LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Is This a Difficult Patient,or is it a Genuine Concern?

    LadyFree28 replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not to belabor the point...but YOU go first...what do YOU think? Start with a holistic assessment and go from
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    Harsh nurses

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

    Wonder how long it will take for this one to be shut down...I have extra
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    Is cheating a double standard?

    LadyFree28 replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    Like using the settlement to go BACK to school and become a nurse. OP, you want closure? You have that power. I failed nursing school by one point 14 years ago; during that time, I dusted myself up,...
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    Can I report a needlestick now?

    LadyFree28 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Report it
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    how much hire level math is required for nursing?

    LadyFree28 replied to AspiringRN27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The short answer: College Algebra and Statistics, though Chemistry, as another poster stated is helpful as well due to the use of Dimensional
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    What to wear to orientation?

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

    Business casual, then scrubs if on the
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    Pearson Vue woes

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

    Agree...
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    Failed-now what?

    LadyFree28 replied to wel43's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The first step is to look at your performance report when you are able to receive it. To add: The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself:...
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    NCLEX before or after vacation?

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

    I pushed back my NCLEX while I went on a cruise to Mexico. I came back, and passed the
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    Considering leaving after only 4 months...

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

    This.
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    Issues facing healthcare

    LadyFree28 replied to rose89's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Safe staffing Med errors Near misses Pt falls Access to healthcare This is a start; type in any of these issues in the search box...as well as visit the above forum that cuddleswithpuddles had...
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    Oncology Job Offer, but dream interview in HTU/CCU coming up

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

    Congrats!
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    The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    LadyFree28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh...how I LONG for those
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    BSN Questions

    LadyFree28 replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    FYI, none of my classes "bashed" Jesus; my philosophy class was geared towards the various ranges of how political thought had a correlation to ethical thinking (or not); and my second philosophy...
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    5th time test taker

    LadyFree28 replied to character11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used several sources for NCLEX style questions; LaCharity, Lippinicott, ExamCRAM, Success Series, Kaplan, Saunders and NCSBN. When I took the exam; there were questions that I was familiar with...
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    5th time test taker

    LadyFree28 replied to character11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It doesn't matter about reading a book; the issue is tackling the questions, reviewing rationales, THEN reviewing content for the rationales that need to be
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    5th time test taker

    LadyFree28 replied to character11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Like I said in my post; as long as a test taker understands WHAT the question is asking and WHY-the rationale; it doesn't matter what source; you passed nursing school, so content shouldn't be an...
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    5th time test taker

    LadyFree28 replied to character11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To add: NCSBN was set up for that format to source the rationales; Kaplan has strategies in determining the best answers; Saunders has questions broken down with the four major aspects in becoming a...
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    5th time test taker

    LadyFree28 replied to character11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you look at your below passing before taking another test? What was your reasoning for "skimming" through most if your sources? Do you have issues regarding test anxiety, ESL or any learning...
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    please I need an advise to pass my nclex took it 3 times and failed!

    LadyFree28 replied to sweet angel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    jadelpn has given excellent advice. To add: 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,...
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    In trouble with the BON

    LadyFree28 replied to luvababy5's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It takes time...I do think it's getting better; a year ago, I couldn't say the same; medication management and really working on those issues with a therapist is
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    What did some do after failing nursing school?

    LadyFree28 replied to nursing212's topic in General Students

    Went from an ASN program failure, worked as a tech, got into PN school, worked as a LPN while going for my BSN; I have been a RN for 2 years (was a LPN for 7).
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    Failed NCLEX 2 times, HELP!

    LadyFree28 replied to jenniferm89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The best sources in describing in detail the information are two links; one is Kaplan, the other is NCSBN-the makers of NCLEX:...
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    Do Press Ganey Scores measure Quality Care?

    LadyFree28 replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Which sensibly, should be measured only by the clinicans and what the pts report to said
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    BSN Questions

    LadyFree28 replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    This. My specific courses for the Humanities requirement were Philosophy courses; it is a wonderful foundation; having a reason and a rationale to back up critical thinking, as well as "thinking like...