jlcole45

jlcole45

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  1. I need advice PLS

    jlcole45 replied to chinny_0012's topic in General Nursing

    If your intent is to stay here and work as a nurse then you need to go to school here. I am sorry, but I have worked with nurses for other countries many times over the years and their training is...

  2. Alright to have your husband start an IV on your patient?

    jlcole45 replied to Nurse Joey's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a problem with it. Thank God someone was able to start a

  3. Ideas for Nurses Week 2010 for about 80 - 90 RNs?

    jlcole45 replied to EastCoastLA's topic in Nurse Management

    What about taking them out for either breakfast or lunch? In smaller groups over the course of the

  4. Applying for Management Position

    jlcole45 replied to ScrubCap's topic in Nurse Management

    Same to

  5. No RN Jobs Anywhere....Help!!

    jlcole45 replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried local nursing homes? BTW many don't have websites you just go in and fill out a application. Even if that's not your first choice - anything at this point would be good. What about...

  6. What's wrong with seeking stability & security?

    jlcole45 replied to oneflyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    OP -- btw please don't slam administration. After 20+ years I am entering administration. Not because I'm don't want to get my hands dirty, but because frankly I deserve it! I've got tons of...

  7. What's wrong with seeking stability & security?

    jlcole45 replied to oneflyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    As you've discovered you don't make that much as an LPN and your career options are quite limited. So why didn't you just go for the RN in the beginning? Did you not research the average salary? As...

  8. Feeling hope/helpless

    jlcole45 replied to lo87's topic in General Nursing

    Why not take smaller and more affordable steps and get your 2 yr Rn first and then go back for BSN? That way you can pay as you go and as well as getting help from your employer. Yes $50K is way too...

  9. Applying for Management Position

    jlcole45 replied to ScrubCap's topic in Nurse Management

    Hi ScrubCap, A little background first. I've been an RN since 1988, mostly critical care and ED experience. I've been working the last 1 1/2 years as a house supervisor which I have learned that I am...

  10. Pt. complaint to charge nurse

    jlcole45 replied to TeamRNc's topic in Nurse Management

    It sounds like the manager should have been involved from the beginning and should have asking the nurse that day to relay her side of the story. I do agree as the charge nurse that it would have...

  11. Feeling hope/helpless

    jlcole45 replied to lo87's topic in General Nursing

    Finish your LPN. Then start taking some of the pre reqs for the RN at the local CC. Make sure you do this when you are ready and willing to focus on getting A's. This will help bring up your GPA -...

  12. Scared Of Bullying

    jlcole45 replied to prospect's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Once you become a nurse your confidence will grow with your experience. I truly believe that nursing has changed me in a very positive way - I'm not saying there aren't bad days or people with lousy...

  13. Is it legal to call yourself "Nurse" when you in fact are not?

    jlcole45 replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    No one can use the term nurse unless the are licensed as one - there are laws in place to protect the name - called a title act. Period. If you are a nursing student then that is what you go by,...

  14. How much free water/fluid do you count 1/2 cup applesauce as?

    jlcole45 replied to yogastudentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Zero. Apple sauce is considered a food not a

  15. Do you guys really hate nursing this much?

    jlcole45 replied to damaranicole's topic in General Nursing

    Oh by the way the OP was not the one to write the very negative post. The OP is a nursing student who cut and pasted a very negative post and questioned why someone would hate nursing

  16. Do you guys really hate nursing this much?

    jlcole45 replied to damaranicole's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone is different, and we all manage the stress of the job in different ways. If you are someone who always takes things personally and gets stressed out easily then I would say nursing is not...

  17. Nursing Supervisors

    jlcole45 replied to PediRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I'm a weekend supervisor right now but starting next month I've just accepted a Nurse Manager position. M-F hours, with supervisor coverage at nights and weekends. It was a good opportunity and a...

  18. Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant?

    jlcole45 replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I would argue that you are wrong. If someone wants to be the boss then go into

  19. Studer Group

    jlcole45 replied to dmkm2001's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree a prescribed script does not work - the staff will not consistently use and the patients especially the regular ones will notice! And we will come of as sounding insincere....sounding like a...

  20. Studer Group

    jlcole45 replied to dmkm2001's topic in Nurse Management

    The Studor program is like any other - it simply provides a framework and if used properly insures consistency. It's easy to be critical (and nurses are particularly good at this) when you don't know...

  21. introverted nurses -what is the best job?

    jlcole45 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    PI, QA etc lots of data

  22. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    jlcole45 replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    This too will come to pass.... I know its frustrating but the jobs will open

  23. Mandated scrub colors

    jlcole45 replied to FLOBRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually prefer this practice. It helps the patients, families, doctors, and staff to know who works were and what they

  24. How much do you remember from A&P?

    jlcole45 replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    I remember just what I need

  25. How many years have you been a nurse?

    jlcole45 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    22 years in acute care, just accepted a nurse manager job and plan on working at least 20 to 25 more