LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    We are Looking for Talented Nurse Writers

    LadyFree28 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a time period in "applying" to become a nurse
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    Taking that first step

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

    Congrats!!! Reconsider the PN program as well; it is a great foundation in becoming an RN; and you work with a scope of practice, and will be a licensed nurse. Best
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    Everest Ontario ca. Said I need to do MA before the RN program?

    LadyFree28 replied to Rockastyliz's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but that sounds like a rip off to me; I am sure other posters from your area will chime in sooner or later. I suggest looking into a community college and getting pre-req's and completing...
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    Steps into becoming a NP

    LadyFree28 replied to ElleThat'sMe's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This. In order to gain entry into a nursing program, you need to take a different set of pre-req's than you are taking now. As far as owing a college 2,000 dollars; was it at a local CC where it would...
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    Robin Williams RIP: Coping Mechanism?

    LadyFree28 replied to aspiration's topic in Psychiatric

    It could be possible that he was hypomanic or had cycling dysthymia; he used a persona to hide his
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    Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

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

    Too bad I can't like this
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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

    It takes about 6 months-year to get and start a position in the area. You may have to look beyond the hospital setting as
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    Psych brought up the "D" word today

    LadyFree28 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I applied for disability and was accepted the first time. The forms were pretty daunting; but are doable to be filled out; they ask for basic information; self reporting on symptoms that are present;...
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    I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    LadyFree28 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. Nursing is everywhere; I've learned that my nursing practice and judgement transcends my experience as a Rehab Nurse, Stepdown, CC, Home Health, School Nursing, Ambulatory Care, and even doing...
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    No more 12 hour shifts?

    LadyFree28 replied to UpennRN's topic in General Nursing

    This. I just accepted a position where I can do 12s and/or 8s; per OP's postings, I will be in the same health system as the OP. I also work at another facility that has 8s only, and people have left...
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    Msw vs. Nursing?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Nursing Career

    The only MSWs I know are therapists; They probably make more than those who are in case management. The only "overlapping" that may be possible is in case management; however the case managers that I...
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    Is it me? Foolish mistakes, don't want the responsibility anymore

    LadyFree28 replied to wishiknew's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I suggest you reach out to your counselor; even to at least talk on the phone. I have done that many times when I felt I was going into crisis mode; at least talking to a professional helped my...
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    CAN'T work weekends and holidays anymore!

    LadyFree28 replied to UpennRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It does in the form of working your personal issue out enough to make a healthy decision; counseling can work for that reason, just speaking from experience. Depression can wreck havoc on all aspects...
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    Salary negotiation

    LadyFree28 replied to JStev77's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah...you don't have much to go on in terms of salary negotiation with only 2 months
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    CAN'T work weekends and holidays anymore!

    LadyFree28 replied to UpennRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you are experiencing depression then you need to seek professional help for your depression; that may be the underlying issue out of all of
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    Salary negotiation

    LadyFree28 replied to JStev77's topic in General Nursing

    Is it the same facility? Do you have
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    Are employers allowed to use private numbers to call a potential employee? If so, has

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

    I've had an employer recently call with the "No Caller ID" on my
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    School Denied accreditation

    LadyFree28 replied to studentrn1013's topic in General Students

    THIS. As long as the BON has approved your program; then you will be able to take the NCLEX. An accreditation (CCNE or ACEN) matters if one wants to transfer their credits for university...
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    Are employers allowed to use private numbers to call a potential employee? If so, has

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

    I'm sorry, I'm trying to understand your question. If someone had a "private" number, can a potential employer call it? If this is the question, then yes, they can call a private number, especially if...
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    LadyFree28 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Too bad I can't like THIS
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    LadyFree28 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    THANK
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    Nursing in the Community

    LadyFree28 replied to kayla12345's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What I am saying is your have great information, now it will be up to you to present this information and your assignment to your
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    Of Nursing, Nudity and Public Perception

    LadyFree28 replied to hagiospneuma's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Now we can start a dialogue. Like Esme stated; and with some digging; most of the posters who are nurses were more cautious to state or frown upon such activities; it's very...
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    Of Nursing, Nudity and Public Perception

    LadyFree28 replied to hagiospneuma's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually not defensive, my point is you have the information at hand; post it in the means of having a discussion; you are basically calling your own examples silly; however I am curious to what...
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    Of Nursing, Nudity and Public Perception

    LadyFree28 replied to hagiospneuma's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know that the poster was a nurse? did you verify their license by their screen name?? Again, links please. That's my point; HOW do you know I that this is such a "regular" situation we to...