LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Death of a Dream

    LadyFree28 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    This. "Life" got so much in the way to my detriment I had a near death experience and major surgery which gave me physical and mental health problems. I couldn't work as a LPN-and was making good...
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    What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

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

    I think I was threatened to kill me once on the phone as a unit secretary; however I was over it quickly because it was an empty threat-they couldn't hunt me down and kill me because I told the person...
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    ADN vs BSN Battle

    LadyFree28 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This. I choose the BSN for professional reasons; my plans to get a graduate degree, as well as I compared all the programs and in my mind, getting an ASN and spending four years for it didn't make...
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    Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    LadyFree28 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    I sure do. I have been in a position with a known abuser, and used the legal system to get a restraining order and won; however, here was no follow up-not getting his gun although it was reported that...
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    TAXI DISCHARGES

    LadyFree28 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    At my ED, we don't give out vouchers unless it's extenuating circumstances; the best part is it is up to social work to handle
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    does every rn out there hate their job? sonography/x-ray tech instead?

    LadyFree28 replied to Bailando's topic in General Nursing

    This. I have picked jobs that fit my personality, or used jobs to my advantage to get into the position I'm in today. I also have been an independent contractor, staffing myself and created a...
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    Weird Job Shadowing Experience

    LadyFree28 replied to SookieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought that sentence from the OP was
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    PLEASE don't use photos as avatars!

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

    I noticed as well...glad to see it as a bump, or posters have been PM'ing posters, and they have been changing their avatars-still worth the
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    Contacting facility about employment opportunities?

    LadyFree28 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    This. Then call to find out if they are
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    Weird Job Shadowing Experience

    LadyFree28 replied to SookieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    This...at least the license is intact and welfare will actually help you find a LEGIT
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    New nurse with severe anxiety

    LadyFree28 replied to Kbowling's topic in General Nursing

    This. Also, look into getting brain sheets here on AN to get organized; tailor it to what fits your needs. Also the first year is a HUGE learning curve; if one already had anxiety, it helps to have...
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    This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    -Number 6...especially number 6. -That I really can delegate; and absolutely need to without feelings guilty about it. -That I can trust SOME people who wear bow
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    LPN to RN, will being a PN hinder my progress?

    LadyFree28 replied to Vital2U85's topic in General Students

    To be honest, my transition as a new grad RN was pretty rocky, because by the time I started as a new grad, I was proficient as a LPN in a state with a wide scope; however, I had to transition into a...
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    Variable hours??

    LadyFree28 replied to Samt9's topic in General Nursing

    Variable may mean that you may have to rotate to another shift; at least that is what was meant when I went for my current position . You can try to contact the HR rep for more clarification as well;...
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    Liking members at AN

    LadyFree28 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!
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    Liking members at AN

    LadyFree28 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I went back and added a few more
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    You will all probably hate me for this

    LadyFree28 replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Because here's the thing: one cannot possibly know that the written word is being in context of tone; meaning, if someone states that someone needs help beyond this site and is looking at their...
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    Help! I'm petitioning for readmission into nursing!

    LadyFree28 replied to eaglebritt's topic in General Students

    ^Well
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    From small ICU to big ER...feeling like I may have made a mistake!

    LadyFree28 replied to pookiechew's topic in Emergency

    You are in a new specialty; so in essence, you are now a beginner again,and while it's uncomfortable, you still have a framework of your own nursing practice to build on, which is a positive sign. I...
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    Motivation to Pass my LPN Nclex

    LadyFree28 replied to Daniv1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Post the question, the answers and what option you think it's right and then we will help guide you to the best answer. In the meantime: What does your previous performance report say? What questions...
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    what would you do?

    LadyFree28 replied to esipbisn's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to have a job with more "technical" aspects, then find out more information about taking a Rehab hospital position. Are you in the USA right
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    Just got accepted into LPN program, but I have 2 pending misdemeanor charges

    LadyFree28 replied to Jeeeyan's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sorry, but you need to get your own lawyer and not take the fall for this...if you do, you are setting yourself up, and your future for failure. I'm being very direct-you need to find a new sphere of...
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    "My Tech" or "My Aide"

    LadyFree28 replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Unless ConfusedAmanda1 is a Paramedic, I can see the scope of triage, otherwise, nurses triage, can interpret EKGs etc and
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    IS THIS TRUE???

    LadyFree28 replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

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    Online PALs ???

    LadyFree28 replied to lindalou82's topic in General Students

    As far as I know, the certs that most employers care about are ACLS and PALS done through the AHA; you can take a portion of the class online and take the skills in a classroom, or just take the...