LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Respect from patients as a Registered Nurse?

    LadyFree28 replied to tiamaria123's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have a point that nurses DO have billable charges and I see this through working in an ED and our documentation does generate billable charges. Also keep in mind that aspects of our scope...
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    Nursing's Transition: Creating Inclusive Healthcare Settings for Transgendered Patients

    LadyFree28 replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in General Nursing

    The fact remains, we have to do what is best for the pt, meaning to out aside our own "norms" and at least seek to understand our pt's norms in order for our patients to receive the best care. If the...
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    I'm a sexless nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    it helps with the, um, digestion of some of those type of
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    Sex-ed

    LadyFree28 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    :rolfmao: That would be certifiable....as well as that member lurking to
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    Pot, teenagers, and the psych ward

    LadyFree28 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I will agree-if 18 year olds can go off to war, then the use of mind-altering substances-albeit potentially harmful to anyone of any age and brain makeup-should be of ones choice. However, I think...
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    Become a Nurse without Nursing School

    LadyFree28 replied to Longa's topic in General Nursing

    Me
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    Is this a new trend?

    LadyFree28 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    This thread makes me enjoy having diapers-only because I work in
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    Sex-ed

    LadyFree28 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    You said it better than I
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    I got reported to HR

    LadyFree28 replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree, but the OP did talk to her, and she still reported her. Back to the OP. Since I wasn't there, I don't know how your tone was and in what context the rest of the conversation was about, you...
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    Should your state board ask about mental illness? Need help with research hypothesis

    LadyFree28 replied to macanes's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I wonder that as well. I also wonder how far can the state boards go in terms of finding out; especially if one has not been deemed incompetent and is a stellar employee with a free and clear
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    Nursing was not my major

    LadyFree28 replied to plastic100%'s topic in Nursing Career

    You can work in a clinic without hospital experience, at least in my area; you can also do occupational health at a local factory or other places in your area; you are going to need to look into out...
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    I'm a sexless nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. Having worked in healthcare since the age of 19, I learned quickly on what was appropriate for the pt; and figured out what was the best, I've only had a handful of pts that I wouldn't be able...
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    I'm a sexless nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Very well
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    Ever discussed sexuality with peds patients?

    LadyFree28 replied to TekkenDanser's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    To add: as a Pedi ER nurse I have gotten support from parents to answer the question to solidify their own home teaching; I think sometimes the challenge in some cases are the parents that do get...
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    Are these things still taught in nursing school?

    LadyFree28 replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    I hope so-I graduated 3 years ago and ALL these aspects were covered in much detail as you
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    Is home health nursing considered safe? A little nervous....

    LadyFree28 replied to x28y31's topic in Home Health

    This. When I worked in Pedi Home Health, I worked in the more safer neighborhoods, as well as checked out the houses before accepting an assignment; if it looked shady or in one case, had an...
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    Just got fired from my first real job as an lpn and need some advice

    LadyFree28 replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    ^This. Keep pounding the pavement, and in the meantime, if you need to increase your therapy sessions in order to help with confidence building; if your lack of confidence is showing, that is...
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    Quit during orientation

    LadyFree28 replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    This. I'm hoping the OP is reading these responses and getting a better idea of what is entailed in nursing-tons of work. The OP certainly has some thinking to
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    How does one get started on a path to nursing?

    LadyFree28 replied to yankeegir1's topic in Nursing Career

    Take your trip. Next, research your area and nursing in general, any other areas that you may find yourself drawn to in nursing and any future plans and THEN research what pre-req's you need and at...
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    Calling in treats for unit when home sick?

    LadyFree28 replied to MIRN923's topic in General Nursing

    Stay home and feel better-no treats-ever. This is a new novel idea, I might add...not the bests one, but never heard about doing this, even as a new
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    This week, I have learned..... (6/13)

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Wrestling with special needs pts is FUN! Documenting on a trauma sheet can be arduous, but a great learning tool for self studying; Disappearing pts are fun-making it easier to clear the decks and...
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    That First Job

    LadyFree28 replied to gemmi999's topic in Nursing Career

    ^This. Get that experience, then transfer. I worked in LTC and was able to get a hospital job; your advantage is that you are a part of a hospital system that includes a Sub-Acute
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    rn

    LadyFree28 replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

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    Anyone walked out of the test center feeling like they bombed?

    LadyFree28 replied to JMB612's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!!!
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    Teachers from CC vs. University

    LadyFree28 replied to s2bLuluRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This. I found in my college career that my instructors across the board had expectations from the cohort that they taught to be invested into their education and will grade accordingly to what was set...