LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Problem with Preceptor,,Please. please , please help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to work77's topic in General Nursing

    What is she saying specifically that is making you "have a feeling that I will never be a good nurse"? Do you think you are doing well OR are there some aspects that you can honestly work on? If they...
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    Nursing care of ADN vs BSN

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

    What has your research said? Because in real life, both an ADN and a BSN nurse with experience, have the same critical thinking and at least some form of mastery level set, if they succeeded in moving...
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    Bruises

    LadyFree28 replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    The best thing for you to do is to follow your facilities policy; each place has different P&P. At the facility I worked at, we documented, had to make an incident report, do 48 hr statements, and...
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    Who teaches essential nursing skills?

    LadyFree28 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    This. It depends on the school, the program, and if the resources are available. I was taught those aspects when I went to an ADN, then PN program, and when I went through my BSN program. We also have...
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    Calling a transgender patient an "it"

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

    THIS. The fact remains, we have to do what is best for the pt, meaning to out aside our own "norms" and at least seek to understand our pt's norms in order for our patients to receive the best care....
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    Asking for prayers: multiple nursing students died in car accident

    LadyFree28 replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Students

    This. My
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    Meeting 1st Client - NERVOUS

    LadyFree28 replied to Baileynewf's topic in Private Duty

    THIS is so important!! Advocate advocate advocate; make sure your company is supportive to making sure your are competent and comfortable enough to take a case-start out with low acuity and go from...
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    Meeting 1st Client - NERVOUS

    LadyFree28 replied to Baileynewf's topic in Private Duty

    When I was a new grad LPN, I utilized my resources by having a thorough orientation-having the opportunity to understand a POC as well as starting out will low acuity patients, then attended classes...
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    Feel like I'm barely passing

    LadyFree28 replied to Run student's topic in General Students

    Ah, my reading tips. :) Read the objectives, the boxes, and then read the "nursing process" information; then organize notes in the form nursing process. A lot of the books have the nursing process...
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    Feel like I'm barely passing

    LadyFree28 replied to Run student's topic in General Students

    This. I used The Success Series Review Books throughout my nursing program to help with understanding how to choose the best answer, as well as test whether I can accurately choose the best answer. I...
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    Verbally, mentally & emotionally abused by patient where do I turn.

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

    This. You owe it to yourself to vote with your feet and get a new job, because clearly Administration is going to allow this to happen. File that civil suit, get better and find a new job. Best...
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    Feel like I'm barely passing

    LadyFree28 replied to Run student's topic in General Students

    What is your weak areas? Do you need help with note taking, test taking, or
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    Shift Work vs Monday to Friday - Which would you prefer?

    LadyFree28 replied to MaleNurseYH's topic in General Nursing

    I work two 12s and 2 8s... Needless to say I can't WAIT for the transition to 3
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    I hate night shift

    LadyFree28 replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Nursing

    Too bad I can't.like this MORE, I'm not going to do any dog piling; I just hope the OP and Callie find something that works for
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    Calling yourself an RN

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

    You have to look up the disciplinary action; there's a list; in the past, they've stated the persons name, impersonating a nurse/fraud, and then there is a fine, and then said person is not able to...
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    Calling yourself an RN

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

    I don't personally know, however, my state BON reports on people who are impersonating LPNs or RNs; people are fined and are not allowed to practice as a nurse; usually rendering then not allowed to...
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    Need help with tests.

    LadyFree28 replied to nurse Adriana's topic in LPN to RN

    Try the Success Series, which have review questions based on subjects like Med-Surg, Pharmacology, Fundamentals, etc. They helped me tremendously during my transition from LPN to the RN arena. Review...
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    Can we just agree, being honest is not akin to being "rude"?

    LadyFree28 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still here I didn't want to "dogpile" on the tone issue that a few posters have issues with...you and others have made so many valid points! Although I would LOVE to see the mock horror show of...
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    disturbing observation at the Children's hospital...

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

    THIS. I work in a children's hospital; many ages, sizes and looks here; although I am approaching 34, a child (age 5) asked me if I was a
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    unsafe new nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to juana15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    These things happen to nurses all the time; the most empowering thing you can do is correct your missteps and not make such a misstep or any of your missteps again; they are correctable, teachable...
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    Being let go during orientation

    LadyFree28 replied to ellie23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To answer your question: in my experience, I wasn't "impossible" to obtain another hospital job. I learned how self-correct my missteps that resulted in my previous dismissal; My ability to...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Sending positive vibes for a speedy
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    Graduated 3rd in class, 25 years as LPN, still LPN

    LadyFree28 replied to Gimmeabedpan's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. And it IS like being a new nurse again; transitioning into the role of an RN can be a steep learning curve; after the first two years then you can bridge the gap between your experiences and go...
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    Unresponsive vs. unconscious

    LadyFree28 replied to catnessk's topic in General Students

    I agree with not overthinking the question. Think about the condition at hand and what interventions are needed; what would you need? Once you understand what you need, then you will understand the...
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    Fed-up: Admin will not even meet with me so I can withdrawal. A warning to others.

    LadyFree28 replied to reluctantrn's topic in General Students

    THIS. Transfer to another program and kick rocks to this program. The.