LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Nurses Week

    LadyFree28 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. Although I gladly take the gifts that my employer gives, and the perks that are out there; As long as I an practice the way I want to safely, everything else is
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    Bayada

    LadyFree28 replied to ljapri3's topic in Home Health

    This. One office didn't have many cases that would fit me; I transferred into another office closer to me. I always had two or three cases at a time and always did fill-ins for the office I worked...
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    What do you do to protect yourself on floor?

    LadyFree28 replied to juana15's topic in General Nursing

    This. I'm sure I am colonized with everything. Been swabbing the kids for strep-don't have it...probably colonized. Kid had pertussis-pretty much covered because of my recent vaccination and titers....
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    Good News!

    LadyFree28 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Congrats!!! I remember when I got my first Social Security check-it was literally a Christmas Miracle; I got it on Christmas Eve and it helped me heat my home and get caught up. Sometimes the little...
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    Was my professor out of line?

    LadyFree28 replied to kimmyanne02's topic in General Students

    In all my nursing school education, the mantra "nursing school is your LIFE!" was the mantra-through PN school and even a BSN program geared towards people who worked; the expectation was that we had...
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    Some people are too smart for nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to Careerchange88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Respectfully disagree. I have consistently used "what I know" as a means to accurately and continually advocate for my patients; providers have looked to me consistently for recommendations to the...
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    What's to complain about?

    LadyFree28 replied to guest449786's topic in General Nursing

    This. well
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    What's to complain about?

    LadyFree28 replied to guest449786's topic in General Nursing

    This...or learn and hone your nursing practice and become an independent contractor. I have made nursing my business and made more money as an independent contractor; I paid taxes and was able to...
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    Tylenol ordered for pain.

    LadyFree28 replied to gouranga's topic in Patient Medications

    Ahh, but it is... As nurses, we are to advocate for our pts; because you went to school and not just learn to "follow orders"; we learned to think as nurses; we assess that the pt is going to have...
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    New Grad Hiring

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

    It took about 8 months to get a job with a BSN-and I even had previous experience as a LPN, which was impressive, but the trend was for 1-2 years experience as an RN; which, or course, I did not have....
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    I'm too sensitive, says my husband

    LadyFree28 replied to mbtsab's topic in General Students

    THIS. I think you will have to go through it to get that thick skin; I think you will have to find ways to develop your thick skin-I don't have any suggestions because I had somewhat of a thick skin...
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    nurse residency

    LadyFree28 replied to deepa37's topic in General Nursing

    ^Pretty much my experience in a residency. If you are having issues with Pharmacology; perhaps you can self-study; I suggest PharmPhlash cards or if you prefer to be budget conscious, use the search...
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    New grad or inexperienced nurse interview question

    LadyFree28 replied to vanessaem's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There are some situational questions that may come off as NCLEX-style questions; however, they're more like what the PP stated. They may ask prioritization questions, how to handle a pt/family...
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    Does it Matter Which BSN Program?

    LadyFree28 replied to violetsays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I remember that post as well. I live in an area with major medical centers and DOZENs of nursing schools; there are a certain tier of schools that are on the top in reputation, then another tier where...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Sending positive vibes that progress will continue and that a improved prognosis occurs, as well as a positive recovery
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    How can I improve my reputation?

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

    THIS. How to you know that they REALLY were talking about you-and why care? How to you improve your reputation? By being consistently competent and confident in your nursing practice, the respect will...
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    That nagging feeling...

    LadyFree28 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I always let my nagging feeling guide me... One time when the facility I worked in had a low census, it was just me, a nurse tech, and a RRT for 10 patients overnight; when there was a moment where...
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    A Response from the OP on the issue (poor choice of words) on the concept of a ADN Vs. BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to ToBeBornANurseJB's topic in General Students

    Because this is a forum where we discuss (most of) the posts that are posted by members; we are free to discuss and have lively debate, whether it is the worst smells that we have smelled to safe...
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    A Response from the OP on the issue (poor choice of words) on the concept of a ADN Vs. BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to ToBeBornANurseJB's topic in General Students

    ETA: you changed your avatar...that's a good step in the right
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    A Response from the OP on the issue (poor choice of words) on the concept of a ADN Vs. BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to ToBeBornANurseJB's topic in General Students

    What you have to realize is EVERY word you choose to write will be open to interpretation; whether you like it or not...that's the Internet for you. Right now, less is more...accept the fact that you...
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    I got a tour of the unit. Means I'm hired?

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

    Why? You are not finished with the process...you still have time to sell yourself to the manager to see if you will be a great fit; and if you still need to pound the pavement do so until you get that...
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    Crazy clinicals instructor doesn't like us using the restroom?

    LadyFree28 replied to JESSICAAA159's topic in General Students

    Agree. No more drive-bys...follow up
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    Every other weekend & holidays??

    LadyFree28 replied to LuciaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    There are very few positions that are for your ideal schedule and salary requirements; all of those that come to mind require experience preferred -insurance nursing-which include utilization review,...
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    I got a tour of the unit. Means I'm hired?

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

    This. It's another part of the interview process. Some are including interview and shadow all in one day; I've had that experience and had received offers from both positions and had those jobs; the...
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    Job Offer, but need advice! Manager has bad rep.

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

    There's life after a firing; ask me and many people here on AN. You have yet to get the job and fired from it. Best way not to get fired? Concentrate on learning and creating the best nursing...