smartnurse1982

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  1. I hate nursing

    smartnurse1982 replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be a jerk but I do not understand other people who are telling her she may love her job once she becomes an Rn. How so? It might become worse because the Rn is held to a higher standard with...

  2. Can I be discriminated against for political beliefs?

    smartnurse1982 replied to helloego's topic in General Nursing

    What everyone else said: Do not discuss politics at work. The stuff you see in homecare! Unfortunately,the home is my place of employment,and by instinct I know many of the families political...

  3. Federal audit: Utah-based Western Governors University should repay more than $700 million

    smartnurse1982 replied to HansenRN's topic in Western Governors University

    The instructors are not particularly helpful for some courses. All they do is refer you back to the course of study. But even then,you have to remember that the course mentors are not the ones grading...

  4. Is there a place that lists everything within the RN scope of practice?

    smartnurse1982 replied to zygee's topic in General Nursing

    This is awesome! I have this topic as one of my homework assignments. My assignment was to find the difference between scope of practice of Rn's vs Lpn's in NJ,and that was like finding a needle in a...

  5. Federal audit: Utah-based Western Governors University should repay more than $700 million

    smartnurse1982 replied to HansenRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I go by what i see. Too many people are failing courses,especially in the groups I am apart of. You could even go on this site and see many struggling with biochem and

  6. Federal audit: Utah-based Western Governors University should repay more than $700 million

    smartnurse1982 replied to HansenRN's topic in Western Governors University

    So what happens to students that have financial aid? Are they required to pay the aid back? As a current student,there are courses I have passed without speaking to a course mentor. I know WGU is a...

  7. West coast university online RN to BSN

    smartnurse1982 replied to dennis8's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree with the bolded. I am a current student and trying to make it work,and like you i spent about $9500 so far. My main gripe with WGU? I do not know why they keep changing the course...

  8. If your school isn't all free/reduced meals...

    smartnurse1982 replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I think some people forget that just because a student does not qualify for reduced and free meals does not mean they can actually afford them. They are called the working poor,and I have been in...

  9. Are LPNs the Answer to the RN Shortage in Some Locations?

    smartnurse1982 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I kind of predicted this would happen. It is going to be Bsn Rn's and Lpn's;Adn's will be cut out. I guess employers figure why pay for an ADn Rn when you could have either a Bsn for the same price,or...

  10. NJ Board of Nursing - What the Heck?

    smartnurse1982 replied to alibee's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You think that is bad...try checking out the NJ Scope of Practice for UAP and LPN.

  11. Grads of LPN-RN or RN-BSN what did you miss?

    smartnurse1982 replied to LanaWRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not understand what could be missing from an Rn to Bsn program considering the though process is the same save management and leadership classes? Nevermind,I see this is a homework

  12. DNR/DNI: What Age Would You Choose to No Longer Be Full Code?

    smartnurse1982 replied to LollaPaupRN's topic in General Nursing

    As someone that works with brain damaged children (many have gtubes,trachs,and vents for a decade) I don't think this has anything to do with

  13. Nurse Shortage Puts Vermont Parents on the Hook for Kids' Care

    smartnurse1982 replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    I liked the article but doctors offices typically pay even lower than Private

  14. WGU or Chamberlain???

    smartnurse1982 replied to LA.RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Chamberlain is a LOT of debt. Last time i checked it was $30,000. Even though If i do just the bare minimum of classes(4 every 6 months) I will end up paying about

  15. Fired By My Patients

    smartnurse1982 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I hate to say this,but maybe you do not smile enough? I think nowadays anything less than a smile is perceived as "mean" or "sad" Many patients expect nurses to be cheerful and happy all the time,even...

  16. Fired By My Patients

    smartnurse1982 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    It sounds like the OP works Private duty through an agency. I could be wrong

  17. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    smartnurse1982 replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    I took both the OA and the task version(failed the task version) but passed the Oa. Trust me,the OA is easier. Also,Professional roles and values no longer has an OA. It is 3 tasks now. If you are...

  18. Online learning is not for me, what are my options

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

    Yes...try Helene Fuld College of Nursing in Nyc. Also try Rutger's Rn to Bsn

  19. Aspen university RN-BSN

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

    Is Aspen in the process of receiving regional

  20. $30/hour for new grads in Seattle?

    smartnurse1982 replied to rowyie's topic in General Nursing

    Just for reference,it is a good idea to talk to your patients in a vegetative state. Of course the conversation will be one sided,but

  21. Excessive absenteeism

    smartnurse1982 replied to RRRNNN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Nobody should be rewarded just for showing up. That might cause some workers to come in

  22. How do you quit a case, and do you feel guilty for it?

    smartnurse1982 replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

    Can someone explain becoming too "emotionally involved"? I feel there is one such case where the parents get mad if you do not eat their food and attend the child's birthday parties(I have been on...

  23. How do you quit a case, and do you feel guilty for it?

    smartnurse1982 replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

    My agency says to me that we now need to give 2 weeks notice before coming off a case. I do not think that is fair,because things could happen during those 2 weeks. What if the family tries to...

  24. Pediatric patients...parents are KILLING me!

    smartnurse1982 replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    I am pretty sure that is not true. It is the state board of nursing that determines what the nurse can and cannot do. For example,I had a family that tried to make me give a OTC med that was not...

  25. Is all nursing experience treated the same?

    smartnurse1982 replied to guest17's topic in General Nursing

    No. Some private Duty nurses have the hardest time getting hired in acute