LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    an oldie but goodie

    LadyFree28 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    They were popular in my household; US citizen
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    an oldie but goodie

    LadyFree28 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    I have one stripe with my school color, burgundy, when I had my PN ceremony; granted, our pinning ceremony was done in great
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    Near the Passing Standard

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

    Are you reviewing your rationales? Do you need some type of strategies to help you choose the BEST answer? I used Kaplan (book) and the NCSBN in addition to Lippincott, LaCharity, Saunders and...
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    I failed Nclex both times with 75 questions

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

    What were your below passing the first time around? Understanding WHAT the questions are ASKING you according to the four factors of NCLEX is the KEY to passing the NCLEX: 1. Safe, Effective Care...
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    Brown-Nosing Co-Workers Anyone?

    LadyFree28 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    THIS. They will trip over themselves in front of admin and corporate to the point of embarrassment; love to stir up drama and finger point...yeah know them and are annoyed by them,
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    PD is like the armpit of nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    Was just one hospital? In my area, they LOVE PDN nurses; it takes creativity; thinking on your feet and out the box and successfully wearing many hats-and at least the area hospitals that I have spoke...
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    Help! Bought an online test bank not sure what to do!

    LadyFree28 replied to NicolleM's topic in General Students

    I have never heard of test banks, until these posts that come up once in a while; didn't really know there's a whole cheating-world out there on the Internet! OP, please let us know what
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    Just failed out of the nursing program..advice on next step?

    LadyFree28 replied to kringkring5144's topic in General Students

    Before you decide on moving forward, IF you have a learning disability, it's best to seek out professional help, as another poster suggested. I have failed a ADN program due to test anxiety; I dusted...
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    an oldie but goodie

    LadyFree28 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Watching the show as I type! I thought two stripes was to signify charge nurse as well; I hope someone can confirm or deny
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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 have a variant of dyscalula; been a Peds nurse for 9 years; went through nursing school-PN and BSN-and have been calculating for sometime now-especially in Peds, you have to check and double check...
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    LPN Job Duties

    LadyFree28 replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Understand that part of nursing is basic care; you will learn those aspects in your studies; a BIG part of nursing etiquette is to make sure you are preserving your patients dignity-you are dealing...
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    Have you ever been asked to falsify notes?

    LadyFree28 replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    This. I chart objectively, NOT what the family
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    Failed reentry exam & feeling HORRIBLE!

    LadyFree28 replied to minlou's topic in General Students

    To add: if you can re-enter as a student from the beginning; if you WANT to be a nurse then by all means start at the beginning; you have another chance to be successful-at least you got another...
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    Should I apply for a per diem job now if I plan to be away for all of Sept?

    LadyFree28 replied to adpiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Depending on the application process, you at not start orientation UNTIL 2015... Just something to think
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    Evolution and Nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to TheFowldogg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    It is possible; and there's nothing wrong with
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    Things you tell newbies

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

    I received this wisdom any moons ago...has served me well...and I don't mind passing it
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    Things you tell newbies

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

    I second
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    Failed the NCLEX 4th time. Seriously? :(

    LadyFree28 replied to nerdysara1990's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just FYI: your review scores should be close to 70% prior to taking the NCLEX; some of your individual scores and your overall score are low. What were you below passing in?? What questions do you...
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    One thing I learned today is that honesty will get you nowhere in Nursing School.

    LadyFree28 replied to guest08/05/2014's topic in General Students

    I can...there is far MORE information that we don't know...we don't know the grades of poster, nor what his interactions are in his
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    Trying to find a career with chronically ill kids.

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

    What do you want to do??? Do you want information on pediatric nursing? Or nursing in general... I'm only asking because it seems as though you are already in a major that per you, won't be dealing...
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    Former Coworker now Registered Sex Offender

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

    If the person is a convicted sex offender, it would depend on how your state reports to licensing and certificate boards; if they were to run a check and find that this individual was convicted, then...
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    Tired of unpaid OT

    LadyFree28 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    No, flat rate has NOTHING to do with hours
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    (Not so) Daily Affirmations

    LadyFree28 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sometimes there is a reason and a season...best wishes-you nursing path may have to take a detour...but you know what? It may set you back on that path to those babies, and on a better position...the...
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    The nursing process and ABC's of nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ok....so you are student. Gotcha. Think about A&P; what constitutes the airway, and what is needed to breathe? You can prevent further complications when one is compromised. One thing about being...
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    That certain odor on some patients and their visitors

    LadyFree28 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    But buttcrack odor is WAYY different than the low income smell...a myrad of odors that just doesn't go away unless a fresh coat of paint and proper detergent with Febreeze and good smelling candles...