LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma

Member

  • Content

    8,429

  • Visitors

    80,515

  • Followers

    1

  • Likes

    264

All Content by LadyFree28

  1. LadyFree28

    Three attempts and no success

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

    How are you studying? How much time and effort are you devoting to studying? The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four...
  2. LadyFree28

    Fairly New LPN & need advice

    LadyFree28 replied to Michael Lee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why don't you continue to build your experience by remaining per diem? As far as being exhausted-8hr shifts 5 days a week exhausts me; my body prefers to work no more than 3 days/week, unless I'm...
  3. LadyFree28

    need advice on meds

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

    If your craving social connection and this is your issue, there are social sites like Meetup.com that help-I used the site to connect with others at a time in my life, and have connected and met with...
  4. LadyFree28

    recruiter never emailed me back..help!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to irisiris's topic in General Students

    Cast your net wide, and look for other positions; if he calls back due to the overwhelming ratio of applicants to recruiter, then proceed then, but don't just wait
  5. LadyFree28

    Should I work as a CNA before starting Nursing School?

    LadyFree28 replied to eleah2's topic in General Students

    Look for PRN positions only to get a foot in the door for your future if you
  6. LadyFree28

    The film: Vaxxed.

    LadyFree28 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    No offense taken! I just wanted to share there has been advancing work on genetics, at least in my area post human genome, and they have advancing technology that could give some rationale; even if...
  7. LadyFree28

    Strong Personalities on my unit and a rude CNA

    LadyFree28 replied to RNursingAssistant's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow. You even tried to be an adult while this is going on...I would go higher in the chain of command, as well as have a meeting about this...are you able to go to your NM and talk to them? Try to...
  8. LadyFree28

    Can my school force me to do extra tests after i graduated before they schedule my nclex??

    LadyFree28 replied to Mims84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not on the app...in bed so I don't want to get my lap
  9. LadyFree28

    Can my school force me to do extra tests after i graduated before they schedule my nclex??

    LadyFree28 replied to Mims84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

  10. LadyFree28

    NCLEX Survey!

    LadyFree28 replied to aalayton88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. 1 2. PA 3.
  11. LadyFree28

    Can my school force me to do extra tests after i graduated before they schedule my nclex??

    LadyFree28 replied to Mims84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I didn't mean to like this-I wanted to quote this and say LVN programs are NOT outdated...but Organized Chaos summed it up pretty well.
  12. LadyFree28

    New Nurse feeling very down

    LadyFree28 replied to RNthenDoc's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I'm going to go against the grain and state that the PICU is a very challenging environment; you have to learn to chart on the fly and get a routine down, which can be challenging when you've had so...
  13. LadyFree28

    Immunization??

    LadyFree28 replied to Jmcmillin1's topic in General Students

    Yes-schedule an appointment with your provider and have Titers drawn ( determines if you still have enough immunity) and your TB test done; you can have your TB test read in two
  14. LadyFree28

    Transitioning roles

    LadyFree28 replied to Killha21's topic in General Nursing

    I did not have a transition course from going to LPN to RN; maybe if I did, maybe the transition would've been smoother-maybe not. For me, it was a steep learning curve, partly because my first job...
  15. LadyFree28

    The film: Vaxxed.

    LadyFree28 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    My response and information is for people considering having children or during testing before giving birth-NOT children being tested ; again, my area has researched genetics and has the tools and...
  16. LadyFree28

    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    LadyFree28 replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    I remember when I was riding on the subway someone clipping their nails-the sound was annoying and even the act itself, that I changed cars. Sometimes I think people forget to use something that we...
  17. LadyFree28

    The film: Vaxxed.

    LadyFree28 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    Genetic testing is offered when considering having a child, as well as during pregnancy; one can test for Fragile X syndrome, which is a leading gene in ASD. My GYN offers genetic testing for...
  18. LadyFree28

    The film: Vaxxed.

    LadyFree28 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    I agree-except the advance paternal/maternal age. In this day and age, one can determine their fertility levels...a 42 year old can be healthy fertility wise as a 22 year old and vice versa. Autism...
  19. LadyFree28

    The film: Vaxxed.

    LadyFree28 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    ...annnnd THAT's when the public runs to get the word out about getting vaccinations-it's
  20. LadyFree28

    Everest Institute

    LadyFree28 replied to ladixee's topic in School, College Programs

    Keep us posted on your progress and if you have any questions, need feedback, post
  21. LadyFree28

    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    LadyFree28 replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    It person who posted about a co worker brush their teeth was brushing it in the break room, NOT the locker room. Some things are supposed to be done in the comfort of a bathroom...I believe that is...
  22. LadyFree28

    New grad RN in 2mos.??

    LadyFree28 replied to magnolia44's topic in LPN to RN

    When I became an RN, I ended up making a whopping 1 dollar more than what I was making as a LPN; however I knew I was getting differential and then adjusted calculation merit percentage as a RN-the...
  23. LadyFree28

    How to juggle as an LPN

    LadyFree28 replied to betweenus64's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Read the OP's previous posts; the OP has a pattern of passing the buck, being sensitive to superior's suggestions when they are supposed to be knowledgeable; she even quit a Urgent Care job when a PA...
  24. LadyFree28

    LTC's are a joke

    LadyFree28 replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This. When I worked at a particular LTC, I got unnecessary BP checks and meds discontinued; it helped out the residents and the nurses; and the residents labs and BPs were
  25. LadyFree28

    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    LadyFree28 replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that I can actually hook up an isolette and initiate phototherapy; I was grateful that one of my coworkers is an L&I'd nurse. I learned from hooking up phototherapy that I still get...