LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    AIDS during the 80s

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

    If aything, when HIPAA was enacted it helped aid in decreasing discrimination due to individuals that had the disease; even though the awareness of transmission was available
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    AIDS during the 80s

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

    Your post reminded me about my mother worked with homosexuals during that first wave as a social worker during that time period; I was born in 81.I remember her stories on helping coordinate care and...
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    Evidence-Based Practice by Nurses for Nurses: Encouraging Waiting Spontaneous Labor

    LadyFree28 replied to AHRQ's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's
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    What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

    LadyFree28 replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    But peoole do LIE, unfortunately... Wait until you get into the business, some pts lie abiut their past medical history, setting up for hairy comolications becasue they lied, or omitted serious...
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    Acidic Posting

    LadyFree28 replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in General Nursing

    This...although there are posts that are sooo off the handle and toe the line into the TOS violation zone, or the vent or rant is projected onto posters after skimming or do a cliff note at posts, or...
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    New Grad PDN (Advice, please?)

    LadyFree28 replied to MissEm's topic in Private Duty

    There is no law or policy that states that it is illegal to hire nurses with less than 1 year experience; and most insurance policies follow CMS guidelines. The only fraud insurance and CMS is...
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    New Grad PDN (Advice, please?)

    LadyFree28 replied to MissEm's topic in Private Duty

    First, you didn't post the link in any of your responses HERE. Next, I'm not sure what you mean by that statement re student nurses; if anything, based on my link being the most updated version; CMS...
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    Dismissed From ADN Program After 2 Course Failure

    LadyFree28 replied to 2bRN2014_1's topic in General Students

    This. It may be a time before you are even accepted into another program due I your dismissal as well. Best
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    New Grad PDN (Advice, please?)

    LadyFree28 replied to MissEm's topic in Private Duty

    Go you have direct in print information from CMS? According to this link: http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/bp102c07.pdf Pages 36-56 highlight nursing services; it...
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    Still on my soapbox

    LadyFree28 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    This. I don't see this happening in my area...and with outcomes being tied to ot outcomes, which I'm sure includes
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    What is a good book to read up on before starting nursing school

    LadyFree28 replied to MizMaverick's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgement by Alfarvaro (spelling). You can find it on Amazon.com...helps in understanding "thinking like a
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    Can nurses have artifical nails?

    LadyFree28 replied to MissMiniPink's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well, didn't you know?? They live a "pampered"
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    La Salle ACHIEVE information session

    LadyFree28 replied to ashleyas's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sounds like what I described; Again, it's pretty clear cut that they will go over grades, discuss the program, and other aspects of preparing for the program. Best
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    Dismissed From ADN Program After 2 Course Failure

    LadyFree28 replied to 2bRN2014_1's topic in General Students

    Well, you might not be able to get into another program immediately due to your course failure...it will be depend on how your area schools work. I will suggest finding and successfully completing a...
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    Maybe I'm not meant to be a nurse :(

    LadyFree28 replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The OP has looked into ADN programs; the requirements are 3.5 GPA; she is in an area with new grad an experience nursing surplus and most of the programs in the Philly area require at least a 3.5 GPA...
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    Do I have the intelligent capability of becoming a nurse?

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

    This. The best step in determining whether you are adequately retaining information is to see a specialist to find out if you have some cognitive deficits; once you are in the clear or have a plan,...
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    Nursing school interview thank you note?

    LadyFree28 replied to Lmomma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Never gave a thank-you note for any of my nursing school interviews; I got in both times...it didn't hurt me either way...
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    Pediatric Psych?

    LadyFree28 replied to uds16's topic in Pediatric

    In my area, they are psych facilities or part of a psych hospitals with specific
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    Is this practice illegal?

    LadyFree28 replied to LPNalltheway's topic in Patient Medications

    This. Best practice is to find out what is your facility's policy, and go from
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    Process of an AA-BSN route

    LadyFree28 replied to andry754's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This. I have an AA; I transferred into a university, where my pre-req's were accepted, then completed my nursing courses; I had three university courses that I needed to complete, but I was able to...
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    La Salle ACHIEVE information session

    LadyFree28 replied to ashleyas's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't remember a specific dress code, however you can't go wrong with business
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    Are all nurses overworked and underpaid?

    LadyFree28 replied to bluebird2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not everyone's story is recorded or documented; so we REALLY don't know "exceptions". I have come to know and witness advances in our professions by people, that happen to be women, that have made...
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    La Salle ACHIEVE information session

    LadyFree28 replied to ashleyas's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    My information may be a tad outdated, however, be prepared to go over grades, address any questions you may have about the program. That's what I remembered when I went for my
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    revoked lpn license

    LadyFree28 replied to lakeisha3414's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This. To add, it could also land you in hot water for failing to disclose it, at least in my state. OP, we can't give legal advice, however, the best course of action has been posted; contact the LA...
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    Putting "your license on the line" at a job... Please explain!

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't know if anyone has brought this up, but in some pts, we would be asking for trouble IF we give them too much water; some residents are either on fluid restrictions due to CHF and renal...