LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Pre-Nursing student STRESSING PLEASE HELP

    LadyFree28 replied to Prettybirdy's topic in General Students

    This. I will re-state what another poster has stated; one needs to have a really firm grasp of the science pre-req's prior to getting into nursing school. PN school MAY be an option, however, it will...
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    Moved to a new ER, now I don't feel like I'm a real ER nurse anymore

    LadyFree28 replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Emergency

    That's going to take more practice; you can reflect on your missteps and alter them; reflect on when a situation arises again how you would do them differently and professionally and go from there...I...
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    Nurses forced to work as aides

    LadyFree28 replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well said. I will refrain from reading into the tone of the OP's post; however, as stated before, CNA work is one of the building blocks of our practice; yes we do so much more-even more so when we do...
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    Lack of standard care (new nurse)

    LadyFree28 replied to superjamiek07's topic in Home Health

    When I worked in Home Health, the companies that I worked for had policy and procedures and a standard of care for most basic procedures; however, if there was a complex issue that did not fit into...
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    Thoughts on "out of the box" nursing jobs immediately after graduation?

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

    I worked in "out of the box" nursing positions for about 9 years (including seven as a LPN) before I went into the hospital setting; a I currently work in a Level I Trauma Pedi ER. I brought a lot of...
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    Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

    LadyFree28 replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

    I need clarification. Are you talking about not flushing a primary IV line, or not priming tubing? It is imperative to assess the IV site before giving any fluids to assess patency and to prevent...
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    LIAR: ADN RN prompted to lie about holding a BSN... is it passable?

    LadyFree28 replied to kitkats4breakfs's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Or in addition, a call to the BON for
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    maybe im being paranoid...

    LadyFree28 replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    Possibly. I think this is a
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    My ER Rant

    LadyFree28 replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    So true. There are doctors that do dame day appointments, but that is far and few in between in underserved areas. I had a child who was in for vomiting state after a PO challenge " I want to eat...
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    Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    LadyFree28 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in healthcare for 15 years and I think proper body mechanics and the use of assistive devices does work to ensure some form of safety for the nurse and the patient; I have been consistently...
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    Nurses can eat properly if they manage their time

    LadyFree28 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    ^THIS.
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    Students who get As are bad bedside nurses

    LadyFree28 replied to konstantine's topic in General Students

    ^ Very interesting viewpoint. I got a few As, more Bs and a couple C's throughout my nursing education. I never was a 4.0 student, however I did fairly well during class and did well in clinical; most...
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    Pick my "poison"

    LadyFree28 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. I would choose whichever unit that will feel a "fit" for you; the nursing knowledge and skills that you will learn in your practice will transcend where your find yourself in your career-you...
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    Family member hurt my somewhat fragile new grad confidence

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

    THIS. As long as there are no serious allegations, or questions about your ability to perform, then there really isn't anything to be concerned about; people "fire" nurses all the time-it happens...
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    What Makes A Better Pediatric Nurse? Life Experience vs. Credentials

    LadyFree28 replied to JNURSCO's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am not a parent, but am an aunt and a great aunt; I think being around children, having a sense of understanding when a child is sick can provide a helpful lifeline to many parents, and to the...
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    Is this a VALID reason to terminate someone?

    LadyFree28 replied to lllenjolll's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    THIS. Do you have malpractice insurance? I ask this because your previous employer, especially in LTC, may report you to the BON for this; it happened to a former co worker of mine; be prepared to...
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    Have you ever disliked a nursing job so much that you quit without notice?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I "technically" quit without notice at one job I was working...I went down to PRN and ended up working a few shifts and got another position and didn't look back; at this place I'm ineligible for...
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    I am the wife of a male student nurse and having trouble coping.

    LadyFree28 replied to Theotherone's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OP, I think that you have gotten some sound advice, even advice you may have not been receptive to, but I see it as sound advice. I really think that people outside of nursing have NO idea that for...
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    Fear of failing? reason to not enter nursing program?

    LadyFree28 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    ^THIS. I failed nursing school almost 15 years ago; I've been a nurse 9...life goes on, successes can happen after failures-it makes it much more sweeter. Go seek some professional counseling; look up...
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    Forced to resign, new grad with only 1 year of experinece.

    LadyFree28 replied to Elan84's topic in General Nursing

    OP, why don't you just transfer to another floor and go from there? Do you really want to turn this around, or foot a 7500 bill? Maybe you are going through a rough patch; we don't know, however, as...
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    What is the most complex clinical procedure you had to do in your career?

    LadyFree28 replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    Care of a 600 lb woman with two colostomies and had to setup a drainage system using a Foley catheter; Helped delivered a macro baby Performed a wound packing next to a trach stoma on a pt with...
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    How to stop crying at clinicals?

    LadyFree28 replied to JESSICAAA159's topic in General Nursing

    You have received pretty good suggestions on not breaking down at clinicals. I've been in this business since I was 19; I learned really quick on how to self preserve, and remain calm. You may need to...
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    Workplace Cowardice

    LadyFree28 replied to Mr. Murse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, they do. I had a physician try to "tattle" on allegedly not doing my job, when in turn, I was three steps in front of him. People are people are people, okay? Okay.
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    LadyFree28 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I have a cookbook sized list of what I like, but I'm narrowing it down today: I like salty and sweet, so Reese's PB cups and a cup of milk is my fav...so any sweet or item that goes great with a cup...
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    Afraid I'm going to be fired

    LadyFree28 replied to NaiveNewgrad's topic in Nursing Career

    The BEST thing moving forward is that you have learned your lesson about the working world. A few pearls: The only person that "cares" about you is YOU; never fall into the trap that even if...