jlcole45

jlcole45

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  1. In your opinion, do surgeons really have great lifestyles???

    jlcole45 replied to Jiggles123's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you curious? And why are you asking this on a nursing

  2. Question

    jlcole45 replied to incublissRN's topic in Nursing Career

    On the application or in the interview ask them to wait to contact your current employer - until you are a final candidate. Most employers do not contact references unless you are a serious candidate...

  3. Need Advice/Suggestions for Career Change

    jlcole45 replied to walk6miles's topic in Nursing Career

    How many years do you plan on working as a nurse (in some capacity) before retirement? If it's say more then 10 then I would re think the BSN thing and get a different job if necessary to finish it....

  4. Wow....need some input Please!!

    jlcole45 replied to TonyFl's topic in Nursing Career

    As long as you show up for every class, do your assignments, and study then you will be fine. Actually I found the science classes to be the most interesting part of my pre req education. I loved...

  5. Spinoff : What We Do, What We Used to Do

    jlcole45 replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    How about this -- Does anyone remember dressings with betadine and sugar? This was old fashioned 20 years ago and came from an ancient country

  6. Spinoff : What We Do, What We Used to Do

    jlcole45 replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    I worked ER and the only time we wore gloves was for particularly messy traumas or poopy patrol. And then HIV hit the fan and we dressed up like astronauts when there was a suspected case! It took me...

  7. Inactive RN wanting to return to practice... is it possible...?

    jlcole45 replied to Buttercupkitten3's topic in Retired Nurses

    Diving into a refresher course and saying a prayer is as good as any advice I can give! Good luck and trust that your skills will return. I was in ACLS today for the first time since 2001? A few...

  8. Disrespectful Nurse aids

    jlcole45 replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's hard girl but you have to call them on it - as it happens. Be assertive, brief, and clear. No smiles, no apologies, and only a thank you when it is done properly. You are the RN, and...

  9. Ready to take the plunge ... returning to nursing.

    jlcole45 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well after much thought and discussion (with hubby -who is also an RN) I've decided to return to nursing. Not sure yet what area. Ideally it would be a day shift, 12 hrs., with no mandatory call or...

  10. Does being a CNA really help if you want to become a nurse?

    jlcole45 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    YES! Not only do you get a realistic view of health care you are practicing the basics of nursing. I learned so much more working as an aide in the hospital while in school. Good

  11. overcoming blood and guts?

    jlcole45 replied to cherubhipster's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi first you might also read some of the student nurse forums as that might give you a different perspective from what us old nurses have That said, if I were you I would go work in the field as a...

  12. State Nursing Jobs - Are they worth it?

    jlcole45 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am looking into a couple of State jobs -- 1. Lead RN in a residential neuro treatment center 2. As a nursing home inspector. Does anyone have any information about jobs similar to these? I have...

  13. Does anyone think nursing diagnoses are just plain silly?

    jlcole45 replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    When you are a student or new nurse they can be useful, but as an experienced nurse they are not needed and are just plain ridiculous. No professional RNs that I have known over the years, except for...

  14. VA, differential, relocation, pay w/experience, and retirement

    jlcole45 replied to stepaukob's topic in Government, Military

    yes the % is where got a bit lost. Thanks for the explanation. I am actually looking at a couple jobs for the state hence my interest in the benefits. The first one is at a residential neuro...

  15. VA, differential, relocation, pay w/experience, and retirement

    jlcole45 replied to stepaukob's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry the math doesn't work as stated 2.5 x 10=25 25 x10k =

  16. Did you leave a nice office job to become a nurse?

    jlcole45 replied to kgard7777's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually I didn't very often do that. Only on the rare really stressful shift/patient - you know the ones that you will never forget. When I was off I could put work to bed, so to speak. And I...

  17. Would you recommend nursing to a 46 year old doing a career change?

    jlcole45 replied to Anraku's topic in Nursing Career

    I second TouyFL's comments. If you are up to staring over then go for it! The last thing we should do is turn away a smart, experienced professional. Yes you will have moments of frustration and...

  18. want to quit.. but I am not sure who I talk to..

    jlcole45 replied to lakerette01's topic in Nursing Career

    One has to do what makes them happy in life, you should have learned that by now being a nurse. Life is too short! Besides do you really care what they think? I mean really, unless your mother or...

  19. Aetna case management any info?

    jlcole45 replied to annmariern's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually AETNA is a huge insurance company and they do employ nurses. I used to do case management - in house and I loved it. This sort of work is more desk work, lots of phone calls talking to...

  20. Best States for RN's to work?

    jlcole45 replied to Anmarie's topic in Nursing Career

    I am in Asheville North Carolina which is the liberal heart of the state. Asheville is about 70k pop and is a very diverse small city. Beautiful located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Mission / St...

  21. Reentering the Hospital: Which area to choose?

    jlcole45 replied to kymaja's topic in Nursing Career

    Why is your advisor discouraging peds, psych or ER? It seems with your school nursing experience peds might be a good place for you. ER is great if you like face paced work, and you would see...

  22. Did you leave a nice office job to become a nurse?

    jlcole45 replied to kgard7777's topic in Nursing Career

    Both the birthday and Thanksgiving were

  23. Did you leave a nice office job to become a nurse?

    jlcole45 replied to kgard7777's topic in Nursing Career

    You are right. I have very little satisfaction, reward or thanks from the current job. I am just seeing this as the newness has worn off. This job sounded wonderful but many jobs are like that, I...

  24. Did you leave a nice office job to become a nurse?

    jlcole45 replied to kgard7777's topic in Nursing Career

    Some people do seem to enjoy office work, I'm just not one of them. Now talk about working for the Man - the business world is definitely that. It's just amazing to me how stressful my current...

  25. Did you leave a nice office job to become a nurse?

    jlcole45 replied to kgard7777's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked as a bedside nurse for 16 years was a bit bored and went to school and now have worked in a office job for almost 3 years. I am now a manager and to be honest I'm working 7-6 most days and...