LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    I am looking into an LPN to RN program

    LadyFree28 replied to Lvfloridabeach's topic in LPN to RN

    Is there a way for you to complete evening classes or online classes for your pre-req's? Have you looked into what your area schools have to
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    Low score on NCSBN learning extension?

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

    If the content is overwhelming; then best bet is that the issue isn't content, it's test taking., and identifying WHAT the question is asking you. Do the questions; review rationales-they do an...
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    decision on a new position...Thoughts???

    LadyFree28 replied to diana13122's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The 90 day period is a "probationary" period; it does go both ways. Again, you have to what's best for you and your career; why take stock in a possible "black mark" during a probationary period if...
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    Nursing student lacking passion?

    LadyFree28 replied to misskate098's topic in General Students

    To be clear: there are nurses who don't struggle with "the passion", rather, have a good work ethic and have been able to handle the business
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    PVT IS DEAD! Don't try the "new" trick

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

    The "trick" was probably a glitch all along; now people will have to wait for official results or pay for quick results, sometimes the BON is faster than the quick results. For anyone needing to take...
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    decision on a new position...Thoughts???

    LadyFree28 replied to diana13122's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Did you already interview for the position and they want to hire you? Per your post it implies that you have already interviewed for the position. If not, ask questions, be able to talk to the...
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    Narc Count Disaster

    LadyFree28 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WHY are they conceding into that count, and why isn't the nursing supervisor counting the ENTIRE bottle before accepting a corrected dose? Seems like there is plenty of blame, as well as rightful...
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    2014 Pearson Vue Trick (PVT) Poll

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

    It depends; you may have to wait in order to do the "trick"; otherwise, pay for the quick results or keep looking at your BON
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    Nurses with worse spelling than mine are laughable.

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

    My eyes roll whenever I read the "piqued" issue. The other one is caddy for "catty"...
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    Needing some experienced nursing advice

    LadyFree28 replied to newgrad1988's topic in General Nursing

    Breathe. The only advice I can give you is with all the little things you have missed, used them as a future source of reference when you encounter those similar scenarios; issuing them as a source of...
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    Where O' Where are the wise ones?

    LadyFree28 replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed...I thought I saw a Tewdles sighting a few weeks ago, but I think it was from a resurrected
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    chiropractor employee taking blood pressures

    LadyFree28 replied to sam1971's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS. I have read in my past few quarters, there have been an uptick of people having to pay fines, as well as them being rendered not able to gain licensure from impersonating a nurse; some were...
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    I'm transferring with less than a year until I graduate.... Am I crazy?!

    LadyFree28 replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    Guess it depends on the position, like I said before; they asked me; I'm not going to state something of knowledge or experience if it didn't happen; and it did the last time I went through it, I've...
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    I'm transferring with less than a year until I graduate.... Am I crazy?!

    LadyFree28 replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    I graduated from a BSN program that is CCNE accredited; I chose an accredited program; I went from LPN to BSN. I searched and found that the VA spells it out in more specific detail:...
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    I'm transferring with less than a year until I graduate.... Am I crazy?!

    LadyFree28 replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    If you fill out the application; they specifically state NLNAC or CCNE school of nursing; since I didn't want to go through the process of applying to the position and revealing information about me,...
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    Need advice about first RN job, TN, PA

    LadyFree28 replied to lilliebelle316's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can start ASAP and find some new grad programs; if you are moving to PA, you can take your NCLEX exam and apply for your PA license while still taking the NCLEX in TN. Please know that the Philly...
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    Someone please explain

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

    I think the expectation is that one has taken a Physics class in high school; it doesn't take into account that one doesn't, unfortunately...even though they cover it briefly for review; which usually...
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    I'm transferring with less than a year until I graduate.... Am I crazy?!

    LadyFree28 replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    Here's a couple of examples: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_pennmedicine/nursing/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=29920&localeCode=en-us...
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    Mean coworker

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

    There was certainly a breakdown in communication on both sides. Your boss may have had the same conversation with her, btw. If you have to work with her again, remain tactful and make sure you are...
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    LPN Scope of Practice By State

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

    These scope of practice can be broad enough the the difference between the nurse and LPN is that RNs do assessments and teaching; LPNs "data collect"-translation no initial assessments or initial...
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    Nursing is a gift

    LadyFree28 replied to Erusso's topic in General Students

    I'm one NEVER had this attitude in nursing school. Didn't have it when I started in this business either, which was the summer before nursing school. I didn't hear harps or a haze of clouds and...
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    Nursing is a gift

    LadyFree28 replied to Erusso's topic in General Students

    THIS THIS
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    Someone please explain

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

    Well, at least in my area physics is a requirement. I believe physics is most helpful when managing a vent pt; and dealing with gravity with drop factors, Chest tubes, and the
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    Where O' Where are the wise ones?

    LadyFree28 replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed.
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    Considering LPN.

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

    I agree with researching your market; meaning, contact local health care facilities and inquire, while looking at their postings; and see what the information is available to you. Depending on your...