jcgrund

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   I passed my last semester for LPN school!!

   jcgrund replied to **guest2015**'s topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Way to go! Very happy for you!
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   UF BSN-DNP 2015

   jcgrund replied to DNPhopeful's topic in Doctoral

   I just talked to the adviser about the PMHNP DNP program. She said we would have to meet on campus once a month for 8 hours (on Mondays, she thinks) for clinical courses only. And that our instructors would help us find preceptors and clinical sites. It's $528.41/Credit hour.
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   UF BSN-DNP 2015

   jcgrund replied to DNPhopeful's topic in Doctoral

   I was accepted for the PMHNP full time program. Does anyone know if it's mainly on-line, or are there some classes in Gainesville? Have you heard anything about clinicals? I am also accepted at USA, so I'm calling for information next week before I make a choice. I'd prefer UF, but I live in Tallahassee, and work and have kids, so I really can't travel too often.
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   Am I the only one?

   jcgrund replied to cchezem15's topic in Correctional

   I feel the same way. I was working in an E.R. once and a coworker commented on a patient that had attempted to OD. She went on and on saying how this young person should have "just done it," and was "just whining" and was "wasting everyone's time." I went into the room behind her and saw a person that I knew. It was a friend of mine. It may be difficult not to become jaded, but we must remember that everyone is someone's friend, daughter, son, sister, brother, or something.
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   Nurses are the real heroes ?

   jcgrund replied to Joe V's topic in Rock

   Yes, they do what they are ordered to do because they took an oath to do so. They have to do things whether they agree with them or not because they took an oath to do so. They are not allowed to quit if they don't like it. You do not have to think that people in the military today are heroes. I really don't care if you do. But they do not deserve your disrespect. I only took offense to your idea that the military members of the past are somehow more noble because you agree with their wars and you don't agree with politics of today. The military members of today have taken the same oath as those of the past regardless of the politics. Whether you agree with the war or not, these people are still willing to risk their lives for your freedom.
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   Nurses are the real heroes ?

   jcgrund replied to Joe V's topic in Rock

   Ok, here's the deal...the folks in the military do what they are ordered to do. Just because you don't agree with the politics of a specific war, it doesn't mean that those same people have not taken an oath to defend the freedom of the country. The men and women serving in the military today are no less defending freedom than whatever you meant by "not current" military.
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   Nurses are the real heroes ?

   jcgrund replied to Joe V's topic in Rock

   Excuse me...current military? Ok, I get it if you don't consider the military to be your hero, that's your prerogative. But, the current military has taken the same oath to defend freedom as any other military you may be referring to. I take offense to your comment as I, and my sister, have recently served in the military and my husband is currently serving.
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   Suggested reading for new psych nurse?

   jcgrund posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hello all, I am a new RN graduate, with years of LPN experience in a community health clinic, who will be starting a job in a psychiatric facility very soon. Anyone have any ideas of books or resources that would be most helpful to someone beginning a career in psychiatric nursing? Thanks!
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   Help wit resume and cover letter. critique please.

   jcgrund replied to NewgradRNMT's topic in Resume

   Too long.
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    Precepting the Preceptor

    jcgrund replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing

    Thank you for the great article. I am currently going through a preceptorship, and all I hear or read are horror stories. My experience so far has been nothing but pleasant. Maybe I'm just lucky, but so far everyone I have worked with has been patient, kind, and accepting.
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    Any thoughts on FL distance BSN completion programs?

    jcgrund posted a topic in Florida

    Hi, I'm planning for the next step and wondering if anyone has any input, good or bad, on FL on-line RN to BSN programs? I've been looking at UWF, UCF, and Jacksonville University. Thanks!
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    LVN asking new grad RNs in No. CA - R U finding work?

    jcgrund replied to hoodwinked lvn's topic in Nursing

    $20,000?!
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    Doctors and nurses' weight biases harm overweight patients

    jcgrund replied to lrobinson5's topic in Headlines

    That is very sad. Although I don't consciously feel negativity toward overweight individuals, this discussion gives me pause to consider if I may act differently with obese patients subconsciously. Being an average size without really trying, I consider myself lucky that I don't have a problem with weight. If I did, I would hope that the people caring for me would treat me with the same respect a thin person would get. In the future I will be more mindful of how I may subconsciously treat overweight people. I truly believe all people deserve respect and compassion no matter the circumstances.
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    waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    jcgrund replied to Wac44's topic in Government

    Let me say Welcome to Panama City to travelcrazy! My hubs is in the AF, stationed at Tyndall for 5 years now. He works jets. I am working diligently to finish my BSN, so that I can join the AF when he retires.
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    New nurse, Dr's want me to write their Rx's. Is this Normal?

    jcgrund replied to jcgrund's topic in First Year

    Wow...that's exactly what I thought. This prescriber was trying to be a smart***, because I didn't write his scripts, but seriously... One of our 5 prescribers uses EMR, and it seems to be a lot easier, even for calling it in, because at least it is a complete prescription.
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    Am I being snotty?

    jcgrund replied to JezzysRN09's topic in First Year

    I don't think it makes you snotty. The fact that you care if you seem snotty indicates you are probably not snotty. Go for it, and celebrate your hard work. J.D., LPN