LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Med-Surg Certification

    LadyFree28 replied to Sabr's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Med-Surg certification is for RNs only, not for PCTs. The best thing is to keep
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    Are all nurses perpetually exhausted?

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

    In all my 9 years of nursing, I have found a way to have a work-life balance that has me less exhausted; and I have worked nights and two-three jobs at least most of my career; I currently work nights...
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    overtime laws in PA

    LadyFree28 replied to nursing123455's topic in General Nursing

    This. First go to your employer and question them and inform them that you don't want to work overtime; if they are giving you a hard time, a call to the labor commissioner will certainly do the...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    They are called nurse navigators; they have them in my area; they help find those who are in the "safety net" area, and will help with pts who need assistance with psychosocial and health issues; they...
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    pt received the wrong blood

    LadyFree28 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree. Did they check who the pt was? Did they check the Labs against the blood? Did they check with two people as well as before the blood was hung? Were they monitoring vital signs and the pt...
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    Exercise for night shift.

    LadyFree28 replied to jar312's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm a yogi, so I do yoga either before bed or when I get up; I try to do sessions everyday for 30 mins, then hit the sheets or start the
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    pt received the wrong blood

    LadyFree28 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This. There may be more to the story that meets the
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    Nursing standard

    LadyFree28 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Most clinical instructor minimums in my area is three-five years of nursing experience plus MSN education; not only you have to be enrolled, but beyond the second semester, but that's if you have over...
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    Rejected..No Facebook?!!

    LadyFree28 replied to cosmos2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This. I have never had an employer ask me if I'm on Facebook; that's pretty unprofessional to me IMHO, and I agree it's a red flag. I do have a Facebook page; my name is so unusual that anyone can...
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    New Grad, needing advice regarding work relationships

    LadyFree28 replied to illumi15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well said. Having intellectual, matter of fact comebacks/responses does take some time to hone; you know that when she may say something regarding you performance or whatever, you can always state,...
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    LPN licence renewal after becoming RN

    LadyFree28 replied to HemOnc's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am in a neighboring state and I have both my licenses, but I have malpractice insurance for my highest license. I think this will be the last time renewing my LPN license; like another poster...
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    Lack of new graduate jobs

    LadyFree28 replied to LondonFog's topic in General Students

    Well said. My area has not had a true nursing shortage for decades; it's not all that uncommon for many to have started outside of the hospital before they move into a hospital position; it has...
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    clinical instructor problem or is it me?

    LadyFree28 replied to studentnurse162484's topic in General Students

    Think positive; you had a VERY teachable moment; label and cap syringes; double check, and even CIs are human. And remember to advocate for yourself, even in front of your CI. Take your mistakes as...
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    Any specialty type LVN's ?? what's yours?

    LadyFree28 replied to Natasha A.'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your specialty is psych. Own
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    Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

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

    This. None of the answers were appropriate for my thoughts per the wording of the options, because I never feel guilty about providing or delegating nursing care, nor do I have a problem giving...
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    ADN vs. BSN

    LadyFree28 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Agreed. Didn't take long for this old chestnut to derail a good thread. Getting popcorn
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    "International Association of Nurses" - is this legit?

    LadyFree28 replied to psysn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This needs a bump...they tried to contact me
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    Dating a former patient

    LadyFree28 replied to thepsychtech's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree to a point; I even think hooking up with a former pt w/o psych issues should at least be given a time period; there is still the convalescence part of illness and that persons' focus should be...
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    Dating a former patient

    LadyFree28 replied to thepsychtech's topic in Psychiatric

    I remember that particular thread...I thought that this was a resurrection thread! OP, I'm going to echo the sentiments of those who said no, for all the reasons that were stated. Regardless of your...
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    In LPN Program - Denied Acceptance into ADN Program

    LadyFree28 replied to kimmyanne02's topic in General Students

    To echo others; get your license as a LPN, tweak with your GPA, then go for it or
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    Frustrated With New Narcotic Rules

    LadyFree28 replied to Donnagg123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This.
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    job switch

    LadyFree28 replied to odesimone94's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What do you want to do? What is your market like for RNs in you area? do you need a ADN or BSN in order to get into the burn unit? Understand you may not get into that position immediately after...
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    Have you noticed...

    LadyFree28 replied to joe_mulligan88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    Night Shift Dulls your brain

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

    Yes, a destination I hope to go to someday...the ER. Being a night shifter and being a superhero? didn't know I was that close to being Wonder Woman,
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    Why is Nursing not in the top ten most stressful jobs for 2014!

    LadyFree28 replied to chiefaics's topic in General Nursing

    How about; why aren't there MORE nurses involved in policy and policy making, and learning the process in order to feel lessed stressed, or actually have some idea of WHAT it takes to run this...