LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    LPN - RN NCLEX

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

    That may be true for your program, but I assure you that is not the
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    RN-BSN SCAM

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

    And there's no way around it... If avengingspirit wants to prove ADN nurses are on par with BSN nurses; meaning, if he wants to do a study correlating that new grad ADN and BSN have similar outcomes,...
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    I got accepted but low on funds

    LadyFree28 replied to Pdxstudent's topic in General Students

    That is GREAT news!!! :D
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    You have at least 12 more hours to find out...whether it be quick results or the BON. Fingers
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    Penn Medicine

    LadyFree28 replied to loving2024's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I would keep searching for CN I jobs on Penn Medicine; create an account and put a search alert; also if there are any job fairs where they are going to be there, I would try to go there and place a...
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    Penn Medicine

    LadyFree28 replied to loving2024's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Usually they have creating dates; for example when I was applying they usually had starting dates in July and in January or March, and most of the Deadlines were in March or September; I remember the...
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    BSN right away OR community college RN, then BSN

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

    Have you surveyed your area? What is your end game? Both the ADN and BSN programs are similar; however, if your market is BSN-preferred heavy, then your best bet would be the BSN. Find out what...
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    Has anyone heard of this?

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

    Do you mean NOT drug related, child, or violent offenses? Since it has been 20 years ago and this person has served their time, maybe the BON will license this individual. My take is forewarn is...
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    LadyFree28 replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    I found her on social media through Google within five seconds. OP, the Internet and the nursing community is small...change your username and your avatar ASAP. In social media, I make it VERY hard to...
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    Nacho Cheese
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    To answer the question in the title: Yes, we are all that and a bag of chips! For what we have to know and what we have to soon order to facilitate in a plan of care, yes... But not for "sacrificing...
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    LadyFree28 replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a neighboring state and have endured rotating shifts in CC and in the ED. When I worked PICU, it was 50/50 day/night rotation; you had three days off to transition to nights, four-give days off...
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    Nursing school grades, and getting a job.

    LadyFree28 replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    OP, are you actively in a Nursing Program? I graduated nursing school with a respectable 2.89, and was able to secure employment at top belated systems in the region and recognized as top places in...
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    What do you hate most about your job?

    LadyFree28 replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

    My approach is similar; I have NO qualms educating the public mic what goes on behind the scenes like an infomercial; it's their hospital, and they need to know what we do is for them or what's best...
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    Overdose or tbi? What would you do?

    LadyFree28 replied to BAP16's topic in Emergency

    How can we be sure? And, with many synthetics out here, and some being opioid receptive, couldn't it be feasible that somebody DID slip something in her drink? Lie, or no, unless I'm there, I'm...
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    Struggling

    LadyFree28 replied to russianbear's topic in Emergency

    Congrats!!!
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    Not Sure Where To Put This

    LadyFree28 replied to vintagemother's topic in General Students

    You have an online program you are studying with, which is awesome. I worked at least 30 hours a week when I studied for the NCLEX-RN; I think I had two jobs at the time! What helped me, I think is...
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    Not Sure Where To Put This

    LadyFree28 replied to vintagemother's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!!
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    Need Advice!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to nhodge20's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You may not like my answer, but I NEVER used dedicated study groups while in nursing school; I studied alone and once and a while I would have someone approach me and bounce off concepts and ideas...
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    Dealing with a patient's suicide.

    LadyFree28 replied to Blue Roses's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Please seek out a mental health professional; I know we are not to give healthcare advice, but I wanted to point out that what you described does sound like PTSD-as someone who has lived with it for 8...
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    RN programs that don't have a preceptorship?

    LadyFree28 replied to Xlorgguss's topic in General Students

    My program did not; my BSN program consisted of second-career, healthcare professionals, and traditional students. Most of us have thrived in clinical settings without any issue; we were in an...
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    NCLEX Delegations Questions

    LadyFree28 replied to S.A.H's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Using the LaCharity book was essential in helping me understand the delegation process. I struggled with this during nursing school as a LPN by day and nursing student on week nights and weekends; I...
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I had weeping poison ivy when I was a kid on one of my wrists...I can't remember which one-I think it was my right one due to instinct of always looking and the ringed scar for many years-because it...
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    I got accepted but low on funds

    LadyFree28 replied to Pdxstudent's topic in General Students

    Did you fill out a FASFA ? Did you contact the school and see if there are book credits you may be eligible for? Ask look into contact in former graduates to see if they have used uniforms, if the...
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    BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to RNMAN718's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I work at a Magnet Hospital and we have BSN, ADN and diploma nurses working, no time requirement to get a BSN, nothing. No one would know if one was a BSN unless it's on their name tag, although I...