TheCommuter BSN, RN

Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych

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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.

Why is nursing the most trusted profession while the most disrespected??
Relations

The Disrespect Of Nurses

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The nursing profession might be the most trusted according to surveys and polls, but it is certainly not the most respected by a long shot. The intended purpose...

82 replies 54,107 views
What questions did you get asked in your job interview?
Job Hunt

Nursing Interview Questions (Part 2)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

This article is a second response to the numerous inquiries that people make about their upcoming nursing job interviews. The intended purpose of this article...

32 replies 292,697 views
NCLEX

My Experience With The Four-Day Live Hurst Review For NCLEX

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The intended purpose of this article is to describe my personal experiences with the four-day live Hurst Review. Although I attended more than two years ago, I...

15 replies 43,326 views
Professionalism

Do Not Work Off The Clock, Nurses!

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Employees who regularly work 'off the clock' could experience dire consequences. This article attempts to explain why nurses and other non-exempt healthcare...

51 replies 53,952 views
Relations

Patient Care And Customer Service Are Not The Same!

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Customer service and patient care are two totally different concepts. Unfortunately, the great divide between the two is only going to clash as we enter this...

34 replies 38,766 views
Uniform/Gear

Nursing Scrubs: The Material Makes A Difference

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Nursing scrubs and other types of uniforms designed for healthcare workers are made using different materials. The intended purpose of this article is to...

29 replies 87,629 views
LPN, LVN

LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

During my four years as an LPN, I did financially better than many of the people who earned baccalaureate degrees in humanities-type majors such as American...

87 replies 37,735 views
Geriatric

Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The intended purpose of this article is to use the written word to capture some lighthearted memories and recollections about the funny and sometimes cute...

97 replies 66,197 views
Geriatric

The Elderly Are Devalued

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

To be blunt, the frail elderly population tends to be devalued in American society. Since 78 million Baby Boomers are aging and will be added to the ranks of...

44 replies 25,085 views
General Students

Be Careful When Posting

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

This message is a lighthearted reminder to exercise the utmost caution when posting personal information, since allnurses.com is the largest online community of...

42 replies 14,244 views
Educators

Adjunct Faculty a.k.a. 'Academic Sharecroppers'

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Adjunct faculty members, the silent majority in higher education in the United States, must contend with unique issues. The purpose of this article is to...

28 replies 17,703 views
Geriatric

Coprophagia And Scatolia In Demented Elderly Residents

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The healthcare workers, visitors, and concerned family members who regularly come into contact with the demented elderly population in institutionalized...

17 replies 103,545 views
Spirituality

The Power Of Prayer in Healthcare

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Research indicates that patients who pray and meditate experience increased health benefits. Some of these benefits are measurable, while others cannot directly...

47 replies 32,652 views
General Nursing

An Overview Of Nursing Compact Licenses

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

This article is written in direct response to the numerous queries that nurses and students make regarding compact licensure. The intended purpose of this...

24 replies 26,634 views
LPN, LVN

Challenging The Boards To Become A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The purpose of this article is to further explore the detailed process that an unlicensed healthcare worker must complete to challenge the boards and become a...

67 replies 138,583 views
Job Hunt

Employment Scams And Fake Job Postings

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Scam artists are conjuring up increasingly creative ways to take advantage of desperate job seekers during this rough economic climate. The purpose of this...

10 replies 22,264 views
Rehabilitation

Thickened Liquids With Dysphagia (Part I)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Patients who have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) are sometimes prescribed thickened liquids to reduce the risk of aspirating fluid into the lungs. The...

6 replies 31,434 views
Medications

Protect Your Patients When Giving Promethazine (Phenergan)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Promethazine (Phenergan) is an irritant that can result in profound tissue damage and possible amputation if not administered properly. The purpose of this...

22 replies 64,010 views
Management

Transactional Leadership Versus Transformational Leadership

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The intended purpose of this article is to describe the transformational and transactional leadership styles and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of...

4 replies 87,621 views
General Nursing

Retraining Displaced Workers As Nurses

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The intended purpose of this article is to discuss the various issues surrounding the recruitment of unemployed and displaced workers into the nursing...

53 replies 21,305 views