LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    NCLEX Prep

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

    It's import to understand the questions; don't forget to review all questions and rationales to understand the WHY of the better
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    The Honest NCLEX Exam

    LadyFree28 replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Question 75: an anesthesiology resident pops in and asks to do a consent for a pt's family whose language is not English and you need to get the patient upstairs. The family member that has all the...
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    NCLEX Prep

    LadyFree28 replied to apff'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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    Physician Bullying of Nurses Reaching Epidemic Levels

    LadyFree28 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    ^ I definitely will be getting this book ASAP. I wanted to support the author who actually came on this site to elicit information about nurses; I'm still curious about what is entailed in the book-it...
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    whats for lunch

    LadyFree28 replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    Anything worth "grazing"; almond butter and apple, carrot and celery sticks; protein bars, Kashi bars or cookies, Greek yogurt with strawberries added, mandarin oranges, hummus and pretzels, single...
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    PLEASE HELP! fired/demoted RN still on orientation

    LadyFree28 replied to jrobbin44's topic in General Nursing

    This. Find out if they are going to offer another nursing position; if not, start looking for your next job. I was deemed "not a good fit" from my first hospital position; I have yet to be reported to...
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    Eliminating the LPN position

    LadyFree28 replied to WCSU1987's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What is your location? Your decision will greatly depend on your job climate for new grad LPNs, RNs, and depend on where you land a job. You may need to research what employers are hiring, and...
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    Why can't i get a job???? US RN

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

    It took me about 4-6 months; and I had experience as a Licensed Practical NURSE, which counts in the Clinical Ladder Model-recruiters wanted to me have SOME RN experience before even entering into an...
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    Minimum Wage + LVN Wage

    LadyFree28 replied to g2255lw's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Me
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    Minimum Wage + LVN Wage

    LadyFree28 replied to g2255lw's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my 15 years of healthcare, I've been though a few minimum wage increases, and my actual wage was increased and adjusted for COLA. I'm expecting a COLA and wage adjustment to come if and when the...
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    Why can't i get a job???? US RN

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

    You may be in a very nurse-saturated area. BTDT is correct...go to the areas that are new grad friendly if you want a job sooner rather then later. If you desire to stay in your area, you may need to...
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    Failed two sciences and I can't get into a nursing program.....is there still any hope?

    LadyFree28 replied to mn00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I want to mention that a VN program is a TON of information compressed in a short amount of time; it takes excellent study skills, a firm knowledge of ones learning style, and excellent test taking...
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    Half of the class fails

    LadyFree28 replied to kblas's topic in General Students

    I think you are on to something... Nursing school is theoretical and application based; you can't have one without the other. I think some students have a rude awakening when it is required to pass...
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    Verbal warning

    LadyFree28 replied to dass12's topic in Nursing Career

    This. If the situation seems so dire and you feel like a target, best to look for employment elsewhere where you will be a better fit; although most workplaces have their own politics, it is best to...
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    How many job interviews before you get your first nursing job?

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

    I wasn't looking for a job immediately after NCLEX, because I though I missed the cutoff date for new grad residencies and I was working as a LPN. I put out at least 200 resumes, got two interviews,...
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    Role during school settings

    LadyFree28 replied to gardenpartyy's topic in Private Duty

    This. My client had adaptive devices to help with communication; the teachers made sure if there was an activity that wasn't appropriate for her, there was an activity that I would help engage with...
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    Liking members at AN

    LadyFree28 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'll say the opposite and I LIKE you! I do like that I was "allowed" to join the COB society...add me as one who enjoys any COB post. I enjoy thoughtful, informative and honest posts from The...
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    1year as nurse but still not getting it?

    LadyFree28 replied to nars2014's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a brain sheet? Search here on AN for a brain sheet and tailor it to what you need. The first year is going to feel like "tasks", until you start looking closely; meaning, what are you...
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    Philly schools to outsource nurses?

    LadyFree28 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

    Wait in for the other show to drop on this
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    I don't know if nursing is for me...pls help

    LadyFree28 replied to almag2010's topic in General Students

    Bolding mine. Greater happiness can be defined outside of ones profession; I think once you figure out how to be happy, and decide practically whether you enjoy nursing for the "much more" that you...
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    Is it worth it to apply to a hospital that has poor patient reviews?

    LadyFree28 replied to smooshcrickets's topic in General Nursing

    This. Find out what the hospital is about; and make your own conclusions from the unit, how the managers run it, and the
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    Low acuity nursing job???

    LadyFree28 replied to wilsonra's topic in Nursing Career

    OP, no matter what nursing you get I to, if you have anxiety, get that under control; there really isn't that many "less stressful" positions on nursing-each have their own set of stressors that you...
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    Didn't follow through and caused med error

    LadyFree28 replied to Fishingaround's topic in General Nursing

    This. OP, the best thing for you to do is to be prepared to have a strategy in correcting your errors, regardless of the outcome. I had a rough time transitioning from LPN to RN, because I was very...
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    Peds nurse. Long term job search. Very frustrated!

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

    If you get some form of hospital experience while moonlighting as a Peds nurse, it probably wouldn't hurt-IF you want to do
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    Studying "whats the big picture?"

    LadyFree28 replied to Natasha A.'s topic in General Students

    I think you are on the right track; however, think of your priority diagnoses in terms of what would be the highest level of priority...think of ABCs then in terms of Maslow. Also, don't forget to...