LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    taking the nclex as a community college student

    LadyFree28 replied to 2bnursemia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have options: You can get into a PN/VN program by studying for the TEAS or the NLN (depending on the program); study hard for that exam, and have your test score high in order to be placed in the...
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    "Seasoned" nurse looking for career change

    LadyFree28 replied to LaXLiz62's topic in Legal

    It's "preferred", not required; at least try those positions; you may get
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    Devastated on First Write Up

    LadyFree28 replied to RNtoThe3rd's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I hope you will have a meeting with union rep and speak on the conditions you were faced with that night...they should be asking management WHY this was
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    no new grads allowed in hospitals?

    LadyFree28 replied to ramosyasmin16's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest for you to go to the California forum to get a more realistic response on that particular job market. Most major cities on both coasts have not had a nursing shortage in at least a decade,...
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    Former LPN's, what path did you take?

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

    I worked for a few years, had enough CC credits to get an Associates degree, took the rest if my pre-req's and went into a BSN program that had evening and weekend coursework; by the time I graduated...
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    Cultural Diversity and Tattoos

    LadyFree28 replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Students

    As well as THIS. It is about the comfort and addressing the needs of the pt as
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    Cultural Diversity and Tattoos

    LadyFree28 replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Students

    I think the point being missed is the school's side; one needs to be cognizant on that the school is a guest in a facility; they are competing against many schools for a spot and to lose a spot could...
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    101 Ways To Fall Asleep (add your own)

    LadyFree28 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Sleeping standing
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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

    Where is this "list" that prompted this article? I'm in the camp that each occupation has it's stressors, from risk of being laid off, to the risk of death, or the risk of not getting paid.
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    Unit Manager asks to cancel interview. What do you do?

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

    I agree with the other posters; they have yet to even confirm that they want to hire you. Go to the other
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    I'm supposed to what now?

    LadyFree28 replied to jojo489's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This.
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    Obamacare and hospitals

    LadyFree28 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank You for sharing your experience. I think that there are going to be many that benefit, some that don't, and in the long run, it will need to be tweaked as well as the benefit of it-because it...
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    child abuse question?

    LadyFree28 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What were the other two
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    Big bad bullies

    LadyFree28 replied to ljrn135's topic in Emergency

    This. Let's be clear on what constitutes as unprofessional behavior
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    Big bad bullies

    LadyFree28 replied to ljrn135's topic in Emergency

    They should over sell themselves AT ALL for the benefit of their practice; see my siggy line. In my travels, "eating" of said nurses rarely happens; being put in ones place after overselling ones self...
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    Disabled, but not unable: the rebirth of a nurse!

    LadyFree28 replied to chiefaics's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Powerful words from one disabled nurse to another, there is always a will and a way.
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    30-Year Old GPA Might Sink My RN Program App

    LadyFree28 replied to Beginning15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!!!
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    Abducted Nurse

    LadyFree28 replied to classicdame's topic in General Nursing

    This. Reports are that she is a nurse assistant:
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    TV ad has no one from my hospital

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

    I've been photo-op'ed before; still on the advertisements although I don't work there anymore, not would recommend people to work there, lol...not sure I would want to be a part of a marketing tool...
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    no new grads allowed in hospitals?

    LadyFree28 replied to ramosyasmin16's topic in General Nursing

    What area do you live
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    Orientation for a new grad

    LadyFree28 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand. I am precepting a new grad that has no experience, and we have some complex pts; granted I went to this particular school and find it appalling that they had placed limitations, while I...
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    Medicaid paid company, but company didn't pay me! ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to edwardsrn62's topic in Private Duty

    I understand however my point is become familiar with said regulations in order to be more informed, so you at LEAST know when the agency is being less-than truthful, which is happening in the OP's...
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    Medicaid paid company, but company didn't pay me! ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to edwardsrn62's topic in Private Duty

    I'll take option 1. I do know what it means. Now, do you have anything useful to help the OP
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    Medicaid paid company, but company didn't pay me! ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to edwardsrn62's topic in Private Duty

    And this is your natural response; again, you have NOT posted FEDERAL guidelines; that's what matters in the long run. I am fully aware of the current guidelines in terms of nursing care, which...
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    Medicaid paid company, but company didn't pay me! ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    LadyFree28 replied to edwardsrn62's topic in Private Duty

    No one is getting defensive, the issue is that you are spreading inaccurate information; from CMS and labor law regulations down to who can work in home health; that didn't help to add to this...