LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    getting unwanted advice from non-nursing staff

    LadyFree28 replied to onthemark's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There have been occasions where non-ancillary staff, like the business office and social services try to make recommendations about patient care and acuity and have NO reference to make determination;...
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    African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my many travels, personally and professionally, especially personally, you CAN NOT change someone; one has to be willing to evolve beyond what they are. I am very cognizant that someone can be "set...
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    New Grad RN

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

    I would like to add: a few things: Yes, the curve into the transition from nursing student to novice nurse is steep; however there are a few things to consider to make a successful transition: 1. Self...
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    Veganism and the pursue of nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to sparkles24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just because you have experience it does NOT make it the norm-not diminishing your experience, but taking stick in a ignorant few has no bearing on ones nursing practice; The focus is on the patient,...
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    Failed NCLEX RN 3 times

    LadyFree28 replied to ylujan1020's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What does you performance report say? 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,...
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    Problem with question

    LadyFree28 replied to creyzi4zb12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    But remember, pulse oximetry has it's issues due to it's non evasiveness; it only measures peripheral oxygenation, not systemic oxygenation; if someone is having confusion due to a possible emboli,...
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    Being a Hostage to Your Bladder

    LadyFree28 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    :rolfmao: Reminded me of my meeting with employee health for my new job. I drank this morning, but not enough to stir; my bladder was virtually empty...somehow my body willed enough to make plenty in...
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    Home ventilators

    LadyFree28 replied to Gooselady's topic in Private Duty

    It doesn't always have be plugged up all the time. Depending on policy, and at least in my experience, the vent should at least run on the battery to ensure that it will adequately work in case of...
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    Veganism and the pursue of nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to sparkles24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I assure you, it's a non-issue in the healthcare world and in the job setting. You're a vegan? Sounds great-and moving on to the next task at hand.
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    African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I totally agree, but I will say this, until confident, diverse individuals break that ceiling as well as leaders at the corporate level and in many sectors, including nursing measure everyone based on...
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    Furosemide

    LadyFree28 replied to brown rice's topic in Medical-Surgical

    How 'd you hear the condensation? Did you hear that person "speak"?? Please enlighten me...because I didn't their anyone be condescending; perhaps it's what you "heard" while you were
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    Furosemide

    LadyFree28 replied to brown rice's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Being supportive" may not be related to what you think, not should you dismiss what someone states on the Internet, devoid of tone because their delivery is different than yours...but if that's how...
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    Furosemide

    LadyFree28 replied to brown rice's topic in Medical-Surgical

    TBH, I would direct them to the resources; or ask "do you know where to find it?" I WANT someone to find it on their own...every nurse is responsible for their OWN judgement. "Being supportive" may...
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    Dear Nursing Students: We Need to Talk About Homework Help

    LadyFree28 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't forget General Nursing, on responses to articles,
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    Fmla for depression/anxiety

    LadyFree28 replied to baygrl11's topic in Health, Stress Management

    THIS. For you health, approach your manager and let then know that you need time off and just state it as such; that may be all that you need, then go through HR for a STD and go from there. Sending...
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    Furosemide

    LadyFree28 replied to brown rice's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The OP can "work" by doing the principle that was taught to all of us in nursing school; be a self-starter and look up the information. Per TOS, we DON'T do homework...stating we don't do homework is...
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    Please help, almost 2 years and no job!

    LadyFree28 replied to cc8671's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As someone from the Philly/NJ area, you are going to have to look at smaller companies in order to be hired; I currently work for a company that hires new nurses and does not make a preference over...
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    Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    LadyFree28 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    Nursing Culture

    LadyFree28 replied to arborguy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    For further reading, do a search on this subject and you will see that this has been discussed before:...
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    African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ahh, but that's the beauty of the Internet...posts have a life of their own one you out it out to this universe. Did you get the
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    African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Nothing, however there are powers that be and others that have been ingrained that the "Western European Look" is the be-all end all,
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    Holidays ????

    LadyFree28 replied to GGirll22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Christmas Eve and Christmas Day because I have family traditions and it is one of my favorite holidays; and Memorial Day-only because my birthday occasionally falls on Memorial Day, and I like to...
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    Cost of Nurse Residency Program

    LadyFree28 replied to Butterfly922's topic in General Nursing

    This "residency" is more of a "transition" course...I've been in a residency, and NEVER had to pay for on the job training. Places need to advertise it as what it is...a "transition to nursing"...
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    for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

    LadyFree28 replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever tried grazing??? I snack between my lunch break...I don't just eat for lunch and that's
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    LPN/ADN/RN/BSN differences

    LadyFree28 replied to CallieBennett's topic in General Students

    Have you visited any area of employment-hospitals clinics, LTC to find out a nurses' perspective? That would be a great start; the risk coming on a message board is one would like to remain