LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Need Advice: Did Not Pass 1st Semester of Nursing School

    LadyFree28 replied to Haybah's topic in General Students

    I just want to point out that reading and memorizing is a sure-fire way to not move on successfully in a program; nursing is a theory and application of theoretic material into scenarios. I will also...
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    Need Advice: Did Not Pass 1st Semester of Nursing School

    LadyFree28 replied to Haybah's topic in General Students

    I would like to add a few things that have helped me pass nursing school; I have been in your shoes: -Learn how to "think like a nurse": meaning, learn how to understand the material through the...
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    Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

    LadyFree28 replied to GOMER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    OP, hope that you have reported your findings to management and hopefully management will arrange a meeting-even if it's for an action plan, where it can be presented in a way that the expectations...
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    Fecal impaction treatment

    LadyFree28 replied to imragland's topic in General Nursing

    What have you discovered? What was the treatment plan of your
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    if you suck at nursing interviews, clap your hands!

    LadyFree28 replied to WakeYourMindUp's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. The interviews are pretty easy, and they get easier, in my opinion when one has experience. I think even as a experienced person, the online process can be a 60-180 minute process; from looking...
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    "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

    LadyFree28 replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's called having a "come to Jesus moment". Risky, yes, but I haven't ever been fired nor reprimanded in my nine years of nursing whenever I need to have them; and the implication is always in my...
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    "Public" Perceptions Changing?

    LadyFree28 replied to guest449786's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes. I
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    LPNs are nurses too.

    LadyFree28 replied to vbarger28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is an organization; it's called NAPNES: NAPNES | "Every Nurse Counts!" ETA: elkpark and I must have been posting at the same time...and I forgot to add
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    WHERE have you worked as a LPN/LVN

    LadyFree28 replied to NurseQue2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked in acute Rehab (SCI, TBI, post-OP Ortho), Pedi Home Health (PDN and Skilled) pedi orthopedic surgeons office, LTC, CMS chart review, and a Medical Daycare. It totally depends on the
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    Is anything at your work that puzzles you

    LadyFree28 replied to pras's topic in General Nursing

    ...and that's why I have NO expectations about the human condition...can be puzzled-albeit briefly, but not surprised anymore and what
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    How did your employer recognize Nurse's Day?

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

    We had nurses week, events during the day and night... ...and I got a cool shout out for completing
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    Unsupportive spouse?

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

    To add: in abusive situations, whether it be emotional, financial, physical, etc, counseling DOES. NOT. WORK. OP, I don't know if you are in an abusive situation; if you are, only you can make a...
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    Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    LadyFree28 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ^So
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    Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    LadyFree28 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree. Nursing is about thinking critically; having a preceptor ask you "what do your THINK" is a HUGE determination on whether you can shape your own nursing judgement adequately enough to make the...
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    stuck.

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

    Agree. I think my GPA was a 2.63 at CC; only because I had a D in the ADN program; I went to a Practical Nursing Program, graduated with a 2.65, and was able to get into a BSN program that looked at...
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    How many jobs/units until you found your "niche"

    LadyFree28 replied to Michellelove's topic in General Nursing

    I think I found my niche as a PediED nurse. I started out in home care as a private duty pediatric nurse to help sharpen my decision making skills and teach families, as well as work with conditions...
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    Lpn nclex stopped at 85. Can u fail with 85 questions. Feeling anxious

    LadyFree28 replied to Future lvn1984's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can pass or fail at 85 questions. I passed, maybe you did...you are going to have to wait the 4 weeks to know if the PVT was accurate or not. Best
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    Nurses with ear piercings

    LadyFree28 replied to hshuang's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have two holes, wore earrings in both holes during clincials-unless the instructor and policy said one hole only (went to a PN as well as a BSN-I recall my BSN has a two hole minimum, I think) and...
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    "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

    LadyFree28 replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS. Also, since I'm in the ED... No, it's not like on TV...no one is going to swoop in and carry you back to the trauma room...unless absolutely necessary-if you are one of the lucky ones, you have...
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    Daisy Award

    LadyFree28 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!
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    "Public" Perceptions Changing?

    LadyFree28 replied to guest449786's topic in Nursing Humor

    Sorry...this one misses the mark. No public perception tide turning... And Amy Schumer is not the borough test bulb in the comedic box
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    3.4 gpa-doomed?

    LadyFree28 replied to iheartcells's topic in General Students

    To answer the OP-you are going to be fine. As for the CC comment-guess the schools in my area, including the IVY leagues in my area, must have a terrible time accepting cheaters into their esteemed...
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    Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

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

    Too bad I can't like this
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    "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

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

    Same situation. I attended a program that was for working individuals for evenings and weekend clinicals. I worked 30+ hrs and had grown up bills and a mortgage-which I still have now. I was an...
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    What is the freaking deal with OB?

    LadyFree28 replied to Mavrick's topic in General Students

    Agree. At least with anyone that has entitlement issues, I can give them an enema, or a shot, and just treat them and street 'em, even in a Pedi ER. I shadowed in a NICU during OB and spent time with...