LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Fired now what

    LadyFree28 replied to tsm007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First, take a breath. Reflect on what you have learned and what you can do better, and then start looking for positions. I have left a position off of my résumé if I didn't make it past...
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    Engagement Ring help!

    LadyFree28 replied to a_nurses_bf's topic in General Nursing

    I recall many moons ago a nurse who had a HUGE engagement rock accidentally throw her ring away in the same receptacle that a broken jaw pt's bloody fluids were in. She fished it out. A great...
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    dressing code

    LadyFree28 replied to labanti's topic in General Nursing

    If you have an interview clarify whether you need to dress business casual or bring scrubs or wear scrubs; each facility is different in their
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    Feeling Defeated :(

    LadyFree28 replied to lissetteyy_'s topic in General Students

    I have a respectable 2.89 GPA. WHEN I go back to obtain my graduate degree, I'll take a few post-vac courses and certs, kick ass on the GRE and WILL get in. And this will be from the depression and...
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    Nursing Specialties - Dream Job

    LadyFree28 replied to ground's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't mind being this
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    Nursing Specialties - Dream Job

    LadyFree28 replied to ground's topic in General Nursing

    My dream is to be an ER Trauma Nurse. I work in the ED now, and enjoying every minute of
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    critical care/ advanced concepts

    LadyFree28 replied to jgarza196's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you get your syllabus already so that you have an idea of what you are going to
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    Failed out of UIW Nursing program

    LadyFree28 replied to cmart112's topic in General Students

    Most schools will not consider an application of an individual who had failed a nursing course; however there are options: 1. Retake the course at a future date if allowed by policy; 2. Apply to a...
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    Which was more stressful: nursing school or actually working as a RN?

    LadyFree28 replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on the fence; partly because I am still considered "new" in a new specialty and still new as a RN It can be stressful at times because it's new; however, I had years of LPN experience, and it was...
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    Got a job at a nursing home but not sure if i should take it

    LadyFree28 replied to RNkaolack's topic in Rehabilitation

    Unless you get the hospital position, stick with the nursing home; nursing experience is better than no experience. And DO NOT tell the nursing home that you will quit; it's none of their business,...
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    Advice Please!

    LadyFree28 replied to jtw0310's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What questions do you need to focus on? When I studied for the NCLEX; if I wasn't answering a certain category correctly, I would focus on those particular questions after reviewing the rationales; if...
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    Vent: Why so many local threads started in General Nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to dream'n's topic in General Nursing

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    In need of studying advice for the NCLEX!

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

    I practiced about 2,000 plus questions before I took the
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    Fiu?

    LadyFree28 replied to MariKitty08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And the admins to put this into the FL nursing forum for more targeted responses, if possible. Also, you may not get the responses you hoped for because, like all nursing admissions processes, most...
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    What to tell interviewer?

    LadyFree28 replied to freckles23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Right now, you don't have the job; you are going on an interview; and most places are hoping to be concerned with having the candidate work for THEM, not about the other job in terms of your schedule....
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    What to tell interviewer?

    LadyFree28 replied to freckles23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do NOT tell the NM about the other job; you focus should be interviewing well and figuring out whether the unit will be a good fit for you; if it is asked about the BSN programs, you can state you are...
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    What have you learned about Death?

    LadyFree28 replied to g2255lw's topic in General Nursing

    ^This. Having face death myself, I still can only describe the tactile feelings from the experience; my emotions were very calming, until the adrenaline kicked in. I think one of my takeaways is that...
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    questions

    LadyFree28 replied to candylover12's topic in General Students

    This. Every program is different; plus, most of us reading across the nation and the world do not know what a "qcc" is, as well as BIO 301 or 302 without it being placed in the right state of even...
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    Apple Watch

    LadyFree28 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    One of my coworkers has the watch; we work in the ED, and so far no issues for her. I, on the other hand, have no plans to buy the watch; I have no interest, especially working where anything and...
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    SLP versus BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to JFranklin1218's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Speech-Language Pathologist...or Speech
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    Seeking new job; Less than 6 months experience

    LadyFree28 replied to analyticaldreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    HR and Nursing DO NOT count as clinical experience; there is an expectation that all candidates have received the same experience-if you do so, I guarantee that it will either be placed in the...
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    Finally Got the Job I've always wanted and now i'm nervous

    LadyFree28 replied to MMDEC's topic in Emergency

    Congrats!!!
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    New Grad - Ain't he special!

    LadyFree28 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know all about NOADLS...however how the OP is speaking about their facility, I'm sure he won't be there for long...maybe he'll end up where NOADLS is at, but in his facility, it sounds like if he...
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    Arrghhh! I let my PA RN license expire!

    LadyFree28 replied to MyToeHurts's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    In PA, you can keep renewing the license, as long as you have money...and it's only been 3 weeks. Pay the renewal fee and you should be fine; just call for
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    PRN with set schedule fired for excessive abscenses need advice

    LadyFree28 replied to fortyyogamer's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This. I think discussing your anxiety and that being a reason for your absences made it more of a reason to let you go. Moving forward, regardless of your hours, if you are PRN and there a minimal...