LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Rant

    LadyFree28 replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    LadyFree28 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    This...even though that's a whole other
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    Tried the pearson vue trick, got the bad pop-up

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

    I don't know what that means; does your state participate in quick results? If not, you will have to wait for your state BON to update their records or contact
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    Rant

    LadyFree28 replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

    In this nurses case, a script WAS
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    I cannot ever seem to pass my NCLEX!!! No matter what I do and how hard I try!!

    LadyFree28 replied to jjgrlh0318's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To reiterate: NO ONE called OP DUMB: the OP seems to have stated the word "dumb" in their own
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    Rant

    LadyFree28 replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

    I find it offensive as a Peds nurse...I have NEVER spoke to any of pts like that regardless of developmental challenges or none...it's safe to say my Peds pts would cringe as well, and/or have a...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It's still worth it to find out; I went back and got my BSN where I was deemed "permanently" disabled; I am working as a RN part time (4 days a pay period) and my disability has been protected and I...
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    Student Nurse with a poop problem

    LadyFree28 replied to Grrrse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Oh yeah...I think GT formula, especially with the pts who have GI issues smell the WORST...that can smell like old
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You can get assistance with going back to school through the vocational rehab program; they also help with keeping your income while finding work as well; I would call Social Security or go on to...
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    Mental Health Awareness Month

    LadyFree28 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It has been a year...last year I was at a crossroads in terms of where I was going in this profession as a new RN; I'm happy to say I am happy to be thriving at a position where I am considered a...
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    I cannot ever seem to pass my NCLEX!!! No matter what I do and how hard I try!!

    LadyFree28 replied to jjgrlh0318's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    More of the story comes out... Lots of foreign trained nurses have challenges in taking the exam. Are you ESL? You may need to look into getting a tutor where they specialize in tutoring...
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    I cannot ever seem to pass my NCLEX!!! No matter what I do and how hard I try!!

    LadyFree28 replied to jjgrlh0318's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    THIS. OP, you are NOT the only one with PTSD that had went through nursing school; I went through nursing school with PTSD, another poster has stated this as well; people have epilepsy, deafness, have...
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    Does NCSBN have hard questions?

    LadyFree28 replied to jjgrlh0318's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used NCSBN and the questions were VERY similar to NCLEX; to me, the questions ALONE were a great
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    Per diem help

    LadyFree28 replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in General Nursing

    Per diem and PRN are the same; depending on the facility, each has requirements of their own; it's best to check with the facility and/or the jobs
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    I cannot ever seem to pass my NCLEX!!! No matter what I do and how hard I try!!

    LadyFree28 replied to jjgrlh0318's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Before you take the exam again-if you do; you MUST take a step back and find out what is below or at passing standard. The four key areas of the NCLEX that are tested on to ensure one is a safe...
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    Oh, honey.

    LadyFree28 replied to IrishErin's topic in Emergency

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    Tired of unpaid OT

    LadyFree28 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    Then PM the poster and find
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    Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    LadyFree28 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Eh, what I learned about PA as even though it's on the east coast, it still likes to hold on to "classic" forms of operating things; granted healthcare has evolved rapidly, especially
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    Worked with EXPIRED LPN license for 5 days and didn't know

    LadyFree28 replied to Aluvforheels's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My DON would make rounds and notify nurses when it was time for renewal; the scheduler would have a list of who needed renewal and would go around as well. IMO, sounds like that the DON should make a...
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    APA style guide necessary?

    LadyFree28 replied to dee789's topic in General Students

    I have been using ^THIS for many years...still
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    New graduates with no clinical skills.

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

    Not everyone will have the opportunity to learn those "tasky" skills; those skills can be taught to pts (ie, self cathing) and lay people. The skills of learning how to think like a nurse-the nursing...
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    Is your spouse supportive of your nursing career?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned who to vent to, what to vent about and when and where to let it go; I vent some incidents to friends or certain family members as well as my fiancé; there's one thing that doesn't change...
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    Those who work in clinics who serve low income patients...

    LadyFree28 replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    That's the nature of being a newbie; you are going to feel rushed, as well as the fact that our pts are very complex, even in the community setting. Breathe, soak everything up; also realize that you...
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    Shocked by facial piercings at work

    LadyFree28 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The joys of more those days for current and future nurses to
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    Future of nurse practitioners

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

    I suggest you head over to the Canadian forum on here and ask them; I believe they are having the same issues as American Nurses.... Also, you may have a leg up because you have someone who is giving...