LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Job interview tomorrow--clothes

    LadyFree28 replied to natalienoel's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I would go for the purple shirt; depending on how bright the orange shirt it may or my not be beneficial; it's hard to say because one doesn't know how a potential employer will take a...
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    Help!!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to kiwi121071's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How are you studying? The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse: 1....
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    Nursing phone app?

    LadyFree28 replied to jwha's topic in General Nursing

    I never heard of a checklist app; I've used a "brain sheet" and over the years, leaned to use my brain or the EMR to monitor what I need to do; I also work where personal cellphone use is frowned...
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    Feeling Concerned for my safety.

    LadyFree28 replied to amillion3147's topic in Home Health

    This. You don't want to be on the hook if something happens to this person and the agency will not back you up, especially since you know about
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    Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    LadyFree28 replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    I have so much "cheat sheet cards" on my lanyard with my badge it constantly spins like a dream
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    New to Peds

    LadyFree28 replied to nyc2011's topic in Pediatric

    I'll try to respond to your questions: Be aware of the child's developmental level, including pts with special needs, and intellectual and physical functional levels; become familiar with those...
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    Should I reschedule??

    LadyFree28 replied to On_a_mission92's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Even though there are recommendations, your scores are good enough of a probability that you will pass the NCLEX. At this point, do a mock NCLEX exam and see how well you do with the minimum questions...
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    How to Answer "What's Your Greatest Weakness?"

    LadyFree28 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    I think I used that I communicate a lot, but used that I'm working on improving SBAR, and used my experience as a nursing supervisor to help with SBAR and how to effectively communicate with...
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    11am-11pm ER nurse help!

    LadyFree28 replied to george907's topic in Emergency

    Take the position! Some days are jumping, some steady, and some days it's like watching ships passing
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    Struggling with my first semester.. need reassurance

    LadyFree28 replied to ONCRN2017's topic in General Students

    First, breathe. I'll address health Assessment first: You will learn how to listen and do a head-toe assessment in clinicals; also in the meantime, listen to everyone you know; also search online for...
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    Begining to feel like I will never be able to return to nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to Cricket183's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Why? I am a nurse with CRPS from traumatic injuries and have slowly returned to full-time work; I'm sure people would've responded; I know I would have. OP, sometimes a setback is a setup for a...
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    Stressed and Anxious New Grad

    LadyFree28 replied to NewMSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to add that self-study is the best motivator to self-correction; also remember that this is not nursing school; you have your "training wheels off" and you are going to have scrapes and...
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    should I rent or buy these books?

    LadyFree28 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Rent the books that you need for only a semester, but your books you need for all semesters, recommended readings (you can use most of those guides when you become a nurse) and review books-great for...
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    Nurses Diverting Narcotics.

    LadyFree28 replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    That's crazy! I would've changed
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    Waiting in the ER & Heard This

    LadyFree28 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Emergency

    This. Usually when I go to the ED, I'm having uncontrollable vomiting from a migraine or my symptoms from my complex regional pain syndrome flare-up happens I know it's due to dehydration and they...
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    ER and Labor&Delivery Nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to Roz10's topic in General Students

    When I applied to my local hospitals as a new grad, I did not get into the residency programs that had an in-depth ER residency, however, I did obtain a job in another specialty and found myself...
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    suspended for doing the right thing...

    LadyFree28 replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also want to point out that even "Type 2s" are NOT always doing carb restrictions, rather, some providers, at least in my area, are advocating the prevention of DKA, and want to ensure adequate...
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    Liking members at AN

    LadyFree28 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I miss Tewdles too...she helped awake me from my
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    This week, I have learned... (5/30/15)

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    In my arena of nursing (Peds) less is more with sticks, so usually I draw some "dummy tubes" to get the fluid out and then draw the actual tubes, especially since one doesn't want to keep sticking a...
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    NCSBN review

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

    The NCSBN-delivered by the makers of the NCLEX-is a comprehensive review that includes depth of subjects, NCLEX-style questions, reviews and rationales with sources if you don't understand the...
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    Grade of compression stockings

    LadyFree28 replied to heather42r's topic in Operating Room

    Sometimes it depends on the person; if possible, get the right measurement before buying compression stockings in order to see improvement and be comfortable as
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    Any advice on surviving nursing school?

    LadyFree28 replied to StudentNurse 12's topic in General Nursing

    How well did you understand the material? Do you have a proper care plan book? Are you buying recommended material as well as required and review books? Each semester builds on the last, and the...
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    Nursing School Vs Med School, no comparison

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

    I'll also bring butter. It's nice to see an amateur at work...for
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    Engagement Ring help!

    LadyFree28 replied to a_nurses_bf's topic in General Nursing

    I thought about that as well, but then there's the occupational "hazards" that can go along with it and then the rings can get lost, or even stolen; I wear a break-away lanyard and that breaks away...
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    suspended for doing the right thing...

    LadyFree28 replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS. As long as the carb ratio is in play, one can eat whatever they choose. There seems to be a misnomer out there about correction-carb counting, and unfortunately, this was the end result. Did you...