LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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  1. LadyFree28

    Well here's something I didn't think about: secondhand pot smoke?

    LadyFree28 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could like this
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    Assumptions

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

    I've come across a few assumptions, a few about race, more about the age I look; after 14 years in the business I still look like the age I started-19...or between the ages of 16-19. I think it was...
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    Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    LadyFree28 replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    WHERE in my post did I say that everything is right with the world? I believe the ACA doesn't go FAR enough, but then again I ended up on disabilty because I had a major trauma, not my fault, not the...
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    Failed NCLEX for the 3rd time

    LadyFree28 replied to hardcharger'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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    To Treat or Not to Treat Unrelated Dx Hospice Pt.

    LadyFree28 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the case of sepsis, we treat our pts; the family is informed, but usually the primary doctor is making the decision, not the
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    I'm cramming.

    LadyFree28 replied to ivy-strawberry's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCSBN provides core content and questions similar to NCLEX; you can review rationales to the questions and they have the links to the sources. I have answered questions during NCLEX that were VERY...
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    Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    LadyFree28 replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This. When I paid for private insurance, the rates went up EVERY year, were aged based, so if you went up one year AND jumped into a different age bracket, it could mean a significant jump, as well as...
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    Critique of Nursing School

    LadyFree28 replied to NormaSaline's topic in General Students

    My PN diploma program was a M-F, 8-4 format, clincials were 7-3, so the format was different from my BSN program; I went to a two night and every other weekend program; clincials were 8 or 12 hours...
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    Critique of Nursing School

    LadyFree28 replied to NormaSaline's topic in General Students

    I think the clinical aspect being "critiqued" needs to be understood by the student much better. You can't blame a program if they are actively competing with 30 other programs for clinical sites,...
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    Husband not supportive of me going to school

    LadyFree28 replied to sweetpea2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP, I'm going to echo the others where planning is needed before taking the leap into nursing. Shadow a nurse, volunteer in a hospital, hospice, etc, as others have suggested; if you want this, go...
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    Husband not supportive of me going to school

    LadyFree28 replied to sweetpea2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not to hijack the thread, but yours is a pretty "red flag" "domestic" issue,
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    How did you feel after you took the NCLEX?

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

    After I took the PN exam, I swore I failed; when I took the RN, I stayed calm enough to think I passed. I passed both with the
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    failed the second time with 265 qts. so depressed!

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

    BSNINTHEWORKS has given you excellent advice...I would like to add: The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of...
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    Difficult resident and charged nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to mineSgold's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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    LPN to RN

    LadyFree28 replied to lily1977's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    List your LPN jobs with that title; you can also list your current job as a LPN position, and the time period as a LPN once you are "upgraded" as an
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    Letting very young children see a dying patient

    LadyFree28 replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in Critical Care

    Agree. I remember having to go visit my grandfather (age 92) post mortem; and my older sister was traumatized seeing him with the ET tube, etc. Granted, our outlook of death and dying and many...
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    Ped help!!

    LadyFree28 replied to Scarlettz's topic in Pediatric

    Best bet is to pull out that developmental information from nursing school's pediatric course-if you still have it; familiarize yourself on how kiddos think, etc...that's a start on how to approach a...
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    Why would nurses voluntarily sign up at for profit schools?

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

    Can we change from "for-profit" to "commercial" school? There are for-profit private colleges and universities that have mileage and stellar reputations; let's not confuse those schools, with "those...
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    24 hour shift as a CNA

    LadyFree28 replied to fruition's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    And pretty much a labor
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    I got a job !!!!!!!!!

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

    Congrats!!!
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    Possibly Failed the 2nd time

    LadyFree28 replied to jrjohnston5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What made you stop NCSBN? Did you focus on questions, review rationales, if didn't understand rationales, look at their sources where to find the content? No matter what the source may be, being...
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    Nursing Panel Interview Tomorrow

    LadyFree28 replied to shopo'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

    Just...despicable!!!
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    BSN from 4 year program required

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

    That's how I took it as
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    The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

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