LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    2 Different Specialties

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

    I work LTC and Pediatrics; pediatrics was my mainstay and I do LTC per diem; previously for a number of years I did Rehab and Pedi Home Health (Private Duty), and did just fine. If is do
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    Urgent care vs ER???

    LadyFree28 replied to natnat122's topic in New York Nursing

    I have been in your shoes, OP; I applied to a pedi urgent care clinic affiliated with a Pedi Hospital as opposed to the pedi hospital ER, thinking the ER would be too stressful; when I talked to the...
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    Failing nursing school!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to nat_22's topic in General Students

    This. OP; The Success Series, and other reviews related to the subjects are out there; they are available on Amazon; each have questions related to Fundamentals, Med/Surg, OB, Peds, Pharmacology; each...
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    My termination story, any new grad success advice appreciated!

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

    I'll share my "success" story. I was deemed "not a good fit" at my first RN job; I had been a LPN for 7 years, so I had some experience; I was on a Pedi Critical Care floor; in hindsight, this...
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    I had to re quote these because this is just not enough likes for me. Well
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    THIS!!!! I find myself clenching my jaw and try to put the phone down when they make a correlation to DV. Sometimes I
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    Do nurses eat their young?

    LadyFree28 replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That would've been a call to police and a report to my malpractice insurance carrier a lawyer and the media ...no job is worth it. Calling one out may be the hardest thing; but remember, nurses are...
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    Caffeine and Inhalers

    LadyFree28 replied to inthecosmos's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This information makes me so grateful that I have been taught pharmacology as a dedicated course in my BSN program, and in my PN program we spent a percentage of module on pharm; we had to...
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    Judge says Affinity Medical Center must reinstate nurse, recognize union

    LadyFree28 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    great
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    I shouldn't be a nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to scarednurse's topic in General Nursing

    ^This. I made some near misses and an error where I breach protocol; what was worse in the breach in protocol is the medicines used as a precaution the pt was allergic to the whole protocol. I did...
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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

    A cup of WOOOSAH is in order... Only YOU can decide if nursing is for you... What are your biggest challenges? Are you even looking at your performance reviews after each test and looking up what that...
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    16 year old future Nurse,Help?

    LadyFree28 replied to Astroidinary's topic in General Students

    For those saying having an AA degree won't help, I disagree; you can have an AA and have all the core req's and pre requisites required for nursing school; I did this and was able to transfer all my...
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    PATIENTS BECOMING MORE ABUSIVE?? anyone agree?

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

    ^That's the main issue; many people feel out of control when acute and chronic illnesses arise; I see this more in pediatric nursing with the parents. So many issues and choices and lack of...
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    grey's Anatomy petition

    LadyFree28 replied to XXXX5's topic in General Nursing

    I liked Trauma a LOT. Scrubs is my favorite recent show that did a great job of accuracy of nurses and our interactions with medical staff. Nurse Jackie may be over the top, but does a good job of...
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    Took the Nclex yesterday getting that dreadul message..

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

    Instead of doing the "trick"... Can you pay for quick results? Or Keep looking at your BON's website. Best
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    RN training pay at 10$/hr??

    LadyFree28 replied to gotchills's topic in Private Duty

    The orientation pay is lower, but you get your full wage while orienting, at least for my area. They usually doesn't hire new grad nurses; and you are basically getting a LPN wage. I'm one to say...
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    HELP!!! Student in ADN PROGRAM, need HELP FINDING A PRECEPTOR, CLEVELAND, OH AREA, ASAP

    LadyFree28 replied to Bmcc2736's topic in General Students

    Why is it "completely unacceptable" to rotate in an area where you may find yourself going to once you pass your boards? The benefits of career mobility is one of the pluses in a nursing home; also,...
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    16 year old future Nurse,Help?

    LadyFree28 replied to Astroidinary's topic in General Students

    You don't have to get the ASN...you can go straight into a BSN program, or go to a CC first, take all your pre-requisite courses first (and save some money), THEN transfer into a university to get a...
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    What's your dress code at work?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I have several dress codes within the department that I work in; nurses wear the darkest colors,
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    How many of you actually enjoy your job?!

    LadyFree28 replied to kwerno00's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned to transcend my nursing practice to love nursing, more than love my job. I have worked in dumps-there are out there-and have enjoyed my interventions and interactions with my patient...
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    Need advice on nursing/pt relationship post discharge

    LadyFree28 replied to NurseJackie87's topic in General Nursing

    Found it:
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    Bombed first Fundementals Exam

    LadyFree28 replied to mnw9412's topic in General Students

    GrnTea and canigraduate's posts all.day.long. I second other people's posts as well; excellent advice. Become familiar with strategies and NCLEX-style questions. I'm also going to suggest when note...
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    No Good Very Bad Nursing Instructor

    LadyFree28 replied to misskitty22's topic in General Students

    True, but there have been instances where there have been over the top instructors, I can't ignore that, since I have had the issue in the past. If this is true then the focus should be on helping...
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    Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

    LadyFree28 replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

    There are other online programs provided by B&M schools that have wonderful reps that will be at the top of the list; there are MANY in your area; again, no one will be the wiser to say whether...
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    PA License issuing

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

    THIS. Have you looked up your license yet? Paid for your quick