LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    LadyFree28 replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    1. Use an interpreter; 2. If available; have Case Management become involved; 3. If all else fails, allow the pt to sign out AMA. That's the best that can be done; self-determination rules,...
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    The Right Decision

    LadyFree28 replied to purplegal's topic in Nursing Career

    This. I worked in Critical Care as a new grad and felt I needed to transition more slowly, so I picked a job outside of acute care as a supervisor in LTC-I learned many skills, such as assessing...
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    I Should Be in Jail

    LadyFree28 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Bold mine-they are, because both populations are vulnerable and rely on other to have their basic needs fulfilled; I have seen family members try to steal money, and some residents have endure...
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    I Should Be in Jail

    LadyFree28 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    The article is spot on...I've been in Peds for ten years as well as other specialities where I have seen people in the most gutter down trodden perverse situations; I have seen children scream with...
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    1/9: What I learned this week - Worst. Vagina. EVER.

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    You too Far!
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    Nursing "students" have no rights, no protection ... but...

    LadyFree28 replied to standupspeakout's topic in General Students

    I think the OP has left the
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    1/9: What I learned this week - Worst. Vagina. EVER.

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Respiratory for the kiddos-RSV, Pertussis, really sick kids either needing CPAP or VapoTherm. My first week on three 12s was refreshing! I learned that we have new staff coming on! I hope all can...
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    What do you think of this monitor?

    LadyFree28 replied to LelahRN2be's topic in General Nursing

    What is the pt's assessment?? Not just the
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    Can you specialize and still do other things?

    LadyFree28 replied to Lapishsunsmile's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you are in the U.S., you can specialize in different specialties; as a LPN I worked in Acute Rehab and Pediatric Private Duty Nursing; as a RN I have worked in Pediatric Post Acute, LTC and...
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    Totally Disapointed

    LadyFree28 replied to OSUFan1's topic in Rehabilitation

    I fixed it by editing it above.
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    Totally Disapointed

    LadyFree28 replied to OSUFan1's topic in Rehabilitation

    Not the rehab that I know... My rehab experience is much like Conmuter's...even down to managing Central Lines and vents on top of all that. If you want to go back to an ER setting, then prepare...
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    Christmas Greeting

    LadyFree28 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Merry
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    I took the plunge...it feels weird

    LadyFree28 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    There is always a reason and a season...
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    Starting Rn Salary Philly Area

    LadyFree28 replied to Jawnified's topic in Nursing Career

    The general consensus is that most facilities in LTC start out 25-26/hr...as far as hospitals that can vary from the mid-late 20s to thirties/hr...it is too much varied to pin it
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    Legal options for nurses

    LadyFree28 replied to lpn954's topic in General Nursing

    The Labor board in your state can help
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    12/5: What I've learned this week - No, I don't have "just a second" to help you

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned: Being well staffed hospital-wise makes all the difference-having pts board in the ER on three consecutive days is no bueno....and working for a for-profit makes it MORE frustrating. Hoping...
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    IV Insertion Difficulty

    LadyFree28 replied to chanjyj's topic in General Nursing

    See if you can shadow in the ED and get some practice; if not, try a peripheral IV course to see if you can get comfortable starting IVs. Best
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    Hey RN's that used to be LPN's !

    LadyFree28 replied to Tieuana's topic in General Nursing

    I went through a part-time accelerated program and worked 30 plus hours while going to school on the evenings and the
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    Hey RN's that used to be LPN's !

    LadyFree28 replied to Tieuana's topic in General Nursing

    It took me 7 years to return to school; I wanted to go back to school once I found out I couldn't get certified in the specialties that I worked in (Rehab and Peds). When I graduated my PN program, I...
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    Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    LadyFree28 replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Face mask and
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    Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    LadyFree28 replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Less nurse time the
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    Puzzling Skin Disorder

    LadyFree28 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Agree....without looking at it, that's what I was
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    Suicide Season

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

    Please make sure you contact your EAP that your facility provides in or for you to get through this ordeal-you owe it to yourself to seek out professional help. Best
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    Do differentials make up for working 36 hrs vs 40 hrs per week?

    LadyFree28 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    The shift that I work, I received a differential for of the shift that I work; for instance I work 11a-11:30p, so I get an evening differential; when I work 3p-3:30a, I receive night shift pay as...
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    1st interview, I'm a new grad w/o work experience - help!

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

    There are many nursing graduates here who have "really hands on and intensive practice" in nursing programs; it still doesn't count because the clinical practicum is required to satisfy graduation...