LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Find your Specialty Quiz

    LadyFree28 replied to Sisyphus_01's topic in General Students

    This was fun to do. :) I got: Critical Care Nurse-Starting ER next month; Clinical Nurse Specialist-plan on being a nurse educator and possibly a nurse practitioner (my semi retirement plans) Nurse...
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    Credits don't tranfer

    LadyFree28 replied to NurseKaren40's topic in LPN to RN

    THIS. I had college credits and an associates degree when I went back to school for my BSN; if I didn't have any, I would've had to start all over again; my PN program didn't have the pre-req's...
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    radiology tech vs respiratory therapy vs nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Nursing Career

    I hope that a few posters here that have posters in the past that were rad techs and RRTs can give you some insight. MMJ and Esme are spot in with some sage advice; combine the two-shadow all three...
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    Help! I quit my first nursing job

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

    ^ This...especially staying at your next job-you want to hone your practice, and that takes time; most nursing practice doesn't get developed until at least two full years of working. Make sure you...
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    Leaving my job

    LadyFree28 replied to joe007's topic in Nursing Career

    ^This is what I did as
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    have you ever caught norovirus from work or a patient?

    LadyFree28 replied to Healthcare102's topic in General Nursing

    I've gotten it twice...within the same amount of weeks. It ran rampant at the medical daycare that I worked; 30% of the kids had it...one cluster of kids would have it, then another, then another,...
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    deeply frutrated, UK RN trying to pass NCLEX

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

    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. Safe, effective care;...
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    NEED ADVICE! Which position should I accept?

    LadyFree28 replied to kelly22790's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The orthopedic floor seems as if you will have a combination of specialties, as well as exposure to high acuity patients, which will broaden your knowledge base; the Acute Rehab has a set pt...
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    Healthcare Facilities running out of medications + supplies

    LadyFree28 replied to calivianya's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In my travels, I have witnessed running out of: Colostomy bag supplies; Gloves; Temperature probe supplies; Linen; Enteral feeds; Clothing for residents-no bueno when they needs clothes and are going...
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    Went to a new NP for a TB Test, Flu Shot and Pap. Emerged in shock... (Not good.)

    LadyFree28 replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I need clarification; you post-it is to state, what exactly? Is it: Your development of a fatty liver and you think that this diagnosis was delayed and it will have an effect on your nursing career?...
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    reporting a negligent doc

    LadyFree28 replied to anon456's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, it is our duty to monitor and resort ANY (and I do mean ANY) changes, including ones that escalate to the physician; if the physician if unwilling to intervene, the next step is documentation,...
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    CHOP- BSN only??

    LadyFree28 replied to NursePatty77's topic in General Nursing

    This. What I do know is that they may hire ADNs for their clinic positions; HR told me this when I was interviewing for a position there. I had a BSN and worked there for some
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    I failed the NCLEX on my first try!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to gina7282's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I wrote check questions I meant ALL the questions and
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    Rate per Diem and hourly for home care

    LadyFree28 replied to caring024's topic in General Nursing

    That would vary by state, city, locale, and by
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    RN with below knee amputation

    LadyFree28 replied to maryellis's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    WOW! You GO!!! Thanks for the
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    What did I do wrong?

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

    You can do what ICURN3020 has been doing
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    I failed the NCLEX on my first try!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to gina7282's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After looking at your report, focus on the weakness and review questions and rationales; make mock NCLEX tests and start with the minimum and gradually until the maximum; you have to have an endurance...
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    What did I do wrong?

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

    you learned the most important lesson; only TRUST what you KNOW and see...and if you don't know, look it up, investigate before you proceed.
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    What did I do wrong?

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

    Then at least state the poster's name...us posters and readers at least know what post, instead of a random quote-we won't know if it's a question, a figure of speech, a response, etc.
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    What did I do wrong?

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

    If so, you still can state the poster-as you
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    Honest View of Nursing

    LadyFree28 replied to Acromic's topic in New York Nursing

    I will answers you questions the best way I can-honestly. There is a shortage of experienced, specialty nurses across the board; I live in a major metro area where there hasn't been a true shortage...
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    What did I do wrong?

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

    Can you please use the quote button on what post you referring to? If you were referring to jadelpn's post; she is pretty spot on; the licensed nurse should have spoke to the wife directly, and the...
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    Dealing with drug seekers without alienating them

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

    THIS. In all my years of nursing, I have seen many pts with documented addictions, chronic pain, and in between; I manage their pain, and if possible, will collaborate to see if they would try...
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    As an RN would you ever take a job as...

    LadyFree28 replied to melme's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... They want to pay you LESS and if Sugar Honey Ice Tea goes down, the risk of holding your license to the highest standard will occur; I would rather be held to my highest license, but that's...
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    care plan ?

    LadyFree28 replied to ErikaRousseau's topic in General Nursing

    Care plans help prepare the student nurse to THINK like a nurse; in addition, care plans, or rather, a plan of care is used to manage patients in the health care setting; each is individualized to...