LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Nurse recruiter blew me off. Is this normal?

    LadyFree28 replied to RNbellashadow's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm with Meriwhen, let it go. And that has happened to me; I had a recruiter email me, tried to call them, even became a connection on LinkedIN to get them to call; went through the phone interview,...
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    First RN Job

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

    Took me 8 months to start my position; it was about 6 months actively looking-I started prior to taking the NCLEX, then the interview process took about two months, then the pre employment process...
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    Does Everyone Actually Hate Nurses?

    LadyFree28 replied to Casha9's topic in General Nursing

    Who is actually saying to you "why do you only want to be a nurse?" Is it people you know, or acquaintances, or random
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

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

    You beat me to
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    I'm getting ready to apply to RN programs

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

    A good gem of a book to have is "Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgement" by Alfaro-LeFevere which is available on Amazon:...
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    Nicotine Test, No smoking policy

    LadyFree28 replied to AspergersRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, this rule is espousing a while lot of qualified workers. In my area, two of the major health systems are not hiring people because they have a no-nicotine policy. I just accepted a...
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    An Acceptable Pay Rate for a New RN in Philly?

    LadyFree28 replied to NLNM's topic in General Nursing

    No problem! To add: I'm not sure you will be able to negotiate your pay; I was an LPN making tons of money, took a pay cut after life got in the way; when I became a new grad and accepted a position...
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    An Acceptable Pay Rate for a New RN in Philly?

    LadyFree28 replied to NLNM's topic in General Nursing

    In some facility's in Philly, that is the starting pay; granted there are other health systems that pay more, but they are highly competitive to get into; as well as you may be looking at base pay,...
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    Nclex studying trouble

    LadyFree28 replied to kenee23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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 care;...
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    Higher Wages or Just Hot Air

    LadyFree28 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

    I have been paid for visit work, which is FAR more than PD pay; so it is probable to be paid like that, just for skilled visits. I would ask, they may be just trying to lead more nurses to their...
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    LadyFree28 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    THIS. Count me as one who is not impressed by the hysteria. There have been small incidences, and if one isn't surveying infectious disease rates, of course this would be of concern; but I learned in...
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    Failed my first NCLEX. Advice :D

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

    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 care;...
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    What color are your scrubs?

    LadyFree28 replied to Iliauna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In the NE in a major metro area; Where I work now nurses, (LPN and RN) are navy blue; the hospital system I'm joining the color for RNs are navy blue, LPNs are the light (ceil) blue. Some places...
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    To those without a 4.0 (rant)

    LadyFree28 replied to Jasonat6034's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did not get into my nursing program with a 4.0; what I got in was based on interview, grades, healthcare experience, and the entrance exam; I knocked that out of the ball park with over 90...
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    pre nurse student

    LadyFree28 replied to nurse_to_be_12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So, what happened
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

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

    THANK
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    opinions on a nurse/patient interaction

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

    ...and THIS. Hopefully moving forward, you can learn to 1. Have boundaries, and 2. BE
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    opinions on a nurse/patient interaction

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

    THIS THIS
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

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

    And are you saying that familial bonds aren't as strong? True bonds that we make as humans can be just as strong; still doesn't erase the fact that children or no children, each human life is just...
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    Back to a hospital, y'all!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to carrimarie1010's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats!
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    Is it appropriate to call nursing director asking for a job opportunity?

    LadyFree28 replied to LiamBear's topic in Nursing Career

    THIS. Another strategy is to create a LinkedIN account and find out those managers as well as recruiters' information and approach them that way. Best
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    Failing with 265q. Lack of content or strategy?

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

    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 care;...
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    HS Grad, looking forward to becoming a Neonatal Nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to Betchaaa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This. You have some really good advice; you have some researching to do-in your area, and on AN as well. Make an appointment with your local CC; also find out what universities that may have...
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    No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    LadyFree28 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well said. I would sign up to take care of the pts; I have been exposed to so much infectious diseases that require supportive treatment, this one isn't really that much different, in my
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

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

    ^THIS. Then "what's next"...waiting for the other shoe to drop? I wonder what information and testing is available to screen for Ebola and how far enough do the healthcare community have to start...