LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Nursing School Incivility

    LadyFree28 replied to amw79's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately, for a percentage of students. I continue to be amazed at schools with an arbitrary model; most schools have rubrics and models to follow by; but even then, it could possibly be...
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    Third Nclex attempt

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

    What were the below passing categories? 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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    sick day guilt

    LadyFree28 replied to sophie-h's topic in General Nursing

    How can one help manage the symptoms of others if they cannot manage their own health? Take care, and feel
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    Do Press Ganey Scores measure Quality Care?

    LadyFree28 replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think that there should be major tweaking with the surveys...I think this should be relegated to nurses, personally. When I get them, I do make an effort to fill them out; I want to ensure that the...
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    VA problems are in most hospitals

    LadyFree28 replied to rnpatrick's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Access to healthcare had been an issue for DECADES; rather it be the VA, a non-profit, or a for-profit hospital; it's getting attention now because it's affecting our soldiers as well as the ACA, but...
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    Help, failed NCLEX RN 3 times!

    LadyFree28 replied to sweetie118's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with RBR...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, entry-level nurse:...
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    Failed NCLEX 2 times, HELP!

    LadyFree28 replied to jenniferm89'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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    In trouble with the BON

    LadyFree28 replied to luvababy5's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Agree. Having PTSD myself, for a period it did affect my practice; I now see a therapist, a psychiatrist for medication management. Sometimes PTSD has symptoms where it effects memory, issues with...
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    Thanks, guys.

    LadyFree28 replied to englishgeek's topic in General Nursing

    Google proves
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    Textbooks

    LadyFree28 replied to hotmessmanda's topic in General Students

    I rented the majority of my books and bought the "recommended books" and saved a TON of money; try Amazon and find deals on the books, if
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    HElP I JUST TOOK THE NCLEX rN FOR THE 2ND TIME AND IT SAID "RESULTS ON HOLD"

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

    Congrats!
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    Need Help/Advice

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

    First find out what the requirements are in the nursing program that you are interested in; how many retakes you are required, if you have to take a test, etc. and go from
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    I need 3 nanda nursing dx, please help..

    LadyFree28 replied to ChrisTina0615's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do you think? You gave us pretty good information based on your assessment...think about it...
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    I need 3 nanda nursing dx, please help..

    LadyFree28 replied to ChrisTina0615's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So as of right now, your pt isn't risk for suicide... Your diagnoses as well as your interventions are going to be in the NOW-his actual diagnoses; think about it; he has wounds, open areas, he's...
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    I need 3 nanda nursing dx, please help..

    LadyFree28 replied to ChrisTina0615's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tell us about your pt; systems-wise... Do you have a care plan book with NANDA- approved diagnoses, or the NANDA book? I think you need to take a step back and tell us mor about the pt. FIRST... Let...
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    Failed NCLEX - 1st attempt

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

    What are you below passing areas? How did you trust the first time; review of questions and rationales, then if not understanding the rationale, look for content? The issue may not necessarily the...
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    Venting

    LadyFree28 replied to karleeek1992's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I thought that the OP stated that they broke down how they grade; I HOPE they are not revealing
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    Walkie Talkie

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

    I had a pt who overheard the term about 10 years ago; they found it borderline offensive, more uncomfortable, but they took it in jest eventually. I don't use it to describe a pt, and haven't heard...
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    Medical Assistant student trying to find a LPN Program

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

    You are going to "start over again"; again, to my knowledge, MA school has no crossover value to PN school; contact the Indiana and Illinois Board of Nursing for Board approved , accredited programs...
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    Medical Assistant student trying to find a LPN Program

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

    Of you want to become a nurse, then go for the LPN; like previous posters explained; it is a different theory model; in addition, there are far more other skill sets with becoming a LPN-learning the...
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    Do you like nursing?

    LadyFree28 replied to Wutermelon's topic in General Nursing

    All good
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    How many read their BON meeting minutes?

    LadyFree28 replied to aeris99's topic in General Students

    I receive an email and read the quarterly as well as monthly meeting minutes online...It's very
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    From nurse to a doctor

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

    This. Not everyone is cut out to do this business...nurse or doctor. Could I have decided to be a doctor? Sure; I'm smart enough to be one, however, I enjoy the nursing theory more, and if I want to...
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    Questions most similar to NCLEX questions?

    LadyFree28 replied to unicoRNurse'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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    [POLL] is it a reason to NOT pursue nursing anymore?

    LadyFree28 replied to ionelaitou's topic in General Students

    OP, what are you going to decide to