LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    are mandatory scrub color-coding in hospitals the wave of the future?

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

    I have mine from my diploma school pinning in a box of nursing mementos...always ready for Halloween unless they go back in style...
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    are mandatory scrub color-coding in hospitals the wave of the future?

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

    In my area, there are several facilities that have been "color coding" for decades; at my sub acute/LTC employer, nurses are supposed to wear solid-color scrubs, CNAs print; at my pedi post acute job,...
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    My online shopping reviews - please share yours!

    LadyFree28 replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have never had a bad experience with allheart; just got all my scrubs within the 3-5 day shipping rule. I have used them for almost 14 years when getting scrubs, stethoscopes, etc. I have not tried...
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    HELP! Took nclex yesturday !

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

    Do you have the quick results? If so, either you can pay to find out or find out from the NY BON website if you have your license. I received a similar "pop up"; took NCLEX on Friday, licensed on...
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    Do Rn's have to make sure lpn's are competent if delegating a task?

    LadyFree28 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    This. Knowing the scope of practice for your state for RNs and LPNs and the difference is a great start; a better position is to ask the nurse you are delaying to whether they have performed the task...
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    Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LadyFree28 replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Glad to hear you have another job offer! Onward and upward... :)
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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

    I agree with you, to a point,,, We SHOULD be thinking of the profession, and our patients for a soulution to this mess of contention-if it is a bachelors for the entry level, so be it; make ADNs...
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    Nurses continue to eat their young

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

    Maturity doesn't always become a person in ANY profession...that's the REALITY...there are a tons of the population that lack emotional maturity, and some of those people employ US. Not everyone is a...
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    Nurses continue to eat their young

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

    It's the same thing in nursing...pt care is a priority, and the experienced ones want to know whether one is mentally tough AND smart enough to do this business...it is owed to our pts in their...
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    feeling down and incompetent

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

    We all have those "duh" moments, some feel worse than others...I felt that way each time I transitioned; fort as a new LPN, an when I became an RN...whew, MUCH more rockier. I'm at my two year mark...
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    Do I have the intelligent capability of becoming a nurse?

    LadyFree28 replied to Morganward5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not disagreeing, just giving proper gender when due...you wouldn't want anyone calling you a she (regardless of your name being a male name)...same rules
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    Do I have the intelligent capability of becoming a nurse?

    LadyFree28 replied to Morganward5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just FYI, OP is a male.
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    Pyxis report question...being falsely accused!

    LadyFree28 replied to Jasper676's topic in Patient Medications

    Not when the nurses assess for adverse reactions...I'll take the "midleman", aka pharm or med tech and give the med myself...it's been working well for me for years, and nursing for
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    Pyxis report question...being falsely accused!

    LadyFree28 replied to Jasper676's topic in Patient Medications

    Once you understand the responsibilities that nurses have, you wouldn't want another human being TOUCH the medications that YOU need for YOUR pt...I can't stress this enough. Google nursing and safe...
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    Do I have the intelligent capability of becoming a nurse?

    LadyFree28 replied to Morganward5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do agree with this, to a point. Like I stated to the OP, the first place is to meet with someone, as well as make themselves more anonymous on this website for their protection-as well as check out...
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    Pyxis report question...being falsely accused!

    LadyFree28 replied to Jasper676's topic in Patient Medications

    I totally forgot about those! Haven't seen those in a while...well, I'm not in acute care...right
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    Pyxis report question...being falsely accused!

    LadyFree28 replied to Jasper676's topic in Patient Medications

    Sounds like a pretty good idea, would it REALLY be Dilaudid??? How would you know w/o the packaging, that sort of thing would come into play,
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    Acidic Posting

    LadyFree28 replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in General Nursing

    I think most people on Netflix leave wonderful post on crappy shows as paid individuals...so of course they don't want one to mess up their little cash flow for the readers who don't give their good...
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    I want to quit my job

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

    I meant take a position for LTC....my tablet went to auto
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    Seriously on the verge of going crazy..

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

    This. You're already been acepted into a BSN program. I would still go and see the professor to review the test, even if it's to ensure a C, or
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    schools

    LadyFree28 replied to atolson's topic in General Students

    First, find out if you qualify for sitting for the NCLEX-PN; some states have a time limit from your the time you graduate and a several year limit in obtaining your license; if that is the case,...
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    Undecided

    LadyFree28 replied to philiaeros360's topic in General Students

    To answer your questions: 1. Enroll in a school that is accredited for nursing by the CCNE or the ACEN; google these terms and start looking at colleges and universities in your area. 2. Being an MA...
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    Hard time getting hired at a hospital setting

    LadyFree28 replied to lisy321's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This. Kemi, the least you can do is try at another nursing home and get experience. Someone will give you a
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    I want to quit my job

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

    OP, state that you enjoy the LTC side, and when there is an ooening, you would like it. I would look into seeing someone aboit your migraines as well. Best
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    Leaving 1st job before 1 year

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

    At this point, most emoloyers are looking for the magical 1-2 years, especially for critical care. Philly is bombarded with so many nurses new and experienced that while you are looking for that...