LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Is it possible to actually LIKE my job in nursing?

    LadyFree28 replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this...to a point. I enjoy being a nurse; I have worked in a couple of dumps in order to gain experience; I have worked in other places that have been palatable to work in; meaning, there...
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    Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The nursing workforce will be the next union boom, I believe... Many people leave, but many MORE stay, and there are many that are having the seat of the table and have a voice, many MORE need to find...
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    The "increase minimum wage" issue.

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

    But remember, those greedy people have forced more people to not retire, making a shortage of jobs and an even more stagnant wage increase as well. Not everyone is doing well or contributing enough...
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    failing nursing school

    LadyFree28 replied to nevergiveup2016's topic in Georgia Nursing

    We all run our own races. About 14 years ago, I failed an ADN program. I dusted myself off, kept competing my pre-req's while working as a nursing assistant, within 4 years removed from failure I went...
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    can't pass exams

    LadyFree28 replied to tann1221's topic in General Students

    This. The best way to find out what you are doing is to speak to the instructor and come up with a plan; even if it means withdrawing and trying again; but before that, sitting down with an instructor...
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    Can I take the nclex

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

    This. Apply, study, and take the
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    No job and Nowhere to go

    LadyFree28 replied to berhaelee's topic in General Nursing

    The only advice and support I have is to keep applying...it took me about 100 applications before I landed a job. Cast your net wide and look burying the hospital setting-nursing homes, clinics, any...
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    Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That's actually an interesting perspective... I found that advancing my education gave me a fresh perspective of things, as well as learning the ins and outs of this business has prevented me from...
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    Help! I am scheduled every holiday!

    LadyFree28 replied to nicolemarie1822's topic in General Nursing

    You tell them you are not working Christmas. The
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    What job will you do for your semi-retirement?

    LadyFree28 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This... I also plan on being an educator in my semi-retirement-community and staff education, probably a NP as well. I know I am far away from retirement, but I am going in that direction
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    Lessons on why not to "Assume" things.

    LadyFree28 replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Kudos for advocating for that
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    nurse, per diem, needs a second job!¡ Really?

    LadyFree28 replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, per diem is "as needed", which could come at any time...as soon as two hours before a scheduled shift. Some places have set per diem shifts, some do not; sounds like the place you work...
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    Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

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

    I have found it to be a mix; although I haven't really experienced a feeling of not being satisfied by my work performance or even my career; in all my years of being in healthcare-almost 15 years now...
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    Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic

    LadyFree28 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes...a VERY good
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    The "increase minimum wage" issue.

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

    The "dumbing down" of America is alive and well, and at least in what I have witnessed, started in the late 1990s/early
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    Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

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

    This. Once you see nursing as a business, then you can put your best interests to work. We work with the most vulnerable, almost down in the gutter people, regardless of race, culture, class; people...
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    The "increase minimum wage" issue.

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

    With goods increasing in costs and wages being stagnant-nurses wages have been stagnant for the past 20 years, with many places freezing wage increases and cost of living adjustments going away, in...
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    How to pass NCLEX-RN!

    LadyFree28 replied to NurseKath1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Priority, Delegation, Assessment by
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    Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    LadyFree28 replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I understood what you were trying to convey, per your belief system, Girlafraid. I think understanding someone's point of view based in the belief system that she honors should be key, even when...
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    Why do some people look down on LPNs?

    LadyFree28 replied to eatlovepray04's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    People may look down, but there are far more others that know the value of LPNs; it's what you do with the knowledge that makes the difference. I have worked with many RNs that have NO idea of what...
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    So I just failed out of Nursing School, is there hope after?

    LadyFree28 replied to Marvarapper's topic in General Students

    You can't retake the
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    Failed 2 exams....having a phobia for Finals

    LadyFree28 replied to AleiaTheEnchanted's topic in General Students

    Have you gotten supplemental questions, ie NCLEX exam review books? I suggest the Success Series Fundamentals book; they have books for other subjects in Nursing School as well. I found the series to...
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    advice on being written up when I dont think I should have been...

    LadyFree28 replied to anniegirl1988's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Maybe, but then again, we do not work wither OP, meaning, we do not know what criteria constitutes a write up; if that means not managing a pt correctly, which could've turned into a real emergency,...
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    advice on being written up when I dont think I should have been...

    LadyFree28 replied to anniegirl1988's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm wondering the same thing. Moving forward, have confidence to call the doctor...trust your nursey-spidey sense and advocate for your pt, even if it means calling a RR, the provider, SBAR, and stick...
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    Burnout or just Cranky?

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

    Enjoy!