koulett

koulett has 14 years experience.

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1. My friend is dying.

   koulett replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Hospice

   You are a most beautiful person. I think that your words and your actions create a quality to your friends life that is helping him to 'leave softly'. When the time does come you can think about what a supportive force you have been. Many can learn s...

2. Ten things I learned the first month on the job.

   koulett replied to ticklemenita's topic in New Nurse

   What a great post. This really is wonderful advice:nurse:

3. Alvin CC lvn to adn Summer 2011

   koulett replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Texas

   Wow! I am in the process of applying to both Alvin and Wharton. Its encouraging that you were accepted in to both. The deadlines are fast approaching and I am getting nervous. If I get accepted to both..I think I'll choose Wharton as well...because o...

4. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

   koulett replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

   me too~

5. Offered job at prison

   koulett replied to tmalone's topic in Correctional

   Hi KatKonk! Sorry for the quite late reply. By now I have gotten a small taste by finally working my first shift. The unit that I worked at was one of those that my recruiter said "always has needs"....and i think i see why. I had an unpleasant exper...

6. LPN starting first day in correctional nursing

   koulett replied to sigshaRN's topic in Correctional

   Hello Jax, Thank you for sharing that. I worked my shift last night and unfortunately I am rather disappointed. When I got to the medical unit, the guard who escorted me there informed a staff member there that "the new agency nurse is here". The res...

7. New Grad in Corrections

   koulett replied to ibrn2010's topic in Correctional

   Thanks! You know how I feel. Greatful for the reply..it is encouraging. My previous shifts got cancelled(i'm with agency) so my actual first day is tomorrow......nervous:uhoh3:

8. LPN starting first day in correctional nursing

   koulett replied to sigshaRN's topic in Correctional

   I am an LPN with 14 years experience..but even with that, I am still nervous about starting my new job in corrections. I am with an agency so my shifts will vary. My first shift is tomorrow night 6p-6:30a. It's about a 45 minute drive to get there. I...

9. New Grad in Corrections

   koulett replied to ibrn2010's topic in Correctional

   Are you still in corrections? If so..do you like it? I will be starting my first position in corrections next week and I am a bit nervous.

10. New to Correctional Nursing! Help LUMNI's

    koulett replied to babyjoblueyes's topic in Correctional

    Hello, I am in the same situation of trying to decide whether or not to accept a correctional position. Did you accept yours? If so..how did it go?

11. Assisted Living

    koulett replied to tammy07's topic in LPN/LVN

    This is encouraging. I had my interview at an ALF and now I'm just waiting to see if they are going to choose me. I am trying to decide on the ALF or another job offer in corrections.

12. Offered job at prison

    koulett replied to tmalone's topic in Correctional

    I notice that no one has posted on this thread i awhile. I am an LVN and have been offered a job to work at UTMB prisons through a company called PHS. This is entirely new to me. I have to go to the orientation which is an hour drive away next week. ...

13. Online A&P-- does anyone accept it?

    koulett replied to Anise1's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have signed up to do A&P II online. The lecture is online but the lab is on campus. It reduces the class time on campus to one day per week instead of two. When I did A&P I it was all on campus and I had a horrible teacher. Our labs were re...

14. Assisted Living

    koulett replied to tammy07's topic in LPN/LVN

    What shift did you work? Did they have you as the only nurse on days?

15. Assisted Living

    koulett replied to tammy07's topic in LPN/LVN

    I have an interview at an AL tomorrow. I am in school and hope that they have weekends available. I was told that I will have to take a test and fill out a survey before the actual interview. Hope this turns out well~