jlcole45

jlcole45

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  1. Clinicals

    jlcole45 replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    To llg, Why in God's name are you providing her and every other nurse wanta bes with that information that it is OK to go to a substandard nursing school and skirt by on clinical time? Where is your...

  2. Clinicals

    jlcole45 replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    OH by the way to the OP and any other MAs out there. You can not under any circumstances call your self a 'nurse.' It is illegal. The title nurse if reserved for those who have graduated from...

  3. Clinicals

    jlcole45 replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    As I stated in my earlier post that this struck a nerve. I can't tell you all how many times I have run in to MAs passing themselves off as nurses in a physican's office setting. And the majority of...

  4. can i become a nurse if i have a mental disability?

    jlcole45 replied to donnalou86's topic in General Nursing

    A mild learning disability should not be an issue. As long as one can learn and retain the information and then later apply it to pt

  5. Anyone heard of Diastolic BP being higher than Systolic???

    jlcole45 replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's impossible! Use your head and think about it. If that were the case then the blood would not circulate at

  6. scholarship$$ in exchange for services after graduation?

    jlcole45 replied to laceface24's topic in General Nursing

    Been there done that. Hey you have to work somewhere after graduation. At least this way you know you'll have a job and you'll get your tuition paid for. It's a pretty good deal - take if you can...

  7. can i become a nurse if i have a mental disability?

    jlcole45 replied to donnalou86's topic in General Nursing

    People with disabilities work in all sorts of jobs. I guess it would depend on what the disability is. Now if you are a sociopath or have problems with psychosis then I would say that nursing is not...

  8. Clinicals

    jlcole45 replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    Your attitude really struck an nerve and I will not sugarcoat my response: Your statements first of all were offensive to someone like me who has worked long and hard to be a respected RN (I have...

  9. nurse manager-request to work on the floor

    jlcole45 replied to trulynurseatheart's topic in General Nursing

    I think its an excellent idea and one that the manager should have thought of herself. Unless she previously worked on that particular unit she'll never really understand how things work. Suggest...

  10. Long time experience RN w/new NP license ready for NP role-enough financial benefit

    jlcole45 replied to hello101's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Stop and get some nursing experience first. I hate that they are letting people into the program with NO nursing experience. Please don't take that as a personal attack. It's just that how do you...

  11. Long time experience RN w/new NP license ready for NP role-enough financial benefit

    jlcole45 replied to hello101's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Many Nps I know do work a side job in addition to there full time job, so you do have the option of making extra money. And I don't know about your area and hospital but at our hospital OT is very...

  12. Rethink my career path: PharmD VS PMH-NP

    jlcole45 replied to oohnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Continuing with the PharmD would also give you an excellent pharmacology background later if you decide to pursue your NP. I have to admit that this is the area I am struggling with most in NP...

  13. 2nd interview questions to ask?

    jlcole45 replied to jlcole45's topic in Nurse Management

    I hear you and that's something I'm not sure I want. I do know they have night and weekend house supervisors, but I am assuming the manager's still have 24/7 responsibility. I will ask more...

  14. A unit in trouble

    jlcole45 replied to adrennen7's topic in General Nursing

    Actually since the unit is so small the NM should be on the floor every day over seeing what is going on. I'm sorry but it appears that you don't have a good manager. I supervise the house on...

  15. 2nd interview questions to ask?

    jlcole45 replied to jlcole45's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you Jolie! I've jotted down your questions. You sound like you have experience in this area. What sort of work are you currently doing? What do you like or not like about

  16. Questions about Triple Lumen Central Catheters

    jlcole45 replied to RN for TIDE's topic in General Nursing

    Usually the distal port for blood draws, any port can be used to administer blood and other things such as

  17. Needing a Live-In nurse for my Mom, does medicade cover it?

    jlcole45 replied to roger32036's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. Medicaid is state run and does cover some custodial care. Look in the phone book and contact one of the home health agencies and have someone come out and complete an

  18. Should I Go Into Nursing

    jlcole45 replied to hope4thehurting's topic in Nursing Career

    Why don't you get a job as an certified nursing assistant? That was the advice I gave my husband 15 years ago when he wondered if nursing were right for him. He followed my advice and shortly there...

  19. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    jlcole45 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    In my humble opinion there are three things that define a good nurse 1. the ability to care (actually giving a darn about your patient) how can you be an advocate if you don't care? 2. the ability to...

  20. Was getting the NP the right choice for you?

    jlcole45 replied to guineachick's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm in the first year of a program and am debating if I choose the wrong path... I've been a very strong bedside nurse and good supervisor. I'm wondering if I shouldn't change to either...

  21. Am I making a mistake going for my NP???

    jlcole45 replied to jlcole45's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's so funny I took the supervisor job because it was a means to an end - and provided steady weekend money. I never would have thought that I would be ever be considering staying in administration....

  22. NP Salary vs. RN salary

    jlcole45 replied to Health-Nut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm at a cross roads again myself. For the last year and half I've been working as a weekend house supervisor and I've actually come to really enjoy the job. I'm experienced and love working with...

  23. Interview tomorrow

    jlcole45 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I have an interview tomorrow for an out pt chemotherapy infusion office. I've never done this sort of work before though have tons of experience with IV infusions because of my many years in...

  24. What to do about pay?

    jlcole45 replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for more then 20 years and I've never made $44 hr, even as a CEN, and with tons of critical care experience, CVRU, etc.... I will say I've never worked where there was a union. But...

  25. Dream job interview tomorrow!

    jlcole45 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I recently had posted about my concerns regarding an upcoming manager position interview (later this week). and I do appreciate everyone who replied. In the mean time I applied - just this...