blssdrn12

blssdrn12 has 25 years experience and specializes in Home Care, Wound Care, LTC, Mom-baby.

Latest Activity

1. Why aren't there better incentives for obtaining a BSN degree?

   blssdrn12 replied to labelle777's topic in General Nursing

   lindarn, Thank you-if I could kudos you again I would!:yeah:

2. Why is it a crime...

   blssdrn12 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

   Two words: salary compression My best friend works for the state of PA in the welfare office. After working for them for 25-30yrs-she will be able to retire-at age 55-with a great pension and benefits. How many nurses can do that? I have been a nurse...

3. case management interview at Samuel Merritt

   blssdrn12 replied to greatpyr_mom's topic in New Nurse

   Hello, Just curious-I am currently a CCM-certified case manager and have been for a few years. What type of program is the cm program-it is entry level or advanced degree? Is it recommended by CSMA or any other CM association? just wondering if it wo...

4. Time to call a duck a duck?

   blssdrn12 replied to eriksoln's topic in Professionalism

   I read these forums daily and usually do not jump into thr fray but here goes! I have been an RN for almost 25 yrs now and i have to say that I agree with the OP-with a few exceptions. In my own career, I truly felt I was able to actually "practice" ...

5. Looking for fellow black nurses!

   blssdrn12 replied to jtmonique's topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone I've been a nurse for over 23 years. I remember my first job was in LTC. I was pulled to another unit and as I was walking into the office to relieve the previous 7-3 nurse, she took one look at me and "Oh, all the girls sit out there" an...

6. case management help needed

   blssdrn12 replied to cdorell's topic in Case Management

   Hi You may want to check out the website ccmcertification.org -it will tell you everything you need to know to become certified. If I remember correctly, you have to have at least 1 year experience before you can take it. I agree with the person that...

7. All nursing floor - with no nursing assistants???

   blssdrn12 replied to JSBoston's topic in General Nursing

   OMG-What you describe was back-in-day called primary nursing. It was the nursing model of care that I was taught-back in the 80s-that was the best for the patients and the best use of our nursing skills. I didn't think anyone did it anymore!! KJ

8. Do You Wear Your Colors To Work?

   blssdrn12 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I work in a business setting in the heart of Philly-yes, I will be representing in the red and white this week. Go Phillies!!!

9. How to pay for Nursing school: Student Nursing Scholarship + Financial Aid Links

   blssdrn12 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

   I guess I don't understand. What is a CNL exactly? Is it the same as a Clin Spec? So to become a CNL you graduate from a Masters program, then work at the bedside, then become a CNL? Please clarify this for me, I did not know CNL existed. Sorry to so...