thecool1Nscrubs2no

thecool1Nscrubs2no has 12 years experience and specializes in MS, Tele, CM, Informatics.

Latest Activity

1. Lost & Confused/Frustrated

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to SteveVBall05's topic in NCLEX

   Hi there don't toss in the towel please You will not know everything on the exam. what areas are you weak in when you got the report back? How many question did you do a day 60 questions a day is a good start? I would take some time and study for 3 m...

2. Bad Supervisor

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to Sochi's topic in Relations

   Advice and please act on it. 1. Make 6 copies of that memo 2. Keep one for yourself 3. Forward one to HR and CEO/CNO (let them know you want a response to this if not address locally you will be contacting HQ and the BON) Place a time frame on t...

3. How do I know when/if I should quit nursing?

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to jeep_girl's topic in Stress 101

   Hi there, To be honest nursing staff issues are not going to change anytime soon. Try a job away from direct care just to give yourself a break. See how that goes. Even as you move away from bedside there are still issues as to getting work done(wo...

4. MCV commute from Glen Allen & Chester

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to MJane29's topic in Virginia

   Hi, If your classes are during the day downtown Richmond you need to allow yourself at least a hour because there are always traffic delays on I64 heading downtown Richmond. Along with allowing time for parking and getting to your classes on time. ...

5. failed nursing school again

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to snowybee's topic in Student Assist

   DON'T GIVE UP!!!!keep your eyes on the prize and re focus and re group yourself. Look at where you struggled at and why can't you just repeat the course? Put a better study plan in order hold yourself accountable those bridge programs are fast pace...

6. Walden University Nsg Informatics Program

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to sufernan's topic in Informatics

   I attended Walden University for MSN-NI... I'm currently in the DNP program that will be starting in June 2015. I have nothing bad to say about the program. Yes you must look early for your preceptors. For those that are looking for NI preceptor loo...

7. RN never feels guilty when calling out

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to Sasha100's topic in Professionalism

   Why feel guilty some times you just need a day to recharge yourself. Remember you need to take time for yourself. If not your going to burn out. I have called out before for not feeling well. Think about it if you were to leave there today or to...

8. USA DNP - anyone applying for fall 2015?

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to 2015's topic in Doctoral

   Hi I'm starting a DNP in June 2015.

9. Is it better to become a CNA or LVN before entering into a Nursing Program ?

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to sovarah's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi, So your planning to become an additional member within the health care field. Since you already know you want to be an RN and the way nursing school cost continue to rise, I would do the CNA then the RN. As a CNA it is hands on care from ora...

10. My sisters wedding is when I'm in my 1st year of nursing school?

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to ateka's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Being that you know when the weddings are. I would suggest you find out the policy for that college or university. Because many will not let you miss that much of a time block. So it's best to ask ahead and also take into consideration just how man...

11. Time to give up?

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Career Support

    Also nursing homes are admitting and managing a complex care population in which RN's are getting in to the nursing homes. As they are needed right along with the LPN's. So keep your options open put all cards on the table. As nurses wear a lot of h...

12. On the fence

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to smrslr's topic in Excelsior

    Virginia doesn't do any online LPN to RN programs just FYI. As I noticed you mentioned Cali in your post. Best of luck with your studies.

13. On the fence

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to smrslr's topic in Excelsior

    The first thing is to check with your Board of Nursing and if the program is approved for your state. Because I know within my state they don't allow LPN's to go online to attend RN programs. So please check your state regulations. May companies are...

14. Time to give up?

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Career Support

    If you plan to be a nurse for another 10-14 yrs I say go back to school. MSN is not all that long and your already have a BSN. Do your MSN and included a specialization within it...As I have seen some DNP programs that like students to have a specia...

15. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

    Hi there, Listen up don't beat yourself up you are learning.....it takes times to learn the workflow within a new place along with the challenges seen within a patient population. I say give yourself 90 days to learn your role there and another 45 ...