mlj8955

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1. Tattoos?

   mlj8955 replied to heronurse's topic in Professionalism

   It's your body...right? Just make a mature judgment about it and understand it could potentially have some negative impact. Bottom line it is your sole decision, interesting though how much vitriol is in some of the posts. Personal story: As I walke...

2. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

   mlj8955 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in New Nurse

   I feel bad for you but...you cannot allow this woman to bully you. She doesn't sound like she's worth a bucket of warm spit. Do not let her or anyone belittle you. I can deal with angry, spiteful people all day but she (as described by you) is clearl...

3. How old is too old to become a new RN?

   mlj8955 replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

   Only you can decide if you're too old. "Ageism" is indeed alive and well and it is kept alive by some of the types of people that have posted comments on this thread. I graduated 11 May, 2016, took the NCLEX, passed in 75, became an RN 17 June, 2016....

4. Post NCLEX

   mlj8955 posted a topic in General Students

   Just some observations now that I'm on the 'distal' end of the NCLEX. Keep in mind these are just my opinions so if you disagree that's well and good but it's just my opinion. First: 48 hours means 48 hours. I had my finish time down +1 minute maybe,...

5. Age Discrimination in Nursing

   mlj8955 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I'm currently 60 (or as a female friend would say 30-30), although I look younger than my chronological age, and I'm more fit than any 19 year old I know, I get the stares and multiple questions about what I'm doing in nursing school from the RNs whe...

6. Navy & nursing

   mlj8955 replied to jessmarih27's topic in Career Support

   First let me qualify my remarks, I am not a Navy nurse, I am a nursing student going into my last year of an ADN program. However, in my first career I was a Marine, ergo I was around Navy nurses, doctors, and corpsman in peacetime, and sadly in two ...

7. Am I too old to be an RN.... or should I just stay an LPN?

   mlj8955 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Dear Unsure: If I may offer some advice...Just do it if your heart says so, "remorse is the complement of hell" (Emily Dickinson), we all want do overs, so if it is really something you want just do it. I am going into my second year of an ADN progra...

8. End of Life: The Final Word

   mlj8955 replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice

   Very poignant and well written. I have limited experience in Hospice (CNA) but it was memorable. Your post made me remember the times when I did not say anything for fear of saying the "wrong" thing to friends and loved ones who went before me, that ...

9. Western Governors RN-to-BSN: My First 6 Month Term (Almost)

   mlj8955 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors

   Thank you for your sharing and selfless attitude. I am in my first semester of an ADN program and I'm pretty busy but, I'm going to put WGU on my radar for my next step.

10. How Old is "to old" to START a nursing education?

    mlj8955 replied to Greenlee's topic in LPN/LVN

    Follow your heart. I am 58 years of age, I am starting nursing school this August (ADN) program. There are obstacles everywhere in life, just decide if you're ready to negotiate the foreseen and unseen obstacles ahead. I have already met my classmate...

11. Racial Refusals In Nursing

    mlj8955 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Relations

    It is sad that people don't judge someone on the content of their character. It is also very, very sad...and ignorant, when people say things like "klan country" and former Confederate states, to speak disparagingly of Southerners or Southern states....

12. Why are we still using the R word?

    mlj8955 replied to Selfie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what you find offensive about the term. Maybe you should take a look at what the definition is. It is still used in public education, it's on teacher's licenses in many states, it is on my license, it is also still used as the test name ...

13. Need advice about where to turn.

    mlj8955 replied to Biohazard's topic in General Students

    Decide what you really want to do and do it. We all run into brick walls, either dismantle the wall, bust through it, or go around it...if you really want to get to the other side! As someone pointed out you'll be 52 in 5 years whatever you choose to...

14. UNC & Duke ABSN- Spring 2014

    mlj8955 replied to Rthom09's topic in North Carolina

    I'm in also...now to find a place to live!!!

15. Just Quit My LPN to RN Program

    mlj8955 replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN-RN

    Good for you, follow your heart and trust in God and you'll be alright. You've got courage that's plain to see.