LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Rewrite of Admission Essay

    I agree. Discuss how your own strengths through your own personal challenges can be an asset to a nursing program and nursing in general. Also, use the key word of "healthcare" instead of "medical"...
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    Role in level 1 trauma

    ^Same.
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    Type B in a Type A world

    Same. I worked in the PICU as a new grad, didn't go well, took a detour, and in a Level I Trauma PediER and have been there for 14 months Both have critical care components; and both have nit picky...
  4. I have dealt with Vocational Rehab; I have PTSD and multiple gunshot wounds as a domestic violence/gun violence survivor; I was a LPN at the time and wanted to return to school to get my BSN, and my...
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    Nurse takes pic of patient's...

    It's the weekend; a lot of AN'ers may work the weekend or have lives. A lot of times, per the reports from my own BON site, people surrender their license instead of face revocation. Perhaps you can...
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    4/2 WILTW: Disney Edition

    It's been quite a week-between the unrealistic anxiety families, to the families that are about the tiniest BS while their family member could turn in an instant is
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    4/2 WILTW: Disney Edition

    Welcome back! Juggling work and home life in the midst of a "trauma storm" (what I'll call my PTSD/eposodic mood disorder-my documented psych diagnosis) is no fun. I started my meds again; I'm down...
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    My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    talk about
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    Applying for nursing school on antidepressants

    Agree... Once I disclosed I had PTSD (with depression and anxiety-in addition I have mood disorder trait which mimics bipolar) at my first position-in a Critical Care, there was a HUGE target on my...
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    As extreme as your stance can be to others, I think when people exercise freedom of choice, one needs to remember not only personal freedoms but personal RESPONSIBILITY...people love to parrot "my...
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    Nurse takes pic of patient's...

    I was wondering the same thing...isn't her actions equatable to registering as a sex
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    How often does this happen

    I don't mean to like, but to quote; although you have a point that the input that the OP's SO would have is being a charge nurse or manager... HOWEVER. OP claims to work in the NICU per their previous...
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    Job After Graduation

    You still have time; it took me 8 months until I started my first RN job-from interviews until orientation. Focus on passing the NCLEX, then apply locally and nationally and see what
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    Job After Graduation

    If you know where you are moving, just apply to those areas; from interview to new hire process that can last 2-4
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    Trouble filling Microtainers

    Thanks for the clarification. I would go with the Vaseline gauze technique stated before; however, do accuracy may be a problem, so prior to sticking the finger, have the hand remain low prior to...
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    21 g needle vs 23 g butterfly

    You can do a gentle inversion of the tubes: BD Vacutainer® LabNotes - The Evolution of Evacuated Blood Collection
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    Idea for help with my PAX exam

    I had a PAX NLN book and then an additional PAX book to prepare for more questions; no tutor needed; did well enough to score in the 92nd
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    Drawing up meds

    In the areas that I worked in acute care, the person witnessing the med, whether it was a wasted or full amount needs to co-sign the witness in the
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    New Grad RN charge nurse position at a SNF

    Yes, in the LTC setting, RNs are considered supervisors due to the full scope issues; however, that doesn't mean you are not going to be much of a supervisor while working on a cart. What is the...
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    Drawing up meds

    Is MS morphine? Usually since it is a narcotic, another nurse needs to witness it and see the amount that is going to be administered; if the entire med is going to be administered, one still needs to...
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    Tx bon investigation

    I would still suggest changing your pic; you never know when you may "overshare" and find your comments being
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    Nurse takes pic of patient's...

    Creepy.
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    Trouble filling Microtainers

    Do you warm the heel prior to the heel stick? How long are you warming the
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    Tx bon investigation

    MShaw, if you are going to discuss this on a forum...change your pic-and make this a safe space for you; nursing is a small
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    That one co-worker

    I think being direct and asking about being called to the office instead of directly asking you is the best course of action; you coworker likes to report and instead of asking and if experienced,...