LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Why do some nurses "hate their jobs"?

    LadyFree28 replied to iculvr's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy nursing; I have been able to think critically and out of the box, be mentored by amazing nurses that have helped shaped my practice, be an agent of change, create polices, educate and...
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    Here Now Gone Tomorrow

    LadyFree28 replied to WonderingWhichWay's topic in General Nursing

    There is no nursing shortage; in many area there is a nursing surplus. Before you make a decision; look at your market, the school that you are interesting and go from
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    Why can't we all just get along?

    LadyFree28 replied to milesims's topic in General Students

    Not everyone is a cheerleader to YOUR own dreams. I have learned that personal goals are more satisfying to the person achieving the goal. An athlete once said "I run my own race; when I run my own...
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    Does Level of Trauma Center matter?

    LadyFree28 replied to NurseMedic28's topic in Emergency

    Since you are a GN, my suggestion is to expand your search; your area may be one where beggars can't be choosers-you need to get nursing experience, then everything else falls into place. I hope some...
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    FBI: Hospice Owner Told Worker to 'Make Patient Go Bye-Bye

    LadyFree28 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    Exactly... Even if he wanted to make pts "go bye bye," some pts can still hang
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    04/09 WILTW: Confused LOLs

    LadyFree28 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    (((((Viva))))
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    Random: best lotion for dry nursing hands!

    LadyFree28 replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Burt's Bees Milk and honey or everything Burt's Bees; my fall back is
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    Patient drives off after anesthesia

    LadyFree28 replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    I would've stayed and did that incident report. I think in hindsight you would've done more; this may not be the last time this occurs; if you feel as though you want to call the cops as well if...
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    Maria Wants to Be a Burn Nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I can't wait for the
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    04/09 WILTW: Confused LOLs

    LadyFree28 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    This week was a full week of learning, meetings, overtime and advocacy. I learned: 1. That I can be a great staff teacher; my staff educator taught a group of us how to be "super users" of certain...
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    "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    LadyFree28 replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    If employers were so enamored high GPAs, my impression would be that they wouldn't have given me a job in the first
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    "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    LadyFree28 replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    I second this. My 2.65 GPA as an LPN landed me two positions straight out of school-the ink was barely dry; this was in 2005. My 2.65 GPA allowed my personal critical thinking to identify what a...
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    What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    LadyFree28 replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    I was told to prevent the introduction of microorganisms from an open door to attach to the pillow. Sounds much more professional than "it looks
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    Failed Nclex twice... Need help

    LadyFree28 replied to hpalmer23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Now that you know what's on your performance review, you need a plan. The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts...
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    Do Antidepressants Work? Maybe Not.

    LadyFree28 replied to Zyprexa_Ho's topic in Psychiatric

    Agree. I went solely to therapy (after years of seeing a therapist and psychiatrist; the psychiatrist moved and I transitioned into another therapist that works with trauma) and lost a job; I went...
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    BSN acceptance with low GPA and/or retake prereqs?

    LadyFree28 replied to Cashlee's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. Each program is different, and a lot of programs, at least in my area go on a case by case basis and can be very supportive towards a licensed nurse; the program I went to have me credit for...
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    It's not my fault they're brain-damaged

    LadyFree28 replied to Ronda89's topic in General Nursing

    I heart
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    What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    LadyFree28 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    You would've keeled over when my kiddo who was post T&A wouldn't drink x5 days...parent brought them back and when she cried during the IV, their mouth looked like a stalagmite haven and had...
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    It's not my fault they're brain-damaged

    LadyFree28 replied to Ronda89's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, how dare they help me protect infants and children that are vulnerable! FOR
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    Something Positive: Your 5-Year Plan

    LadyFree28 replied to Wrench Party's topic in General Nursing

    My future goals are: Take TNCC within the next year; Gain adult ED/Trauma experience within 1-2 years in a PRN position; Take the CPEN exam and take the ECMO course within 2 years; Return to school...
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    What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    LadyFree28 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Your post reminded me of a pt I had with a tunnels lady partsl fistula, that that had spinal surgery; I was the go to person for her bowel routine-irrigation and digital disimpaction-that experience...
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    "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    LadyFree28 replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't get that from the post; I got that in this example there are people out there who may have less than a 4.0 who have a strong work ethic, a less than tradition background that overcame...
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    allnuisances

    LadyFree28 replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

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    If you were a stripper and have nude photos ten years ago will you get hired?

    LadyFree28 replied to RNHS's topic in General Nursing

    Jade has given you some sage advice; I would get some legal counsel. The Internet is forever though, but you can try your best to minimize damage. Best
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    I'm scared

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

    I took Micro over the summer and got a C; I ended up CLEPing (testing out) it later got a B when I applied for my BSN several years later. I knew the material, but is was challenging-still don't...