mlj8955

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1. Tattoos?

   mlj8955 replied to heronurse's topic in Nursing 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...

2. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

   mlj8955 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

   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...

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...

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...

5. Age Discrimination in Nursing

   mlj8955 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   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...

6. Navy & nursing

   mlj8955 replied to jessmarih27's topic in Nursing Career

   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,...

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

   mlj8955 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   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...

8. End of Life: The Final Word

   mlj8955 replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   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...

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

   mlj8955 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

   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

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

    mlj8955 replied to Greenlee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

11. Racial Refusals In Nursing

    mlj8955 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

12. 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...

13. UNC & Duke ABSN- Spring 2014

    mlj8955 replied to Rthom09's topic in North Carolina Nursing

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

14. Just Quit My LPN to RN Program

    mlj8955 replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN to RN

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

15. Has anyone discouraged you from nursing?

    mlj8955 replied to miko.'s topic in General Students

    My thoughts for what they are worth: Keep peace with yourself and God (if you are a believer) which means suit yourself not others; follow your heart. As the Bard said "To thine own self be true". I...