LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Workout Music

    LadyFree28 replied to jamd11's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This. To add: Lady Gaga, anything Neptunes produced, Queen; just enough to "pop" the muscles into
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    Desperate, Anxiety: get into Nursing THIS year

    LadyFree28 replied to joe84u2004's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Agree with dandk. We're not out to be dream smashers. We want you to be successful in your goals; we would be remiss if we just did the "go for it!" route and not give you honest insight-we don't want...
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    Maybe I'm not meant to be a nurse :(

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

    You are taking two science courses, which can be daunting. What helped me with micro was getting a review book, as well as flash cards. I'm from the Philly area and practice as a nurse in the area; I...
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    Desperate, Anxiety: get into Nursing THIS year

    LadyFree28 replied to joe84u2004's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Why would you want to go back to school and pay another 60+ grand (in student loan plus interest in some instances) to have to be unemployed for up to 2 plus years? Most places will lay you off as a...
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    Are all nurses overworked and underpaid?

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

    Yes, I came out of nursing school this way; I went in eyes wide open how challenging nursing can be as well as healthcare being a business; I seen 50% of hospitals close in my area due to the...
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    Best Hospitals in Philadelphia for a New Grad

    LadyFree28 replied to binggrad's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    This. Most hospitals have new grad residencies; the best thing to do is apply and go from
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    Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    LadyFree28 replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    This. As a 1099'er, I have NEVER allowed (yes allowed) someone to dictate my schedule...I am a subcontractor for a reason. I (emphatically on I) make my schedule. I staff MYSELF, not the
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    Denied employment due to non-accredited/private school nursing degree!

    LadyFree28 replied to Ambitious83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's simple...because they can-there's no nursing
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    Denied employment due to non-accredited/private school nursing degree!

    LadyFree28 replied to Ambitious83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Some employers, including the VA, require nurses to graduate from a school that is ACEN or NLAC
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    Needing guidiance for nursing education

    LadyFree28 replied to hyt5018's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since you are willing to relocate back to the east coast, cast that net wide; however, know there is a surplus of nurses on the east coast as well. Since you are taking pre-req's, you may get a GPA...
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    Commute vs. Tuition savings

    LadyFree28 replied to hcm11's topic in School, College Programs

    What schools are you looking at??? I went to an accelerated traditional program at La Salle that was part time; I did my pre-req's at CCP, which cut down on cost, and the nursing courses at the...
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    Relocating to Philadelphia Area, Any Suggestions?

    LadyFree28 replied to emilydebe's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Have you googled or looked on LinkedIn or glassdoor for the area hospitals, then looked at open positions? Right now, and for a great amount of time, Philly is super saturated with new and seasoned...
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    Are all nurses overworked and underpaid?

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

    OP to answer: I don't work 16s, I work when I want to work, meaning, I know when to say NO enough to not work extra shifts unless I want to, medication packaging is designed for safety; nursing is a...
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    Have a question about med carts...

    LadyFree28 replied to Js10886's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This. I would check also policy and procedure as well. I always keep med and treatment carts outside of the room I am working with; it's policy to keep treatment carts directly outside or at least in...
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    Would you give PRN percocet and scheduled Oxycodone together?

    LadyFree28 replied to lunaro16's topic in Patient Medications

    This. Depending on my assessment, I would give the short acting first, then the long/acting about an hour later; I'm not a fan of "chasing pain", especially if the medication is affective per the pt...
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    Suburbs of Philly ~ I need a FT job!!

    LadyFree28 replied to ecf1972's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    There are a ton of recruiters on LinkedIn; managers may be on there as well. Try there first. Best
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    i am just not cut out to a nurse

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

    If you are having difficulty with rationales, then as Silverdragon has suggested, review questions and rationales. I also suggest getting the NCLEX review book from Kaplan as well as look on Kaplan's...
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    WWYD: Caregiver not home at end of shift?

    LadyFree28 replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    Weird.
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    i am just not cut out to a nurse

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

    What were your previous below passing weaknesses? Do you have test anxiety, are you ESL? What course prep did you take? What were you exactly studying? What were your percentage correct? Did you...
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    Abuse in Nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to stickit34's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To add: The Patients' Bill of rights comes with responsibilities; that includes treating other with respect. Also check your states where assaulting nurses are a felony; if not, meet up with your...
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    anxiety depression and adhd have caused me to struggle to find my fit as a new nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to brad0428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    The first year can be VERY stressful; the learning curve is steep-stress is at a all time high. Anxiety and depression don't "go away", my suggestion is to speak to someone in helping you adjust to...
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    3/6 months... quitting the job...

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

    To add: economically charged??? Racism and classicism, are just as polarizing and are to be left out of our judgments when we practice as nurses; and that's not being a martyr. To the OP, if you...
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    Why isn't anyone hiring in PA?

    LadyFree28 replied to strawberryluv's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you googled nursing homes, hospitals in the area that you want? Find the orgs you want to work for, then compile a list, verify what places are still open (just in case the information is...
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    Why isn't anyone hiring in PA?

    LadyFree28 replied to strawberryluv's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go on indeed.com, type in what area of PA you are interested in and put CNA in the search and go from there. There are a couple places hiring in the Philly area, not sure about other areas. Best...
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    Got a job...then quit the job.....

    LadyFree28 replied to RN that never was's topic in Nursing Career

    I became a LPN in 2005, RN in 2012; It took me almost a year to find an RN position, despite my "experience"...facilities and orgs would look at my stellar LPN experience THEN tell me, "if you ONLY...