LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Are they doing away with the ASN programs?

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

    Check your market, as well as what your personal goals are, and make your decision from
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    Nursing process questions?

    LadyFree28 replied to jessnelson719's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do you find easy about the nursing
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    Nurses Med error..How can we help?

    LadyFree28 replied to McLewis83's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    THIS. I hope everything goes well with your co-worker, even if she had to seek out legal
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    Women and control with a male nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to apnurserock's topic in Men in Nursing

    I missed the news on that new
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    Starting to find some aspects degrading

    LadyFree28 replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS...all day (and career)
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    Starting to find some aspects degrading

    LadyFree28 replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS. There's a true art to dealing with the business, even if it means moving to another place of employment that fits your
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    More Examples of posting on Facebook and getting fired

    LadyFree28 replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    A quote from the article: As well as responsibilities....even in the workplace. In order for ALL to be able to engage "in the pursuit of happiness" that has been placed in our wonderful...
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    Nursing student lacking passion?

    LadyFree28 replied to misskate098's topic in General Students

    I can agree with this...but I'm sure there are plenty of people who are nurses that are making positive changes in this business because of their work ethic, not necessarily because they have a...
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    I failed my patient and lost my temper. What now?

    LadyFree28 replied to SeattleJess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    THIS. If one lesson you can take from your experience is to NEVER (and I do mean NEVER, despite the adage of "never say never") stop advocating for yourself and your patients; a huge part of what...
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    So Frustrated I Could Cry..

    LadyFree28 replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    Grrrreat! ((((HUGS)))
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    No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

    LadyFree28 replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    TRUTH. Missed
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    How to get a foot in the door in Peds

    LadyFree28 replied to rsfred118's topic in Pediatric

    Have you looked into doing Pediatric private duty nursing as a per diem job? I got into Peds due to PD nursing; it has opened doors for me to work in a Pediatric unit. See what's in your area and...
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    Anyone go through first week with no books?

    LadyFree28 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    I did...went to the Library, and used the book until I got the book. See if your school library has it; try to photocopy the important stuff: the boxes with information, diagrams, etc., if you can....
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    Could he be right?

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

    I had a nurse tell me during a career day to NOT become a nurse, I will NEVER find a job as a nurse, and do something that I was passionate in (writing)...I remained objective and did not heed that...
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    Nursing student lacking passion?

    LadyFree28 replied to misskate098's topic in General Students

    This. No "divine" calling; I saw a nurse handle an unruly pt with a needle which calmed that pt down (still wonder what was in that syringe, lol) and I wanted to do it for the reasons of wielding said...
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    Unemployed for 3 years

    LadyFree28 replied to s.trotman's topic in Canada

    I would suggest to check out the Canadian forum to bounce ideas and give you a better targeted response. Best
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    Length of the typical orientation...

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I received 8 weeks of orientation, and I had one year experience; same for new
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    Already got hw!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    Welcome to nursing school! Get cracking and stay ahead of the
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    Do you chart lies?

    LadyFree28 replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Wish I could like this more. If anything, I have been a chart reviewer in my career for CMS; even though a reviewer is supposed to "capture" specific criteria in order to reimburse; looking at those...
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    LPN NCLEX

    LadyFree28 replied to Graduation2016's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    How is one going to successfully the the NCLEX-PN after 2 semesters of a nursing program without completing OB and Peds as JBN indicated? I can't see the BON clearing this, especially after one...
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    intentional or falls

    LadyFree28 replied to Lvuv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hope it's in the
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    An ethical dilemma

    LadyFree28 replied to Splockster's topic in General Nursing

    THIS.
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    intentional or falls

    LadyFree28 replied to Lvuv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Where to start... Anyone who is exhibiting behaviors such as falling or splitting staff or any other um "attention seeking behaviors" then they need to be documented and care planned, period. As for...
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    Silliest answer someone has said in class?

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

    Interesting. I will add that my ex believed that I only had two holes as well; he actually called one night while I was sleeping during a debate with another male co-worker over whether women had two...
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    someone plz help me with assessments

    LadyFree28 replied to kaykay69's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Learn something new everyday-thanks again