smartnurse1982

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  1. How many days off are appropriate?

    smartnurse1982 replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    I think trachmom and the op are talking of nurses who are scheduled 5 days a week and call out one day every week. I understand both sides. Then again,i am not per diem,and i am full time. My agency...

  2. The nurse you dread working after

    smartnurse1982 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    To the op regarding aspiration issues: Was the pt on a pillow? From what i see among other nurses,a pillow counts as head elevation? Anyone got info on that? I see lots of nurses saying it is ok if...

  3. How many days off are appropriate?

    smartnurse1982 replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    When my main agency wants me to cover for a call out i ask them to raise my rate for that shift. Usually it works

  4. How many days off are appropriate?

    smartnurse1982 replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    The main agency i work for has what they call"full time PDN positions" with health benefits and PTO. To be eligible for full time you have to commit to 40 hrs a week. If your pt is hospitalized you...

  5. BSN from 4 year program required

    smartnurse1982 replied to tokmom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I thought an ABSN was technically a Bsn? I do not see a difference between an ABSN program and a regular Bsn program except most who enter ABsn already have the

  6. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes,i cant afford to spend x amt of money on more expensive programs. Word has got out it is an easy program,so how does that translate to joke

  7. "nurse" has been charged with scalding two year old

    smartnurse1982 replied to 1wellnessnurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I didn't know NJ had home care agencies that were state funded. Are

  8. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Nope,not really. Hospitals in this area hire new grad Bsn's over experienced

  9. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Transcripts are being sent to WGU as we speak. Yes,i could have gotten the Bsn 4 yrs ago,but since that time cheaper,newer schools have come out,including WGU. Secondly,i had no $$$. I had moved to...

  10. BSN from 4 year program required

    smartnurse1982 replied to tokmom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You know what,i was just thinking about all of this. What hurdle do we have to jump through now to get a job? Well,this is it. I kind of felt employers were going to be up to new tricks anyway....

  11. "nurse" has been charged with scalding two year old

    smartnurse1982 replied to 1wellnessnurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Next question...why is a CHHA taking care of a child with a

  12. "nurse" has been charged with scalding two year old

    smartnurse1982 replied to 1wellnessnurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am so confused. I looked up the 1st name on NjBON and nothing appeared? The second is expired....what agency would hire a nurse with an expired

  13. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Which is bad for me either way i guess. I do not have acute care experience,as most hospitals around here do not hire ADN's into acute care at all. I do not have acute care experience because i do not...

  14. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Are you saying that you do not get many job interviews because you graduated from

  15. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That is the difference. I want to go into acute care(med surg) for at least one yr. Someone on here actually said she does not recommend hiring nurses who graduated from online Rn to Bsn programs. I...

  16. How much free water to put in G-tube?

    smartnurse1982 replied to JerseyCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sure I do. But as you guys said on another post that I made,the family can give pts whatever they want. Well,the wife may be clogging the tube,but its a big maybe. Maybe as pointed out above he likes...

  17. Would taking office work hurt a new RNs chance at getting acute care experience

    smartnurse1982 replied to Nola009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is the golden question with no answer. Your best bet to gain acute care experience is to get the BSN degree. Its the only thing that will increase my odds or working acute care. I think this is...

  18. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Was this before the nursing

  19. How much free water to put in G-tube?

    smartnurse1982 replied to JerseyCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked ltc we used to have these convos all the time. I used to say as long as it is not contraindicated let them drink it(like iced TEAS,Pepsi,etc) fluid that they are actually going to drink...

  20. How much free water to put in G-tube?

    smartnurse1982 replied to JerseyCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    What is wrong with replacing water with soda,esp if he has no kidney and diabetes issues? Maybe she could give him apple juice instead via

  21. "It's Not That Special --

    smartnurse1982 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nursing practice differs by state to state,and among individuals. For instance,i made a post 3 yrs ago about "sleep vs Resting with eyes closed." I followed the advice,because prior to that i was...

  22. "It's Not That Special --

    smartnurse1982 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well,i am sorry to say this but i find most nurses who work in other specialties besides the one i work in(private duty) give WRONG advice,or their answer does not pertain to private duty at all. I...

  23. How do I handle lazy coworker??

    smartnurse1982 replied to CrazyCatNurse's topic in Private Duty

    Gosh,i hate to point this out,but WHY are you guys doing laundry? Is this a child or an adult? I know for me,i had a coworker who used to say i did not know how to fold clothes properly and she used...

  24. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My situation is unique i guess,as i do not have 20 yrs experience in acute care to build upon. I have 10 yrs overall experience as a nurse but NO experience in acute care I WILL be that 20 yr...

  25. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am not concerned with learning needs part,but its the employment aspect that is my greatest concern right now. I am an employed Rn but i do not work in acute care. I have to keep in mind i live in...