smartnurse1982

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  1. Disappointed in WGU

    smartnurse1982 replied to ERnurse71's topic in School, College Programs

    I am disappointed in WGU because they keep changing the classes,one task changed while I was working on the class. They also took away course chatter,and some Task Templates will be gone

  2. Hospitals offer big bonuses, free housing and tuition to recruit nurses

    smartnurse1982 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    Lpn/Lvn have different scopes in different states. In Nj we could not hang blood,do an initial assessment,do a full comprehensive assessment,start IV's,replace an NGT,and write a nursing care plan....

  3. Hospitals offer big bonuses, free housing and tuition to recruit nurses

    smartnurse1982 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    I know what is going to happen. Those states with an Lpn shortage will start hiring medical assistants in their place(when they can). I dont know why it is so hard to hire an Rn for an Lpn

  4. Refusing a case in home care

    smartnurse1982 replied to Katesp91's topic in Private Duty

    Seems like in the past five years the number of "bad" cases has gone up. Anyone else notice this? I want to attribute it to the internet and Google in

  5. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    smartnurse1982 replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked LTC but transitioned to PDN 12 year ago. I want to transition back to LTC. I hope I am successful this time. I cannot stand the benefits for PDN. Most times I feel like a servant moreso than...

  6. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    smartnurse1982 replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    In my personal opinion those patients should not be in a home. They need to be in a

  7. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    smartnurse1982 replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    The only time I know of that patients were required to go to the hospital was during Hurricane Sandy. Many families refused and relied on their generators and back up vent

  8. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    smartnurse1982 replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    Home health personnel? We have on our 485's that family shall assume care in the event that nursing is

  9. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    smartnurse1982 replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    So how would she be able to help the patient if she ended up injured in a ditch? Not all jobs in my area require dependable transportation. I hope since you are the owner of the group home that you...

  10. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    smartnurse1982 replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    Is this really true? i work private duty as an Rn,and I was told we were essential personnel,however,I thought that only applied to acute care

  11. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    smartnurse1982 replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    Well,I would be the first to admit i would call out during bad weather. If you die on the roads,will a job really matter? As a private duty nurse,my days going beyond for the families is long over....

  12. Jahi McMath "What does it mean to die?"

    smartnurse1982 replied to Christy1019's topic in Nursing News

    I doubt that. Grandma is an

  13. Jahi McMath "What does it mean to die?"

    smartnurse1982 replied to Christy1019's topic in Nursing News

    Whoa! I knew I was not going crazy when I wrote I take care of children in similar position as Jahi(I am in NJ,so I believe these families just kept it quiet). But the argument could be made is that...

  14. What are some horror stories families have shared with you about former nurses they had?

    smartnurse1982 replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Private Duty

    Personally,be careful and weary what parents tell you. I usually just listen but do not add any input. Lots of times,I noticed key details are usually

  15. Has anyone bought Jaanuu scrubs? Do you like them in comparison to other brands?

    smartnurse1982 replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work in homecare,and we could wear regular clothes. I prefer to wear scrubs though. All my scrubs are baggy and make me look bigger than what I am and look,so i thought this top might make me...

  16. Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    smartnurse1982 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    As I have said on here before,try getting a bedside Rn position in a NJ hospital with an ADN. You will be laughed at. my point? The Bsn is required for bedside Rn jobs now in some places. So can we...

  17. Nurses aren't maids!

    smartnurse1982 replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    CC7....are you in a Southern state by any chance? I noticed doing household tasks was much more acceptable down there. I cannot find the reason

  18. Has anyone bought Jaanuu scrubs? Do you like them in comparison to other brands?

    smartnurse1982 replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What do yall think of these

  19. Flunked out of WGU Rn to Bsn.

    smartnurse1982 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just wondering if the Stats,Nutrition,Information Technology,and Humanities courses will transfer to some other school even though I did not complete the Degree program. I failed the Biochem...

  20. Do what now? ( How to save a stroke victim according to facebook)

    smartnurse1982 replied to That Guy's topic in General Nursing

    It says it is traditional Chinese

  21. Which Area Has the Most Compassionate Nurses

    smartnurse1982 replied to RNite's topic in General Nursing

    It certainly is not

  22. What are the best kind of nursing jobs for an RN BSN?

    smartnurse1982 replied to bluestar776's topic in General Students

    I am going to have to agree with this. I am in Private Duty Peds and we dont do more than half of the things nurses do that work in acute care. Therefore,while most students are quickly passing...

  23. Catch 22? Why does WGU demand that I be working half-time for ADN > BSN?

    smartnurse1982 replied to 42pines's topic in Western Governors University

    I am a private duty nurse working shift work and I did not have to do anything related to my workplace. I am not sure why,rankly. I barely could be considered working in nursing,because there are not...

  24. What do you think of 12 hour shifts

    smartnurse1982 replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

    Wow,i just look at you people with awe. i work 16 hr shifts,3pm to 7am Thursday and Saturday,in addition to 8 hour night shifts Mon,Tues,Wed,Fri Then again,i work 74 hours per week(same

  25. WGU RN-BSN December 2017. Advice/support appreciated!

    smartnurse1982 replied to raffie3166's topic in Western Governors University

    join the Facebook group. Pay attention to the version of the course you are