JillRNColorado

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1. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

   JillRNColorado replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado

   Hi. I am a Hospice RN and my 19 year old son is considering Concorde Aurora. I went through the FRCC system (which took YEARS with wait) and my son has saved money to go a "quicker route". I am seeking advice from anyone who did their study at Con...

2. Are You Gel'n

   JillRNColorado replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I can not believe that I found CHEAP, comfortable shoes that help at WALMART of all places. I was ready to spend another $150 on shoes and got Dr. Scholls (Gel'n) black cute "duty" shoes called Bernice. They look like Danskos and are so seriously c...

3. Taking that first job....

   JillRNColorado posted a topic in New Nurse

   I had this under the career section and no one replied. Would anyone please I am a recent new grad seeking employment at one of the only areas in the country without a nursing shortage! Our city (Ft Collins, CO) is rated one of the top 10 cities in ...

4. What skills do Dialysis nurses use?

   JillRNColorado posted a topic in Urology

   Since I am a new grad and considering a job in the field...I wondered if anyone might tell me what skills are commonly used in Dialyisis (Chronic setting). For example, it is obvious assessments are done routinely but how about starting IV's, SUB Q'...

5. Advice needed please

   JillRNColorado replied to JillRNColorado's topic in Urology

   Thank you all who replied to my initial request about the industry. After researching the specialty site, it makes me think that Dialysis nursing is filled with people who hate their jobs. Is it true? I am entering the nursing field with the idea ...

6. Advice needed please

   JillRNColorado posted a topic in Urology

   I interviewed today as a newgrad RN with Fresenius at a chronic care outpatient clinic. They will send me for training and it takes 6 mo before you are flying solo. I feel that is a great training program as I fear being thrown in without more educ...