LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    LadyFree28 replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    Me too...I gotta go when I gotta
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    Don't think I can do this

    LadyFree28 replied to Ortmannk's topic in General Nursing

    I think, OP, you are only seeing it that way is because you are still a novice-your thought process is still in the "tasky" phase and you are not always thinking in the rationale as to the WHY. The...
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    Hostile families

    LadyFree28 replied to KC,RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I too have a "PediED 101" spiel or "This is how it works" spiel when speaking to families, especially when they come in and the child or pt has had something chronic enough when they expect to see a...
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Not
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    Studying for NCLEX, WHATS THE ANSWER?!

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

    But in your own response, you actually answered the NCSBN answer: Don't always get caught up in the knowledge content; the key word in the question was PRIORITY, so if the initial, meaning the FIRST...
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    Safe practice in blood transfusion.

    LadyFree28 replied to infor's topic in General Nursing

    The difference between this thread and a physicians Thread is that the OP should at least look up their policy-coming to a website and doing something that may not a part of the protocol, such as...
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Sending positive vibes...keep up the good
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Great
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    LPN - RN NCLEX

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

    I passed the first time for both exams and know more LPNs that have passed the NCLEX the first time,
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    Are nurses generally more attractive

    LadyFree28 replied to rfms's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok...I'll join in... I don't think...I KNOW...I have had two boyfriends (in kindergarten no less ) and have had a history of fans and haterz... No difference-see #1 please Yup-I was slated to...
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    Studying for NCLEX, WHATS THE ANSWER?!

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

    Reading rationales to answers you get incorrect is a first step in understanding the information. Also, when I was studying for the NCLEX, I found that even some books and sources have a few errors in...
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    Hostile families

    LadyFree28 replied to KC,RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree. I have learned shining the soft skills by explaining the timeline for orders, approval from pharmacy to administration, along with emphasizing SAFETY in addition to what I bolded, all while...
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    Studying for NCLEX, WHATS THE ANSWER?!

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

    Why would you what to turn off the oxytocin first? What are the effects of turning it off? Look up oxytocin, the effects of turning it off, and
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I always refer to this book...it was a godsend when I successfully completed nursing school; my teacher always preached "critical thinking". Yes, most of us have critical thinking, however in terms...
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    Hostile families

    LadyFree28 replied to KC,RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Hostile" families is pretty subjective...meaning, there are patients and families that have a difficult time with pain control. Sometimes one has to think outside of the medication spectrum...can you...
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!
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    Studying for NCLEX, WHATS THE ANSWER?!

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

    Go with the NCSBN-it is closer to the NCLEX (and a lot of the questions are similar to the NCLEX because they are the makers of the NCLEX). Also, think about it...when performing interventions, one...
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Really?!? I've been an insomniac since I was a child...I would watch PBS and British soap operas in order to go to sleep. TV has been my white noise for years. I've only used weighted blanked during...
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you got through
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    LadyFree28 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh...the home care circus... Out of the 7 years of home care, I only had one nurse that had that "tone"; I was trying to be a new nurse to the case, mom was on board with me, and then the night I...
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    Safe practice in blood transfusion.

    LadyFree28 replied to infor's topic in General Nursing

    What does your policy
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    5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    It's up everyone!!!
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    5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Your welcome! I'll post soon or by
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    5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    If you like Peds, working in one of the highest areas of poverty in the country, a for-profit with a newly minted Union and like the Mid-Atlantic, you are always welcome...they are
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    Accused of med diversion, no proof

    LadyFree28 replied to sonotguilty's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No one can accurately answer his question because the BON looks at accusations on a case by case basis... Your best bet is to seek legal advice for your next steps. Best