LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    educational value of care plans

    LadyFree28 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Students

    Care plans helped me prepared to think like a nurse. When I worked as a supervisor in LTC, I was responsible for up keeping Plan of Cares (aka CARE PLANS) for 60 residents...trust me, they are still...
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    Odd finding (Concerning genitalia)

    LadyFree28 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. I once encountered a urethral opening very close to the lady partsl opening, along with fused urethral openings...and let's not forget
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    Are we "semi-professionals"

    LadyFree28 replied to GastroAwesome's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked as an independent contractor as a nurse; so, I guess I'm a
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    Is it hard to get a job in philly as a new graduate nurse?

    LadyFree28 replied to fangong's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It took me about 6 months to find a position; by the time I started, I was 8 months removed from graduation. I applied everywhere; I went on job fairs and was able to have a recruiter tweak my resume;...
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    Are ER Patients Getting More Ridiculous?

    LadyFree28 replied to us2uk4u's topic in Emergency

    This.
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    Nurses from an artistic/creative background?

    LadyFree28 replied to kammel's topic in General Nursing

    I used to write a lot and made stories and books as a child; I also know how to paint as well. Now that I'm in a specialty that I enjoy and will be having the right schedule to start writing
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    Preparation for a Pediatric ER position

    LadyFree28 replied to fetchfelix's topic in Emergency

    Most of the questions in an interview are not knowledge based questions, rather, scenario questions to figure out how well one handles complex situations and whether one's personality will fit the...
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    Title RN/LVN

    LadyFree28 replied to JENURSE03_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Not in my state. I have two valid, active licenses; one is a PN license, the other is a RN license. It remains valid as long as I pay it; however, I plan on contacting my state BON to deactivated the...
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    New grad nurse starting at an office - bad idea?

    LadyFree28 replied to Georgiapeach210's topic in General Nursing

    What is your endgame? If you want to work in a clinic, then by all means take the position; however, if you desire to work in an acute care position, think about whether you will be able to transition...
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    PICC line blood draw

    LadyFree28 replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    Per my facility, as well as best practices, a vacutainer attached to a port or central line interferes with pressure of the lumen and may present air emboli-we don't want that. Agreed-most times...
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    Where will I have the least amount of contact with men?

    LadyFree28 replied to nightflower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It doesn't make no difference to me, however, you brought up the fact that the OP may have reservations, other posters may have reservations just the same as the OP-think about what YOU posted and I...
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    Where will I have the least amount of contact with men?

    LadyFree28 replied to nightflower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree, however, it raises other signals when there is a male that prefers female pts...that gives me pause as to why-IF the OP is a male. If that makes me sexist, then consider that sometimes...
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    Where will I have the least amount of contact with men?

    LadyFree28 replied to nightflower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Me neither...although the OP has a LinkedIn page,
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    What is a good attrition rate for nursing school.

    LadyFree28 replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in General Students

    Most schools don't advertise their attrition rates; the general consensus in my experience is attrition rates are 50-70 percent; when I went into my PN program, it was about 75 percent; in my BSN...
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    terminated- feeling like a failure

    LadyFree28 replied to sunshine539's topic in General Nursing

    This. What was your interactions with the perception during all of
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    Where will I have the least amount of contact with men?

    LadyFree28 replied to nightflower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's if the OP can secure that position-depending on the area, the OP may end up having to work where there are significant males; meaning that before that the OP may have to consider thinking...
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    So fed up with my coworker

    LadyFree28 replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't take it down-you may help someone else who has your line of thinking; call it a teachable moment
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    Reported for this?

    LadyFree28 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I understand too because I have worked with nurses that have NO idea what to do in a PDN situation, but they are just a warm body and are not doing their due diligence; some have lost their licenses...
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    Reported for this?

    LadyFree28 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Then if there issues with the agency(ies) then it's up to you to advocate for a) more and proper training; b) if something doesn't go weight by notifying the right agency and provider-and go higher up...
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    Reported for this?

    LadyFree28 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    By using simple math for the water and the scoop ratio; dimensional analysis, OR better yet, contact the physician's office and they can break it down for you. Then that's when you notify the...
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    Reported for this?

    LadyFree28 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    That can be rectified through teachable moments and getting the supervisor and provider involved so that the plan of care can reflect the best care. Yes, there are many "gray areas"; however, that's...
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    Reported for this?

    LadyFree28 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    But its up to you to know HOW she does it....that's called an assessment, regardless of the shift that you are
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    Reported for this?

    LadyFree28 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    However... If this agency is "cleaning house" on those with a valid reason, then it needs to happen; pts in PDN are sicker than ever and need consistent, competent care; just because one works in PDN...
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    Reported for this?

    LadyFree28 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    If you want to know "what other PDN nurses do", here it is: As a former PDN nurse, I ALWAYS prepared my feeds, or the nursing staff did per the 485-and verified what was being used by matching up the...
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    Requesting words of encouragement… I’m a new grad having a breakdown at work right now.

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

    THIS. I work where children come in and are sick, or at risk of dying-I work at a Level I Trauma PediED. Some kids die at the hands of others and they come in dead; some are so sick that they can...