jtmarcy12

jtmarcy12 BSN, RN

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  1. Thank you Lord that I failed my first nclex

    jtmarcy12 replied to Yownyown's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!!!

  2. Leave you family for nursing??

    jtmarcy12 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Ask how many men or women were still married to the same person after they finished med

  3. Leave you family for nursing??

    jtmarcy12 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Ask yourself are you getting into nursing because you think that it can be a secure job, and is all the "rage"? Are there other positions that you could think about doing other than nursing. Nursing...

  4. OMG why Im I not passing my nursing exams

    jtmarcy12 replied to future2012nurse's topic in General Students

    What about getting the assistance of a

  5. Got My Dream Job!

    jtmarcy12 replied to rena86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations!! I wish it was me! there is nothing wrong with having a clinic position. No weekends holidays, etc. Best wishes to

  6. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

    jtmarcy12 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have to disagree with you. Attitude IS everything. First impressions IS EVERYTHING!!!the candidate could not even put their best foot forward in trying to land a job( especially in this economy)...

  7. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

    jtmarcy12 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Which would you prefer bringing home a paycheck or changing your

  8. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

    jtmarcy12 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you don't have the correct attire I suggest borrowing money from someone to at least get a good suit for interviews. If you can't visit some of the thrift stores. Professional attire is a must...

  9. Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    jtmarcy12 replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend to all nurses looking for work to be careful about trying to contact the nurse managers of the place you desire to work, because, now just about every nurse who is looking for work...

  10. What states have the most NG jobs? (the two or three there are)

    jtmarcy12 replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You should have come to Northern CA, I believe that the jobs may be better. Also I know that Atlanta GA is hiring RN's and LPN's. Best

  11. I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

    jtmarcy12 replied to violetrays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you know if you "hook-up" (no pun intended) with the right people in designing clothes, (if you are really good), you could name your price!!. Have you ever pursued that avenue of getting your...

  12. I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

    jtmarcy12 replied to violetrays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    WOW!! How did you every manage?? Best wishes for you and

  13. I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

    jtmarcy12 replied to violetrays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good for you! I went to nursing school at 44 yrs of age back in the mid 90's! I had no young kids in school and that made it very easy to just focus on me. Yes blood and poop you may be "ok" with,...

  14. Patients who "cheat" and drive home

    jtmarcy12 replied to Lilme04's topic in Gastroenterology

    Yes exactly. There are many who live alone, such as myself. What then? Does the clinic check on that person to be sure they have food, etc. As the population ages we will have more and more of...

  15. Patients who "cheat" and drive home

    jtmarcy12 replied to Lilme04's topic in Gastroenterology

    I love your suggestion that we should be partnering with a service to provide safe rides home, but again what if something happened on the way home? In this litigious society everyone is on guard,...

  16. Patients who "cheat" and drive home

    jtmarcy12 replied to Lilme04's topic in Gastroenterology

    I realize it may be dangerous, but as a Registered Nurse, I too have done this. I drove myself home from having cortisone put into my lower back(I can't think of the name of the procedure). I had no...

  17. "Why does a nurse have to go to college?"

    jtmarcy12 replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    I am very surprised that Illinois allows this! Well she may find a doctor to train her but who will hire her if she ever ends her employment with that doctor without any credentials. The doctor can...

  18. First Travel Assignment... Advice needed...

    jtmarcy12 replied to T800's topic in Travel

    Please Please find another travel company. This sounds like a company who will rip you off. I have a company who I use to work for. They are reliable and honest. You said you are coming 3000 miles...

  19. Still overwhelmed...

    jtmarcy12 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You have my best wishes for you and all the new grads out there. I have a friend who is a nurse recruiter and she said her hospital here in California are first interviewing BSN grads, and they go...

  20. Medication Mistake

    jtmarcy12 replied to buttercup_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a quick suggestion find another way to offer help other than medications. I was taught to never ever ever draw up another nurses IV meds. That's why in a code it is one nurse who give meds that...

  21. Failed Rn boards 4 times

    jtmarcy12 replied to michelle.duncan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Has it really been since 2004? You may need a refresher course. Did you try Kaplan when you were trying to pass the boards? At this point even if you get your license how will you explain that you...

  22. Why is Army medic experience not valued for New Grads applying for ER jobs?

    jtmarcy12 replied to armyemtbsn's topic in Emergency

    I have the utmost respect for a medic who served in our Military!!:thankya: That counts as some medical experience based on what I have learned that medics do. Yes I would hire you!! Maybe check out...

  23. When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    jtmarcy12 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    The dean of my nursing school said we should put our stethscope in our coat pocket. I did that thoughtout nursing school and no longer was able to keep a coat on so I stated wearing it around my...

  24. CNA getting negativity from other CNAS because of acceptance in nursing school!!

    jtmarcy12 replied to pumpkinfuturelpn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had a classmate who was an LPN and was in our BSN nursing class. One of the professors told her not to stay on her unit as an LPN but transfer to another unit once she got her RN license, because...

  25. Right or wrong? Need some advice

    jtmarcy12 replied to Miknsha's topic in Patient Medications

    If I was you I would not go making "waves: against the instructor. The patient went for a procedure, when the patient returned the medication was given. She was RIGHT to give the medication when the...