LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    PA: Hahnemann 850 nurses vote to join PASNAP nursing union

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

    I know several classmates I graduated with who voted YES. I believe there is a shift in the
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    What do I major as?

    LadyFree28 replied to Val32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would ask the schools that you are interested in what major would equate to pre-nursing-each school has a different major that the put pre-nursing students
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    What's on your resume?

    LadyFree28 replied to 2020nursem's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Working at a daycare is a plus, especially if you want to get into Peds; you are learning how to respond to children based on their development level, interacting with parents, and learning how to...
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    First job as a new grad RN

    LadyFree28 replied to Lissla's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also want to state that when asking questions during the interview to find out how long orientation will be, see if you can talk to the staff as well, to get a feel of what happens in
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    First job as a new grad RN

    LadyFree28 replied to Lissla's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "Charge Nurse" is a title of all nurses in LTC who have to manage the med carts; when I was a unit supervisor in LTC, I was a desk nurse; when I supervised the house at another LTC, my title was...
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    Salary/Wage of New Grads Nurses in PA, specifically Philadelphia Area

    LadyFree28 replied to StuffedBear's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I wanted to update that St. Chris CN I is 30
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    First job as a new grad RN

    LadyFree28 replied to Lissla's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats...I remember your posts-I'm glad you got the base you need to be successful! I agree with this-LTC gives you a knowledge on how to assess, organize, and handle sifts skills such as handing...
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    Sabotaging in nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to Dexterosa's topic in General Nursing

    If I had a new job, I would NEVER use them as references; I have other references from other people; especially if the place is a dump-of COURSE they are not going to give you a good reference. What...
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    Sabotaging in nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to Dexterosa's topic in General Nursing

    Just my perspective: Your syntax is hard to follow, especially at the end...did you take another position and then get sabotaged, and then got demoted or what? it sounds like you got a new job, and...
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    About to start in ED

    LadyFree28 replied to russianbear's topic in Emergency

    I found an ENA book on eBay to get familiar with the ED; there is also Sheehy's manual that is good as well. Get to know the ESI system, and arrange your nursing care based on their needs; understand...
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    LPN? RN?

    LadyFree28 replied to Belle92's topic in General Students

    Here's my take; you have the Associates degree, go for the BSN-at this point if your GPA is intact to apply, you will take your nursing classes and it will be two years and you will be in a far better...
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    Nutrition to nursing?

    LadyFree28 replied to RD2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a cohort who went from Nutrition to Nursing; she moved out of state and currently enjoys her job. I suggest that you shadow a nurse and research thoroughly before making a decision. Best...
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    New grad interview on surgical floor - help!

    LadyFree28 replied to ashrose1992's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Google scenario questions; most want to see if you can critically think, use resources, and handle difficult situations. Good
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    Pain Management/Seeking

    LadyFree28 replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion is as long as their VSS-give it. I had the wonderful exposure to being on a ortho trauma unit in nursing school (as a practical nursing student) where pts who engage in already risky...
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    Soooo Nervous!!

    LadyFree28 replied to NurseNTheMaking90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!!! You can get a head start on "thinking like a nurse" with this book: Critical Thinking in Nursing: A Practical Approach: 9780721682778: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com Also...
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    Has anyone gone through nursing school with depression?

    LadyFree28 replied to trapstudent's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I went through nursing school with depression and anxiety secondary to PTSD; in hindsight I really should've done it on meds and therapy; I was triggered several times, even when I thought I was OK,...
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    New Nurse, Having a Hard Time Adjusting

    LadyFree28 replied to Empress_iana's topic in General Nursing

    If your feedback from your work has been positive, then I'm inclined to think you are being hard on yourself. You are a novice nurse-you are learning at a very new stage; being a licensed nurse is...
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    LPN or BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to ahhlexxx3's topic in General Students

    Have you looked in your area in terms of jobs? What do you want flexibility and ability to advance away from the bedside or in another position-think advance practice or education or management-when...
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    Got a C on my first Nursing exam!!!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to nataluya85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Did you review the rationales from your practice questions? pmabraham gave a great video to help with understanding what the question is asking in order to get the best
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    Are there any evening nursing programs in philadelphia area?

    LadyFree28 replied to agwalthney's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    No, they still have their accreditation: As a former graduate as well, the ACHIEVE cohort has had a solid 90 plus NCLEX pass rate; unfortunately it is not separate from the day
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    LadyFree28 replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awwww...you love
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    Salary/Wage of New Grads Nurses in PA, specifically Philadelphia Area

    LadyFree28 replied to StuffedBear's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    CHOP starts out about 25 dollars, St Chris 27...each has a 10% differential, and weekends is 15% for anyone looking at Children's
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    LTC- I hate it. Keep it or no?

    LadyFree28 replied to bunnynurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you can try to hang in there and look for another position....working a split shift with 4 hrs down time, on top of working everyday doesn't sound well at all. There are other facilities that...
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    LTC- I hate it. Keep it or no?

    LadyFree28 replied to bunnynurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you tried Acute Rehab, wound care, home health, specialty doctors offices? When I was a LPN, I worked in home health and Acute Rehab...granted, this was about 10 years ago; I stayed in home...
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    Study plan

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

    What did your previous performance report say? 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,...