LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    LPN or BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to ahhlexxx3's topic in General Students

    Did that already...stand by what I posted plus know several nurse recruiters from the major city hospitals;also keep in mind they can advertise but still don't fill positions, especially when the...
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    LPN or BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to ahhlexxx3's topic in General Students

    Abington stopped hiring LPNs in the hospital in 2005-I worked there 2003-2005 as a tech and when I graduated and became licensed as a LPN, management would NOT give me a job. They have a Progressive...
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    Do nurses do med math

    LadyFree28 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    This... A pt received TEN times the dose of a medication; it was an obscure med, one that hasn't been used, but the pharmacy made the error... I used med math everyday; I've had to double check a...
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    TB question

    LadyFree28 replied to tiny_dancer's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask why you needed treatment...was there additional blood work or testing done that indicated that you need treatment? You still state you were treated in the past in your latest post, which...
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    The Second Week

    LadyFree28 replied to pinksnowflakes's topic in General Students

    I don't think you need to do MORE questions, you need to seek out questions that pertain to the info that is in front of you, and learn how to answer SATA questions more effectively. Review WHAT the...
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    Do you see ethnic tensions at work?

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

    I work in a diverse environment, where many languages are spoken; one of the primary languages besides English is Spanish, which doesn't bother me much because I understand and communicate well...
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    LPNs leaving me out in clinical

    LadyFree28 replied to Jo0232's topic in General Students

    I was an LPN amongst traditional students...it's not odd at all. OP, don't feel left out-if you need guidance, take a deep breath, and assertively ask for pointers, most from your instructor FIRST,...
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    TB question

    LadyFree28 replied to tiny_dancer's topic in General Nursing

    I'm aware of that, but that's not only what the OP stated; bold is mine: The OP not only had the vaccination but HAD TB and was treated for TB; so there is a possibility that the OP may have latent...
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    NCLEX RN Advice

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

    Here's my take: The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse: 1. Safe,...
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    TB question

    LadyFree28 replied to tiny_dancer's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds as if you had TB in the past...was your chest X-Ray clear? It is possible to have TB again...even a latent form, hence the suggestion for further treatment and additional testing. I know...
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    Would you tell a coworker they're going to be demoted?

    LadyFree28 replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't have her down as a reference...preferable your best friend would've been suited to give a better reference-I would call that potential employer and give your friend's number-with her...
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    is a Hospital job in nursing school necessary?

    LadyFree28 replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    Home Health, Private Duty Nursing, Acute Rehab Hospital, Medical Pediatric Daycare, LTC, Sub Acute, Specialty Ambulatory Care, Post-Acute, Nursing
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    Tips for studying Anatomy 102/103???

    LadyFree28 replied to hshuang's topic in General Students

    So you are a kinesthetic learner...you need to figure out strategies for that style: The physical (bodily-kinesthetic) learning style I am a kinesthetic learner and a auditory learner; when taking a...
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    is a Hospital job in nursing school necessary?

    LadyFree28 replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    I worked many years outside of the hospital before landing an acute care position; my experience helped me transition well into the current position I have now. I've known nurses during my rotations...
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    Tips for studying Anatomy 102/103???

    LadyFree28 replied to hshuang's topic in General Students

    Have you spoke to your instructor? Sought out tutoring? Anatomy and Physiology is the base of Nursing-you can't have one without the other, along with the pre-reqs that are planned for you; you MUST...
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    Inexperienced NP

    LadyFree28 replied to stiegr's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of going straight to NP...just remember you may have to work in another specialty before you get into the specialty you desire. The Philadelphia, PA market is very saturated, and Peds...
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    ADN vs ASN vs AAS

    LadyFree28 replied to kmauch's topic in General Students

    All lead to becoming a registered nurse; technically an ADN is describing either an ASN or AAS; both will allow you to enroll and complete an RN-BSN program along with being an
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    Passed with 75 Questions using Kaplan

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

    Agree. To add: The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse: 1. Safe,...
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    How to become a RN with a BSN

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

    I want to point out that this is not true. I have an AA and tailored my courses to not only fulfill my BSN requirement, but was able to fulfill my degree requirement; it was the best option because my...
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    Clinical instructor keeps handing out clinical warnings?

    LadyFree28 replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    You still don't get it....you demonstrated that you didn't know what you were doing during medication administration-freezing up was enough evidence that you were unaware of the procedural process of...
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    Clinical instructor keeps handing out clinical warnings?

    LadyFree28 replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    But you didn't have a near miss medication error-you demonstrated that you were NOT PREPARED to effective administer medications. Nursing school is about effectively preparing yourself to effectively...
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    Decided to respect my mental health!

    LadyFree28 replied to priyaremi's topic in General Nursing

    You have learned early in your career the most important part of being a nurse-advocacy...you have advocated in making the best decision in order for you to be the best nurse you want to be. Best...
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

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

    At least in my area, the tide is turning...there are so many atrocious events that are being allowed to happen that nurses aren't willing to take it anymore-letting people go with DECADES of...
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

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

    That is false. You still work for the organization; you have your peers represent you through the union. If anything, a union GIVES a voice-advocacy-a tenet of our practice-to protect ourselves...
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    Why more nurses are unionizing in Phila.

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

    The corporization of healthcare has started to come full circle...nurses are pushing