LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Another burnt out nurse - questioning everything. . .

    LadyFree28 replied to AlphaPig's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This post is WELL over a year old; what questions do you have...start a new post, and you way get a better response to your question.
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    Shingles

    LadyFree28 replied to SurgyRN's topic in General Nursing

    What's the rationale behind your question,
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    50 Things New Nurses Need to Know about Orientation

    LadyFree28 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So WHAT they look at you strangely; have the confidence to use it for YOUR benefit; so continue using your brain sheet and if you get everything done, great...remember it your practice on the line; no...
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    REVOKED CNA LICENSE

    LadyFree28 replied to kimmystacee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok... Do you have malpractice insurance? Since it's against TOS to ask for legal advice, the other questions I have are: 1. What was the reason (without getting too specific) for the revocation; And...
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    when to just give up on the dream?

    LadyFree28 replied to nursechrissyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    This. If you are not willing to locate, start looking into other out of the box places, like corrections and home health, especially pedi home health, where you can work with post partum and up a...
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    50 Things New Nurses Need to Know about Orientation

    LadyFree28 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Learn how to communicate using SBAR when talking to anyone and everyone; being straight to the point has helped with ANY doctor. Sticking to SBAR gives the message, even if the person reviving...
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    Will my scars from cutting be a problem?

    LadyFree28 replied to S.F Skylar's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. I have a HUGE scar on my right forearm from having has gangrene from a traumatic incident; the scar is not as big as it was, but it's still there and visible; I'm not ashamed of it, and I don't...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    LadyFree28 replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Very
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    "hard science" requirements for RN's

    LadyFree28 replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    That's great news, especially for people who are interested in critical care and Peds; I do math every say for safe dosing; we are the last line of defense, the MOST we can do, besides provide...
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    "hard science" requirements for RN's

    LadyFree28 replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. In my area Anatomy and Physiology is a two part course; I also took Microbiology and two Chemistry courses; all with labs. For some of the nursing programs I was interested in, Biochemistry with...
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    INTERNATIONAL NURSES ASSOCIATION- Is this legitimate or too good to be true?

    LadyFree28 replied to AbbeeZee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    ^THIS. Total
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    LadyFree28 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of times that's the ONLY way they
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    What does it take to be a good ER nurse?

    LadyFree28 replied to chefjordan's topic in Emergency

    Keep 'em
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    Quit Nursing?

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

    Good news on going to counseling. Also, you are not insane; if anything the way that your job operates IS insane. Some if not all of have mental traits that end up exacerbating depending on how we...
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    New job after 25 years!!

    LadyFree28 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I post with brevity. I have stories for days on when I was younger and a tech and stated that I wanted to have two specialties as a nurse; a peer told me "you can't do that"; fast forward years later,...
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    LadyFree28 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    ^THIS. It will have to be a layer effort; lawsuit, mandatory ratios, and NNU style enforcement of proper safety and staffing mandates; along with collaboration of CMS oversight to properly...
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    Ugh. Rejected from dream job

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

    Agree. I started out as a Float LPN at a Rehab hospital; best way to push myself out of the student nursing zone RIGHT into the beginner nurse zone. It helped me focus on critical thinking and how to...
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    New job after 25 years!!

    LadyFree28 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, nurses are mere mortals, after
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    New job after 25 years!!

    LadyFree28 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. Not everyone is meant to know your future endeavors, especially in high stress jobs where peers may feel trapped and see no end in sight. Sending positive vibes for success at your new
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    Is this normal?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nick2you's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My experience was two months of orientation; corporate orientation was a week. Find another facility that has longer orientation; they are out
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    Fired and reported to BON

    LadyFree28 replied to grammy57's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It will depend on whether your friend represents their case if they are reported to the state, and what their investigation findings are. The most that your friend can do is tell their side, and above...
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    BSN programs are harder than ADN

    LadyFree28 replied to ExpBrittany's topic in General Students

    As someone who has have the unique experience of doing and ADN program and an entry-level BSN program-let's exclude RN-BSN programs because IMHO, CAN NOT be compared to an ADN program or an entry...
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    Hesi petition

    LadyFree28 replied to kfbris56's topic in General Students

    They don't even have to go far...Google is the best friend:...
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    radiology tech vs respiratory therapy vs nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Nursing Career

    Not every nurse works with respiratory pts in the hospital setting; there are facilities in my state that permit nurses to work with vents because it is with the nurses scope; we learn about...
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    LadyFree28 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing