LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Academic Probation

    LadyFree28 replied to mw1815's topic in General Students

    Do you have review books to help practice and give you a comfort zone in picking answers? If not, looking into reviews such as The Success Series and others that are specific to the subjects (Med...
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    Can LPNs work in the delivery room or maternity?

    LadyFree28 replied to FutureLPNty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, LPNs in my area are rarely in the L&D setting; they may do postpartum visits, but nothing else. You will learn about L&D; I think that having coursework in the PN program...
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    Can LPNs work in the delivery room or maternity?

    LadyFree28 replied to FutureLPNty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I thought of it as good info; I knew classmates who ended up being doulas, so it helped that they had that
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    I failed the NCLEX on my first try!!!

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

    First, BREATHE. You have completed the NCLEX. Next, you need to find out where you were below passing in order to target your studying. I'm a believer that one knows the content because you passed...
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    Salary?

    LadyFree28 replied to FutureLPNty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I earned 35/hr in a pool position at a rehab hospital; base pay was about
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    Rude coworkers

    LadyFree28 replied to djroxy05's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This. And this: And THIS: I don't let someone; a MERE MORTAL themselves rent space in my head. Sugar Honey Ice Tea happens. *shrugs* I let my nursing practice directed what I do; as long as my...
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    New nurse no training?

    LadyFree28 replied to EricaFrost's topic in Home Health

    NOT normal Keep pounding the pavement for a
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    Update: I signed for a job

    LadyFree28 replied to Khalesi25's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats!
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    Need Help. RN-BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to niecejr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This. To add: start with your job first, where you can verify this information; not everyone on here is a nurse; your best bet is to ask in person and go from there. Good luck and keep us
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    Please help.........thank you :)

    LadyFree28 replied to Gowayne432's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What did your report state was your below passing? The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a...
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    Opinion on using the word "retarded"?

    LadyFree28 replied to abbypoo's topic in General Nursing

    This will probably be the OP's best
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    Rationals for both the right & wrong answers: which prep sources do it?

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

    NCSBN gives rationales to the questions as well as link to the content sources; you have to expand the bottom part of the screen, below the actual
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    Do you lie when they ask, "how long?"

    LadyFree28 replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This. Never lied about it. No reason to, in reality, it shouldn't matter. And if it does, for the pts who like to nit-pick, it helps a nurse to move along to the pts that appreciate ones nursing...
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    Lead the Way for Nurse Now and Join the ANA!

    LadyFree28 replied to RN.BSN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Join the NNU...it's free. I am a part of my states Nursing association; they aggressively lobby at the state level, where they get results; they push for ALL nurses to be represented at the...
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    NCLEX PN.... Need some help..

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

    This. You will essentially need to study from NCLEX-PN reviews ONLY; look into Saunders, ExamCRAM and other materials for the
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    Fell asleep at private case

    LadyFree28 replied to emKayLPN's topic in Home Health

    This. I hope you have malpractice
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    Depressed about life choices

    LadyFree28 replied to Dwilder's topic in General Nursing

    There have been plenty of people in your position that have gone on to become RNs successfully. You will have to go back and replace those grades eventually; start out taking one-two classes at a...
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    New LPN at LTC completely overwhelmed

    LadyFree28 replied to Amovitam's topic in General Nursing

    You need to organize your workload. Make a "brain sheet" to help organize, ie, VS, Blood Glucose, insulin coverage, treatments, GT feedings, change in condition, I &O, skilled notes. Having an way...
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    EVANGELISM IN WARD

    LadyFree28 replied to Oyinz24's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This.
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    Is it where I work at, or is it just me?

    LadyFree28 replied to ThinkerBelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    This. What issues with "dealing with admin/HR" generally, have you had? Also, what is your country of origin? It's okay to step back and find out if it is you, amongst the issues-I can't say it's you...
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    Venting and Sub-par Programs

    LadyFree28 replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    But if you looked up the BON and accreditation of the schools' in your area, as well as checked what schools local area hospitals invited in, maybe you would've went to another school, this not in...
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    new job, clearances

    LadyFree28 replied to tenhunderd's topic in General Nursing

    Most places will do that as a part of the new hire process and pay for it; best to find out from your potential
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    3rd time

    LadyFree28 replied to hopefulxx'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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    Venting and Sub-par Programs

    LadyFree28 replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    Your best bet is to ditch this school and find one that has a high pass rate, exposure to clinical sites and will allow you to sit for the NCLEX...the BON listing is a good place to
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    Studying for nursing classes

    LadyFree28 replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Students

    My flash cards consisted of the info from the textbook, as well as important aspects of my notes; I also taped the lectures and listened to the lectures themselves to help retain and prepare for...