Gratefulbutnotstupid

Gratefulbutnotstupid ASN, LPN, RN

Telemetry, DD, Ortho, CCU, BHU

29 years in acute care. Floated for 15 of those years, then to DD -15 yrs next month.

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About Gratefulbutnotstupid

Gratefulbutnotstupid has 49 years experience as a ASN, LPN, RN and specializes in Telemetry, DD, Ortho, CCU, BHU.

Love all things medical. 
Have held several positions- hospital- Instructor trainer for BLS

Honored to be voted 1st LPN of excellence by hospital years ago.

Honored to have served on our States Board for Nursing.  Filled empty spot for 9 years and remained an extended board member for 5 years more.

4 Different director positions at present agency.  Director of Health (Nurses only), Director of Clinical Services ( Nurses, Behaviorists, QIDPs and Family care), Director of Integrated Services (Clinical Services plus Residential Services), and now Director of Clinical Education & Auditor.  I’ve learned a lot along the way.

If I was just 10 years younger, I’d go ahead and become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. I take classes all the time because I love to learn.

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  1. LPN or RN school?

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to Yadayada's topic in General Students

    Money is a big consideration. I was lucky to get a spot in a LPN program within the hospital. I only had to pay for my uniforms. The books were even supplied to us. The class ran from Sept 8 to...

  2. LPN or RN school?

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to Yadayada's topic in General Students

    The BSN requirement sometimes comes down to where you work. I went LPN to ASN through Excelsior College The LPN experience really helped me with my skills. At the time a LPN could start IV's ,...

  3. Life Changes

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    God speed. Rest in

  4. MO BON criminal record

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to Averie Elizabeth's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Your record may have been expunged after 6 months due to your age and behavior after the

  5. For those who have taken the PN NCLEX

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to capybaraNurse2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm so sorry you are struggling with this. When I took the LPN test it was an all day test, not until I took the NYCLEX for RN was it computerized. For each question imagine yourself in that...

  6. I give 2,640 meds to 35-40 residents by noon

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Unsafe ratios is a problem these days and young people see this and they decide they don't want to go into nursing. My friend was in a Nursing home for wound care. She had the call bell on for...

  7. Help! I need an advice!

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to dt1607's topic in General Nursing

    Is your Autism documented as a disability? If so you may have rights under the ADA allowing reasonable accommodations for employees to do their job. Your accommodation may be to be working in an...

  8. Life Changes

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you are comfortable and surrounded by love. I will pray for those for you. God bless

  9. Life Changes

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Go with God. Bless

  10. Management Criticism: "We see you care a great deal…"

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    KalipsoRed21, Sorry to not have answered until now. When I went into Management I was already in my 40's and my son was grown. The work I did was not floor work, so no one was lacking for my...

  11. The longest year. Finally off orientation! Proud ICU NP

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to JBMmom's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations. Enjoy your

  12. Been an RN for 20 years, can't take anymore

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I understand the need to get away from nursing. I started young and had over 29 years when I left the hospital and was nowhere near retirement. I had back surgery for a herniated disc with immediate...

  13. Management Criticism: "We see you care a great deal…"

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I worked as a staff nurse for almost 30 years, then went into a director's position. There was no nurse In administration when I got there. It was a disaster. Leadership was sorely needed. I...

  14. Career Change From Adult Oncology to NICU, Nervous!

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to Sweetpea04's topic in Nursing Career

    You made your decision, now stick with it if only for the experience. Nights are hard for some people and take getting used to. Keep a strict schedule for a couple of months to help you adjust....

  15. Hospital Bosses Ignored Months of Doctors' Warnings About Lucy Letby

    Gratefulbutnotstupid replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I hope her MO was total insanity because even that is not good enough. I really don't care what her MO was. No matter what it was , it was wrong. I don't think she fell through the cracks, I think...