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  1. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    jkmk replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    i agree with many of your points and i think it's wonderful that you have found what works for you, regardless of which 'side' it comes from. i think i have stated several times in this thread that i...

  2. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    jkmk replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    I definitely agree that some people can become heavily addicted to pot just as others can be heavily addicted to overeating. Anything, good or bad, that you rely on as a crutch, use to fill a void, or...

  3. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    jkmk replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    If you go to the real Holistic Nursing site to see the modalities they use, ( http://www.ahna.org/Home/ForConsumers/HolisticModalities/tabid/1921/Default.aspx ) the majority of those techniques have...

  4. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    jkmk replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    Pot is natural. The damage to your body is minimal... maybe a little dry cough if used habitually (using a vaporizer can prevent that because you aren't 'lighting it on fire'). I have two family...

  5. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    jkmk replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    thanks for the heads up. i've had most of my vaccinations when i was a kid and though i'm not looking forward to any more, i'm willing to take those basic ones so that i can be in health care. what i...

  6. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    jkmk replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    Interesting... I would think that since it's becoming common knowledge that breastfeeding is the best option for the baby's immune system, that would be mentioned in school. I think programs probably...

  7. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    jkmk replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    Thanks CrunchyMama :) What setting and specialty do you work in? I understand what you mean by L/D having somethings that would frustrate me. I used to watch 'A Baby Story' on tv religiously until I...

  8. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    jkmk replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    Thanks Everyone, I really appreciate all of your responses. I have felt a pull to become a midwife for many years. My mom trained as a midwife years ago and ended up being a patient/woman advocate for...

  9. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    jkmk replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    Thank your for the details about your classmates and your thoughtful reply. :) I agree with you that it is the patient's choice as to the course of care. When I work with many of my elderly clients,...

  10. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    jkmk replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    Um thanks? Wow, I really was not looking to debate or discuss why I feel the way I do. I was just trying to present a picture of who I am. And I know I'm not the only person on here that isn't jazzed...

  11. change in RN programs in Northern Colorado

    jkmk replied to Benedina's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Mi Vida Loca - that's great to hear! I'm doing my pre-reqs at the Larimer campus right now and plan on getting my BSN online through UNC while I work, after I graduate. I thought the BSN bridge was 16...

  12. Why do nurses create care plans instead of drs?

    jkmk posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, I am a pre-nursing student and I'm confused, seeing everyone creating care plans. I would have assumed that doctors diagnose and create a plan of care and that nurses would carry out their...

  13. Why do nurses create care plans instead of drs?

    jkmk replied to jkmk's topic in General Nursing

    Tait, Thanks so much for the information. I apologize if my post implied that nurses shouldn't have any plan authority because of a lack of knowledge/expertise. I've probably just watched waaaay too...

  14. change in RN programs in Northern Colorado

    jkmk replied to Benedina's topic in Colorado Nursing

    "i graduated frcc adn program and i will agree with you that you get much better clinical rotations thru unc, since they contract w/ denver hospitals. when i was attending they had problems finding...

  15. Poudre Valley Hospital

    jkmk replied to linden-nurse's topic in Colorado Nursing

    "this is directly from their website [color=#669966]information for new nursing graduates congratulations on the completion of your nursing program! listed below is information about our program for...

  16. Moving to Fort Collins, info. please.....

    jkmk replied to JettaDP's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Update on PVH student contracts: I recently spoke with FRCC and UNC (the local nursing schools) and they both said that this is the last year that PVH will be having contracts with new grad students....

  17. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    jkmk replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    People in this thread keep saying that NPs are mid-level medical professionals and that nursing and medicine are completely different jobs. I'm working towards becoming an FNP in a traditional family...