LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    What would you do in this situation?

    LadyFree28 replied to nurseintraining222's topic in General Nursing

    In certain settings CNAs can become certified medication aides; in my area most are in assisted living settings that pass
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    I've always wanted to be nurse, but...

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

    Like I stated to you before; I didn't get straight A's in college; I worked hard to understand the material because I wanted to be a nurse; if anything it was imperative to understand the material...
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    1 minute for each question in nursing school

    LadyFree28 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in General Students

    The best way is to learn WHAT the question is asking you; identify key words and phrases to choose the BEST answer. 1 minute 3 seconds is fine; most of the questions in nursing school are not always...
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    Is this a standard requirement?

    LadyFree28 replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Exactly. In real life, you have no room for a med error. In my program, you had to get a 90 the first half of the program; then a 95 (Peds) then by the last semester (Critical Care) we had to get 100...
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    I've always wanted to be nurse, but...

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

    I had WAY less than a 4.0 when I went through nursing school; most of the time I had a 2.9-3.0 average throughout college. College is a whole ball game; you at expected to act like an adult and...
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    PLEASE HELP! Career guidance needed

    LadyFree28 replied to Fabery22's topic in General Students

    Exactly. No one understand what a nurse does UNTIL they hit the floor during clinicals; and even then you find yourself not understanding until you form your own nursing practice. Find a way to shadow...
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    Thrown From the Tower!!

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

    Me too. When you accepted the position, you are supposed to adhere to policy, meaning, if you need time off do so in a timely manner, as well as show up at the appropriate time to work and because...
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    Should I give up?

    LadyFree28 replied to mcmullenbrooke's topic in General Students

    If you want to be a nurse, and based on your repetition of courses, I would suggest a practical nurse program with one caveat; you are going to learn a lot in a compact amount of time and you may find...
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    Where should a new graduate nurse start working?

    LadyFree28 replied to Sonia B's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to piggyback and state the same-where you can get a job. Nursing transcend specialties; find an employer who has strong employees, a good educational and orientation process to help guide...
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    How do you deal with the stress of being a nurse?

    LadyFree28 replied to coffeemamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    What has helped me throughout my 11 years in nursing is meditation and yoga; I started meditation during PN school for my test anxiety and have used it consistently; I even meditate before I start a...
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    New Grad Residencies/Jobs in Philadelphia

    LadyFree28 replied to jellyfish519's topic in General Students

    Penn, Main Line Health, Jefferson, Temple and CHOP have them; at this point you need to look at those sites and see when their next residencies start; some Starr in July, September, etc, and their own...
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    Battery: Defending yourself against a combative patient

    LadyFree28 replied to rhkenji's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a ED, and when there is a combative pt, whether they are under the influence of in a psychiatric crisis or both, security is called and all hands are on deck-I recall a pt lunging for their...
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    ER Nurses. Read This!

    LadyFree28 replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    Glad to be part of the
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    Scary Situation

    LadyFree28 replied to smithRN16's topic in Critical Care

    I agree with Lev...I was in a CC residency and got slapped with a "not a good fit;" it was disheartening, but I dusted myself off, and now I am an ER nurse. Life goes
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    Broken Spirit from boss

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

    OP, I have looked at a few of your past posts concerning working with others and your concerns when needing instruction or direction-from the PA in Urgent Care in 2014 to now this job and your...
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    New nurse getting passed over

    LadyFree28 replied to ramonaa's topic in General Nursing

    How well are you selling your "qualifications"? How does your resume
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    Student nurses with disabilities

    LadyFree28 replied to sara2013's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't the the OP is ever coming back to explain their "cognitive
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    NP gave meds to her married boyfriend

    LadyFree28 replied to SummerRoses's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think so... It makes no sense and it seems as lies and deceit is abound-and it could be the OP after all... Who's up for a game of
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    Getting into a hospital with ADN

    LadyFree28 replied to emtpbill's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals in the Philly, PA area are BSN preferred; meaning, most will interview and choose BSNs; however, there are exceptions. Some of the smaller hospitals will hire ADNs; if you are an ADN...
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    3/12: what I learned this week: ALWAYS taper your SSRI

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very sensitive to atypical antipsychotics-the worst was falling out of bed or in the shower or having atypical convulsions or posturing while sleeping. I found one with a low dose that they had...
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    Wrong injection!

    LadyFree28 replied to lotus_flower's topic in Patient Medications

    Meds can get discontinued and still be scannable; happened to me the other day I worked; thank goodness I cancelled and then saw the d/c order. BCMA is not always
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    NP gave meds to her married boyfriend

    LadyFree28 replied to SummerRoses's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Is her name common? There's too many variables...even though you've already addressed that the explanation by your ex... The thing is, you already reported it-at this point they can't divulge...
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    NP gave meds to her married boyfriend

    LadyFree28 replied to SummerRoses's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Because you posted the "soap opera" information,Ike how he came back for her keep that she gave him... You stayed he was "my husband" and put everything out there... Plus, based on how you framed...
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    Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    ^Same. As far as nursing-no
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    Am I ready? Help. Exam on April.

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

    What subjects are you missing out on, not just the SATA, but are there particular SATAs are you getting incorrect? The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the...