LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Peds interview question responses!

    LadyFree28 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in Pediatric

    ...but
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    Hoarseness vs hypocalcemia? Which will kill you first?

    LadyFree28 replied to LM NY's topic in General Students

    So did I. Hypocalcemia is an issue that needs to be addressed ASAP; hunk about what complications occur when hypocalcemia is not
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    Your worst nightmare (Part deux)

    LadyFree28 replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    They were
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    After failing three times, having difficulty studying more...anyone else feel this way?

    LadyFree28 replied to mellybee88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hmm...I didn't always know content, due to the fact there are questions in the NCLEX about obscure meds and such; what helped was understanding WHAT the question was asking, which helped me break down...
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    I got a job!!!

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

    Congrats!!!
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    Is it normal to get depressed before the NCLEX?

    LadyFree28 replied to CarolLib's topic in General Students

    Although the PP had good points, I don't think two months is too long; in fact that is the maximum amount of time I learned from some of my instructors, who write questions for the NCLEX; anything...
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    Peds interview question responses!

    LadyFree28 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in Pediatric

    I agree with llg about beefing up the "why nursing" question; what drew you into nursing? Highlight those aspects with clinical experiences; if you need to include your Peds rotation as examples if...
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    Jane Doe, RN, AAS, BSN, MSN, CCRN BFD

    LadyFree28 replied to Oceanpacific's topic in General Nursing

    I just write: LadyFree28 RN, even thought I possess a BSN. I don't have time to write the whole credentials when I need to-most is computer charting, and only uses RN
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    Doctors Don't Always Listen: Bridging the Communication Gap

    LadyFree28 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Here's an example where a physician has listened: A pedi pt came to the ED with reoccurring abdominal pain; received a CT Scan and an Ultrasound from two outside hospitals that were unremarkable; c/o...
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    I give in, I'm a COB

    LadyFree28 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Then put it in your siggy line...as I did! I'm PROUD to be a future
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    What I learned this week (7/11/15)

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned: Thinking fast and being vigilant with a positional line that finally infiltrates after giving cefataxime does pay off, but still makes one panic within good reason; as well as it makes it...
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    Are We "Glorifying" Nurses?

    LadyFree28 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I think there's a glut because of those "commercial schools" pumping out those who do not have the aptitude to be a nurse, as well as many who have taken the NCLEX repeatedly and finally passed; if it...
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    Lucky he was constipated, or he'd be dead

    LadyFree28 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Kid came in with coughing, found a pneumothorax-VSS during the whole
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    Is this normal for a novice RN?

    LadyFree28 replied to Aneri J.'s topic in General Nursing

    The OP is in the Philippines; OP also stated that was the "norm" for her area; but I will agree as well that is excessive, regardless of what area of the world a nurse is from. Sounds like mandated...
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    Your worst nightmare (Part deux)

    LadyFree28 replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    Recently, I had a dream that I got 2 5'ers (I work in ED) and kept getting do many pts gat I couldn't keep up...I then got a kid with four eyes-literally; a pair if human eyes and a pair of reptilian...
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    I will not defend nurses anymore

    LadyFree28 replied to lost soul's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if the OP will come back and respond-probably not since he doesn't want to "defend" us
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    How do you spend your first day off?

    LadyFree28 replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    I spent my first day of a four day stretch with a quick veg-out his morning (after getting off at 3:30 am-alternate swing mid shift), got groceries, ran errands and marinated chicken for tomorrow's...
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    Residency program vs Rehab job

    LadyFree28 replied to mlowell20's topic in General Nursing

    Take the Rehab Hospital position; Rehab Hospitals are considered Post-Acute positions, but are wonderful places to hone acute care skills; most want experienced nurses with acute care experience, so...
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    should the press be exempt from adhering to HIPAA laws?

    LadyFree28 replied to 1wellnessnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly...now the person who leaked is going to get more than they bargained
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    I feel so incompetent and dumb

    LadyFree28 replied to canche's topic in Emergency

    Emergency is a very different kind of animal; providers and nurses have to be very direct and work in an anticipatory process; having a high level of assertiveness is necessary in order to interact...
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    OSHA to fine hospitals re back injury

    LadyFree28 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly...unfortunately the incentive will be to avoid being fined... It boggles my mind that there are still no lift facilities, as well as enough modalities to help move patients safely in...
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    How do you spend your first day off?

    LadyFree28 replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Sleep, exercise, Netflix. If I am feeling inspired, I will shop early enough away from the usual
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    Our birth control initiative was written up in the NYTimes!

    LadyFree28 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that "saving money initiative" angle should've really sold the program. Even though you lost that battle, kudos to being
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    Non nurses on AN

    LadyFree28 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I think I know what thread you are talking about from this morning... Stopped reading it. There have been "great pretenders" on AN...haven't had a thread on it for a while-this is a first one that I...
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    Children's Hospital?

    LadyFree28 replied to ANMpreN's topic in Pediatric

    Of all 10 years of nursing, I have worked with Pedi patients; one learns that the focus of advocating for the best trumps the "hurting" factor. I focus on what I am doing is going to help them; most...