smartypantsnurse LPN

smartypantsnurse has 1 years experience as a LPN and specializes in Peds PDN, Med-surg.

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   Please stop! Little things that are just bad practice.

   smartypantsnurse replied to JBudd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I've never seen anyone do this but
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   It drives me nuts when....

   smartypantsnurse replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

   Hmm... I can think of so many things lol. Here are a few: When parents call (family provides a cell phone to keep in touch w/ the nurses) 10 min before the shift ends to get a "mini" report on the...
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   Would you want your child to become a Nurse???

   smartypantsnurse replied to myownboss's topic in General Nursing

   Uh, no. Please
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   Night Shift PDNs....

   smartypantsnurse replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

   I am working a case like that also and it's the worst! I feel for ya. I've only been there a month and I dread going for my one shift a week. I bring my own little light, books, magazines, I plan my...
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   Roaches ON the patient

   smartypantsnurse replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

   You go girl! I'm sure that poor baby is thankful he had you as his nurse that
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   Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

   smartypantsnurse replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Oh boy... OP if the pay difference bothers you that much, go back to school for your RN. It will be a breeze since you have all that experience and what
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   Does Night Shift get easier?

   smartypantsnurse replied to maryen's topic in Private Duty

   Do you take anything to help you sleep in the morning? You can look through some of the forums here and see all the different tips people use to help them sleep. I used to do full time nights in PDN...
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   Nursing and waitressing/food service industry

   smartypantsnurse replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

   @ hey_suz LOL that made me laugh. Ahhh the joys of being a
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   Nursing and waitressing/food service industry

   smartypantsnurse replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know what I'm doing right
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    Being an LPN

    smartypantsnurse replied to anime5an4lyfe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    lol you are not too old! I went to school with a 42 year old mother of FIVE and she graduated and passed the NCLEX. She always told me if she can do it anyone can haha. But my first job as an LPN was...
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    Roaches ON the patient

    smartypantsnurse replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

    Poor little guy Keep us posted as to what
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    Online Support Groups = Trash on Nurses

    smartypantsnurse replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    LOL Love the job posting! This is one of the many reasons I am getting away from this type of work. I'm not even a year in and I can't take it anymore. I don't know how you ladies and gents do it....
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    Worst interview ever

    smartypantsnurse replied to AOx1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol I've felt that way about some jobs but I would never say it in an interview! Worst interview I've ever had was at a nursing home when I was a new grad. The DON genuinely looked like she hated her...
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    Home care nurse experiencing verbal abuse by family member of patient.

    smartypantsnurse replied to prada5's topic in Private Duty

    This mom sounds psycho :nailbiting:and the situation will never change. I get that parents have bad days like everyone else but that doesn't give them or anyone for that matter the right to treat...
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    How much notice to give when cutting back hours?

    smartypantsnurse posted a topic in Private Duty

    I recently received a job offer at a local hospital for a PRN position (YAY!) and they want me to start right away. Currently, I'm working 36-52 hours in PDN every week. I want to cut back to one or...