smartnurse1982

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  1. Is it a bad idea to go back to school for a CNA license after graduating as LVN?

    smartnurse1982 replied to Virtual's topic in General Nursing

    Why are people judging the OP? What is wrong with making money while looking for a job? $12/hr is better than

  2. Critical Thinking

    smartnurse1982 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Well now I know. The OP states she is retired,so I assuming she was critically thinking all along without the

  3. Anyone catch HIV from patients as a Nurse or Nursing student? My biggest fear!

    smartnurse1982 replied to FutureLPNNursing's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ^Excuse my ignorance,but how could someone get corneal herpes from someone coughing in their face? That sounds airborne,like TB. Herpes requires skin to skin contact as far as I know,and you use...

  4. Critical Thinking

    smartnurse1982 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand(I may be wrong though) is that critical thinking was only emphasized in the past 20 years,so nurses who were educated in the 60's and 70's were more task oriented. I also think...

  5. Critical Thinking

    smartnurse1982 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I have read on here it is the difference between performing a nursing task and performing a nursing skill. Anyone can perform a nursing task,even a monkey if you teach them. example: Changing a trach...

  6. MARS

    smartnurse1982 replied to jonnysangel777's topic in Private Duty

    My agency has a key that reads: P=Parent Some nurses usually put P in the empty boxes to indicate parent gave it. If the nurse witnessed the parent/caregiver giving the med,the key has "WP" for...

  7. Making Nursing Education More Universal

    smartnurse1982 replied to AutumnApple's topic in General Nursing

    You forgot about Lpn's. Nurse does not automatically mean RN. We can't address nursing education without addressing ALL nurses IMHO. They are not some separate nursing

  8. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    smartnurse1982 replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    That is what i pay for my 2014 Honda insurance coverage-and that is after the Nso discount I get if i use Liberty

  9. Not passing course at WGU

    smartnurse1982 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    What happens if a student does not pass a course? It appears I might not pass Biochem,and my term is almost up. Which means I will only have 9 credits for the term. I do have 3 of the 5...

  10. Whats best Online RN to BSN

    smartnurse1982 replied to vetnrse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I do better with reading material and then either writing the papers or taking a test. Maybe WGU should have published their own books for their own tests,like Excelsior does. I hate the videos too....

  11. Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    smartnurse1982 replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone attended this school and WGU? What are the

  12. Whats best Online RN to BSN

    smartnurse1982 replied to vetnrse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually,it was suggested by some members on Allnurses to open Taskstream and work backward. That actually worked for Nutrition,Humanities,and Care of the Older adult. The school says it tests you on...

  13. Whats best Online RN to BSN

    smartnurse1982 replied to vetnrse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am hearing from lots of students on Facebook(and even my student mentor) that lots of people are not passing Biochem and having a hard time with it. The school must do something,otherwise too many...

  14. Whats best Online RN to BSN

    smartnurse1982 replied to vetnrse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I totally agree. It took 6 months for me to get through 4 courses-Biochem,Humanities,Nutrition,and Care of the Older Adult. I have spent 2.5 months on Biochem,and even after contacting a course mentor...

  15. BSN degree seems off topic

    smartnurse1982 replied to Wayne47's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I really think Transcultural nursing should be a required pre-req in Lpn school and Adn programs. The Usa is now made up of 30% minorities,so there will come a time when you will have to care for a...

  16. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    smartnurse1982 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You said buy a wig or weave. That might have come across as insensitive,because why should someone have to cover what they are born

  17. Quitting long term case

    smartnurse1982 replied to doodlebuttRN's topic in Private Duty

    If the family invites you to a birthday party for your current ped client is it unprofessional to attend? I notice if you keep boundaries you will be labelled as "Not compassionate" and "unfriendly" I...

  18. Thomas Edison State College

    smartnurse1982 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Anyone attend the Rn to Bsn program there? How was it? How long did it take to

  19. Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

    smartnurse1982 replied to newrn93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The thread is in the Lpn forum. They said the Lpn should be happy for the Cna. i don't know about this thread,but I do tell other Rn's how much i make. Lpn's and Cna's,I do not at all. My job is a...

  20. "Are you a Christian?"

    smartnurse1982 replied to anon456's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Jehovah Witnesses can say"Thank You" but cannot say "Merry Christmas" back. The person may assume you celebrate it to if you say it

  21. Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

    smartnurse1982 replied to newrn93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is pretty interesting. The comments are supportive of the OP,but I remember a thread awhile back about an Lpn who found out there were some Cna's in her facility making more than her. The...

  22. "Loosing" my license

    smartnurse1982 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Am i the only one who thinks that it seems like it is easier for one to lose their license related to practice issues if they practice in a Southern or Western state? I am comparing Nj BON actions to...

  23. "Are you a Christian?"

    smartnurse1982 replied to anon456's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It is pretty hard to avoid discussing religion when you have to tell coworkers and clients you cannot wish them Merry Christmas because of your

  24. Difference between nursing skills and tasks?

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I can only think of my own field: Private duty nursing There is very little "nursing skill" practiced,but tons of nursing

  25. Is private duty nursing a stable job? Options for LPN's?

    smartnurse1982 replied to shannonw6290's topic in Private Duty

    The only way i can see Pdn being a stable job is if the nurse is contracted to work with many different agencies. I would say 80% of nurses I know the work Pdn work for 2 or 3 agencies at the same...