LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Moral Distress and Patient Advocacy

    LadyFree28 replied to Reem Azhari's topic in Health, Stress Management

    THIS. Also the challenge is how standards and practices are different everywhere, instead of a universal commitment to EBP; or at least a system in place for insuring reason and rationale essential to...
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    Philosophy or English?

    LadyFree28 replied to thatnursingguy03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Find out what classes are required for your program; you may have to take both. In my nursing program, The requirements were two English courses and two Philosophy courses; per my experience, both...
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    Galen Nursing or any other places?

    LadyFree28 replied to nina78711's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To find accredited programs in your state, Google ACEN or CCNE; this is the two organizations that accredit community colleges and universities; you can access their website and look at the programs...
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    Where did you get your Nursing done?

    LadyFree28 replied to nina78711's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To find accredited programs in your state, Google ACEN or CCNE; this is the two organizations that accredit community colleges and universities; you can access their website and look at the programs...
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    Is this kind of DON the norm in this profession

    LadyFree28 replied to LilyRosas's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    What your DON is saying can be the norm in places; there will be a time that nurses are needed to be pulled to different units; your feelings are not taken into consideration over staffing issues; the...
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    LadyFree28 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sure...my opinion and self preservation is as good as
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    LadyFree28 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Exactly...who knows many times we have been "exposed" to the virus, and yet, continue on as business as usual...over the past 30, almost 40 years; it's not that improbable that we have been exposed...
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    New Nurse, no job, fairly scared

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

    Who knows what the economy will be like when you graduate? One must be willing to network while in school (during clinicals), as well as be prepared to work outside of the hospital setting-nursing is...
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    Swedish Institute

    LadyFree28 replied to Sassy1234's topic in School, College Programs

    Oh...gotcha. OP, please utilize due diligence and look for a more affordable program; look into a CNA class at a local community college; it would be far more reasonable to do that than spend 25...
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    Swedish Institute

    LadyFree28 replied to Sassy1234's topic in School, College Programs

    how is THAT even
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    Swedish Institute

    LadyFree28 replied to Sassy1234's topic in School, College Programs

    Especially when there are nursing programs that cost that much and will give one more flexibility in career
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    LadyFree28 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Fascinating-indeed.
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    LadyFree28 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    However, the course of discussion has gone there; there are situations that we face as nurses that do come down to an ethical and moral question. I think being practical as far as this situation based...
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    Patient asking for your phone number? How to say no?

    LadyFree28 replied to Krazziekid78's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You did fine OP. Telling pts and family members to call the unit usually worked for me in the
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    LadyFree28 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    When does taking care of infectious pts (especially when most are infected and never show outward signs) equals "martyr"? First off, most of us are educated in the sense to treat ALL patients as...
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    Swedish Institute

    LadyFree28 replied to Sassy1234's topic in School, College Programs

    You beat me to it! OP, are you in New York??? What is your
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    Swedish Institute

    LadyFree28 replied to Sassy1234's topic in School, College Programs

    You realize that All Nurses is a national as well as international forum; what exactly are you looking
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    Dealing with your feet

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

    I'm a Dansko girl myself,and probably own too many to count to rotate through, and feet have drastically improved.. I used to wear compression socks when I first started in the business; but since I...
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    I got my first job!

    LadyFree28 replied to Sbrewster's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Get organized and have a "brain sheet" to keep you on what needs to be done. Know the proper procedures inside and out. Know that it will take some time to hone your practice.
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    Whats the best strategy?

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

    The best strategy is knowing how to choose the BEST answer; how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse: 1. Safe, effective care;...
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    HELP PLEASE! New grad nurse about to quit new Nurse job before orientation is over.

    LadyFree28 replied to NewGradKH's topic in First Year After Licensure

    THIS THIS THIS! Hone your skills first, THEN after the contract is over, then THINK about moving to the ER-even then, taking ACLS, or even joining the ENA for CEUs to have a general feel of the issues...
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    Lets play the drug of choice game

    LadyFree28 replied to 30days2nclex's topic in General Students

    For pulmonary hypertension-sildenafil. ETA: I've only administered it for Peds pts, and it has been in a compounded liquid form, that is as far as my experience goes with the medication. But I can...
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    LadyFree28 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank
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    So I Failed the NCLEX-RN

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

    If you need help of SATA questions, try the book Prioritization, Delegation and Assignment by LaCharity. I used it as one of my sources because I knew SATA was a weakness for me. Be honest about you...
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    Does Everyone Actually Hate Nurses?

    LadyFree28 replied to Casha9's topic in General Nursing

    Well, then, are you sure those are related to you vs. their own thoughts of nursing??? Most people, despite how they can sometimes trey nurses less than ideal, still have a high regard for nurses....