jlcole45

jlcole45

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  1. Did anyone's spouses/partners etc...... have a problem with you becoming a RN?

    jlcole45 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I had major problems and ended up divorcing. But not because of school per sae but because I grew and became my own person. My husband was a very traditional "man's man" if you know what I...

  2. Demand for NPs? Sources?

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

    Duke is currently $1053 a cr hr. I was recently accepted but had to decline since I was not awarded a scholarship. I'm going to ECU

  3. FNP exam pass rates

    jlcole45 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I realize that most fnp's are rn's first so there won't be any data associated with n clex. But has anyone seen a listing of passes rates related to specific schools? Since there is an exam (AANP or...

  4. Experience with Distance Ed NP programs

    jlcole45 replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    All of the programs I looked into in my state require either a GRE or MAT - and I would be suspect of the ones who waive it just because its a nursing degree. One I applied to wanted me to take the...

  5. ECU orientation - anyone going?

    jlcole45 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am starting MSN at ECU in January and wondered if anyone else is. Are you going to the orientation on Jan 7th? I am. I'll being driving from the Asheville

  6. ECU orientation - anyone going?

    jlcole45 replied to jlcole45's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    ecu is eastern carolina

  7. Ecu Con

    jlcole45 replied to Aneroo's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm just starting my classes at ECU for a Masters. Please know that almost all the schools even the one that is local to me (WCU) are doing Masters courses on

  8. Would you marry any medical professional

    jlcole45 replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in General Nursing

    I am married to a RN - he actually went to school because of me. We make a good living and have plenty to talk about. We love that schedules are flexible and that most days you can walk away and...

  9. Having major concerns going the FNP route....

    jlcole45 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been going over the older posts and I am alarmed at how many times issues such as poor pay/benefits and long hours arise for many of the NPs out there. There is no way I am spending the next...

  10. How can I say Thank-you to a professor?

    jlcole45 replied to Laura77598's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I do think it is important that you let him know that he was a good teacher. We all need to hear that we are doing a good job! I agree the note is perfect, but not gushy. Another thought .... can...

  11. MSN in Education vs. NP - any advice?

    jlcole45 replied to bluesnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Actually the point of getting a MSN with an education emphasis is to learn how to teach (just like other 'teachers"). I believe that the reason this 'specialty' was developed was because there was no...

  12. How you pay your MSN tuition?

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

    My MSN is $159 a cr hr and I get reimbruished part of it by work. I am going part time and paying as I go. No loans. I have applied for scholarships but they won't be effective until next fall....

  13. Need Advice Re: Teaching Job

    jlcole45 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    OK here goes ... I applied for a full time teaching job one month ago at my local CC, I confirmed with the director of the program that my application was received, but as of Friday I've heard...

  14. How to give good management to my patient

    jlcole45 replied to precious_nurse's topic in Private Duty

    precious nurse - You are asking questions that you should really know the answers too, and I find this quite alarming. I know this sounds harsh, but you are a trained & licensed nurse? What is...

  15. Husband needs help

    jlcole45 replied to ohiobiker's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Have you tried giving her a sincere apology? If not, I would suggest starting there and see where it leads your relationship. Just know that the stress of school will end when she finishes - that...

  16. hospital loosing medicaid/medicare funding

    jlcole45 replied to Zookeeper3's topic in General Nursing

    Actually most hospitals don't make a profit from state or federal funding which accounts on average for 60 - 75% of their patients (depending on demographics). One of the local hospitals here lost...

  17. Background Check and Credit check???

    jlcole45 replied to hotmama2be's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I just applied to graduate school and they had me do a criminal background check, which seemed redundant since I am a working registered nurse and the State does that the same

  18. Spook stories

    jlcole45 replied to brissygal's topic in General Nursing

    Last year there was another thread similar to this one that had hundred if not thousands of replies. To the All Nurse staff is there any way to bring that one forward or link it to this one? It was...

  19. New RN needs career advice...:(

    jlcole45 replied to Sieren's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like there is a larger issue at work here. Besides your job, you've recently been diagnosed with MS, and you have significant bills? Yes, you have good reasons to be down and talking to...

  20. Suggestions PLEASE for unhappy nurse

    jlcole45 replied to BabiesRUs23's topic in General Nursing

    When I think of jobs with no or little pt interaction the following comes to mind: OR, staff development, management, utilization review, some case management jobs, clinical informatics (computer)...

  21. are online MSN programs respected?

    jlcole45 replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Lynswim, You mentioned eastern TN. Is your CC driveable from Asheville NC area? I am looking for a full time teaching job - and will be hopefully interview for one soon in NC but the state CC system...

  22. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    jlcole45 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I also live in this area. May I ask where you earned your MSN? I've applied to several programs and am trying decide which one to go in. Please PM as to not hijack this thread.

  23. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    jlcole45 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi there. Just wanted to share this. Gardener Webb University in NC, is in the midst of developing a DNP program with an emphasis education - they are hoping to have the appropriate approvals this...

  24. University vs Community College employment

    jlcole45 replied to pojned's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In the US you have to earn your RN and have work experience before going on for a graduate degree. I don't think there are many (if any) creditable US nursing schools that would accept someone into...

  25. are online MSN programs respected?

    jlcole45 replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Have you looked at jobs recently here in Western NC? Western Carolina University currently has 3 positions open - now one of them is administrative and one for the graduate program. And many of the...