LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Night shift is killing me-Help!

    LadyFree28 replied to pedsnurse22's topic in Nursing Career

    This.
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    Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    LadyFree28 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    To add: there are not enough specialty nurses to fill needs and hit the ground running. In short: there is a experienced nurse
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    I've been accepted!!!!!!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to futurenurse0989's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!! As a hands-on learner myself, here are a few suggested reading that O have utilized: Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinical Judgment: A Practical Approach, 5e (Alfaro-Lefevre,...
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    Hospitals fail to protect nursing staff from becoming patients

    LadyFree28 replied to catmom1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Agree!! I worked in a hospital where there were hoyers from the ceiling; I got so spoiled from that! I'm glad that the information is being presented; the general public has NO idea what nurses...
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    New way to give shots

    LadyFree28 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    THIS...although the ventrogluteal is slowly becoming my favorite... If anything, it's just updated recommendations; instead of giving an option for a risk, just the less risky areas.
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    Pain Seekers

    LadyFree28 replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Aww... I appreciate this! Most people make it personal...instead of taking a step back, a breath, and click on the poster to see "what they are working with." I always try to point people in the...
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    Failed 5th time is there God I can't study anymore!!!!!!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to Godsfavorforeve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Agree. I had MAJOR test anxiety and passed the NCLEX-PN and RN ONCE. I made a plan on how to approach the test, followed through with it, and got a positive result. If someone has anxiety, the best...
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    LPN job vs RN school

    LadyFree28 replied to nomadicnurse's topic in General Nursing

    ^This can be an option; as well as talking to the instructor and taking the test at an arranged time. Calling out should be the last
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    Wishing we all were understood

    LadyFree28 replied to brad4834's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Well
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    Changing to 8 hour shifts

    LadyFree28 replied to JMoney's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work 5 8s and had such a difficult time arranging my Drs appointments and errands; I had weekends off; but two days was not enough recovery time and to get the things I needed to do because...
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    Missed clinical! :(

    LadyFree28 replied to tbear1206's topic in General Students

    WOOSAH...it happens; as long as you out the measures in place for you to get there to the next clinical day, you will be ok.
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    Pain Seekers

    LadyFree28 replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for saying MUCH better than what I was trying to say! Well said, as
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    How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

    LadyFree28 replied to kimmy20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "Under Consideration" usually means they are looking at your résumé; they MAY call you for a phone screen or an
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    PA License issuing

    LadyFree28 replied to Sg095924's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!
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    Ethical question-WWYD?

    LadyFree28 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    That's why it is imperative to have malpractice insurance; best thing to have when issue success as these arise. I would've given the epi pen, no
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    Passing fundamentals lpn student 2015

    LadyFree28 replied to Kez2success's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you have funds for it, try to get a fundamentals review book to become familiar with NCLEX-style questions; you can find books such as The Success Series on Amazon. Use them to prepare for exams;...
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    Pain Seekers

    LadyFree28 replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If that's you felt like you needed to "read" into, so be it; if anything, I was trying to help clarify things, but I feel you are taking things VERY personally while people, including myself are...
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    Thank you Allnurses.com

    LadyFree28 replied to n.igmatic1's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!
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    Pain Seekers

    LadyFree28 replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And as I reiterated before, my post was directed to the thread; again, like how I practice, I post with objectivity and brevity; it is NEVER personal and it's the Internet, once one posts, the post...
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    Pain Seekers

    LadyFree28 replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I read your post clearly, if you are speaking to me; it would be better to use the quote function; and my post was directed at the person I quoted, it you have been following my previous post. I will...
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    Frequency: N&T QID?

    LadyFree28 replied to hinesdrive's topic in General Nursing

    Clarify the order and get the physician to write the order
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    Pain Seekers

    LadyFree28 replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And that's IF they want help. Again, we, as nurses, are not in the business for micromanaging patients, but we are "health managers"; we address the acute stage by assessing and intervening; refer to...
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    Pain Seekers

    LadyFree28 replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Because it IS that simple. Here's the deal: we "deal" with people who do not always measure up to our own moral compasses; most of our patients have coping issues and are in their most vulnerable...
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    Took the Nclex yesterday getting that dreadul message..

    LadyFree28 replied to friendlyelse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HOW are you studying? The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse: 1....
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    What do you think about managers and employees being friends on Facebook?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Not friends with my current boss on FB...just... My former boss, sure; and that's only because we don't work at that facility