LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    LadyFree28 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes, situations are different; however, all appropriate to deduct either way; and it does add up enough in most situations, and people don't take advantage of
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    So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    What's funny about that? There are several schools in my area that provide well rounded clinicals; I knew of two schools and went with the one that fit for me; I am aware there may be issues where...
  3. LadyFree28

    Clinical drama-question about personal property

    LadyFree28 replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Students

    What is their ability to go to grad school have anything to to with the fact that you are all in your last clinicals for the program??? If you continue to engage in such "tensions" YOU may be the...
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    Blacklisted by your Nursing School?

    LadyFree28 replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The OP wrote that it was private; a fellow cohort presented the inflammatory posts to the nursing faculty, this bringing the "cat outta the
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    Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    LadyFree28 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Buying uniforms is a tax write-off for YOU and benefits your tax base much more. I write off my uniforms EvERY year, including shoes, and other items as
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    So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    Agreed. I was exposed to hospital, clinics, SNF, home care in my BSN clinicals; I graduated 2 years ago; I choose the school because of their well-rounded
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    Choosing between USPS and Nursing Job

    LadyFree28 replied to gabril6's topic in Nursing Career

    This is a good point... If the clinic job is a "little less", AND you keep your years of service, I Think it would benefit you in terms of advancement in the long run at the military clinic; you make...
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    Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    LadyFree28 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I actually like Cherokee and they fit well on me...I use the Cherokee Workwear cargo style pants and the mini wrap top. The unisex cargo pants fit
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    How can I tell if I'm cut out for night shift

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    @ meanmaryjean, I would live that screening tool info when it comes to you. For as long as I can remember, I was always a night owl, as a child and even more so as a teen. I love rotating shifts,...
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    Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    LadyFree28 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We're allowed to buy any brand we want. Our color is navy, one of my favorite scrub colors, so it doesn't bother me
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    Are married women bullied less at work?

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

    Again, NO ONE is gas lighting you. You started a post, giving out snippets of information, and you, by your choice have given the information, based on your fashion, have not gotten the response your...
  12. LadyFree28

    Are married women bullied less at work?

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

    Sounds like bullying to
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    Are married women bullied less at work?

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

    No one's denying "lateral violence" bullying, etc; the fact remains, there are people that are nasty... Nastiness/rudeness does NOT always equal
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    Are married women bullied less at work?

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

    As someone who has been gas-lighted, she was NOT gas lighting
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    Being a nurse is not always a rosy job.

    LadyFree28 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Are you serious??? ALL nurses eventually experience a "code brown" at the
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    How to deal with angry doctors

    LadyFree28 replied to ann915's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I never say "sorry" to the docs...just to the point, tell them my suggestions and use of PRNs, have a quick convo on what needs to be additionally worked up, then jump on
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    Thinking about going to Stautzenberger College? Don't.

    LadyFree28 replied to Libbyanne's topic in General Students

    ^Agree with Rose Queen. In another development: Why is this in the School Nurses section? This section is for a SPECIALTY....perhaps the admins can move this to the Ohio forum...that should give...
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    Should I listen to the results or should I follow my heart?

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

    I think this may be your best bet OP. Research what the area schools are offering; however, I will say nursing school, especially PN school is VERY rigorous-to have a firm grasp of the sciences is a...
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    Can parents give medically fragile kids meds w/o Dr. order in homecare?

    LadyFree28 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The horror!! The horror! (I'm being totally
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    Are married women bullied less at work?

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

    That's open for
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    Are married women bullied less at work?

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

    The world would be a better place when we use the words in the appropriate context...but that's a rant for another
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    Please, need HELP and Advice

    LadyFree28 replied to brokenursingstuden's topic in General Students

    Stay in the program-if you leave, chances are that you will NOT get into another program. Be grateful you have gotten a second chance; PROVE that you know the information moving forward. Best
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    From LPN to RN without prerequisites? 😩

    LadyFree28 replied to JessMe's topic in LPN to RN

    This. Most RN programs want A&P with lab (which, for a fact, at least in my PN program did NOT have a lab), as well as other required sciences, humanities, math, english, etc. and as stated...
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    L&D not for me :(

    LadyFree28 replied to knufflebunny's topic in General Nursing

    Say WHAT???!!!!????!!!! PLEASE carry your own malpractice insurance! If something were to happen (it rarely does), the hospital or facility will NOT be in your corner. It only costs about...
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    L&D not for me :(

    LadyFree28 replied to knufflebunny's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a new nurse? Sometimes we have that nervous feeling about having a TON of responsibilities...it can be quite a culture shock. Each part of nursing has it's own liability issues; it's best to...