LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    New grad s/p two days

    LadyFree28 replied to mmtorrez89's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know where to
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    Is my pt in heart failure??

    LadyFree28 replied to aimes.k559's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This. If you had not access to the chart, what would you do? Rely on your assessment; then think about how you would intervene, nursing
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    bully

    LadyFree28 replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This. My initial reaction is a prankster who is a jack
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    Failing the NCLEX for the 2nd time

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

    Personally, I only used the Kaplan book for review and questions in the book and CD; I used NCSBN and Saunders review for question content. The Saunders flash cards that I used had questions broken...
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    I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

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

    add me to one where the OP had been doing this longer than I've been born! I was born in '81 as well; I've been a nurse since 2005 as a LPN; however I've been in healthcare since 2000; I remember...
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    Do you chart lies?

    LadyFree28 replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Short
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    Failing the NCLEX for the 2nd time

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

    I won't say you can "train" to appropriately answer the questions; however, learning how to appropriately answer questions relies on appropriate old fashioned reading comprehensive reading; breaking a...
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    Should I try out Social Work

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

    If you don't want to do The MSW program, then DON'T...don't put yourself in a program where you will be on the hook for dropping out. Reapply for the nursing program, as well as look into other area...
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    Failing the NCLEX for the 2nd time

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

    Check your performance reports and see what your weaknesses are before studying again. To add: start to understand the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse: 1. Safe, effective...
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    What did your manager do for you?

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

    Be visible, step up for all shifts, communicate effectively, don't hesitate to get your hands
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    wound care, diabetic foot ulcers

    LadyFree28 replied to rosy3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't get any questions related to wound care on my NCLEX PN or RN. Most questions related to wound care is not always going to be related to the wound care itself. To add: start to understand the...
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    Help with Nursing diagnoses

    LadyFree28 replied to aimes.k559's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you can't use cardiovascular (even if that doesn't make sense), what was his respiratory status? What else happens when pts have dyspnea? I can think of several nursing diagnoses not using...
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    Help with Nursing diagnoses

    LadyFree28 replied to aimes.k559's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ahh, but here lies the disconnect. Care plans help the student nurse THINK like a nurse; you are doing nursing care, NOT "medical care." You've given some pretty interesting information related to...
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    Career Path Help! Expensive School or Work My Way Up?

    LadyFree28 replied to EmilyKamlley's topic in Nursing Career

    DON't go to the expensive school! It would behoove you to get your LVN at an more reasonable rate; not worth it at ALL. If you need the CNA class, take it, then go to the 15,000 schooling, then...
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    2 NCLEX Attempt

    LadyFree28 replied to faren1221's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moving forward; once you get your performance report, start doing mock exams as suggested above. For instance, start with the minimum; READ WHAT the question is ASKING; the CHOOSE what is the BEST...
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    Cheating? Girl tells me to get a study girl so I can cheat

    LadyFree28 replied to stunurse2015's topic in General Students

    THIS. I'm would be so apt to listen to someone who flamed out of nursing school after three weeks, about cheating or
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    The Nurse I Used to be.

    LadyFree28 replied to considermebranded's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This. You can still be using your skills, less stress, while getting yourself healthy. I have anxiety and depression due to PTSD; combined with a mood disorder trait; so I am on medications as a...
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    I have taken the NCLEX twice and failed, NEED HELP!

    LadyFree28 replied to snsb27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you done mock exams? For instance, start with the minimum; READ WHAT the question is ASKING; the CHOOSE what is the BEST answer. DO NOT change the answers. Then add 50-60 questions until you go...
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    ER fear

    LadyFree28 replied to Fritz71's topic in Critical Care

    Look into self studying...look on the Emergency Nursing forum and look up what study guides the ER nurses there use. Also sign up for the ENA; there may be additional study sources and CEUs that will...
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    NEW GRAD

    LadyFree28 replied to melinda 22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Search this exact forum and you will find HUNDREDS of suggestions and personal experiences that will help you study for NCLEX. I will add: There are many sources to choose from.; however I always post...
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    Can an employer ask this question?

    LadyFree28 replied to luvhospics's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    My response doesn't change; you still may be exhibiting signs and symptoms; step back and take care of yourself FIRST. A healthy nurse is a better
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    NCLEX Does it have to be 85 questions to pass?

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

    The minimum, whether it be pass or fail, is 85 questions. Some do poorly that the test shuts off at 85; most do well that the test shuts off at 85. Remember, the NCLEX is a computer adaptive test...
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    Can an employer ask this question?

    LadyFree28 replied to luvhospics's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Ok... Either you are exhibiting signs and symptoms of something that may be amiss, according to your employer... It happens though, although not that blatant, where the employer will have a discussion...
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    Enjoying my first travel assignment in Hawaii!

    LadyFree28 replied to MsConstrued's topic in Travel

    Congrats! Hawaii is a beautiful place; I have a wonderful timeshare there and hopefully I will retire
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    What would you do?

    LadyFree28 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I would notify the office manger and shred the results; they have a copy of the results and can resend them to the other