LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Article: Patient Satisfaction Survey Study Halted; Mortality Increased 238% with Pati

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

    Hilarious! But so
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    Need advice about job hunting...I am burnd-out!

    LadyFree28 replied to Mentalageis16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats!
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    NCLEX help

    LadyFree28 replied to emm2225's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Welcome! The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse: 1. Safe, effective...
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    LadyFree28 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    To add: there are more vectors here that can cause a hemorrhagic fever that anyone can be susceptible to than Ebola...just
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    LadyFree28 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just wanted to put it out there that there are other bacterias out here in the US that cause hemorrhagic fever; not just Ebola.; they are found in mice, and in ticks as well as mosquitoes; the most...
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    Fire, Intercourse, and Drugs

    LadyFree28 replied to LauraRN64's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. Cast the net beyond the hospital setting-nursing is
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    Feeling confident except for SATA

    LadyFree28 replied to 4mykids04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The strategy is to treat SATA as true/false in order to choose the best answers. Have you tried practicing SATA questions? LaCharity is a good source to start
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    Rehab vs Traditional Hosp. Would you do it again?

    LadyFree28 replied to HopefulCRNA2B's topic in Rehabilitation

    I LOVE LOVE LOVED being a Rehab nurse-I'm actual returning to it, it's within a big health system, and transitioning to all short-term, and they have high acuity pts, so, for me, it's the best of both...
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    Studying abroad and confused, need help! :o

    LadyFree28 replied to Lynda718's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    After further digging, it may be two semesters, but it is a 12-month program. Most PN programs are a little over one year and are based on clock hours by the states BON; you can't compare clock hours...
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    PLEASE I HAVE A QUESTION about nursing scheduales...

    LadyFree28 replied to RN2bBevy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with this post....this may be your best bet. As others that are in your area and have longevity in this business, I think you needed a few reality-based posts; you also seem very appreciative of...
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    Fired for being an LVN!

    LadyFree28 replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    YES! Onward an
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    Are these true or false rumors about LPN

    LadyFree28 replied to mcclot1993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My area is starting to have more Nurse run clinics (RNs and LPNs) that are a part of health systems, instead of MAs as well; they've decided to shift to less ancillary personnel and have more nursing...
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

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

    I had Micro; one of my last refresher classes before I started nursing classes...and I agree with you 1,000%. Ebola is MILD compared to the other insidious bacterias out there that damage the nervous...
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    No medical experience, can't work in NS, will I get a job?!

    LadyFree28 replied to mompod's topic in General Students

    This. Network, network, network, network during your clinicals; as well as research your market and be open to other specialties as a way to build your experience until you find your
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Add another Vicodin mispronouncing:
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    Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    LadyFree28 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I guess "big money" is subjective; however, I do think nurses CAN make a comfortable amount of money. I have made a comfortable amount where I have paid bills three-six months in advance; I am making...
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

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

    I just want to say it was an interesting read. My mother worked as a caseworker during the early 80s (while pregnant with me ) during that time to help with access to healthcare, and prevention...
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    OKLAHOMA LPN

    LadyFree28 replied to drumart5's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    THIS. You have a few options as a few posters added: 1. Take a refresher course as posted already; 2. Find a GOOD NCLEX review; OR 3. Enroll in a generic BSN program and start all over again....
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    I got my first job!

    LadyFree28 replied to Sbrewster's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats!!!
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    LadyFree28 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Making a post and quoting to address ONE point, and then I continued to post...such my faux pas, I guess. *shrugs* No one else thought it was incoherent, btw. They understood my flow enough. Again,...
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    Drexel ACE University Campus Safety

    LadyFree28 replied to lillyambers's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The area in which the college is locate is pretty safe, they have campus security, bright lighting, etc. I will be honest, Philly is like pretty much every major city; you have to be smart about your...
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    Financial Independence And Nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's possible; by living below ones means and paying down debts, now, do I know anyone personally, yes; house paid, kids grown, has a pension from a former employer, but continues to work...
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    How Soon Should I Begin Studying for NCLEX

    LadyFree28 replied to hotmessmanda's topic in General Students

    I used the Success Series throughout my educational experience; it was a recommended reading listing (worth paying attention to recommended books! ) and used their books during my studies and...
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    Came across this gem...

    LadyFree28 replied to MECO28's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nothin' like cleaning a deep wound to get the hunger pains
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    LPN orientation

    LadyFree28 replied to BPerez32's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Student Nurses