LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Bullied at work

    LadyFree28 replied to eelise11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Did you let the DON know what happened and what was being said about you? It would behoove you to notify the right people in case something happens. I have yet to have someone fight me, and have been...
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    Support Kaci Hickox

    LadyFree28 replied to nurse2033's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well said. There are other illness in this country that we attend to that we run the risk of catching everyday. If anything, she was FORCED into a quarantine; she didn't refuse, nor did she test...
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    Are there any nurses happy to be a nurse?

    LadyFree28 replied to frequentFLyER's topic in General Nursing

    This. Very happy with my
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    Help me bring this into the public!

    LadyFree28 replied to malenurse122879's topic in Disaster Preparation

    not signing it...what a ludicrous
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    40k for nursing school?

    LadyFree28 replied to varonte69's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Too much for an ADN
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    discrimination in the nursing field

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

    There are jobs for LPNs outside the acute care arena; look to sub-acute facilities, LTC, corrections, home health, wound care clinics, ambulatory clinics, and home health. Many of us started out as...
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    What's your go to outfit after work?

    LadyFree28 replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    No underwear; either a short gown, tee shirt gown or tee and sweats or PJs with no undies; if there isn't anyone in the house, birthday suit it
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    21 Things you never mention at a hospital job interview

    LadyFree28 replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sounds like a great
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    stinky patient pet peeve

    LadyFree28 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    Well said. I just completed a BSN program about two years ago, they are STILL teaching bed baths and ADLS in fundamentals; batching and changing patients is STILL part of nursing care. I'm in a major...
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    So I have a few questions about my GPA.

    LadyFree28 replied to Rocktheman's topic in General Students

    Well said! OP, again, you should not be feeling like crap; the most you can do is seek out counseling to help you with your insight and with these feelings, you should not be berated and felt like you...
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    Needed to vent

    LadyFree28 replied to jojo489's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well said. In my area of PA, LPNs are known for their weight in gold, although there are a few that either don't know about LPNs in the full capacity, or don't use them in their capacity, either way,...
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    21 Things you never mention at a hospital job interview

    LadyFree28 replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just...wow...
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    Failed NCLEX-RN twice, need advice and encouragement!

    LadyFree28 replied to Futurenurse217's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How I studied was according to the blueprint on the four aspects of becoming a licensed nurse: 1.Safe, Effective Care; 2. Health Promotion; 3. Physiological Integrity; 4. Psychosocial Integrity. These...
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    BOO-YAH!

    LadyFree28 replied to Beautiful Mind RN's topic in Nurses Rock

    Congrats!!!
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    Nursing home phenomenon/ What's this?

    LadyFree28 replied to Juliet310's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The "events in time" is due to one of the largest generations is starting to age, political forces may be due to economic laws changing resulting in economic downturn, and overall health in the nation...
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    How can I be taken more seriously?

    LadyFree28 replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    I'm short, and look young, but my personality and presence and experience has made it very challenging for even the most challenging person to TRY to challenge me, lol. For me, I think it took...
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    Nursing home phenomenon/ What's this?

    LadyFree28 replied to Juliet310's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have you heard of Advance Directives, Power of Attorney, futile care? Have you heard of palliative care? These issues come into play in terms of rights of self-determination, as well as notifying...
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    Orientation for Experienced Nurses

    LadyFree28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel your pain. Sometimes those particular individuals go back to their old job. :) Sending positive vibes that this person finds happiness, and that you and you unit can help her get it or move on...
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    WHY do I keep getting Near Passing??

    LadyFree28 replied to Xaldin4life RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Knowing what types of herbal drug are similar to particular medications is a knowledge based questions; you would have to know about those specifics, but that's still a small part of the application...
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    WHY do I keep getting Near Passing??

    LadyFree28 replied to Xaldin4life RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's not about content; it's knowing WHAT the question is asking you; nursing school gives pretty much general concepts to the subjects that we need to know as nurses; the NCLEX is very scenario based...
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    Criticism

    LadyFree28 replied to Katniss88's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, since you state you don't handle criticism well, your issue seems to be that you need to learn how to improve your practice; it behooves you to improve on those two points of practice because you...
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    We Are Family

    LadyFree28 replied to happyinmyheart's topic in Nurses Rock

    I think that this site for the most part, is the BEST of nursing; posters using their insight and expertise-career and life experience-to exchange ideas and information. I don't know a better site...
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    WHY do I keep getting Near Passing??

    LadyFree28 replied to Xaldin4life RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse: 1. Safe, effective care;...
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    Can job termination occur if nurses do not get the flu shot and refuse to wear a mask

    LadyFree28 replied to helen2346's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Short answer: yes. You have many options; unless you have a mitigating situation with your health, and you are willing to wear a mask, there's no way around it in most places, let alone a nursing home...
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    Should I wear this to the next staff meeting?

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

    HA!!!!!!