jlcole45

jlcole45

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  1. Need some advice...

    jlcole45 replied to Katie1971's topic in Nursing Career

    Katie1973, First I commend you for making the decision to go to NS! You already have some idea what it is to nurse from you personal and work experience. Now you can take it to the next level and...

  2. HELP! Personal Statement editing needed!!

    jlcole45 replied to kc0678's topic in Nursing Career

    kc0678, What is the required format? What are the specific questions or issues are you supposed to address? Things like why you want to be a nurse? Is there a page or word limit? What is your...

  3. Help! Unsure if I should accept my first job offer!

    jlcole45 replied to wickys1's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Wickys1, I'd say accept it and give it a go. What you learn there will be beneficial - the orientation and education will be superior to anything you will get at a small hospital. Later if you...

  4. what position should I start with

    jlcole45 replied to luce2008's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome and good

  5. Advice for job change

    jlcole45 replied to Dempather's topic in General Nursing

    Dempather, I do understand the draw of moving away to the big city but .... What about applying to the ER in the hospital that you currently work at? One of the reasons I suggest this is because you...

  6. Lazy employees, what do you do?

    jlcole45 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with tweety. Choose your battles, but don't tolerate it when your work is effected. Luckily I have a great nurse manager who has a nose for hiring good employees. Every once in a while...

  7. Non-Judgemental, does this often equal Enabling?

    jlcole45 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with many of the others, people should be held accountable for their actions. Non judgemental doesn't = nursing. That said, I always give them a chance (until proven otherwise) regardless...

  8. Hostile and demanding patients. How do you handle them?

    jlcole45 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree! Sometimes these patients just need to feel like they are being treated like a person! Once the gossip mill starts about a difficult patient and/or family, it's hard to get past it,...

  9. Silly Question...

    jlcole45 replied to AndiLynnCNA's topic in General Nursing

    You'll have to check with the State Board of Nursing, but my gut says probably not. Most states have gone to the requirement that you have to graduate from an accredited school prior to taking the...

  10. Between a rock and a hard place.

    jlcole45 replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    This is always a tough struggle. I recently turned down an offer for a job on nights that I am sure I would have preferred, because I have another offer on days which is more conducive to home life -...

  11. Least infectious floors

    jlcole45 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, Are you new to health care? One thing I have to say is that if you are concerned about the potential of infection then perhaps you need to re think your career path. Not that any of us...

  12. Hostile and demanding patients. How do you handle them?

    jlcole45 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I too kill with kindness (but not above what I do for other patients) and if doesn't work, I get very stern and set clear limits, repeat it as many times as necessary, and take in a witness if I am...

  13. Coumadin + Cranberry Juice?

    jlcole45 replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    One quick question -- what is the content of the actual fruit in the drink? So many juices are actually fruit drinks with hardly any actual fruit in them. Especially the inexpensive drinks - it's...

  14. Do I need a CNA certificate to become a LVN?

    jlcole45 replied to Sally1's topic in General Nursing

    You'll have to ask the school you are planning on applying too, what are their requirements. Our local community college RN program has made it a requirement that all nursing students go through the...

  15. suggestion for NC life

    jlcole45 replied to d_d's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Raleigh is a great city and they have the best food!!! Every time I've eaten out there no matter what type of food, it's been the best! Does "Big Ed's" still exist in

  16. Patients can sue all the nurses?

    jlcole45 replied to autumn_sky's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby and I had a similar discussion yesterday. I have always thought it smart to carry malpractice insurance regardless of the hospital covering their nurses. I don't totally trust a large...

  17. How to IV push

    jlcole45 replied to jordangregory's topic in General Nursing

    Many meds you can dilute with NSS to a larger volume (say to 10cc total), which make pushing it over a couple of minutes easier to

  18. Are there any CNA jobs with high pay rates?

    jlcole45 replied to nlw59bba's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    What about working at hospital (versus the a nursing home) as a CNA and going to school? A lot of hospitals provide tuition reimbruishment to their employees. It's certainly well worth your time to...

  19. Duke or East Carolina online Masters

    jlcole45 replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I've looked at both myself but haven't actually applied. I'm also considering a degree in education. Let me know if you find out anything interesting or

  20. suggestion for NC life

    jlcole45 replied to d_d's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    About a year ago we moved from Charlotte and now are in Asheville at Mission Hospitals. Neither my husband or I would ever go back to Charlotte. CMC has its issues, though the pay is a bit better,...

  21. Would you choose a union job or non union job?

    jlcole45 replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Actually in most states the employer or employee can terminate at any time without reason - its called right to work or at will

  22. Badly needed advice..........

    jlcole45 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    We all do this - don't we? I certainly have! Sit down and right out what you are really wanting with your career and then set a course to get

  23. what position should I start with

    jlcole45 replied to luce2008's topic in General Nursing

    Luce One thing to also consider is not the floor but the facility. For example, a larger hospital will offer many different opportunities without having to give up your seniority and retirement...

  24. what position should I start with

    jlcole45 replied to luce2008's topic in General Nursing

    Hi and welcome, We need all the good nurses there are! Don't worry about the age thing - the average age of a working RN is 45 - so you are in good company. besides any nurse manager worth their...

  25. Badly needed advice..........

    jlcole45 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately there are many places where you might run into rude or just plain horrible co workers. The upside is that they usually don't last because they eventually get fired or harassed enough to...