LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Taking a year off after Graduation

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursestudent103.2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have severe anxiety...one of the things that helped me get through my anxiety was WORKING through it. When I entered a new speculate and was off orientation, I worked overtime to fully immerse...
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    I'm FAILING!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    To be clear: OP is a LPN; she failed 4 tests out of the many that she passed during LPN school; she may have failed one per quarter; it happens; she passed her boards. She is NOW an RN student, has...
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    6/4 WILTW: Oui jete' du Nursing???

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no! It may not take that long...study now, then when you get the word, you will be ready to test. Look up my posts on how to study for the NCLEX; you may or may not need 2 months to study-it's only...
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    6/4 WILTW: Oui jete' du Nursing???

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Great to hear! Sending positive vibes for your health as
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    6/4 WILTW: Oui jete' du Nursing???

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be like that early in my career; I had two jobs for the point of learning. About nursing, trying to be the best nurse, and one of my goals was to specialize in two specialties (a goal long...
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week is up!!
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    5/21 WILTW: The journey sucks and the end isn't pretty either

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Sure!
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what "studies" have been conducted, because I know of none. And for those who been mentioning that The Guinness has rendered Nursing the toughest degree-if any posters have seen this...
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    Moral character

    LadyFree28 replied to beckiand's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When people are marrying less these days, they should really throw that one
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    Peds nurses help!!!!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to mommywifern's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I'm sure this thread will close down soon; you post is bordering on asking for medical advice. Is there a triage line with your doc that you can call to see if they want to see her? The one thing I...
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    Moral character

    LadyFree28 replied to beckiand's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, what state are you in? I found a more definitive definition of moral turpitude on the Department of State's website; although this is in regards to immigrants, it at least lists what is considered...
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    what's your pet peeve?

    LadyFree28 replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    Parents that pay attention more to their phone to their toddler who is rolling all over the stretcher; Parents who dismiss teaching, especially asthma action teaching, especially since they've...
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    Union hospital pays less than other hospitals in the same system..?

    LadyFree28 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on how strong the union is, as well as how well is your job protected, as well; this hospital may have sacrificed higher wages for better staffing ratios, mandatory breaks, and a better...
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    Reasons for not getting into a for profit school?

    LadyFree28 replied to Tashbun's topic in General Nursing

    WASC Is a regional accreditation; what most are suggesting is to look into a program that is CCNE or ACEN credited; you can Google and find out what programs have this accreditation; with employers...
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    CNA accidents, nurse responsible?

    LadyFree28 replied to WheresMyPen's topic in General Nursing

    How can a nurse be blamed for an accident? If you were alerted and filed an incident report, pt was sent out for examination and the proper protocol was followed, then everything is status quo. Is...
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. Especially if you go to school with grown up bills, you make a way to work and go to school successfully. I worked 30 plus hours during nursing school and just realized when I was on another...
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    5/21 WILTW: The journey sucks and the end isn't pretty either

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    There's a new thread...
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    Union hospital pays less than other hospitals in the same system..?

    LadyFree28 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know...most Union hospitals in my area (whether I can join or not) have higher wages than non-union
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    Should I use my tuition reimbursement from work to get my RN?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in General Nursing

    Also to keep in mind that you may have to travel Just as long for clinicals; not everything will be 10 mins away, so that really should be a
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    Pendulum Swinging too Far on Pain Meds?

    LadyFree28 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. It took SEVEN years for me to find a doctor who has well versed and specialized in pain management for my CRPS and my migraines; my neurologist is great in arranging the meds and have me on a...
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    Too sick to leave AMA?

    LadyFree28 replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    I found an article on MedScape: Medscape: Medscape Access It doesn't even state to give prescriptions or a d/c
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    Moral character

    LadyFree28 replied to beckiand's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Agree. You didn't state what communicable disease, and you don't need to, but Hppy is correct; I would caution filing a complaint against someone who who has a communicable disease-you may find...
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    Too sick to leave AMA?

    LadyFree28 replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding of AMA was to inform the doctor, witness the signature and off they go-no d/c planning, NADA, because the long is if they don't want to be there and undergo treatment, they are not...
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    Should I use my tuition reimbursement from work to get my RN?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in General Nursing

    To add: ACEN or CCNE
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    Failed 3x. Tried everything. What to do now?

    LadyFree28 replied to Kalibear17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow. Here's the first thing: 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...