFree28 replied to myownboss's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. Well said. Maybe because I have thoroughly enjoyed this career despite it's challenges (what career doesn't?) I will not steer anyone away from this business; however, I will be reality based...
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    Throwing out pillows!? Does anyone else do this!?

    LadyFree28 replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Seems like most people have this ideas that industrial laundry is like the home laundry that we partake in, which is not the case. Again, another good post from
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    Out of control visitors

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

    THIS. Manners and tact is certainly NOT out of style... Had a similar situation at my facility; mom was visiting child; has numerous children; one night there was one, next night added another one-no...
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    Is giving emotional support draining for you?

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

    When you say that you are sympathetic; it makes me think that this is when the "emotional draining" comes in; I think being empathetic-meaning, listening and trying to see the pts perspective...
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    WAKE UP!!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You stated "memorize"... Having a "routine" is essential for nursing practice. I have a "routine" in any setting; in LTC, I use a "brain sheet" differently than I would in another setting, but I have...