LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Held to a higher standard

    LadyFree28 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS. I also never took stock in the "nurses are supposed to be..." statement; by the time that was even uttered, and whenever I see that in print (there are fellow AN posters that use this, some...
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    Keeping my patient's dignity intact? Please help me!! (long but urgent)

    LadyFree28 replied to KateyBug's topic in Private Duty

    Anything is possible. Especially if OP doesn't
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    leaving this group

    LadyFree28 replied to RN-BSNMD2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Agree. I recently had a moment....then I thought of the pay and the flexibility that has increased due to the educational and scope
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    Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    LadyFree28 replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Emphasis mine. In all my almost 15 years in the business, I NEVER, and I do mean NEVER, ever worried about turning into a negative Nancy or a "pizzy"person, and I have worked in a dump or two or...
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    leaving this group

    LadyFree28 replied to RN-BSNMD2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nursing is nursing; some questions cans be answered in the specialty forums, General Nursing forums, etc. Also using the search to find other popular posts to ask you question works as
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    leaving this group

    LadyFree28 replied to RN-BSNMD2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you tried posting in the LPN/LVN
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    leaving this group

    LadyFree28 replied to RN-BSNMD2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This. Also account the fact that a percentage of posters use the app, I know for me, most of the new posts are pushed down and can get lost. I also suggest looking at other popular posts that may...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    LadyFree28 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    This.
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    Keeping my patient's dignity intact? Please help me!! (long but urgent)

    LadyFree28 replied to KateyBug's topic in Private Duty

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    the "sleep-nazi"...(please take no offense, I didn't)

    LadyFree28 replied to bb007rn's topic in Private Duty

    Well
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    is 25-30 too late to want to pursue a nursing degree?

    LadyFree28 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nope.
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    So I have a few questions about my GPA.

    LadyFree28 replied to Rocktheman's topic in General Students

    This. She has NO IDEA what we as nurses have to know, just like the rest of the public. Her choice to berate you is alarming; I remember your previous post where you were in a crisis mode. I think the...
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    why do nurses gossip and belittle eachother?

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

    This. OP, feel free to bring up your concerns through your survey or find out who the Nurse Manager is and write a personal letter detailing what you saw. Be factual, state what you heard, and state...
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    Help!!!!! What is the priority in sickle cell cris?

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

    Think about the pathology of Sickle Cell Anemia and Sickle Cell Crisis, as well as RBCs and what they need; once you research that, then you will know why #2 is correct. Let us know what you find
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    LadyFree28 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Sending positive vibes for a speedy
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    Should I quit for my first choice??

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

    This. Take the job and start your career; there are no guarantees in this
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    Plastic surgery

    LadyFree28 replied to Kgj2563's topic in General Nursing

    People are asking because you did not indicate in your posts nor did your profile indicate that you were a nurse; I thought it was a genuine questions and not meant for rudeness; our nursing community...
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    BSN schools accepting junior transfers?

    LadyFree28 replied to tylerspeedster's topic in School, College Programs

    La Salle
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    LadyFree28 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Keep them
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    EBOLA- Is this a game changer?

    LadyFree28 replied to HouTx's topic in Disaster Preparation

    THIS. Preparedness is key, as well as thorough, frequent reviews before annual reviews assist in making sure that everyone is prepared, knowledgeable and comfortable when a situation occurs. It is up...
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    BSN schools accepting junior transfers?

    LadyFree28 replied to tylerspeedster's topic in School, College Programs

    The BSN program I attended let students in to take nursing courses as juniors; however one had to have completed most of their pre-req's. I to a part-time accelerated program. I'm in PA, Philadelphia...
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    Hi seeking advice..

    LadyFree28 replied to studentspring2015's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you sure you want to take TWO sciences? I think you should focus on one science per semester; at least in my experience college Chem was just as heavy as A&P I. My advice is to make sure you...
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    itt tech scam?

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

    Have you looked into your local community college before going to ITT? This program is a commercial school, which usually doesn't transfer to area universities in order to obtain a bachelors or even a...
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    I want to quit pre-nursing for social work!

    LadyFree28 replied to pumpkinlover95's topic in Nursing Career

    THIS. Shadow and volunteer before you make a decision; and there's NOTHING wrong in taking a break in studies to regroup and refocus; there's many of us who have been there, done that, and went on to...
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    The Betrayal

    LadyFree28 replied to jayrn14's topic in Nursing Career

    The thing is, nursing is EVERYWHERE. Try to seek positions outside of the hospital, if you haven't; REAL nursing occurs in Sub-Acute, LTC, home health as well. My outside acute care experience has...