LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Nursing and the sex industry

    LadyFree28 replied to itsme0987's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm....
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    indefinite suspension because of med error

    LadyFree28 replied to bunbao's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This. At this point it is time to look for jobs and move on from the situation. I am still puzzled as to why there was a penalty for using Metformin; although, because the pt didn't eat, the...
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    Failed 2 nrsg classes; out forever?

    LadyFree28 replied to tnmater's topic in General Students

    You may have to wait a few years before you can try an ADN program again, or you can go to a Practical Nursing (PN) program and go on and become a licensed practical nurse. Moving forward, you need to...
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    Diseases nurses/ nursing students should know

    LadyFree28 replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

    Asthma, Diabetes, High blood Pressure, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Stroke, Congestive Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Sickle Cell Anemia, just to name a few... I work in Peds and see mainly Asthma, Sickle cell,...
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    Great Nurse = Great Leader???

    LadyFree28 replied to airwaynurse's topic in General Nursing

    no one could've predicted how this was going to turn
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    What do you like and don't like about your current job?

    LadyFree28 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy my job; maybe because I have worked in dumps (lack of staffing, unreasonable work environments, unprofessional behavior from leadership and peers and staff that need to be supervised-I could...
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    NOTES...how do you take yours?

    LadyFree28 replied to jkblevins's topic in General Students

    Muscle memory when typing works just as well. :) I typed from my book, then wrote in class; I also taped so I could expound on my notes after
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    PEDS NURSES: What am I doing wrong??

    LadyFree28 replied to BambiBelle07's topic in Pediatric

    As far as SC injections, remember it depends on the length of the needle and the bunching technique, meaning, it may have looked like an IM injection, but because of the needle length, it was
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    IV Insertion Problem

    LadyFree28 replied to iamcutiekath's topic in General Nursing

    A banana-a slightly overripe or a ripe one helps with confidence in inserting and advancing the catheter techniques; it mimics the texture of skin quite
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    Lesson learned

    LadyFree28 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. Sending positive vibes for a competent provider to assist in your husbands health and for your husband to have a manageable
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    Nurses against Narcotic Abuse

    LadyFree28 replied to RoyalNurse's topic in General Nursing

    The DEA does investigate and will flag physicians for giving too much narcs; as well as prohibit docs from prescribing certain narcs and medications to help with pain management, unless they are pain...
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    Dried blood

    LadyFree28 replied to yeezimiller's topic in General Nursing

    This. I know we are not supposed to give medical advice, but I suggest you see a professional so you can seek help in your fears for a blood exposure; the way you post infers that your fear is...
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    Family not supportive

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

    Move out and become an independent student; at this point you have to rely in YOU in order to get yourself out of your situation; do not let even your own flesh and blood rent space in your head. Also...
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    applying for nursing programs

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

    Some programs go by a "points system" by issue points based in GPA, entrance exam, healthcare experience, etc. I agree with speaking to an academic advisor and having them go over what you need in...
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    LPN or ABSN?

    LadyFree28 replied to NLB32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This. I was a LPN before I got my BSN; I will also preface to state I have not go into an ABSN program, but I wanted to speak on the pace of a PN program. PN programs require one to understand a...
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    A CNA/RN Student's Lament

    LadyFree28 replied to OneDayAtATime93's topic in General Nursing

    I will point out that you can only be in control of your own nursing practice and how you treat others; it does one no good to stress over lazy, unprofessional people because, as long as your nursing...
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    G-tube pulled out by patient

    LadyFree28 replied to HelloRN00's topic in Rehabilitation

    Depending in the facility, there are devices made by Hollister that I use that are helpful, especially if access is needed and the GT placement is anticipated later rather than sooner: Hollister #9781...
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    Bayada Peds

    LadyFree28 replied to GlamNurse's topic in Home Health

    Everything that is in the book is on the test; the test is not that difficult because most of the information is a refresher of what one knows from nursing school and has been a nurse, and it's a...
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    Waiting in the ER & Heard This

    LadyFree28 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Emergency

    The ambulance is not a sure fire way to reserve a room in the local ER
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    G-tube pulled out by patient

    LadyFree28 replied to HelloRN00's topic in Rehabilitation

    Breathe, OP...it happens. Just follow your facility's policy and procedure; some facilities that I worked in allow nurses to place foleys to prevent closure to the
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    Help!

    LadyFree28 replied to Jalopy37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. I didn't have to do any courses due to me having an associates degree; I had to CLEP to get a higher grade for my science GPA, but I didn't have to do much; it also depends on the school. OP,...
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    Monster of Pre-Requisites

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

    Yes, a lot of people think and say it will take 2 years for nursing school, when in reality it is four years of education. Honestly, it's not that big of a deal; these course will help with the...
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    IV Insertion Problem

    LadyFree28 replied to iamcutiekath's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a PediER and I JUST started getting babies; I haven't started IVs since I worked in an Acute Rehab, and never got the hang of Peds pts until now. I used a banana to practice on insertion;...
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    Public speaking prerequisite

    LadyFree28 replied to whiteymcb12's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The last time I took public speaking was in high school; I didn't take public speaking as a pre-req for my BSN
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    English Comp II nursing paper topics

    LadyFree28 replied to j.cox's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do what you are comfortable researching; use CINAHL as a source for your research