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  1. Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    jtk57 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    I do feel valued. My manager makes a point of saying so regularly. The leadership of the hospital do the same; it's a great atmosphere in my hospital (I work in an outpatient clinic). As far as CEO...

  2. Gun Owning Nurses

    jtk57 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy my guns (including my handgun), and I am an RN. After active shooter training in my clinic, both myself and a colleague (ex military) were in agreement; we wish we could have at least one...

  3. How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

    jtk57 replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hardly notice when I am told a pt is a nurse or has a nurse in the family. So often that "nurse" turns out to be a CNA or similar caregiver. People group all kinds of different jobs and professions...

  4. Male student nurse interviewing for Postpartum..

    jtk57 replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good for you man you will do wonderful things for your patients!

  5. Male student nurse interviewing for Postpartum..

    jtk57 replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did my OB/GYN rotation in a hospital that serves a big orthodox Jewish population. Our clinical instructor arranged things so that no one was uncomfortable or excluded and I had a great experience...

  6. Applying for nursing school on antidepressants

    jtk57 replied to kristinamarie55's topic in General Students

    Your mental health is your business. You may be surprised how many of your colleagues and instructors are on psych meds themselves. If you think others will judge you because you take medication then...

  7. Which online MSN program??

    jtk57 replied to homehealthWCN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are so many different discussions here about online FNP programs! homehealthWCN, RN, BSN; I am also in home health at this time working as an RN/Case Manager and I also am very passionate about...

  8. Abolishing the Pinning Ceremony

    jtk57 replied to drem7116's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated last year from a school of nursing ranked in the top 10 in the country in US News and World Report. It's located in a large metropolitan area known for fine schools and hospitals, and I am...

  9. burned bridges what to put on job application

    jtk57 replied to stargazer88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not trying to sound too high and mighty, but we should all consider the long term consequences of a short term indulgence in "giving the boss a piece of my mind about the way she runs this unit" or...

  10. Admissions during change of shift

    jtk57 replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Nursing

    This happens all the time. Even if I get report on a patient at 16:30, I could bet the mortgage payment that patient will not be on the floor until 18:45. My patients who have been off unit getting CT...

  11. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    jtk57 replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    This thread hits home for me. I work 12 hour day shift on a MS floor with a lengthy commute to and from work. I get up at 5:15 and out the door by 5:50 with my bagel or toast in hand to be eaten while...

  12. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    jtk57 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Guys, I took the NCLEX (75 questions) on June 21st and tried the "trick" when I got home about 3 hours later. At first I got the pop-up saying that I had an open registration, etc. I checked back a...

  13. UMB Parking

    jtk57 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey all UMB Nursing Commuters out there! In my quest to continue trying to learn as much as possible prior to orientation, I just wanted to know how you all get to school and, if you drive yourselves,...

  14. CCBC students, who was your favorite A&P instructor/professor??

    jtk57 replied to SB113's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I also had Dr. ***** at CCBC Essex. His class was extremely rich, especially in Neuroscience, which is his specialty. His tests were designed to see if you actually understood the material he...

  15. Required Texts; Are they really required at UMB?

    jtk57 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    So I have been trying to assemble my books and supplies needed for the first semester of CNL classes at UMB. Of course if I was to buy everything required and / or recommended by the Instructor and...

  16. UMB Parking

    jtk57 replied to jtk57's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thank you for your input, *ac*. I could cut Lexington Market garage in a pinch but it wouldn't be my first choice. Maybe if I am rolling in my 98 Civic with 170K I could park off MLK with no worries....

  17. UMB Parking

    jtk57 replied to jtk57's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Wow so I can get a quick workout in and then read up on Pharmo! Thanks for the

  18. UMB Parking

    jtk57 replied to jtk57's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thank you so much for the good info. By "early" I meant at least 6AM, but it sounds as if I will have a tough time finding somewhere to sit and read if I get in that early? Guess I could always hang...

  19. Required Texts; Are they really required at UMB?

    jtk57 replied to jtk57's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thank You Blue Orchid, Sounds similar to what I was thinking RE the new textbooks, CDs, etc.. One thing that is not lacking these days is access to information, especially at a school with the...

  20. Required Texts; Are they really required at UMB?

    jtk57 replied to jtk57's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thank you Jules, that has also been my experience; older books can be just as good as long as there isn't something specific to the new editions that is needed. I bought most of mine used on Barnes...

  21. UMaryland CNL Program

    jtk57 replied to Chris33's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It was a tough choice because my first instinct was to get it over with as soon as possible, but I went with the 23 month for one main reason; my wife is expecting and the winter break will...

  22. UMaryland CNL Program

    jtk57 replied to Chris33's topic in Maryland Nursing

    My wife and I have talked about my working as a Tech in the last year of school. I think it will be a feeling out process as to how comfortable I will be with work and school at the same time. It is...

  23. Workforce shortage grant

    jtk57 replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi Sienna, I applied for this grant a couple weeks ago. I have yet to hear back with anything, but I have heard that it is one of the more popular grant programs with nursing students, especially ones...

  24. Towson BSN Waitlist.. How Long to Wait?!

    jtk57 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    As of right now I will be starting in the CNL program at UMAB this Fall. Even though I am really excited and looking forward to it, the $$$ involved are downright scary, especially with a family to...

  25. Towson BSN Waitlist.. How Long to Wait?!

    jtk57 replied to jtk57's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I definitely have hope, as does my wallet ! Thanks for the