smartassmommy

smartassmommy has 1 years experience.

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1. CEUS for WV

   smartassmommy replied to KelsLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I know that substance abuse and veterans issues are required.

2. Punitive culture

   smartassmommy replied to pink panther's topic in General Nursing

   Tactic may be the word you are seeking.

3. Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?

   smartassmommy replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Safety

   Ratios! Overloaded nurses are more likely to make mistakes.

4. A little advice please

   smartassmommy replied to smartassmommy's topic in General Nursing

   Especially since we are due for a visit soon. The last couple of surveys this facility has had were dismal. That's why it was sold shortly before I started working there. I have not changed the times on my meds and I won't.

5. A little advice please

   smartassmommy posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new nurse in ltc. Yesterday my DON told me to document meds so that it looks like all were passed within the time limit. I'm not comfortable with this. Is this a normal practice in ltc?

6. Nursing Shortage!! It's real and it bites (new grads, can't find a job? Read this post!)

   smartassmommy replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   If you were hiring LPN, I'd move yesterday. I would love to live in a rainforest.

7. New nurses without clear career goals

   smartassmommy replied to tara07733's topic in General Nursing

   I went through school knowing I had a job on the med/surg unit I was an aide on. The available schedule didn't fit my needs, so I decided to take any position that fit my current scheduling need. I am happily employed at an ltc where the work may be...

8. Orientation for LTC Nurses

   smartassmommy replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric

   I got a month. But I did agree one day towards the end to work a shift on my own. My DON checked on me regularly and was available for any questions or help.

9. I'm freaking out!

   smartassmommy replied to 4ofmii's topic in NCLEX

   Also check your state BON site. If you passed they may have your license posted before 48 hours

10. Psst....Let's Talk About Gossip in the Nurses' Station

    smartassmommy replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Not big on gossip, but it's always nice to know who has a reputation as a pen thief.

11. Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

    smartassmommy replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    If the "Medicaid doesn't pay enough for resident care but we can afford lobbyists " ltc industry can be beaten.

12. Nursing pay..Check this out!

    smartassmommy replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Very true. Especially in North central WV

13. What are Your Goals for 2018??

    smartassmommy replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Pass nclex- on. Move to a bigger place.

14. For all new LPNs

    smartassmommy replied to Jen4nursing's topic in LPN/LVN

    I'm getting ready to start my first nursing job. It's in a ltc facility. How can I make be the best possible orientee?

15. Staff Nurses Who Refuse To Precept Or Teach?

    smartassmommy replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is it wrong to pray that whoever gets stuck with me when I start my first new grad job in a couple of weeks likes having the newbie underfoot? How can I be a good orientee? I want to get off to a good start learning how to be a nurse.