LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    Seems like you feel the need to continue
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    And again, the OP WAS in a gray area; he needs to understand moving forward to hone those skills; no time like the present. As I stated before, and it seems you are stuck on implying I impose will...
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    And that is where the issue is; we do agree; however I feel that the student DOES have to know the "muddy the waters" viewpoint of nursing; he is going to be faced with many issues, and I continue to...
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    Texting While Working

    LadyFree28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    For me, when you are waiting or have a lull in conversation, I remember having to look around or that dead air that occurs during social conversations...now, I can whip out my phone and look on AN....
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    I explained my position, and that was directed toward the OP. YOU continue to want to insinuate that I "force" nursing care into people, bypassing my sole point of posting, and creating this...
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    Texting While Working

    LadyFree28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    However, it has virtually eliminated social awkwardness, and for THAT, I am thankful for this
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    need help from a experience nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to mrs.smurf's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    THIS. Reach out to local area clinics, nursing homes, hospitals and speak to a nurse educator there. These assignments are usually where someone has to find someone in person with verifiable...
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    That ominous CC page...

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

    This. For other sources: check out LaCharity for Prioritization, Delgation questions, Lippinicott for more intense questions, as well a NCSBN (the makers of NCLEX) as a source for questions. The issue...
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    Medical staff warned: Keep your mouths shut about illegal immigrants or face arrest

    LadyFree28 replied to Hotfornursing's topic in Infectious Disease

    In my state as well, there are far more immigrants that are willing be vaccinated; this is total BS and fear mongering to those oh so receptive towards it....it's a shame that some people pander to...
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    Thoughts on the prevalence of name discrimination in nursing?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As well as getting to know those recruiters are good as
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    Failed the RN program still want to be an Rn . Help !

    LadyFree28 replied to student0810's topic in General Students

    You may have to go to a community college or a Practical Nursing program before reapplying to a university program. I failed in my ADN program-most universities did not accept me into their program;...
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    Thoughts on the prevalence of name discrimination in nursing?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really think they are genuine; most hospitals have a 500:1 ratio and higher per desirable areas; they have to sift through internal employees; experienced nurses with varied experience or desiring...
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    Never said that. What is hard for you to grasp is that I was addressing, AGAIN, that there will be instances where "no" is NOT coming from someone who is NOT COHERENT; incoherent and mentally...
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    Thoughts on the prevalence of name discrimination in nursing?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a VERY unusual name; it has never stopped me from getting positions or interviews or jobs. If someone doesn't pick me solely on my name, no worries, I know some other facilities that will be...
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    I stand by my statement, and since we don't know each other, AGAIN, the fact remains, not everyone is coherent nor is "no" appropriate, NOT going to EVER ignore that FACTOR. Again, I rather OP...
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    "The calling."

    LadyFree28 replied to grrl77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not everyone has a "calling" to be a nurse, actually, no one has to have a "calling", rather the ability to have a good work ethic, interested in the way nursing as a career plays a role in society,...
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    Can a Nurse Punch a Patient in Self-Defense?

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

    It would be interesting to know what the BON stands when a nurse punches back...I'm not trying to find out, but I don't know if the BON wants a nurse to punch in retaliation. As far as defending and...
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    New Grad - Is HH nursing difficult to get out of?

    LadyFree28 replied to Jazzyjazz's topic in Home Health

    HH IS bedside skills; you will find you have more exposure to many different medical conditions that the average bedside nurse, and know how to effectively manage their treatment as well; those skills...
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    Just to be clear; I have NO issue with pts refusing, AGAIN, the paramount POINT that I am making is that the OP will eventually learn how to hone skills where it maximizes care in those situations;...
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    Thank YOU for posting a more concise perspective; my straightforwardness is being construed with pts rights violations where I'm trying to steer the OP to remain assertive in care at the right time,...
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    Who said I take pride in ignoring pt wishes? I can easily say you take pride allowing your pts to be unsafe? Let's not make ASSumptions, dear. Here's the deal; the OP can not shy away from making...
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    Does pdn count in the "real" nursing world?

    LadyFree28 replied to rnrg's topic in Private Duty

    This. That alone secured me a nursing job, and continues to; and I am in the northeast in a major metro area. Sell yourself, network, and add CEUs such as ACLS , PALS, PEARS, and BLS instructor, and...
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    And MY response was SOLELY to inform the OP that there will be times as the one that I shared; I'm addressing a particular part of his OP: I'm speaking about MOVING FORWARD; and to hone those skills...
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    And yet, I still have my license intact, and will continue to; because I don't deal with absolutes. :) For instance, I had a pt shake their head when they actively apirating; I had to bag and suction...
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    Not saying it's ok or not,