LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Finding my niche

    LadyFree28 replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At least you know that you may not be able to make the best decision, and that's OK too. I always refer this book to students as well as new nurses; I even read this book from time to time to sharpen...
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    Intro to Nursing - Consists of?

    LadyFree28 replied to KatRNStudent's topic in General Students

    THIS. If possible, take a look at the syllabus and organize your time in studying the concepts that you need from this course; even if you THINK it seems easy, you effort should be the same as a...
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    Social Skills in Nursing: The Art of Validation

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

    A timely reminder of an often disregarded skill. Can't wait for the next
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    Baby RN's running ICU?!!

    LadyFree28 replied to kmarieCCRN's topic in Critical Care

    And lack of a good skill mix makes for more morbidity and mortality rates. (research project that I have done in my studies and a passion of
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    Can I lose my license???

    LadyFree28 replied to Staceyface65's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, do you have malpractice
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    help overcoming setback

    LadyFree28 replied to dchavez777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I failed the first semester of a ADN program 14 years ago; my note taking and preparation was solid, I excelled in clinicals; but test taking was the issue; I could've returned, but for other reasons...
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    Nurses Enabling Substance Abusers

    LadyFree28 replied to zombienurse13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS. And THIS: Nursing judgement is objective and not a personal opinion. Your "license may be on the line" if you decide I use "skewed nursing judgement" and THIS
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    honestly, is nursing school plausible with a 2.2 gpa?

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

    Congrats!! :up: Keep us
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    It's a crime to take pictures of your patients

    LadyFree28 replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    THIS. Unless the OP is stating otherwise, I am baffled why someone wants to take a picture, even if it's for something concerning, which I thought the OP was alluding to; if so, document defensively...
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    Recently terminated

    LadyFree28 replied to beausilk74's topic in Patient Medications

    FYI, LPNs learn NOT to leave meds at the beside of ANY pts; that is a part of Nursing Fundamentals, whether it be a PN, ADN, or BSN program. Now, OP, the lesson of being terminated, is to move on and...
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    Nervous about new job

    LadyFree28 replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Emergency

    Congrats!!! I'm actually starting a position in the new year at a hospital Level 1 Trauma ER, which also has a burn unit. I plan on doing some self studying on Trauma, ER, ACLS, PALS and PEARS in the...
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    Switching jobs as a new RN

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

    The best way to get a job is when one has a job already. Try to keep looking if you must; just understand that you will have to start over again; just make sure with yor next position (if you get it)...
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    Advice!!

    LadyFree28 replied to MARYRN2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :rolfmao: It can complement "disturbed energy field" though in a AEB
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    Nurse Graduate

    LadyFree28 replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!!
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    I beat cancer

    LadyFree28 replied to gonzo1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Congrats and Merry Christmas to you as
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    "Holiday/year end" gift

    LadyFree28 replied to BonhamsGhost's topic in Emergency

    THIS is my mantra for life. I only have expectations for myself. With the check that I revive for my services rendered, I can get myself my own gift and pamper myself; I don't look to my employer to...
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    job is getting to me today

    LadyFree28 replied to joe007's topic in Emergency

    ^^^^^THIS.
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    All you can do is shake your head

    LadyFree28 replied to imbatz's topic in General Students

    That's a good point. As for the others who vicariously live through the TV; I welcome those teachable moments; they keep us in
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    Educating patients on ER use

    LadyFree28 replied to anh06005's topic in Patient Education

    Some states have been cutting Medicaid to the bone and will alert recipients that they are only billing for "true emergencies"; unfortunately, that's running the risk of what would constitutes as an...
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    Practical Nursing - salary raise?

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

    This... Depending on your area, you may get $25/hr, but that is after YEARS of experience...and negotiating to make this amount, or pool rate or "specialty rate" at least in my experience; I live in a...
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    How much trouble am I ? Scale: 1 to super fired

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

    Do you even want to work there
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    Why do we give up so easily!

    LadyFree28 replied to Future Nee Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I actually think giving up is a VERY difficult process...sometimes quitting can be very beneficial; regroup recharge, and try again, whatever one may choose. I gave up re entering an ADN program after...
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    Dream job too good to be true?I Need to vent, I feel so lost right now

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

    This. It took a total of 8 months from interview to orientation for one job; the process was all online, but then with the paperwork, fingerprinting, and physical, I started two months after my hire...
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    Not one but two job offers today!

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

    Congrats!!!
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    Dwindling faith in this profession

    LadyFree28 replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    THIS. One of the things that has helped me weather the spearheading of corporate management if healthcare is being the MOST important aspect of being a nurse-advocacy, that not includes our pts, but...