LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Don't Know Where Else to Ask This

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

    Glad you submitted a complaint about him; at least my BON takes these complaints seriously and will pursue and report it to the public; if he want to go into nursing someday, his career can and will...
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    How do I explain to my snobby family why nurses are important and worthy of respect?

    LadyFree28 replied to Miss Infermiera2b's topic in General Nursing

    This. And THIS: Try as you might, be prepared to go through your journey without your family's criticism; you might be successful without them...let your actions SPEAK louder than
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    The Nurse's Guide to Observing Chanukkah

    LadyFree28 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Just to be clear, Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States and also celebrated in the Western African Diaspora in other nations of the Americas. The celebration honors African...
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    Don't Know Where Else to Ask This

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

    Try to speak to the office manger about the issue and the p-doc about the situation; if you are seeing the p-doc for a continual basis, try to continue seeing this doc; try to walk in and personally...
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    student in need of help

    LadyFree28 replied to boobear0299's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The one you selected was not the best response. ; the one chosen was the best answer; other posters have explained the rationale quite
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    A question for a friend!!

    LadyFree28 replied to dannygurl84's topic in General Nursing

    This should answer the question quite nicely. OP, whatever you friend decides, she MUST be prepared for the
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    Too good for poo

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursesmurf14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They will have to wait... A nurse can't stop in the middle of a med pass to change; they can't, especially if they discover a skin tear, a pt is symptomatic of a CVA and needs to be sent out, and the...
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    Michigan Religious Freedom Restoration Act

    LadyFree28 replied to MoonlightIdle's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm sure this will be overturned by the Supreme Court IF it passes...stay
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    Finding my niche

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

    What do you want to do??? I totally understand the "blah" moments; For the past year I felt as though I was floating on a life raft, trying to figure out how my career was going to go, until I thought...
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    Union Intent on Improving the Lot of Nurses Nationwide

    LadyFree28 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I hear it before, and I believe it-nursing WILL be the next nursing BOOM as the corporization (my word) it healthcare continues to tear it's ugly head in it's 20th year (at least in my
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    night shift and health

    LadyFree28 replied to yoginurse29's topic in General Nursing

    So far THIS. I've increased my hours; it has started to become a challenge, but I don't mind working nights; day shift has the wonderful drama that makes me miss all my favorite soaps that are long...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    LadyFree28 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Umami is a Japanese word: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umami Now your co worker can know for
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    I just cried in my car :'(

    LadyFree28 replied to Twinkle007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    BREATHE. First, congratulate yourself on taking the test! I didn't know I passed when I took my NLCEX-PN either; I panicked when I got the minimum. There wasn't a PVT when I took the exam either,...
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    LPN vs MA

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

    If you got in the 99th percentile, then you should be fine. As far as challenging the CMA exam, again, they are two different paths; although I am limited on my knowledge as to whether one can...
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    Fired after 3 weeks!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to leelee85's topic in Critical Care

    THIS. Dust yourself off, keep looking. That unit did you a favor; you are a far better nurse to be on that unit. Best
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    What is the proper way to address an RN?

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

    I've been called everything in the book; however, the best is when pts call me Ms. LadyFree...Ladyfree is fine also. I haven't been called a maid though, don't plan on
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    Survey on infant male circumcision

    LadyFree28 replied to wtbcrna's topic in General Nursing

    I voted for the first option; as much as the health benefits are available, I think that parents should make an informed decision. If I have male children, they will be circumcised because of the...
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    CDC rec to counsel all males about benefits of circumcision

    LadyFree28 replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. Let's keep this as an EDUCATED discussion, not "opinion"; let's be civil and educational with the responses; let's use the nursing process and use those research skills we learned in nursing...
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    CDC rec to counsel all males about benefits of circumcision

    LadyFree28 replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    It should be EBP...we are...ALLnurses, after all...what we do as nurse have a reason and a
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    When pushy CNAs show how little they know

    LadyFree28 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Yes.
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    Finishing program but very hurt and disappointed

    LadyFree28 replied to mrsnurse2014's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    THIS.... Best post
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    Did You Go Into Nursing For One Specialty?

    LadyFree28 replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I went into nursing school with an open mind in relation to a certain specialty; I already worked as a nurse assistant in the ER and on Tele. I did want to specialize in two specialties; and have...
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    4th time taking NCLEX

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

    What do your performance reports entail? Are you an international trained nurse or an ESL (English as a second language) student? There can be several factors that is impeding your process to NCLEX...
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    NCBSN prorgam any idea?

    LadyFree28 replied to hm1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't use Hurst as a review at all; although I had several sources as content resources if I needed to refresh; most of my question review was LaCharity, Lippincott, NCSBN, Saunders (which broke...
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    Is This Normal?

    LadyFree28 replied to lilgop's topic in General Students

    Yup, it's normal. Do you have your required and recommended resources? If so, all the answers will be available. Best