LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Nurse residency programs--be aware!!

    LadyFree28 replied to LexiRN6's topic in General Students

    Medical residents are FUNDED, not PAID...there is a difference...federal funding to support the hours of teaching what they need to know-we don't have that at this time; which would be a better...
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    Not-quite nursing student resources

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

    I think it wouldn't hurt to read the book; however, I read the book when I was in a later part of my program and when I studied for the NCLEX, I already read the book-I would recommend it with the...
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    I want a new word.

    LadyFree28 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Then F-COB...pronounced eff-cob...like corn on the cob but edgier-stands for future crusty old
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    Resigning from my 1st nursing job. Please help me!

    LadyFree28 replied to Fayevalentine's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Find out the policy and resign at the appropriate designated limit; you never know if you will find yourself at this facility again with new management. Cast your net wide, and start looking for new...
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    I want a new word.

    LadyFree28 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Future COB...look at my siggy
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    Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    LadyFree28 replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds
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    Do Bachelor's Degrees Save Lives? - The Facts about Earning a BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to Rasmussen University's topic in General Nursing

    What saves lives is COMPETENT nurses that are KNOWLEDGABLE and out their specialty, and enough of them around to be able to achieve competence from competent peers; it doesn't help to shut out...
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    Wrong injection!

    LadyFree28 replied to lotus_flower's topic in Patient Medications

    What is the process for verifying vaccines at your employer? It may be a systems error; learn from it and help improve the
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    Overrated & Underrated Nursing Schools

    LadyFree28 replied to futuremidwifee's topic in General Nursing

    My take is this; nursing school is what you make of it; however there are schools out there known with a "stellar reputation." There are some stellar schools in my area that have a great reputation;...
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    What do you think can be done to improve access to mental health care?

    LadyFree28 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    He sure did...along with his "Reagnomics" we can thank him for many
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    Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    LadyFree28 replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes...good
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    Is there a pay gap in the nursing field?

    LadyFree28 replied to sadbuthappy's topic in General Nursing

    Not always. I just had a meeting with my union rep that is helping us transition into a CBA; one new nurse found out that she was not getting differential at the time, while nurses who have been there...
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    ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    LadyFree28 replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!!
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    ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    LadyFree28 replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that my peers want me to be an alternate as a union delegate; I'm meeting today with the union to discuss what involved in contract talks. I (re)learned that I still have a knack of figuring...
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    LPN, BSN, MSN?

    LadyFree28 replied to GregClark's topic in Nursing Career

    It's in his OP-Liberal
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    LPN, BSN, MSN?

    LadyFree28 replied to GregClark's topic in Nursing Career

    But you want to be a nurse...nurses don't prescribe drugs, performs surgery.... NPs are still taught under the nursing model. Google role of RN, NP, and look up your states nursing practice acts for...
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    How do you study medications?

    LadyFree28 replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Re writing the meds will not get you nowhere; used flash cards as people have suggested, as well as get a pharmacology review book with NCLEX-style questions; you need to know the classes of...
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    What should I start studying for Nursing from this point?

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

    I would relax, but if you want to get into the mindset of thinking like a nurse, look into Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgement by Alfaro-Lefevre. Great read to new and experienced
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    I feel like nursing school didn't prepare me for work

    LadyFree28 replied to Gem1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Agree. Most of my professional post-licensure career was filled with self-studying and learning on the job in order to create my nuri and practice-a lot of rookie mistakes were made, but I kept...
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    Clinicals

    LadyFree28 replied to Alt0712's topic in LPN to RN

    For me, there was an occasion where instructors, nurses, and pts found out that I was a LPN; regardless, I still adhered to clinical guidelines; I found gracious ways to inform pts that I was an RN...
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    Is three months into being an ED Nurse too soon for Resus bay?

    LadyFree28 replied to Emuhawk000's topic in Emergency

    I was in my reus room and the trauma bay within 4 weeks of orientation with a preceptor; I also received education on Advanced Life Support (PALS), which helped with protocols. When changing...
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    In need of advice before I sign up with Nursing institute only ABHES accredited!

    LadyFree28 replied to Tita22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, it's competitive...but would you rather wait, and be able to gain employment and be able to advance your career, or pours loads of money into an education that may leave you with nothing? Also,...
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    You will all probably hate me for this

    LadyFree28 replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Pardon?
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    Depression and anxiety in nursing school: advice?

    LadyFree28 replied to spammy_j's topic in General Students

    I began taking medications during nursing school; I was on them before due to me having PTSD; but was tapered off them. One of my instructors noticed that I was in an exacerbation from my PTSD when I...
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    It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

    LadyFree28 replied to Banana nut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even if the OP meant that, not everyone shows their emotions differently, and cope differently. People who constantly are competitive and want to know grades, etc (not saying the OP is doing this), in...