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  1. does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    The position listed they were looking for an lpn. Since I have both licenses,I applied using the lpn

  2. does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that,but I wanted to know if that could damage ny resume. for instance: 2/2004 -3/2008 Workes as lpn at this ltc facility 3/2008-5/2010 Worked at P. Home health Agency as an Rn...

  3. does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new grad rn and had been working as an lpn for 4 years,I had to start over as a new grad rn,not one potantial employer considered that experience,had to start from

  4. does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    The funny thing about it is I will get to do infusions,something I never did as an Rn. It seems I will get to do more skilled tasks as an lpn at this facility then my 2 years as an Rn. I wonder,if I...

  5. lpn supervising RN!!!

    smartnurse1982 replied to masry123's topic in General Nursing

    Can the lpn,since she is in charge,delegate tasks to the

  6. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    smartnurse1982 replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    In ltc I always wondered what would happen if a resident fell while the rn was taking them to the bathroom as opposed to them falling while the can took them to the

  7. What were your job interview red flags?

    smartnurse1982 replied to Destiny12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A few months back an interviewer from Psa healthcare company asked if I worked for another agency,and I said Maxim. She stated that they wanted the nurses to work less then 60 hours a week and they...

  8. What's your personality like?

    smartnurse1982 replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    My personality is varied. I don't smile much and come accross as mean by co-workers. I am very quiet and shy and tend to look at the floor. I do not joke around and am task oriented. I will not take...

  9. Posting advice: "I can't do this, ...I don't understand you"

    smartnurse1982 replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone looks at the nurses notes in their places of employment I guarantee you there are tons of mistakes,and yet the nurses are competent. Speaking of texting(and this may be unrelated)don't we as...

  10. LVNs=no job?

    smartnurse1982 replied to kikisan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Everytime I read allnurses I get confused. Would the op working as a hha put their license in danger because they would be held to the higher standard? I don't see anything wrong with it btw. The op...

  11. Is putting 'BSN' on badge snobbish?

    smartnurse1982 replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    I dont seem to get why are people on this board taking it personally. It doesn't matter who you learned more from,at the end of the day the lpn is still an lpn and the bsn is a bsn. Think about it....

  12. Is putting 'BSN' on badge snobbish?

    smartnurse1982 replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing wrong with it,imo. As an Adn rn it motivates me to go get my bsn,not to mention co workers who could help me with any homework fron the rn to bsn program. I don't know,but this is...

  13. should i do the adn to bsn with no hospital experience?

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

    Thanks for all your help,definitely motivated after reading about

  14. should i do the adn to bsn with no hospital experience?

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

    Another reason I asked is that I've never started an iv and have forgotten about some clinical procedures,such as how to read a fhr monitor strip,ekg strips,and know nothing about chest tubes other...

  15. anyone complete chamberlain rn to bsn in 3 semesters?

    smartnurse1982 posted a topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm inspired by a thread on here to go for the bsn. Just want to know how intense is it? Were you able to have a life? Work 40 to 50 hours a week? I want to complete the bsn in the shortest time...

  16. anyone complete chamberlain rn to bsn in 3 semesters?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Chamberlain College

    In the op,I said an rn to bsn,which means I'm already an rn with an and,thats what rn to bsn means. I've already done enough clinicals to complete the bsn requirement for clinicals,because adns and...

  17. how many nurses have two jobs?

    smartnurse1982 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just want to. Know if I'm the only one out there working an 80 hour work

  18. Is it true LPN's are being phased out?

    smartnurse1982 replied to mew718's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It all depends on the region you are in. In the north and west,they are being phased out little by little. In the south,they actively work in hospitals as well. Hospitals I noticed are getting rid of...

  19. Is it true LPN's are being phased out?

    smartnurse1982 replied to mew718's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    But,however, I feel I am obligated to tell you the truth,there are not plenty of jobs for lpns without experience in the nyc metro. There are some calling for the pahsing out of lpns and adn rns,and...

  20. Is it true LPN's are being phased out?

    smartnurse1982 replied to mew718's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I ry to tell people this everyday on this forum,you have it right. Now I'm hearing a bsn may be the entry level for nurses. Why would. An employer pay for a bsn when he can get an lpn to do the same...

  21. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    smartnurse1982 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    See,I'm all confused. I was just on the adn to bsn thread and then I read from you guys that nursing is going backwards. I guess they directly tie in to each other because some make it seem the reason...

  22. how many nurses have two jobs?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean by demographic? Just curious. If I did ltc I don't think id be able to work 80 hours like with pdn. Also they are only looking for lpns in ltc around here,so I guess I don't fit there...

  23. how many nurses have two jobs?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Your right,that's some serious bill paying but afetr the tax man finishes butchering it,it comes to less then if I had got two seperate ones. Also it acts as a buffer for me when my client is in the...

  24. how many nurses have two jobs?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    It can get tiresome but the joy of having two paychecks! I don't make enough on one job

  25. Nurses not speaking english at work

    smartnurse1982 replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing

    Okl,will the immigrants pay for me to learn spanish,since I will be catering to them? Last time I checked,a majority of americans speak english. I did not barge into their country and demand they...