LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    LadyFree28 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    SQUIRREL!
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    Scrubs: Are Colorful Ones Unprofessional?

    LadyFree28 replied to purplegal's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm 20 years away and have a mini Budda belly from my laparotomy; I have a "traditional C-Section scar" from it, so I LOVE the boyfriend shirts to help with the extra
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    How important is it to you to be a nurse?

    LadyFree28 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a career that I continue to peruse; is it important for me to stay a nurse? That's hard for me to say... I had a time where I was out of nursing-not by choice, it was for health reasons,...
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    Scrubs: Are Colorful Ones Unprofessional?

    LadyFree28 replied to purplegal's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I always wore cartoon prints in my career, until three years ago; I started to wear solids and when the holidays rolled around, wore the holiday tops; I occasionally switched the scrub tops to...
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    LadyFree28 replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    I have one I forgot about...needy doctors-especially surgeons; had one last night that is know to be ridiculously needy, but when I need him to be attentive to an important aspect-pt becoming more...
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    LadyFree28 replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    For all the fans, one of her gems: My sister and I would practice the dance moves ALL the
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    Is it ever okay to follow up with a patient you've cared for outside of work?

    LadyFree28 replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Since I am a Peds nurse, as well as an ED nurse... Most of my pts end up "following up" with me-my pts say "I had you before" or if they are special needs, most of the time I was their nurse when I...
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    Trauma nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to YourFaveNurse's topic in Critical Care

    Can you clarify? Do you mean this: Trauma Center Levels Explained - American Trauma Society Or this:...
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    scheduling

    LadyFree28 replied to mrspitt07's topic in General Nursing

    The issue I see with your scheduling is there is no overlap where there is consistent nursing coverage; your current schedule reflects that right now. I don't run errands during my lunch break; I...
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    Opinions on nursing students?

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

    Hmmm... I did a search and came with a few gems: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/as-an-experienced-790791.html...
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    Rally for National Nurse-Patient Ratios

    LadyFree28 replied to nrsadvocate's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I work that day, but will spread the word! The weekend before the rally, my union is doing a similar rally in my state...we are on the
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    Opinions on nursing students?

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

    Have you performed an exhaustive search on here about nurse-nursing student experience and nursing educator-nursing student experiences? A lot of your questions/discussions have been recent threads;...
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    LadyFree28 replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    No worries-I love that Pat
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    Any advice/study mechanism before taking the NCLEX?

    LadyFree28 replied to Kitty333's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse: 1. Safe, effective care;...
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    Test anxiety

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

    I used to have extreme test anxiety; I would have the knowledge and the application, yet not do well on tests in nursing school; hence, I failed the first time in nursing school, at 19; I took a...
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    Should you bring a paper with questions to interview?

    LadyFree28 replied to wonderwoman92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Absolutely. I have personally not brought a paper of questions, but I have questions that I have asked future employers-a few from this site (thanks!) that helped benefit me as a candidate and a...
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    N.E Philly Prism Career Institute

    LadyFree28 replied to stacycakesss's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As far as studying for your NCLEX: do you know what your weaknesses are? The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four...
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    The Sacrificial Nurse Weekend

    LadyFree28 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Working in a PediED, depending on the season, it's not too bad working on weekends; a lot of the nursing staff are experienced and are a part of the weekend program and have a TON of experience to...
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    N.E Philly Prism Career Institute

    LadyFree28 replied to stacycakesss's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It's a shame how LPN programs are few and far in between, let alone of good quality in the Philly area, especially when LPNs are still utilized in Pediatric Private Duty Home Health, Home Health,...
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    LadyFree28 replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Everything heron said...basically nailed it. To add: Nurses who doubt their abilities, and are "stressed" over a particular low stressful task; Nurses move up in status (ie management) but not in...
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    Why can't we all just get along?

    LadyFree28 replied to milesims's topic in General Students

    I've learned in the hard knocks of my life that people appreciate people who appreciate themselves...just
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    Why can't we all just get along?

    LadyFree28 replied to milesims's topic in General Students

    Here's the thing; I have had people who openly tried to compete with me for grades, even in high school; I remember one person who made it KNOWN they competed with me, while I shrugged, kept my head...
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    Special Ed. Classroom experience? ...Anyone??? Help :D

    LadyFree28 replied to LoveMy"job"'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I worked as a private duty nurse in such settings; I monitored the child's status and intervened when necessary, gave meds if ordered, and encouraged the child to fully participate in classroom...
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    Do I aspirate too violently?

    LadyFree28 replied to lorelei13's topic in General Nursing

    Short answer-yes. Think about IM injections, the force that is required, and if you are going to aspirate, even though it is not required, 0.1 ml is adequate enough pullback to determine if you are in...
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    What was it like to be a nurse in the 1980s

    LadyFree28 replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to hear from ED nurses of the