LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Initial phone int: Snail Mail or Email thank you?

    LadyFree28 replied to k1p1ssk's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This. Phone interviews are usually pre-screening for whether they are going to proceed to an in person interview. I experienced phone interviews and had no follow up interviews occur. I save my...
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    How to survive nursing?

    LadyFree28 replied to %63theend's topic in Nursing Career

    I have so many responses to your post: Say WHAT??? I disagree with that point... Most of the time we know MORE than the physician, and in mmay instances, we work alongside physicians to figure...
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    Nursing school too hard on purpose?

    LadyFree28 replied to fangirl's topic in General Students

    Too bad I can't like this MORE. My schooling in PN school was similar; it made me a better
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    Journey to the Ultimate Career.

    LadyFree28 replied to conley201's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This. Also, you can take your pre-req's at a community college and save on money so if you need to, you can start in an ADN program or go into a BSN program-in an entry level sense, the programs are...
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    Patients family in the medical field

    LadyFree28 replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree. I'm not phased by any who have those issues, even when they blow up and throw it around...and usually I don't even want people to know I have a medical background-usually my mom volunteers the...
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    Hypochondriac nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to yeezimiller's topic in Nursing Career

    ...and this was OP's first
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    Phone interview

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

    It's a preliminary interview...once you go on and schedule the first interview that includes the unit remain patient and if they don't back to you within the next week, give them a call. Best
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    Bumping into a full sharp container

    LadyFree28 replied to yeezimiller's topic in General Nursing

    To add: don't you call someone to change it out?? When I see a full sharps container I call materials management and they switch out the containers. I'm
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    I probably failed NCLEX RN...

    LadyFree28 replied to ryuk11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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. Safe, effective care;...
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    I failed nclex rn again...

    LadyFree28 replied to ryuk11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How did you study? 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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    In need of advice

    LadyFree28 replied to Britt252009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To add: 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. Safe, effective...
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    In need of advice

    LadyFree28 replied to Britt252009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This.
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    Schools like mercy college

    LadyFree28 replied to Powellmom3's topic in General Students

    To add: AN is made up of nurses from across the US and the WORLD, so you may need to state what areas you are interested in...there are many Mercy Nursing schools across the states-specificity is key....
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    I HATE the NCLEX, and I'm starting to doubt that I'll ever pass it.

    LadyFree28 replied to Myname82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And there's your issue. What you need to focus on is review of rationales, and focus on choosing the best answers; THEN reading up the information. The NCLEX is designed as that you already KNOW the...
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    PLEASE HELP! fired/demoted RN still on orientation

    LadyFree28 replied to jrobbin44's topic in General Nursing

    It had happened to the best of us... The beauty about nursing is there are many avenues to take. I was "not a good fit" at one hospital in critical care, I accepted other positions, used the...
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    Convicted of murder as a teen and now a nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to TheGooch's topic in General Nursing

    Agree, but to makes me wonder if she has had some issues in the past with her anger, and if it interfered with her
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    How to ask if you can use an employee as a reference..

    LadyFree28 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Why would she think you re a jerk when she is actually helping you? Ask...you maybe in a position for that unit sooner rather than
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    Critical thinking? How do you define it?

    LadyFree28 replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    Ok. Deep breath. What steps have you taken to self correct assessments and documentation? If you miss something once, if your preceptor does it, then the next time you assess, then you know that is...
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    Critical thinking? How do you define it?

    LadyFree28 replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, but "common sense" ain't "common". Critical Thinking, In my interpretation is a series of aspects that help one understand the WHY and HOW of the information presented to them in order to make a...
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    I HATE the NCLEX, and I'm starting to doubt that I'll ever pass it.

    LadyFree28 replied to Myname82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I spent about two months preparing due to I still had two more courses to complete for my requirements in my BSN program. I used the Kaplan book and used NCSBN and several other books for questions; I...
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    How to ask if you can use an employee as a reference..

    LadyFree28 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Just ask...it seems as though she thinks if you as a viable candidate and a fit for her unit. Best
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    HELP!!!!

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

    Good Luck!!! Also, keep in mind how to build contacts through LinkedIn. I got my job through interviewing from another position, which the director interviewed me; he was impressed with me, and ended...
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    NCLEX tips and advice for a 4th time taker

    LadyFree28 replied to Nurseinthemaking90'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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    I HATE the NCLEX, and I'm starting to doubt that I'll ever pass it.

    LadyFree28 replied to Myname82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Even though the last posting is almost a year old...I'll help: HOW are you studying? The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the...
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    Content review vs Questions and Tips Please

    LadyFree28 replied to JPGasmin'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....