LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    In what setting does an RN do the most thorough physical assessments and health histories?

    LadyFree28 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Even in the ED, you will find yourself doing a quick comprehensive assessment along with a focused assessment among other things. For example: Kiddo comes in with crying, eyes shut; parents poor...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    LadyFree28 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Unions don't suck...especially when you are having serious safety issues and TPTB cover it up, don't provide support, or don't advocate for you. My hospital just voted in a union-86% majority. Plans...
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    Remembering the First Black U.S. Army Nurse During Black History Month

    LadyFree28 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Government, Military

    Informative and incredible post. I will add her autobiography with Mary Seacole's-I purchased her autobiography when I visited the Florence Nightingale museum when I went to London his past fall; it...
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    What is the best way to file a complaint against inappropriate behavior?

    LadyFree28 replied to princessgirl's topic in General Nursing

    At my place of employment, there is a system in place to document behaviors related to pt care, including reporting providers when they are inappropriate to pts and peers; I can report an "event"...
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    I'm an LPN and I understand.

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

    iamanurse9 has NO idea what PN programs teach-the nursing process, A&P, Pharmacology, Fundammentals, Med-Surg, Peds, Mental Health, Critical Care, Leadership....all the subjects that are in an RN...
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned: With other people leaving and have left, that I am slowly becoming one of the senior staff-and I have only been there a year...very scary since I'm still a novice in a specialty....
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    LadyFree28 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I thought about this thread when the 2 year old girl I straight cathed peed like a geyser in my face. Thankfully my mouth remained closed, and my hair in a braid. No hair was harmed-and I got enough...
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    New NP Residency program!!!! Any one need a job??? *nationwide*

    LadyFree28 replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Interesting...
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    Help me with case study? Maslow Theory

    LadyFree28 replied to ksurette's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Based on the case study, what factors are applicable on Maslow's
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

    LadyFree28 replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    And that happens in non-union places as
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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

    LadyFree28 replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Have you worked in a place with a properly functioning Union? Because what you stated is a pure myth and fallacy...and I have worked in places with unions and that was NOT the
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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that there are educated professionals out there that have no idea what legal rights they have as employees...it can be extremely frustrating to watch TPTB provide misinformation to continue...
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    Deleting or changing shifts requirements

    LadyFree28 replied to yummy's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know either...I wanted to know if the OP tried to find out from the source they quoted-the OP is asking a specific question that May be particular to her employer, and if, per my research is...
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    Residency or orientation - difference?

    LadyFree28 replied to manager123's topic in General Nursing

    I went through a residency program at one employer and there was no educational classes a part of it until you passed your orientation-you went through the standard orientation, had 12 weeks of...
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    Deleting or changing shifts requirements

    LadyFree28 replied to yummy's topic in General Nursing

    Have you reached out NYSNA for more
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    LadyFree28 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I just saw this today as a
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    Can you work more then 16hrs in a day

    LadyFree28 replied to Damiancrr's topic in Florida Nursing

    I wouldn't do
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    Nurses: How far is your commute?

    LadyFree28 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    4 miles from home, 20 minute commute. For those who have to travel, since I work at a Pediatric Hospital and there are fewer acute pediatric beds around, I can understand them wanting to work where I...
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    Nursing is a passion?

    LadyFree28 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That's a good point...however I think passion is nebulous to a point. Sometimes stating you have to enjoy some aspects of this business for long lasting success would be more apt. ^I can identify...
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    Cost vs realistic job prospects

    LadyFree28 replied to Paticake35's topic in General Nursing

    What area of the country is the school/you are
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

    LadyFree28 replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Agree. And those who worry about union dues....the amount is minimal-and tax
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    Basics

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

    Since your end goal is to be a NP, you need to look into what schools you are interested in and cost. There are not entry level online schools; there may be "hybrid" courses, which are online and in...
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    How to become a RN with a BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to dfdgsag's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If that is what the requirements are, I would contact the school in regards to confirm their requirement for and Associate in Arts-most likely in General Studies, and have your pre-reqs done prior to...
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    LPN or BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to ahhlexxx3's topic in General Students

    I'm not going back and forth with someone who is waiting for their ATT, who had not worked as a LPN in the Philadelphia, PA area and who has not job hunted and had the same experiences as me and...