LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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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 even work for a nursing home company that asks for the same information...it's even past the
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    A calling to help others but give me a good paycheck

    LadyFree28 replied to runningcrazy's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the OP...however why is this in the "Nurses Rock" forum; the forum for feeling like the "rock star nurse", great kudos, etc. Are you a rock star, OP?
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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

    THIS. In this market, one needs to be cognizant of how some markets work in terms of ACEN and CCNE accreditation. The job I just accepted asked whether I went to a CCNE or ACEN (formally NLNAC)...
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    Taking NCLEX-RN Tomorrow!!

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

    What helped me is: 1. Making mock exams- started with the minimum amount of questions, then added the amount of questions by 40-50 until I got to the maximum; reviewed each mock exams questions and...
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    What can RT's do that RN's can't?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Students

    Depends on the setting. In the home care setting; nurses ARE the nurse and the RT in the home; in sub-acute and Rehab, I have been the "Respiratory Nurse" when there is no RT present. I know how to...
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    PVT IS DEAD! Don't try the "new" trick

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

    If you peruse the NCLEX forum, you will find many stories of people who have paid 200 dollars and have passed. This "new" trick is NOT new; I had to do the "trick" that way; I have been licensed for...
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    Would it hurt me if I get a retail or minimum wage job while looking for an RN job?

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

    Recruiters KNOW how hard it is to find a job in the area; they deal with THOUSANDS of experienced and new grads vying for positions; most will tell you it's about timing on ones résumé popping up...
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    This will be a tough year

    LadyFree28 replied to Andoo's topic in General Students

    My condolences; you mother may not be here in the physical sense, but I am sure she is proud of you at this moment-congrats on your
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    Anyone else regret this?

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

    Well said. And
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    Would it hurt me if I get a retail or minimum wage job while looking for an RN job?

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

    THIS. It took me about 200+ rejections to receive my first interview; and that was after I went to a career fair. Two years later, I went to a career fair to try to get into another health system and...
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    PV rumors are true...

    LadyFree28 replied to NotMyProblem MSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had to fill in the information like I was re-registering until I got the "contact your BON" "good" pop up; granted someone had to talk me through it; and this was two years ago when that happened;...
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    Do you think you'd be able to do medical school?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. Like the positives of the nursing model too much to become a doctor; if I want to become a provider, then my next step would to become an NP-but that would be a semi-retirement gig. I love...
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    NCLEX RN

    LadyFree28 replied to Junebug14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Again, have you reviewed rationales to the questions that you gotten incorrect; do you understand the difference in a Health Promotion vs a Psychosocial question? Have you figured out which questions...
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    NCLEX RN

    LadyFree28 replied to Junebug14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What steps have you included in correcting before you take this test; perhaps schedule the test in the afternoon to prevent lack of sleep? Have you studied pharm by reviewing with flash cards,...
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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

    OP, I think you are doing the wisest thing despite your current challenges, it seems as though the current school you are in is not even allowed you to touch actual live people because they have a...
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    NCLEX RN

    LadyFree28 replied to Junebug14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What did your performance report view say? To add: start to understand the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse: 1. Safe, effective care; 2.Health promotion; 3.Physiological...
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    LPN Student, Feeling lesser than

    LadyFree28 replied to ejones4's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It doesn't make a difference. Your coworker will learn soon enough in the REAL nursing world. Run your own race and YOUR own
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    What is bullying then?

    LadyFree28 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I
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    Robin Williams RIP: Coping Mechanism?

    LadyFree28 replied to aspiration's topic in Psychiatric

    Well
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    Suspended pending investigation

    LadyFree28 replied to taggart84's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great! Moving forward, PLEASE obtain malpractice insurance...it doesn't cost much and will be a
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    New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    LadyFree28 replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This area has been saturated with nurses and haven't had a true shortage for about 20 years, then the closing and merging of hospitals and health systems negated that. When I was a new grad LPN they...
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    New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    LadyFree28 replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in the same position as you; I kept pounding the pavement; went to job fairs and connected with recruiters; I got a LinkedIn account and was able to connect with recruiters there. I looked into...
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    Are they doing away with the ASN programs?

    LadyFree28 replied to ac9390's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh! You're
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    Failed NCLEX-RN twice, BSN grad, Should I challenge LPN exam?

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

    Depending on your BON, you may not be able to take the NCLEX-PN. Also best in mind that the NCLEX-PN is just as daunting as the NCLEX-RN, and requires different mindset in picking the answers; you...
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    itt tech orland park, il nursing program

    LadyFree28 replied to nessa420's topic in School, College Programs

    Please reconsider paying 40-60k for a degree, especially when there are far better options that will cost less; you can get a BSN cheaper that that when you go to a community college program and...