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  1. Will nursing wreck my hands?

    smartassmommy replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    But it's my best excuse for never having acrylics and

  2. How to propose self scheduling to Nurse Manager?

    smartassmommy replied to Notca67's topic in Nurse Management

    Show the NM how self scheduling benefits the Unit. He/she may have to go to upper management to make it happen so provide plenty of high quality

  3. Nurse Satisfaction comes before Patient Satisfaction

    smartassmommy replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    Although patients feeling that they have received excellent care is important, it should not be allowed to factor into reimbursement. It costs just as much to pay the nurse who actually delivered...

  4. I quit the PA rat race.

    smartassmommy replied to Non Sequitir's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love your plan. The VA is a seriously underserved population. Best of luck. May you have nothing but success in this

  5. WILTW 1/22: Cozy Up To Gas Exchange

    smartassmommy replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Alkalosis. Acidosis. Fluid and electrolyte

  6. how do i find a rural nursing job?

    smartassmommy replied to EMTRN2B's topic in Rural

    If you are going ADN UHC in Bridgeport WV is new grad friendly and doesn't demand a

  7. Rural Nurse: What are the Duties and Responsibilities?

    smartassmommy replied to traumaRUs's topic in Rural

    Thank you for this. I have to do an essay on a nursing area that appeals to me. The links are very

  8. Any career changers in here?

    smartassmommy replied to NaturesMedicine's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a "career changer" since I have only held jobs that went nowhere. It's not easy going to school with a family to take care of, but it can be done. Remember that pursuing this personal goal...

  9. What to do with a bf who just wants me for my degree

    smartassmommy replied to mstaurus2016's topic in General Students

    Lawyer up buttercup. He says that he won't sre your child anymore, but that may change come graduation. He could suddenly develop a strong desire to raise your kiddo. If he wants your paycheck badly...

  10. January 2017 Caption Contest Top 8 - Select $100 Winner

    smartassmommy replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    How people think I spend my

  11. Tatts and HIPAA

    smartassmommy replied to ShockMe's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes it is. You can't let people know that the president elect is your

  12. Failed out in last semester

    smartassmommy replied to Aspirational Beauty's topic in General Students

    If you go to MD ACM has a program that allows you to take the nclex-pn halfway

  13. Should I Try and Negotiate for a Higher Pay?

    smartassmommy replied to respectnerds's topic in General Students

    $14/hr for a CNA? And you think you need to negotiate for more? CNA pay is often in the $10-11/hr range. Be happy with what you were

  14. Should I Try and Negotiate for a Higher Pay?

    smartassmommy replied to respectnerds's topic in General Students

    $14/hr for a CNA? And you think you

  15. We made it!

    smartassmommy replied to LunaTunaPineapple's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Way to go Luna! Can't wait for November

  16. Feel like I'm too dumb to be a nurse

    smartassmommy replied to coconut3431's topic in General Nursing

    Next time the CNAs start their Monday morning quarterback routine just look at them and say, "Really, where did you go to nursing school?" They don't know what they don't

  17. CNA VS LPN

    smartassmommy replied to voxemluth's topic in General Students

    Depending on your state, you may be able to challenge the CNA test once you've passed

  18. New nurse. What do I need?

    smartassmommy replied to ChiMan360's topic in General Nursing

    Good for those patients who need an exorcist rather than a

  19. To tell or not to tell?

    smartassmommy replied to nursingRN123's topic in General Students

    If anyone at my school gets caught using quizlet they are expelled. It's considered

  20. Murphy's Laws of Nursing | Life of a Nurse

    smartassmommy replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Nursing Humor

    No the nasty ones get admitted for at least two

  21. Ruby Memorial ER

    smartassmommy replied to NYtrauma's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I like having correct

  22. Ruby Memorial ER

    smartassmommy replied to NYtrauma's topic in General Nursing

    If I remember correctly Ruby is the only level 1 trauma center in

  23. Should I relocate?

    smartassmommy replied to Tallon42's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Look closely at the cost of living in both areas before you decide. Only you know what you can

  24. Keeping LPN practice current

    smartassmommy replied to Jennifer78's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If your instructor asked you to do it, it's an

  25. LPN's aren't real nurses

    smartassmommy replied to laurennnxo26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I see this at the hospital where I work. Those in charge always refer to nurses and