LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    What's with ...

    LadyFree28 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    So have
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    Classes for next semester

    LadyFree28 replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Students

    Are you sure you can take Stats without Math? you should at least take that class and clear out that F and at least have a foundation before you go into stats; I would add those classes with what you...
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    Running low on soap

    LadyFree28 replied to simonsmom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The ombudsman?
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    Clinicals and stethoscope?

    LadyFree28 replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    I used a Littman II stethoscope during my clinicals; however, I had it for years as a LPN and a Tech. If cost is an issue, just make sure you get a light-weight stethoscope with short tubing; the more...
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    Care plan.

    LadyFree28 replied to Sochbrown's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    With
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    What can I do to be productive while waiting to get into Nursing program?

    LadyFree28 replied to TiffanyMcNurse2b's topic in General Students

    What I did was get Q&A books specifically for the classes while I was in school. I used "The Success Series" books as review; there are other Q&A books out there as well that are...
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    Keeping up the RN license

    LadyFree28 replied to SoaringOwl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Nursing, at least nursing practice, is about the responsibility of keeping up with our own license, which includes mandatory CEUs. One of the aspects that was relayed to me in my nursing program in my...
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    General industry/market question

    LadyFree28 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Depends. Some places are truly dumps and can't keep staffing. I think it could; however, that would be nurses making a huge movement towards better working conditions and getting behind...
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    Jobs, Recovery and the ADA

    LadyFree28 replied to nursenil's topic in Nurses Recovery

    if you are talking about me, please use the quote function. I am speaking about what employers do, and will continue to do; I am a disabled nurse that has been let go because of my disability, and my...
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    You may want to consider looking at less desirable career options such as a nursing home o

    LadyFree28 replied to fin0814's topic in Home Health

    In my experience, the nursing attributes that I learned being in a non acute setting-especially in Home Health has made me DESIRABLE to managers-even for the hospital; it has also helped me obtain...
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    Low Kaplan Qbank Scores

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

    You need to be focusing on health promotion and maintenance then; are you doing the same questions over and over? You may need to look into reviewing those questions only...just a though, but Saunders...
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    Studying for nursing classes

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

    This. As a former LPN who returned to a BSN program after 5 years of working as a LPN and continued to work as one, the first thing I did was detach myself from thing as a LPN and in my classes and...
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    What can I do to be productive while waiting to get into Nursing program?

    LadyFree28 replied to TiffanyMcNurse2b's topic in General Students

    I suggest this book: Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgement by Rosalind Alfaro-LeFevre as an introduction to critical thinking and "thinking like a nurse"...once you understand thinking like a nurse,...
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    Jobs, Recovery and the ADA

    LadyFree28 replied to nursenil's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This. Even if you have a disability, physical, mental or both, you can still be deemed a "safety risk" if one cannot perform the functions of the job; that would extend to anyone who has an addiction...
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    Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    ^That's probably the one thing I will not do. I went into nursing school with an open mind; I was already a tech in the ER and in Tele; so high acuity was something I was comfortable with, along with...
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    Can I lose my license???

    LadyFree28 replied to Staceyface65's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This. My state will specifically state whether a person agrees to NOT practice with their license again, so I am sure there are people that completely surrender their licenses; unsure how many...
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    Did anything really help you pass nclex?

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

    I think that scaredsilly hit the nail on the head. The NCLEX is not just about content; it is about the application of thinking critically with the knowledge you have and the situation presented. Some...
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    Self esteem in nursing

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

    Nursing itself NEEDs a hint of "doubt"; meaning, having a questioning attitude can be healthy when it comes to questioning plan of care, bouncing off ideas and collaborating with experts in your work...
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    Differentials make a difference

    LadyFree28 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I just got my new compensation package for my new job about two weeks ago; I get 10-15% diff through the shift along with 6.00 for weekend PLUS differential when I work weekends. I probably only will...
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    Saunders NCLEX RN exam scores

    LadyFree28 replied to christina731's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Scoring in the 70s-80s, nets about a 96-97% chance of passing the NCLEX; at this point if you want to, try preparing with a different set of questions, and start making mock NCLEX exams-start with the...
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    Why am I starting out making 19 an hour?

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

    Alas, but to some people, especially those without a pot to **** in, it IS a golden ticket..much more than minimum wage. could it be more, ABSOLUTELY...but that's a whole 'nother
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    Why am I starting out making 19 an hour?

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

    As my nursing instructor always said; "Nursing will NOT make you rich, but you can certainly make a living on it." Considering what minimum wage is, nursing is still in the bag of making money at...
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    50 Resolutions Nurses Should Make for This New Year

    LadyFree28 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    This list is timeless...a great reminder for throughout the
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    Priorities Can Kill: When Passing the Buck Gets Dangerous

    LadyFree28 replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    Things change in an instant...or sometimes it is an imperfect storm. A great reminder to why the major issues can't be ignored and that advocacy and investigating IS a huge part and art of what we...
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    Nursing program acceptance question

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

    There is a way to locate the forums on the website on the banner that has the allnurses logo, click on US; on the mobile site, on the banner click on the lines logo (which is the menu) and click on...