jlcole45

jlcole45

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  1. Do you think a nurse who took a couple years off would have a hard time finding work?

    jlcole45 replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    Linda2097 I too took a couple of years off, and I had 16 years experience in nursing, worked in another field and then returned. My background was critical care and emergency. I did get one decline...

  2. Why do people abuse nurses?

    jlcole45 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Tweety - it's because we are with the patients more then any other health care professional. So we see the good, bad and the ugly. That said, I've been doing this a long time and I...

  3. Borrowing Narcs in LTC, ok?

    jlcole45 replied to rogle34's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not being hostile - just honest. What you are doing is wrong. Period. Don't you know that? You are putting your job, career, and potentially your freedom on the line by condoning this. I...

  4. Common Sense Nursing?

    jlcole45 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Great post! Repeat after me A, B, C's Airway, breathing and circulation. My community folks in in basic CPR class get it! It's really embarrassing that the so called professionals

  5. As nurses do you see the need for medical assistants?

    jlcole45 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    There is a place for assistants, especially nursing assistants, but we as nurses have to be careful about delegating too much to our non-licensed co workers. We do this too often and we will be out...

  6. What to do with a bothersome co-worker!

    jlcole45 replied to SWEETNURSE1974's topic in General Nursing

    Why is a LPN working in ICU? The majority of hospitals have stopped this practice. I like the others agree that if he is approved to work therethen he has to pull his weight. Surely you're not the...

  7. can you add KCL to IVF?

    jlcole45 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - just follow your facility's/floor's protocol and label it

  8. If you could make everyone a nurse, would you?

    jlcole45 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    No. Because not everyone is cut out for it. Why do you ask this question? But I see what SICU Queen is saying --- one thing I would like to see is that ALL high school students serve some sort of...

  9. Nursing School or Med School?!? BOTH?

    jlcole45 replied to Khaos05's topic in General Nursing

    The question should be - why do you think you want to be a doctor? Is it just the title? You need to do some soul searching first before making that sort of committment. Just remember most of the...

  10. Funniest thing a confused pt. has told you...

    jlcole45 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    what kind of reading did you

  11. Borrowing Narcs in LTC, ok?

    jlcole45 replied to rogle34's topic in General Nursing

    This is wrong on so many levels ..... By the way, you do know that anyone can sign on to this site and read the posts? Don't you think that the feds are smart enough to track down your identity if...

  12. Borrowing Narcs in LTC, ok?

    jlcole45 replied to rogle34's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. It's called covering your butt! They (feds) have gotten so careful and focused on monitoring controlled meds in the last 10 years or so. Hence the advent of Pyxis machines...

  13. what should i do

    jlcole45 replied to dragonfly59's topic in General Nursing

    First of all you said Assistant DON. Follow your facility's chain of command and go to the DON. Make sure when you meet with the DON that you tell the facts only, not your opinion or feelings....

  14. Is It Wrong to Look at Your Own Medical Info?

    jlcole45 replied to jamonit's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I'm not sure if it's wrong per say ethically, but it's against the rules and you could get into big trouble - including being fired. So go through the proper channels next time. It's called...

  15. Is working as a CNA beneficial?

    jlcole45 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Go a head and work as one. It's always good to understand the basics and what could it hurt? And yes, a CNA does - basic nursing care. You will learn a ton about patient care and interaction, and...

  16. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    jlcole45 replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    I didn't say that having a positive attitude = acceptance of problems. I also didn't say that one shouldn't speak up. What I said was that you can't just talk and not act and expect anything to...

  17. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    jlcole45 replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    You are absolutely right. That's why many nurses have formed unions, or patient advocacy groups, etc ... Our profession should always be working towards improvements. That said, most people would...

  18. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    jlcole45 replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry everyone for the rant - but I really do get tired of the negative folks! All it takes is that one bad apple to spoil the atmosphere of the whole unit. Don't you

  19. need some advice...

    jlcole45 replied to newlvngrad's topic in Nursing Career

    I am guessing English is not your first language because I think you misunderstood me. What I meant was that many of us have family that are located far away and require expensive air travel. No...

  20. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    jlcole45 replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    For those out there who are so negative --- IT'S TIME TO CHANGE YOUR JOB OR YOUR CAREER! By being negative all the time, you do nursing, your co workers, and your patients great disservice. And I...

  21. help for my student

    jlcole45 replied to Mr. B's topic in Nursing Career

    I second the comments about her going and trying for nursing assistance training. In my state, North Carolina, it is not a requirement to have a high school diploma. That said, they do have to...

  22. Full of anxiety after a year of nursing experience

    jlcole45 replied to Newbie<3's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with The Commuter - seek out help. If you think you need help - then you need it! From what you've described the issue is an internal one and not one solely caused by nursing. By changing...

  23. do they look at your grades/volunteer stuff?

    jlcole45 replied to keke56's topic in Nursing Career

    All they care about is that you passed and that you have a valid license. That said, most employers want to hire the best people, folks who are motivated and self starters. Volunteering would go on...

  24. **Is it really THAT bad!!??**

    jlcole45 replied to SDSoccerChick32's topic in Nursing Career

    No it is not that bad. Nursing is the best choice for someone who is interested in healthcare, who likes working with people, who wants to work 3 shifts a week (typical hospital shifts), make around...

  25. need some advice...

    jlcole45 replied to newlvngrad's topic in Nursing Career

    I can tell you that most will consider 8 weeks off during one year excessive and probably not exceptable. Most jobs only give 2 -3 weeks off with pay. Talk to your employer. You will never know...