LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    RNs treat me like I'm not a nurse

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

    Rachel allegedly "quit nursing" from her previous posts...not sure how far in nursing she got, but she posts she's not in it, and obviously not well informed at this
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    "I do the same thing as an RN"

    LadyFree28 replied to WheresMyPen's topic in General Nursing

    ALLnurses, whether LPN or RN, are so much more than a list of psycho-motor skills; educated in critical thinking, nursing judgment, and holistic care in the first classes in school, all the way up to...
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    If you had to do it over again

    LadyFree28 replied to heloooooBCRN's topic in Emergency

    My answers: *Almost 4 years as an RN (7 years LPN previously), 1.25 years as a ED RN. * I wouldn't change a thing...all of my journeys in nursing has allowed me to put good use of my knowledge to my...
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    My NCSBN scores are shutting down my confidence!

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

    Your score put you in the 90th percentile to pass the NCLEX. And FYI, most of the questions I found on the NCLEX were similar from NCSBN, which are the makers of NCLEX, out of all the sources I
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    engaging night shift

    LadyFree28 replied to Mr RN Guy's topic in Nurse Management

    Have you listened to their concerns? Have you made yourself present to see what their shift entails? What I find is that management doesn't even make themselves present or even stay around long...
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    when do you chart?

    LadyFree28 replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    This is SO
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    "I do the same thing as an RN"

    LadyFree28 replied to WheresMyPen's topic in General Nursing

    I'll preface my response as so... UNLESS one has studied and passed a PN program and a RN (preparatory, whether it be an ADN, Dioloma or BSN) program, no one knows WHO studies WHAT. My PN program had...
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    "Due to health problems..."

    LadyFree28 replied to Veigar3's topic in General Students

    As someone who completed a portion of my schooling with active "health problems" due to being shot seven times and having PTSD, if someone has a health problem, yes, it can be a struggle; some have...
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    when do you chart?

    LadyFree28 replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    ASAP; most of the rooms have computers or areas have WOWs in them. I will take vitals and have a roll of tape to document them and tape them on my arm or place them on my scrubs if I do quick rounds...
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    Intubation tube dislodged, RN blames PCT

    LadyFree28 replied to LonghornChic's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. I would want to make sure that the airway wouldn't be compromised , and let the PCT handle the lift. She made a rookie mistake; and instead of owning up to it, decided to shift the
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I am celebrating my Birthday (it was Saturday) by going on a foodie binge. It was meant to be a one-day thing, but it has stretched to a two-day thing due to heat and increasingly advanced age-even as...
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    If you don't have a uniform...

    LadyFree28 replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    This would be one section of my dream walk-in closet...unfortunately my scrubs are in two dressers two tires and three trash bags that I nervously look in each week to make sure I don't throw them...
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    If you don't have a uniform...

    LadyFree28 replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    EBay has fueled my Dansko addiction...I'll soon buy my 20th pair! I have at least 50 pairs of scrubs; I have color coded scrubs, cartoon scrubs, and I still can fit them. We are about to...
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    How would you react?

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

    I would state "I understand your concerns, thank you for letting me know and I'll take it under advisement" and keep it moving. CC attracts a certain "type" as long as management continues to...
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    Age Bias for New Grad/Versant-type programs

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

    I was able to get into a new grad program at the age of 31, in a highly-saturated market; my classmates all had jobs right after graduation, mostly in hospitals and had varying ages; some had their...
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

    LadyFree28 replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    That happens in non-Union places as well, especially when management likes them-so that is a myth. At least with a union management is forced to maintain fairness
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    Are You Where You Thought You'd Be?

    LadyFree28 replied to Fancychicken's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't have a goal in mind when I left nursing school; I ended up in Pediatrics, a specialty where I thought I wouldn't be good in...when in fact I have been pretty good in and have continued to be,...
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    What was your first Nursing job?

    LadyFree28 replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    I had this position as well; the qualities of this position helped me re enter acute care in a PediED. My first positions (yes 2! This was in 2005) were in Pedi Home Heath and in Acute Rehabilitation...
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    How should this have been handled by facility?

    LadyFree28 replied to LuckyLibraLPN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The answer to your title is... The facility is handling it; yes, the narc count should've been done prior to her leaving; however, if might have been prudent for her to leave immediately for her...
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    Can a meth dealer become a HIPAA Auditor?

    LadyFree28 replied to AdianA's topic in General Nursing

    Done.
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    Was I wrong?

    LadyFree28 replied to blueskyy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A desk nurse is a nurse who manages shift work; meaning, they take off orders, update care plans, responds to emergencies, investigates falls, skin tears, makes assignments, and puts out fires. As a...
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    "Negative" work behavior write up

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

    Do you vent "like most nurses do?" You may believe this, however, your actions are presenting a very different story, OP. It seems as though in the past, you have been reprimanded for the same...
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    Can a meth dealer become a HIPAA Auditor?

    LadyFree28 replied to AdianA's topic in General Nursing

    I read this "article", which is more of an elaborate ad to get providers to buy "HIPAA security training". Now my cookies will be invaded; I'm more annoyed by this than a meth dealer grabbing hold of...
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    Can a meth dealer become a HIPAA Auditor?

    LadyFree28 replied to AdianA's topic in General Nursing

    As long as they abide by the law, YES. Many people who are not offenders have psychological disorders, just FYI...and are able to have jobs and careers, so what is your
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    LadyFree28 replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    That may be in particular for a very small amount of hospitals in your area... I worked one summer and one winter holiday until my facility's corporation decided to hire a "consultant" and then it...