LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    4/23 WILTW: It turns out nurses do make the worst patients

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you are feeling better ixchel! More people are leaving...some have to for more flexibility (more sad about that, management's fault) to having enough (again management's fault); the common...
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    Bring Your own TP

    LadyFree28 replied to Catcar1963's topic in Private Duty

    But they are in private duty...perhaps visits instead??? Still more autonomy and less time in households; however the wear and tear on travel is a
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    Bring Your own TP

    LadyFree28 replied to Catcar1963's topic in Private Duty

    I used to bring my own TP and paper towels; been in situations where there wasn't any available until the family came home after work one time-thank goodness I had napkins in my bag! Some families as...
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    RN Suspended

    LadyFree28 replied to j0ginder's topic in General Nursing

    Had the same issues as my PICU experience... They made it seem as though I would get a TON of classroom time, they knew I came from an out of hospital setting as well; I knew I needed a LOT of...
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    Nursing students and their bad behaviors >:(

    LadyFree28 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Students

    What happens to you was inexcusable. I a DV survivor myself; the only people who knew were my instructors; very few knew and f an when they found out they treated me with the upmost respect; it was...
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    How Much Does It Really Matter Where You Go to School? Philadelphia Area

    LadyFree28 replied to Phonenix's topic in General Students

    I think I posted somewhere about the somewhat "nursing program tier" that occurs in the Philadelphia area. Some programs have a great reputation in relating to clinical experiences with said schools;...
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    PN licensing exam

    LadyFree28 replied to 2bnurseynurse8's topic in General Students

    I think that state BONs have specific guidelines as to who can challenge the exam; although in my state one must complete the state regulated educational hours to finish nursing school have the school...
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    Nursing students and their bad behaviors >:(

    LadyFree28 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Students

    Didn't have that many students like that; most were weeded out within the first two semesters; we were an accelerated part time program with many working people, so that helped. I'm more frustrated...
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    LadyFree28 replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Including instructors, and future customers. There are many "lurkers" that "lurk" for that sole reason; never put yourself so much out there for you to be found, and NOT in a good
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    BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

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

    Go for your ADN, then bridge. I went to a private university, and my tuition per year was 1/2 that amount; save yourself
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    Would more nurse aides solve the problem of always feeling short-staffed?

    LadyFree28 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    That is the HUGEST elephant in the room... People are in the hospitals and facilities because of NURSING care-not management, not the CEOs, because they need US. Instead of doing less, and having...
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    BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

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

    Is this including room/board? I ask because my BSN total was 30 grand for the ENTIRE nursing
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    being forced to pick up extra shifts

    LadyFree28 replied to Baylorgal's topic in Nursing Career

    No. And if they are doing that, a nice call to the labor board or a nice call from an employment attorney will help stop that
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    Some nurses have PTSD symptoms

    LadyFree28 replied to db2xs's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was about to reference this study; thank you for posting it. I remember reading an article many years ago where there were "debriefing teams" for nurses that have experienced stressful events that...
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    Some nurses have PTSD symptoms

    LadyFree28 replied to db2xs's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you. A someone who has PTSD from a trauma, work-related stress is MUCH different from PTSD; could it exacerbate and trigger my symptoms? Perhaps, however I can tell the difference between...
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    Work declining vacation request?

    LadyFree28 replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Or some can be working to get free air conditioning...at least I am... I work less fall-late spring, then I add hours during the summer months-keeps my bills low and I make more money; not a grind...
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    Are hair accessories unprofessional?

    LadyFree28 replied to silhouettedreams's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Let s know how it
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    Recommendation for comfortable nursing shoes

    LadyFree28 replied to megster871's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was just going to recommend this-I have done so on the previous threads another poster helpfully pointed out. If you have a specialty store, such as The Walking Company in your area, that would...
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    Are you jealous of other nurses jobs/abilities?

    LadyFree28 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Some days I look at registration and low stress jobs with fondness as well; however as someone who has had a low-stress job as an agency nurse, I recall when a particular song came on the radio...
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    Can an RN do an I&D or place sutures?

    LadyFree28 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Not that I know of... When I worked in an Acute Rehab hospital, I'd take out staples for total knee replacement individuals-with a provider's order, of course. We also had shadowed the Wound Care...
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    4/16 What I learned this week: POD2 and I want my button back

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I about the smartphone smack when one sleeps...I do this regularly, especially when I'm posting on my phone, reading from my phone-you're in great company ixchel! I learned: When people have...
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    Successful Orientees Vs Unsuccessful Orientees

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

    We don't want an update-if anything we want an update on YOUR progress. Stop worrying about everyone else and concentrate on being the best nurse YOU can
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    Are you jealous of other nurses jobs/abilities?

    LadyFree28 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Nope...it took me two jobs after my first failure job; all three of those jobs put me in the right specialty that I currently in. Every nurse is different; it wouldn't do me any good to be envious...
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    Reasons to lose nursing license?

    LadyFree28 replied to Srobbins2310's topic in General Nursing

    The reasons that were from this past month from my BON was: 1) Violation of the Drug Act 2) Unfit to practice; 3) Moral Turpitude; 4) Conviction of a felony; 5) Fraud not in any particular
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    Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, & GenY/Millennials: Can We Work Together?

    LadyFree28 replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    I went through a nursing seminar in 2005 about "generational differences"; ten years later and many technological and economical changes later, most of this information is outdated and I believe that...