thecool1Nscrubs2no

thecool1Nscrubs2no has 12 years experience and specializes in MS, Tele, CM, Informatics.

Latest Activity

1. Lost & Confused/Frustrated

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to SteveVBall05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi there don't toss in the towel please You will not know everything on the exam. what areas are you weak in when you got the report back? How many question did you do a day 60 questions a day is a...

2. Bad Supervisor

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to Sochi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Advice and please act on it. 1. Make 6 copies of that memo 2. Keep one for yourself 3. Forward one to HR and CEO/CNO (let them know you want a response to this if not address locally you will be...

3. How do I know when/if I should quit nursing?

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to jeep_girl's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Hi there, To be honest nursing staff issues are not going to change anytime soon. Try a job away from direct care just to give yourself a break. See how that goes. Even as you move away from bedside...

4. MCV commute from Glen Allen & Chester

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to MJane29's topic in Virginia Nursing

   Hi, If your classes are during the day downtown Richmond you need to allow yourself at least a hour because there are always traffic delays on I64 heading downtown Richmond. Along with allowing time...

5. failed nursing school again

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to snowybee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   DON'T GIVE UP!!!!keep your eyes on the prize and re focus and re group yourself. Look at where you struggled at and why can't you just repeat the course? Put a better study plan in order hold...

6. Walden University Nsg Informatics Program

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to sufernan's topic in Nursing Informatics

   I attended Walden University for MSN-NI... I'm currently in the DNP program that will be starting in June 2015. I have nothing bad to say about the program. Yes you must look early for your...

7. RN never feels guilty when calling out

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to Sasha100's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Why feel guilty some times you just need a day to recharge yourself. Remember you need to take time for yourself. If not your going to burn out. I have called out before for not feeling well....

8. USA DNP - anyone applying for fall 2015?

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to 2015's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   Hi I'm starting a DNP in June

9. Is it better to become a CNA or LVN before entering into a Nursing Program ?

   thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to sovarah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hi, So your planning to become an additional member within the health care field. Since you already know you want to be an RN and the way nursing school cost continue to rise, I would do the CNA...

10. My sisters wedding is when I'm in my 1st year of nursing school?

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to ateka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being that you know when the weddings are. I would suggest you find out the policy for that college or university. Because many will not let you miss that much of a time block. So it's best to ask...

11. Time to give up?

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Nursing Career

    Also nursing homes are admitting and managing a complex care population in which RN's are getting in to the nursing homes. As they are needed right along with the LPN's. So keep your options open put...

12. On the fence

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to smrslr's topic in Excelsior College

    Virginia doesn't do any online LPN to RN programs just FYI. As I noticed you mentioned Cali in your post. Best of luck with your

13. On the fence

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to smrslr's topic in Excelsior College

    The first thing is to check with your Board of Nursing and if the program is approved for your state. Because I know within my state they don't allow LPN's to go online to attend RN programs. So...

14. Time to give up?

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Nursing Career

    If you plan to be a nurse for another 10-14 yrs I say go back to school. MSN is not all that long and your already have a BSN. Do your MSN and included a specialization within it...As I have seen...

15. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi there, Listen up don't beat yourself up you are learning.....it takes times to learn the workflow within a new place along with the challenges seen within a patient population. I say give...