LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    How long after graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    LadyFree28 replied to rls927's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yea, the Saunders flash cards with NCLEX questions were perfect for me; they were broken up on the 4 aspects of NCLEX: 1. Safe, effective care; 2. Health Promotion; 3. Physiological Integrity 4....
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    Is the ED for me?

    LadyFree28 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Emergency

    I don't get a "high" in codes, high acute or trauma situations; I'm more laser focused, have a plan and work it. I've been in the ED for 9 months; I enjoy the variety and the turnover of not seeing...
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    Domestic Violence: Rebuilding

    LadyFree28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I found this article at a timely fashion. During the weekend I went to the market, and I told my fiancée it'll take five minutes, and to try to stay close-a hard feat on a Saturday, but wishful...
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    This the path I take?

    LadyFree28 replied to xoxo23's topic in General Students

    Are you in a nursing program? Nursing students undergo a generalist education, which include pre requisite classes before core (major) classes; understand that you will have to completed those courses...
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    In love with my psyche nurse?

    LadyFree28 replied to Hyacinthk's topic in Psychiatric

    This. I would add that if you have a history of delusions to understand that this is not going to come to anything, and your feelings may be due to your history; I hope you have regular contacts with...
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    How long after graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    LadyFree28 replied to rls927's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX-PN 2 months; the NCLEX-RN two weeks-although I had started studying two months prior. Passed both on the first
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    Spice Spice Baby

    LadyFree28 replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in Emergency

    I'm in an area we usually get 5-10 a week-this is a PediER...some come in "together", meaning, one comes in first, then the friend comes in, some are aggressive, others are so labile and...
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    I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree to some point; however, I did get coping suggestions during both my PN and BSN programs; I used them to help with my test anxiety issues and I have a mood disorder trait; so I think that there...
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    Answering "Do you have a disability?" on a job application

    LadyFree28 replied to zephyr9's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Sometimes it is a blessing and a curse. One job I stated that I had disabilities; when I disclosed it, they used it as a way to let me go off orientation; however, I still disclosed it-because SSA...
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    Would you quit this job? Wondering why I became a nurse in the first place.

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

    A few thoughts: 6 weeks for a new grad is ridiculous; I'm an experienced nurse and I got 8 weeks with the max of 12. You are going to feel overwhelmed; its new and you are learning; no one is...
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    Jealous Friends...

    LadyFree28 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    Although reality can be such a strange
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    Preferred Nurse Specialty vs. Preferred Hospital

    LadyFree28 replied to moonwolf12's topic in General Nursing

    Accept the position and go on the other interviews; if you get the one you want, you can always decline later. You are in a great position to have a position and have two interviews. Best
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    Jealous Friends...

    LadyFree28 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    If there are "friends" that were jealous of me, I don't know nor care... OP, per your description, "copying" isn't jealousy; and I come from a background where there is a "crabs from the barrel"...
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    Why don't nurses bond?

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

    This. A lot of bonding had occurred at previous positions as well; I'm still in contact with a core group of individuals, even though we all moved on from a particular place, and where I work at now,...
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    Depressed self-referral to ED

    LadyFree28 replied to jana82's topic in General Nursing

    However, knowing policy and procedure will help determine what options the OP has with clinical judgement. Even if the OP has issues, KNOWING how to use resources, the OP can call the ethics hotline,...
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    Domestic Violence: What Leaving Feels Like

    LadyFree28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    The abuse began when I was in a vulnerable position. I had been in a bad accident where I fractured two vertebrae in my neck-small fractures, and was in considerable pain. I was calling out from work...
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    Does it get "easier"?

    LadyFree28 replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    OP, you are novice in a new specialty, but you still are a nurse nonetheless. Once you become comfortable in accepting that, it gets easier. Self study; find the ENA book and the Sheehy's manual on...
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    A Wardrobe Malfunction, or Why Not to Wear A Halloween Costume to Work

    LadyFree28 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    ???
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    let go during orientation, needs advice?

    LadyFree28 replied to sheepingarden's topic in General Nursing

    So true. The unit doesn't fit you or your best interest; go where your can
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    What was your experience like in nursing school? I have a lot of questions!

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

    OP, you seem pretty nervous about the whole nursing experience...please bear in mind that some of us posters who are nurses and/or nursing students may not have the time to read and respond to the...
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    Federal Student Loan Debt..options?

    LadyFree28 replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    Work with the loan service and use the income-based repayment plan. You have 6 months post graduation for a deferment; use that time to apply for that plan. My total loan balance for my BSN and my PN...
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    Paediatric teaching Learning

    LadyFree28 replied to Rosey82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Which age did you choose? There are varying developmental levels and interests from
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    Does everybody want to be a NP?

    LadyFree28 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I plan on becoming an NP and nurse instructor as my semi retirement plan; I plan to be an Acute or ED NP. I want the choice that before my body gives out I can still earn a living via the nursing...
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    PTSD Awareness

    LadyFree28 replied to GregoryGeczi's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have PTSD from being a DV and gun violence survivor; traumatic events and the sensations and feeling of trauma are triggered usually from stressful events. In my nursing programs PN and BSN had a...
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    i`m a new student

    LadyFree28 replied to mrfixit1978's topic in General Students

    Of....??? Give us some examples of what you need tips