LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Describe your 10/10 pain. Piggybacking off of recent pain discussions.

    LadyFree28 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    THIS!!! To add: I have used description mild moderate, severe across the scale for my adults and older adults to make it more "personal" in my opinion; I also assess for non-verbal cues as well;...
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    still having trouble.

    LadyFree28 replied to britmansf18's topic in First Year After Licensure

    THIS. A year later, I have two jobs; one in a leadership position; another similar specialty; they have approached me to be a shift supervisor. You will need redeem yourself in due time; examine...
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    Student Nurse with a poop problem

    LadyFree28 replied to Grrrse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sounds like the pt had one of those foul smelling C-Diff BMs that can threw you for a loop (Did you have to gown up?)...or a chronic constipation that is a setup for a blow out... It gets better with...
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    Where are all the nurses?

    LadyFree28 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    THIS is how the LTC is ran at my employer...the GOOD ones are always like THIS. I hooe you find nurses who are the right fit and/or are willing to take advantage of beung in a VERY conductive...
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    NCSBN and KAPLAN content

    LadyFree28 replied to atom2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used NCSBN for test review and rationales ONLY; I used the Kaplan book for helping with test taking strategies. At this point, your focus should be on question and rationales review; the NCLEX is...
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    Made a Med Error in Clinical.. :(

    LadyFree28 replied to kringkring5144's topic in Patient Medications

    The OP has another thread detailing the outcome:
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    What To Do About False Notes and Charting

    LadyFree28 replied to cook78's topic in Private Duty

    I never get what makes nurses do this...when the ish hits the fan....bye bye
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    Patient wants to connect on LinkedIn

    LadyFree28 replied to otilika's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    That's
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    Self reflecting..

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

    It takes about 2 years to get used to thinking like a nurse, as well as honing your nursing judgement and skills. You work per diem...if you are working less hours it may always be a feeling like "a...
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    can i go into the nursing field even though i am math dyslexic?

    LadyFree28 replied to guest4514's topic in Nursing Career

    Tutoring; going over basic concepts in addition to the subjects; math is built upon basic concepts of
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    Brown-Nosing Co-Workers Anyone?

    LadyFree28 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I actually get on the brown-nosers nerves, especially when they don't do their job or claim they don't or didn't have time, especially with troubleshooting issue that I end up having to deal with it...
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    can i go into the nursing field even though i am math dyslexic?

    LadyFree28 replied to guest4514's topic in Nursing Career

    I ended up testing at college level basic algebra, however, community colleges always had math help and strategies for helping with understanding math that I took advantage
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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

    Yup, we don't; due to the vast areas that need nurses in the most rural areas; there are places that will need to use an LPN in their full scope; as a former LPN who has worked in the Philly area;...
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    Laying off RNs

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

    I think there will be nurses (RNs and LPNs) who will be in nurse-run clinics, as well as Disease management positions; there was a CEU article that is on Nurse.com that explained about thee role of...
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    Critically ill pts wanting to go AMA?

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

    I think you answered your question. AMAs are tricky; a person in crisis is much more acute in terms of intervention; as much as one who is critically ill is in crisis, you cannot stop them unless...
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    Traditional 4yr vs LVN-RN?

    LadyFree28 replied to ramseyer's topic in General Students

    THIS. You are at an advantage to go for the
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    APRN Short Interview Needed

    LadyFree28 replied to coco.nut's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    But to me, and possibly your nursing program, it would probably be in you best favor to have an ACTUAL person with a verifiable work place, and credentials that you interview... To add to Esme's...
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    Patient wants to connect on LinkedIn

    LadyFree28 replied to otilika's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    To add: I don't intend to. I just don't feel the need to volunteer such information...how about an old fashioned note addressed to the OP? That way the note serves as a endorsement without affecting...
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    What changes would you propose in nursing school?

    LadyFree28 replied to Medisave's topic in General Students

    You know this is a nursing website....we go to nursing school, not medical school. Next, nurses propose and utilize non-pharmacological therapies, because we look at the patient in a holistic manner;...
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    Tired of unpaid OT

    LadyFree28 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, independent contractors get 1099s. CMS can directly bill nurses (That's including Medicaid) that have a Medicaid number; there are nurses that apply and receive a Medicai number for
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    The Case Against Job Hopping

    LadyFree28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's part
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    Pts doing illegal stuff while in hospital

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

    After a "suspicious" visit at my facility, one of the residents was found OD'd; heroin was the drug of
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    Near the Passing Standard

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

    In the context of key words, have you looked into getting a NCLEX strategy book such as Kaplan? Essential is a good term to familiarize yourself with; most questions with "essential" are more likely...
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    Today a patient asked, "Do you know Jesus?"

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

    I was in kindergarten with
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    Where are all the nurses?

    LadyFree28 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's all about timing...hope you find the candidates that fit for your