LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    LadyFree28 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    You can always go into your account settings and add that you are a tech, so it will be much
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    LadyFree28 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    "Skills" do not encompass "thinking like a nurse". Yes, you have skills, and knowledge of skills; again, once you start learning about the BIG picture, seeing the forest AND the trees, the WHYs of...
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    Are ASNs worthless?

    LadyFree28 replied to georgiapeach27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the stark reality, most programs-meaning Diploma (still have diploma in my area), community colleges, and universities are neck in neck in hours, etc, because we all have to take the national exam;...
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    Are ASNs worthless?

    LadyFree28 replied to georgiapeach27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A few things: ASN is THE SAME amount of time on par with BSN programs; as someone who had the unique experience of studying in an ASN (didn't complete), LPN, and BSN program, I am VERY aware of my...
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    MSN, $60-$75K, worth it?

    LadyFree28 replied to peanutfish's topic in Post Graduate Students

    But I would caution against academic advisors for SOLEY making a decision; many also love to steer students in decisions that reap more money for the school-in my experience. Once I dropped seeing an...
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    Hi I can't decide if I should do a 2 year or a 4 year program

    LadyFree28 replied to kh88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Exactly. I had PLENTY of patient contact in a BSN program; there are also BSN programs out there with clinicals with Co-Ops and/or preceptorships. Someone may have not got their money's worth OR...
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    Anyone successfully challenge the boards?

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

    Even though challenging the boards may suit the OP, the question IS, if employers pass on you, what will YOU DO? If you have your pre-reqs already and have to enroll in nursing required courses, is it...
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    Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    LadyFree28 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Can those nurses consider filing assault charges against the hospital? I'm sure going into this "training" they were NOT expecting
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    A Headache is not an emergency

    LadyFree28 replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    OR...the attitude of "headache is not an emergency" end up with a pt stroked out and a code, or dying , and having to explain why they didn't
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    Are ASNs worthless?

    LadyFree28 replied to georgiapeach27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted to point out that an ADN and BSN is about the same time of study; BSN may be plus 2-3 classes, if that, but most programs are similar in nature. That info alone, for me, was to get my...
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    How do you draw up small amounts of medications for Picc lines?

    LadyFree28 replied to Hockeynursing's topic in Patient Medications

    This is my practice at the facility I work at, and many of the facilities I have worked
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    Dedicated Trauma Nurses in the ED

    LadyFree28 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    That sounds interesting! If we had enough staff that would be a great
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    How You Can Lose 50 Pounds In 90 Days

    LadyFree28 replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think losing 50 lbs in 90 days sets up for possible health problems and ADDITONAL weight gain. Think about it...when there is a removal of essential components to make the body run-meaning carbs...
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    Hep C and titerd

    LadyFree28 replied to CNAgirl42's topic in Nursing Career

    Ok...breathe...
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    Brigham nurses threaten to strike. Paid $106,000 on average, demand more.

    LadyFree28 replied to RockMay's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Good for them to strike...wage suppression is real, and the wage and status of rich people pushing out well-earning middle wagers IS happening; I can not even get into a lot of the neighborhoods that...
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    The Line b/t Respecting Wishes of Victim, Privacy, & Reporting

    LadyFree28 replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. You have information that needs to come forward. As for counseling; it doesn't "revictimize" the person, rather, gives the survive tools to sort through emotions from the trauma-loss of trust...
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    Nurse stealing narcs advice

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursenicole1's topic in General Nursing

    i'm not the person whom you are replying to, HOWEVER, I have a link that explains the processes of medication administration, including PRNs:...
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    BON gateway to ID theft?

    LadyFree28 replied to PACURN1818's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about Google. Although if someone wanted to look up my license on my State's BON, it doesn't show my address, but still
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    Balloon deflating post catheter insertion

    LadyFree28 replied to regerterb's topic in General Nursing

    Could the balloons fail post insertion due to balloon testing prior to
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    Possible to break Rn Residency contract

    LadyFree28 replied to blueeyedboxer's topic in General Nursing

    Patently false. Judgements are placed on credit reports ALL the time; besides, there are far more credit reports than the BIG THREE; if you have public municipal judgement, if you need to buy...
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    A Headache is not an emergency

    LadyFree28 replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    Exactly...or they tell someone to go to the ED because they are impacted with appointments already. I can pick up my phone and each of my doctors has at least an answering service, coordinator, or...
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    6/20 WILTW Child Welfare, Confidentiality, Contraception, Commencement, Conti...

    LadyFree28 replied to A&Ox6's topic in General Nursing

    That's
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    6/20 WILTW Child Welfare, Confidentiality, Contraception, Commencement, Conti...

    LadyFree28 replied to A&Ox6's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a very interesting week! I've learned that there are times where a specific assignment can get to me; it doesn't happen often, and most of the time it's due to fully understanding a huge...
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    6/11 WILTW Unsupervised Chalk Use

    LadyFree28 replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Nursing

    ...that "cute scrubs" quote would set me on edge!!! I avoid commercials at all costs; seems like commercials pander to the lowest common
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    A Headache is not an emergency

    LadyFree28 replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    Or even worse...it feels like having a stroke; my worst migraines have facial droop, slurring blurred vision and aphasia; I have seen it in the pts that come through as well; we take migraines...