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thecool1Nscrubs2no

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  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...

  16. 2015 Duke BSN to DNP

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to amajeste's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi everyone I'm currently wrapping up my MSN- with a specialization in nursing informatics (which I will return to the board to take the nurse informaticist exam this spring) in which I did part time....

  17. Nursing Informatics Masters - should I take the plunge?

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to overtonis's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Response to Countrygril629 I'm currently still in school which I will finish in the spring2014 the MSN/Nursing informatics program. I have enjoyed the program. Jobs that Nursing Informatics can do...

  18. Nursing Informatics Masters - should I take the plunge?

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to overtonis's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Go ahead and do your MSN-Nursing Informatics. Nursing is going to continue to require more as patients are sicker ....along with managed care. That is why I return to school to transition myself...

  19. Walden University BEWARE

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to SassieRN's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm at Walden University enrolled in the MSN-Nursing Informatics program. Will graduate spring 2014. I haven't had the issues that I have been reading here. I'm sure a lot has changed since many...

  20. Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I feel critical thinking continues to be fine tune as you grown and learn within your practice. Critical thinking can be learn and we all have a foundation that can be expanded and

  21. Needing Advise

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to Brianrn's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that you did the right thing based on what I'm reading. Even if it was after 9pm. It was a good idea to call and get clarification on the order. Reason being we have had patients d/c late at...

  22. I think I'm done with nursing.

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    Take some classes to see if a interest is sparked, the longer you wait to get into a unit(sometimes the grass is no greener there) time continues to pass. Myself I had to return to school I'm a young...

  23. Appearance?

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to TheBerriGirl's topic in General Students

    I can understand that you like tats. So just keep them covered wear 3/4 or long sleeves both during nursing school and in the workforce. As far as hair just keep it to a natural color. During...

  24. 2015 DNP Requirement for APNs

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Honestly I think its a way of keeping nurses in school FOREVER!!! Along with giving nurses more and more responsibility with less pay. I'm in a MSN-Nursing Informatics program and as soon as I finish...

  25. First Nursing Pay

    thecool1Nscrubs2no replied to nurse_student1's topic in General Nursing

    My first paycheck I used to buy food, gas and placed some in