LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Nursing School Question

    LadyFree28 replied to jfantacone09's topic in General Students

    Here's a start: https://allnurses.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13171&d=1386484368 Get started on studying these concepts and reviewing questions and rationales; keep reviewing your coursework...
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    Four years to earn an ADN :/

    LadyFree28 replied to mdiada's topic in General Students

    Yes, that's about the time it takes; TBH, ehen I found that out when I was in an ADN program, I got disheartened; then I ended up not doing well; skipped read mission and set my sights on a BSN...
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    Going from a University TO a CC?

    LadyFree28 replied to haelimjeong95's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, CC is used for transferring to unviersities and/or obtains an associates degree; I used my credits to transfer and also obtained my associates; when I applied for my BSN program, it protected...
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    Anyone ever have to give report to that one nurse who's grouchy all the time?

    LadyFree28 replied to Littleguccipiggy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We nurses, are, in fact, mere mortals. :) I always defer to my siggy line in times of dealing with challenging people and situations. I will say that you have the power to control how you feel amongst...
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    How did you decide on your specialty?

    LadyFree28 replied to CassaundraSN's topic in General Nursing

    I never set myself on a specialty; the specialties that I worked in found me. :) I've worked in Rehabilitation Nursing, Home Health, LTC, Peds, Ambulatory Nursing, Step-down and even dabbled in...
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    Failed NCLEX more than once? Do this.

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

    This. It's all a about the WHAT and the
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    how to answere qestion in a interview when you have a probation period on your license

    LadyFree28 replied to clgannon1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    THIS. Take this as a lesson learned: Report any and all errors; if anything being dishonest and not reporting it made you very culpable in this situation; the other nurses who you even admit in this...
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    Any suggestions on shoes???

    LadyFree28 replied to ashsoontobeRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    They may need to be broken in OR you may have to go up a size...most Danskos are in European sizes, so bear in mind for that, a well as needing a wide width instead of a normal
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    Can I date the nurse who took care my mother before she passed away?

    LadyFree28 replied to m4a123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry for your loss. I wanted to respond to what you shared and try to interpret what nurses do; I think you may have misconstrued her professionalism as a form of more than kindness and empathy and...
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    Pearson Testi Center Employees

    LadyFree28 replied to Mahogany Queen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. When I took the PN exam, I did 85 in 90 mins; when I exited the exam, the proctor stated, "Well, that was quick!" So in essence, they knew the amount of questions I did. Same thing when I did...
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    Going from a University TO a CC?

    LadyFree28 replied to haelimjeong95's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What you consider "what other students normally do" is actually the complete opposite; there have been many in your shoes and have went back to nursing school through a university and have gone on to...
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    Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    LadyFree28 replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, this nurse is not the only one who thinks like
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    Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    LadyFree28 replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    I don't just carry around my stethoscope-I use it. The status of a pt can change in an instant-for better or for worse-and I never been wrong NOT to have one within my
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    What is the draw to nursing these days

    LadyFree28 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    The draw is clear: nursing is a respectable career that has an image of "helping people" that many either look at with rose-colored glasses, or both practicality and objectivity; it allows one to have...
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    Happy New Year

    LadyFree28 replied to GrumpyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Happy New Year to All! May you find happiness, where the it be a new job or a new niche; or refueling into the adventure that is
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    Bipap s/t....like a vent case or not?

    LadyFree28 replied to yogastudentRN's topic in Private Duty

    The agencies that I worked for treated BiPAP cases AS vent cases due to the acuity of the clients condition; even with vent experience, I still had to shadow a nurse for a certain number of hours that...
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    Why do we not get paid for lunch even if we never get to take one?

    LadyFree28 replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    This. I find time; buddy with a nurse, WHATEVER tactics I need to go, even just letting SOMEONE know I'm going to the bathroom, or having someone watch my patients while I do the same, and help them...
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    What jobs can you get with 2 semesters of nursing/clinical experience?

    LadyFree28 replied to BrightLight0's topic in Nursing Career

    This. Or you can so as The previous poster suggested; see if you can get into a PN program and start working as a
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    Looking for a change in Philadelphia

    LadyFree28 replied to maddyfan4's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Temple Hospital do hire LPNs and actually have a few positions open, most of the other hospitals (Jefferson, Penn Medicine) hire LPNs for their doctors offices. You can also try Wound Care Clinics,...
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    advise requested

    LadyFree28 replied to janders2003's topic in Patient Medications

    THIS. OP, did you report this already??? You should NOT be sitting on this information any
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    Career Change Pleaseee!

    LadyFree28 replied to Caribbean Teacher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Community colleges in my area do not have people stay in campus, nor do they have off campus housing; universities have on campus and off campus housing. You will be considered an international...
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    Career Change Pleaseee!

    LadyFree28 replied to Caribbean Teacher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP, you need to research WHERE you want to live FIRST before you decide what school you want to attend; you also need to research the market as well. The US is a big country with regional markets in...
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    Apprehensive of the responsibility

    LadyFree28 replied to Moriah02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    THIS. I too had no apprehensions working as a nurse; if anything, my level or awareness of responsibility is very acute, and my focus was if they remained alive, great, if there was a code, or death...
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    Complaining about your employer, loudly, at nurses' station

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

    THIS. I think people do forget about that...there's a more artful way to deal with issues in the work place. I wonder if people were MORE empathetic and wondered how they would feel on the receiving...
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    Lidocaine (UroJect) for Male Foleys

    LadyFree28 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I remember using it on a few males who had quadraparesis during intermittent caths; it seemed to work for them without any issues; I haven't had to use it on a female pt as of