jlcole45

jlcole45

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  1. Transition from RN to ANP

    jlcole45 replied to vandy_hokie575's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sandnnw - Can you speak more of the book you recommended? Is Brunswald the name of the book or

  2. How do I get in ER!!!!!!!!!!!!

    jlcole45 replied to Mrs leese's topic in Emergency

    Bide you time and get floor experience. I know you want ED but in this market it would be almost impossible for a new grad to get a job straight in ED. I would strongly recommend a tele floor for the...

  3. Unlicensed personell administering medication.

    jlcole45 replied to MurseMan1's topic in General Nursing

    Since I am a nurse I would start with the state board of nursing in the state. Just google state board in PA. There will be a contact number just call and

  4. Why did you choose the college you did?

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

    A lot of programs have bridge programs and many do at least part of their msn classes on line. I am in NC and I applied and was accepted at two state schools and one private (duke). I ended up...

  5. NP salary negotiations

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

    Thank you to everyone! You have offered very valuable

  6. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    jlcole45 replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thanks for the information but I already know what msn/fnp is because I am currently in a program. I just wanted to know if it would be worth it at my age to continue on to get a DNP. And quite...

  7. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    jlcole45 replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Does anyone know - Is there any difference in pay and/or responsibility between FNP and a DNP? Besides the title what would be the advantage to getting a DNP over a FNP right now? I've looked at the...

  8. CCU RN applying to NP school thinking of going to ER

    jlcole45 replied to gest1971's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The great thing about ER nursing is that you get to see a wide variety of injuries and illnesses in all walks and ages of life. This type of learning is invaluable. Also another really great thing...

  9. Offered a job today and flattered, but stumped.

    jlcole45 replied to nursalicious's topic in General Nursing

    Do you like working with the patients? If so the first position would be closer to the patients. In case management you often are once removed from the patients, and stuck reviewing charts for...

  10. How do you command respect at work?

    jlcole45 replied to Sonia,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never commanded it. I have earned it. I have done this by demonstrating that I am competent, respectful to others, that I will work hard, and by pitching in and helping my co

  11. Are You Popular At Work?

    jlcole45 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I believe its because I am a hard worker, and because I have over 20 years of experience and because I am approachable and pleasant. That said, I do not seek out to be popular or well liked by my...

  12. Salaries for FNP

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

    Usually the state schools are the best deal for the money. I was accepted at Duke but had to decline their offer because it was over a $1000/cr hr. and I was not awarded a scholarship. So I accepted...

  13. Now what

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

    What does a job in care management

  14. Need Advice on FNP school!

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

    I would recommend getting more experience under your belt before applying. There are ALOT of people applying to FNP programs these days and you want to be as competitive as possible. I have 20 years...

  15. Some questions for nurses married to nurses

    jlcole45 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I was the nurse first and later my husband became a nurse (much to my surprise). He is excellent at it. We have worked at the same facilities, though not the same floors, over the years and we are...

  16. In need of ED RN

    jlcole45 replied to APNgonnabe's topic in Emergency

    I don't think that is ED policy but the results of either an inexperienced, incompetent, and / or uncaring nurse. Please don't let that color your opinions of all ED nurses. I would definitely...

  17. Residency's for NPs?

    jlcole45 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    From some of the previous threads and even from my own conversations with working FNPs the feeling I get is that most, if not all, feel unprepared when they graduate. Has there ever been a proposal...

  18. Is a NP also a " Physician?"

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

    Virginia Henderson (nursing theorist) promotes the idea of nurses being the primary care provider. I only know this because of nursing theory this semester and she was the only theorist with whom I...

  19. How difficult is FNP school?

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

    Is this a reflection of how hard the program is perhaps they are just more picky? Gosh this reminds me of my old catholic hospital diploma program where the nuns weeded out the ones they thought...

  20. If you were in NP school again, what would you do different?

    jlcole45 replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well that helps me feel better about turning down Duke FNP program. I am sure it would have been a great experience but At my age I just couldn't justify going 50,000 in

  21. Torn Between NP and CRNA

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

    In response to the previous posting. All MSN students have clearly demonstrated that they are committed to graduate school and ready for a new challenge as a nurse - just by the shear fact that...

  22. Pocket PC, Palm, Blackberry, (which to purchase?)

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

    I'm a recent convert to Mac and so I was glad to see someone promoting the iphone.

  23. Torn Between NP and CRNA

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

    What type of nursing are you doing now? Are currently working in OR? If so then you will have a very good idea of what a CRNA does. They make great money and many have great hours but they are stuck...

  24. US News Rankings

    jlcole45 replied to jnd1213's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Some us have to go with what we can afford, especially in this economy. I was accepted at Duke University but was not awarded a scholarship and as a result I had to decline the offer of admission....

  25. Six months until NP school begins -- What to do until then?

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

    I hate to be the negative Nell here but .... how do you know you want to be first a nurse and second a nurse practitioner if you have not worked as a nurse? My suggestion would be to get a job in...