TheCommuter BSN, RN

A Mixed Bag Of Goodies

You reached my profile page! I'm a case management RN as well as a rehabilitation nurse with CRRN certification. I accrued four years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) prior to becoming an RN in 2010. I take pleasure in learning new tidbits regularly. Please read my assortment of blog posts and articles and feel free to comment if any content I've posted has sparked your interest.

General Nursing

Controversial Patient Odors in Nursing

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Body odor is a somewhat controversial topic. More specifically, there is the persistent belief that certain groups of patients are more odorous than others....

35 replies 23,744 views

Med-Surg

Nurses' Charting: Focused Documentation

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The importance of accurate, timely documentation regarding patients' health issues simply cannot be understated in the nursing profession. This piece contains...

5 replies 20,732 views

Case Management

A Day in the Life of a Work-At-Home Nurse

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Yes! This piece captures the routine of one nurse who works from a home-based office.

24 replies 59,518 views

Government

Remembering the First Black U.S. Army Nurse During Black History M…

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

In the spirit of Black History Month, the astounding achievements of a relatively obscure nurse deserve to be illuminated. The purpose of this piece is to...

20 replies 15,271 views

Job Hunt

The Pre-Employment Background Check

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Many job-seeking candidates are mystified and left in the dark about the background check process. This piece discusses the contents of a typical third party...

18 replies 26,344 views

Relations

Social Skills in Nursing: The Art of Validation

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Countless nurses, new and seasoned, continually report problems at their various workplaces. A common theme that proves central to many of these problems is a...

43 replies 29,481 views

Pre-Nursing

16 Common Nursing School Interview Questions & Answers

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Most reputable nursing programs will require each candidate to undergo an interview prior to enrollment. This piece discusses the 16 most common nursing school...

27 replies 438,260 views

Western Governors

Western Governors RN-to-BSN: My First 6 Month Term (Almost)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Western Governors University (WGU) is a very popular online school for RNs who seek BSN and MSN degree completion because it offers a myriad of alluring...

87 replies 52,643 views

Western Governors

Online Nursing Study Tips: What Has Worked For Me

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Many newly enrolled students want to find a way to accelerate through WGU's RN-to-BSN degree completion program coursework. The following piece is a loosely...

15 replies 33,803 views

Job Hunt

Networking in Nursing to Achieve Results

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Did you know that almost 70 percent of all job openings are not openly advertised? Most positions are filled through word of mouth, and the individuals who know...

7 replies 7,951 views

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Nursing: Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The Functional Independence Measure (also known as the FIM instrument) consists of 18 components and is utilized in rehabilitation hospitals around the world...

3 replies 23,548 views

ADN/BSN

Nursing Degrees: The Hospital-Based Nursing Diploma (RN)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Persons who wish to become registered nurses in the US have four prelicensure academic options from which to choose: diploma nursing programs, associate's...

11 replies 25,278 views

Western Governors

Western Governors University (WGU) Intake Interview

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Western Governors University (WGU), an online school formulated for busy adult learners who already have some experience with college level coursework, has...

15 replies 29,130 views

School Programs

Warning Signs Associated With Degree Mills and Scam Schools

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The number of diploma mills in the US is on the rise as prospective students seek to take action against their perceived economic insecurity. In fact, a scam...

39 replies 32,235 views

LPN/LVN Students

Hybrid / Online LPN Programs

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

An increasing number of people want to complete the practical nursing program via online learning. Still, no online practical nursing programs exist at this...

27 replies 52,372 views

Online Learning

For-Profit Schools That Offer Online Nursing Programs

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

For-profit schools have become increasingly popular choices of educational completion with nurses and other healthcare workers for a variety of reasons. A list...

20 replies 25,085 views

Online Learning

Affordable Online RN-to-BSN Programs

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Are you a nurse with a diploma or associate degree and a desire to further your education without accumulating a staggering amount of student loan debt? Below...

22 replies 36,706 views

Pre-Nursing

I Want To Be A Nurse, But My Grades Aren't Competitive. Help!

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Do any options exist for people who want to be nurses, but have noncompetitive grade point averages and unremarkable test scores? If this describes you, keep...

29 replies 55,864 views

School Programs

Online MSN Program - West Texas A&M University

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

What if you are an RN who wants to attain a graduate degree in nursing, but you have no interest in becoming an educator or nurse manager? Are you looking for a...

1 reply 8,027 views

Safety

Nurses Notes: Guidelines On What Not To Chart

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The significance of accurate, timely documentation by nurses and other members of staff cannot be emphasized enough. However, some types of documentation should...

53 replies 279,256 views