smartnurse1982

smartnurse1982

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  1. Vent to/about my "coworker".

    smartnurse1982 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    Would you believe some Dr's dont give parameters? i had to go through a lot of hoops to get this 1 doc to write parameters for albuterol. He just gives orders that say" give albuterol q 4 hrs

  2. Vent to/about my "coworker".

    smartnurse1982 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    I actually tell parents to check the Mar. It is intended for them to view only though,not place marks on. For ex... a nurse leaves at 7am. The client has meds due at 7am. i usually give the 7am...

  3. a new PDN case for me!!

    smartnurse1982 replied to WI_home_RN's topic in Private Duty

    I do know that i can become an official "Certified Peds Rn" if i get certified. Its much like getting certified in PALS. Right now,even though i have worked peds 10 yrs,i am not official. My...

  4. Can a LPN delegate to RN?

    smartnurse1982 replied to roxs752's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also think that naybe the Lpn has an degree in Healthcare Administration? I forgot about that one,as many have degrees outside of

  5. Can a LPN delegate to RN?

    smartnurse1982 replied to roxs752's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always though Ltc was skilled care,otherwise Medicaid would not pay for it? All the Ltc facilities i have work at had feeding tubes and trachs,snd they were on all floors. Maybe you mean assisted...

  6. "Loosing" my license

    smartnurse1982 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses often wonder why new grad nurses have no "clinical skills" and this is why! The clinical instructor was already over burdened with !0 students to look after. I mostly remember standing around...

  7. Can a LPN delegate to RN?

    smartnurse1982 replied to roxs752's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wonder if i was delegating when i was an Lpn working in ltc? i would ask the Rn on the other hall to hang the Iv's of my

  8. Can a LPN delegate to RN?

    smartnurse1982 replied to roxs752's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow,great topic! i have wondered this myself. I do not understand when someone says"the lpn is under the Rn's license". Let me give an example.. Say if i am working for a temp agency and i am the only...

  9. WHY do I need a BSN?

    smartnurse1982 replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i know it might see silly to some,but i do not understand how people can argue Rn's need more education when we have nurses(yes they...lpn's are nurses despite what anyone says) that have 1 yr of...

  10. WHY do I need a BSN?

    smartnurse1982 replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i say downgrade us(yes,that includes me too) to Lpn's. Then,make all Lpn's go back to school for a yr to remain Lpn's or else lose their jobs. In other words,make it identical to the Canadian and UK...

  11. Support for ADN's required to secure their BSN lacking

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

    You must be a night shifter like me! How did you do it in one

  12. The online school for RN to BSN

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

    i was thinking about Chamberlain until you mentioned the Devry association. i dont want devry on my

  13. Support for ADN's required to secure their BSN lacking

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

    Oh,i thought that price was for the whole program,not per

  14. What's in your bag (and/or car) -- the PDN version!

    smartnurse1982 replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty

    When nurses buy Ibuprofen for some of the kids are you saying that is a liability issue,even though Ibuprofen is a prescribed med? If the MAR says Pediatric ibuprofen 100mg/5 ml and i buy the...

  15. Support for ADN's required to secure their BSN lacking

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

    So the bsn in 10 only includes Rn's? I am an Rn who was an lpn long ago. I was thinking,if i do not get the Bsn,could i then use my old lpn

  16. What's in your bag (and/or car) -- the PDN version!

    smartnurse1982 replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty

    Fleet enemas and the other stuff are Otc drugs. Since insurance doesnt cover otc meds i think thats why parents do nit buy

  17. Support for ADN's required to secure their BSN lacking

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

    I know the title says "Adn" but what are the requirements for Lpn's? Do they have to get a Bsn too,or could they remain Lpn's? I know it sounds strange,but if I decide not to go the Bsn route and its...

  18. Support for ADN's required to secure their BSN lacking

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

    Wow,that is a steal! Did you have most of the pre reqs? I think i might have to go live in the hood while i get the

  19. Please explain why a nurse is needed...

    smartnurse1982 replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    Enjoy the pay while you

  20. What's in your bag (and/or car) -- the PDN version!

    smartnurse1982 replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty

    i do not have nearly as much stuff as you guys! i am thinking about buying some stock meds for my clients since parents seem unconcerned,esp about constipation. Fleet enemas(adult and pediatric)...

  21. Do private duty LVN/LPN ever get a pay raise?

    smartnurse1982 replied to Live_Life's topic in Private Duty

    I meant driving to the lab from the pt's home. You didnt get paid for that. That is going out of my way to do something that most Pdn's do not do. Hourly homecare? yes Pdn? No I have never,ever drew...

  22. Roaches ON the patient

    smartnurse1982 replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

    Forget the agency,call!I wonder if i am the only one who feels this baby needs to be moved asap! What if they get in her trach and choke her? I would just tell the agency and then call no matter what...

  23. Practicing "nursing" w/o a license...?

    smartnurse1982 replied to orange89's topic in General Nursing

    I know "nurse" is protected,but isn't nurse non specific so to speak? I thought "Rn" and "Lpn" were protected

  24. Nurses working as CNAs

    smartnurse1982 replied to nolanurse88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I checked the NJ bon board and a nurse had her license suspended for failing to to surpervise Cna's properly. I asked this same question in 2009 and boy have the responses changed. During that time,i...

  25. Nurses working as CNAs

    smartnurse1982 replied to nolanurse88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Question,as this is interesting. Who is responsible if the nurse,acting as a cna, missed some signs of lets say a Dvt? Will it be the nurse who passed out meds and did the "nurse stuff" or the nurse...