jlcole45

jlcole45

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  1. I really struggling here and need advice (long)

    jlcole45 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am sorry to unload onto all of you but I am fairly new to the area and my closest confident (my mom) is no longer with us. My sister is great in many ways but she would not understand my...

  2. I really struggling here and need advice (long)

    jlcole45 replied to jlcole45's topic in Nursing Career

    I went back to school and am now the manager of a horticulture department on a private estate. I have 20 employees, no secretary, and tons of work. Been in the career now for about 3 years. Since...

  3. What to do, what to do (a tad long)

    jlcole45 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Missio - Almost any hospital will train you off the street to do either job! (Especially if you tell them you are a pre nursing student) You are wasting your money. So save it and go work at a...

  4. I got the job!

    jlcole45 replied to Wildphire's topic in General Nursing

    Angus - You are absolutely right. Asking questions and being open to learning are

  5. I got the job!

    jlcole45 replied to Wildphire's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!! Just keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut, as my mom used to

  6. Are you allowed to wear Makeup ?

    jlcole45 replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Miss Tammy is moved on to her great reward. Why are you asking about wearing makeup? I went to school with the nuns and we were allowed to wear it - as long as we kept it toned down. Yes, we...

  7. Where Do I Go?

    jlcole45 replied to Ashley730813's topic in General Nursing

    There is no substitution to hands on practical experience that you will get in a rock and mortar school. You will be doing both yourself and the profession a great disservice, by skimping on your...

  8. NA's not professionals

    jlcole45 replied to Jabramac's topic in General Nursing

    So far this is not only the most unprofessional quote in this thread but the most disturbing .... Nursing is a profession that requires patience, tolerance, empathy, and the ability to keep ones...

  9. Pushing drugs for the Man bother anyone?

    jlcole45 replied to somebody's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like somebody is just checking us out... It sounds like something more holistic, homopathic, eastern and/or new age would be more in line with his interests. Though most of those professions...

  10. Confused and could really use some advice from current nurses!

    jlcole45 replied to raynbabe07's topic in General Nursing

    Raynbabe07, The first thing call the local hospitals human resource office and start asking about their benefits for tuition reimbursement (or whatever they are calling it) for their employees. Then...

  11. Are Crocs good for Nursing

    jlcole45 replied to leinad's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    But the danskos are only good for those of you who aren't prone to turning their ankles! Talk about falling on your face, or rather butt. I think for now I'll stick with good ole New

  12. Confused and could really use some advice from current nurses!

    jlcole45 replied to raynbabe07's topic in General Nursing

    Go for the BSN since you are closer to finishing it and since money appears to be an issue. Why waste the time and money on a Master's when you don't even know if its what you want to do? I don't...

  13. Wracked by Guilt -- Need Help -- Long

    jlcole45 replied to Lousynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other postings. Learn from you mistakes and move on but never sign off a med again that you haven't given - it can develop into very dangerous habit. If you find you are struggling...

  14. Are Crocs good for Nursing

    jlcole45 replied to leinad's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What do you call it when you're not wearing

  15. Wait listed for Nursing school--how should I take this?

    jlcole45 replied to haleygirl's topic in General Nursing

    haleygirl, I suspect what happened is that there are a lot of good candidates and they had to make some tough choices. Don't feel insulted. At least you made the waiting list. If they didn't want...

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

    jlcole45 replied to Buttercupkitten3's topic in Retired Nurses

    I left nursing about 4 years ago mostly out of boredom and followed another career path which has turned out to be a lot more work and hours then I want in my life now at 45 yo. So I to am looking...

  17. What states offer good working condition for RNs?

    jlcole45 replied to John123's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Asheville NC, the liberal heart of the state I might add, I hear from a good source, that the heart surgery step down unit has great staffing - normal is 4 to 1, and they have a very good...

  18. Thinking of returning to nursing

    jlcole45 replied to jlcole45's topic in General Nursing

    More then anything, what I want is my personal time back. That's one of the big reasons I am considering returning. I forgot that most of the working world only has 2 days off a week, my husband is...

  19. Thinking of returning to nursing

    jlcole45 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been away from nursing about 4 years, not for kids but for another career. I will tell you up front I was never a nurse who was burnt out, I was just bored and had the opportunity to follow...

  20. Need advice from nurses please!

    jlcole45 replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    Lizzy, It's OK to be afraid the first time but remember what you are there for, to help someone with their daily basic needs. Use the universal precautions you have learned and treat her with...

  21. Nursing scholarships for advanced nurs.degree

    jlcole45 replied to nursprof2b's topic in General Nursing

    I've just started researching this and I found that one of the schools in my state NC, offers a scholarship for service. So my advice is to decide where you want to go and then review each program....

  22. Thinking of returning to nursing

    jlcole45 replied to jlcole45's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so far for the comments! I really enjoy hearing others stories and how they handled the return to

  23. What states offer good working condition for RNs?

    jlcole45 replied to John123's topic in General Nursing

    I'd start with choosing where you want to live, maybe the top 3 places, ones that offer a good quality of life, then start looking at the

  24. Nursing schools question....

    jlcole45 replied to TemeculaGuy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w Dizzy stick with your original plan and go for the RN. One thing you will spend about half the money you would have for the RN program to attend a LVN program. Plus you will only make a...

  25. Wait listed for Nursing school--how should I take this?

    jlcole45 replied to haleygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Haleygirl, Stay on the list. I've read that part of the problem is the shortage of nursing instructors, as a result they have to limit class sizes and even the opening of new programs. Be patient you...