LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Do anyone know of any programs that will help with funding for nursing students I am in

    LadyFree28 replied to Nurse2be15's topic in General Students

    Are you eligible for student
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    Odd situation

    LadyFree28 replied to anonymous88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sure, but for me, if something were to happen to that child later and EVERYONE knew about it and could've intervened, then the responsibility will fall under these nurses. Human trafficking is...
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    11am-11pm ER nurse help!

    LadyFree28 replied to george907's topic in Emergency

    I work that schedule and ENJOY it; mainly because I am not a morning person. Depending on your population, some feel as though that is the busiest time in the ED; people wake up and finally get...
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    Nurses who can't give out narcotics

    LadyFree28 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most people who have restrictions MUST work in order to show the monitoring program "good faith" that they are still competent at work so that their license can become "free and clear again". As for...
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    What is your nursing "joy?"

    LadyFree28 replied to jamisaurus's topic in Nurses Rock

    Educating, investigating, and being able to use my brain all day... ...as well as being able to leave work at work and have plenty of days off to enjoy myself however I choose.
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    Some people are too smart for nursing

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

    I have heard the majority from my patients and laypeople that "nurses have to know as much as the doctors" more than the "doctor v. nurse" mentality that some may still carry. Peers have told me that...
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    Some people are too smart for nursing

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

    ^ Annnd THIS right here proves that nurses are smart-and CAN be
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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

    I have a favorite siggy line: "Don't come in with a chip; bring a bat, and use it when necessary." AN has a loooong history of many threads, some issues are going to arise, no matter how you slice...
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    Corinthian Colleges Calling It Quits

    LadyFree28 replied to caliotter3's topic in Nursing News

    I think people don't realize how wide the education gap in our country is. A lot of public schools slashed Guidance Counselors; so where do the kids that don't have structure and the means-whether it...
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    "Bless Your Heart"

    LadyFree28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely, but to more of your post for it to be cultural, alas, it is not a cultural thing, and be just as annoying to "us" as it is to "anyone
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    Glut of NPs in coming years?

    LadyFree28 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Or it can be brown everywhere. As someone who may become an NP after years of experience-only because I want clinical exposure before I take that leap; Despite studies that say there is no...
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    "Bless Your Heart"

    LadyFree28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would like to point out that black people can use "Have a blessed day" and use it it be condescending. I'm black myself and I have seen it used not to be
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    Will green skin hurt my career?

    LadyFree28 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I
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    New grads and Home Health -placed on Vent Cases

    LadyFree28 replied to ShannonShidler's topic in Private Duty

    This. OP, is it possible for you to advocate for lower acuity cases for these new grads, and to arrange a Trach/Vent training session? And to the other poster who is a new grad; I started out as a new...
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    Exhausted Med-Surg Nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to Soliloquy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That's the thing about any specialty in nursing-there are stressors that are tolerable that go along with the territory. I have worked Home Health, Specialty Clinic, Rehab, LTC, Post Acute, Peds,...
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    Documenting "Falls"

    LadyFree28 replied to HehLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately, since LTC is highly regulated due to some unfortunate incidents that occurred and to prevent future litigation and/or liability; if a pt is on the floor-it can be considered a "fall"...
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    Taking care of DNR patients. The point?

    LadyFree28 replied to cholmes1223's topic in General Nursing

    ^What Kel said. I have cared for infants to older adults who were actively dying; I treated them based on how I treat all my patients; I focused on their needs. A big help is that first part of the...
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    If you were to move from ER...

    LadyFree28 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I'm new to ER, but IF I wanted to test the waters. I would try PACU or Observation Unit...I do want to eventually teach; I like where I am.
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    Taking care of DNR patients. The point?

    LadyFree28 replied to cholmes1223's topic in General Nursing

    The OP has experienced a teachable moment here-which is excellent! It also makes me pause on how people can filter through essential information that was learned from The Fundamentals of Nursing all...
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    Nursing care of ADN vs BSN

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

    Not on my iPhone app; but thanks for pointing out something I already know.
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    Nursing care of ADN vs BSN

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

    But how many of those nurses were former ADNs or diploma nurses or LPNs for that matter? My hope is that someday I can quantify how novice to expert helps with outcomes, and how that correlates to...
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    Nursing care of ADN vs BSN

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

    I don't mean to like newboy's
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    Help a Stressed New Med-Surg Nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to newRNinthecity's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Look for some "brain sheets" here on AN to get yourself organized; also learn to cluster care for your pts so you won't feel behind-that includes getting familiar to do a head-to toe while talking to...
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    Friends. 😤

    LadyFree28 replied to stacylethani's topic in General Students

    Keep running your own race; switch roomies for next year and keep it moving; you need to be able to have the energy to do your best, not justifying why your classes are harder than those allegedly...
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    First Day on my own!

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

    The curve for transitioning from LPN to RN is a huge growing pain; I had two years of frowning pains. As I approach my third year, I found my niche and a healthy educational environment and a place...