jwl300

jwl300 has 11 years experience.

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1. Pocket PC, Palm, Blackberry, (which to purchase?)

   jwl300 replied to ccuRNinTN's topic in NP

   I have just graduated and used a Palm T/X while in school. I bought it refurbished on Ebay and saved about a $100. The only problem I had with it is replacement of the battery, which Palm wanted to charge me $175. I bought a replacement battery on Eb...

2. seeking online teaching job

   jwl300 posted a topic in Educators

   I would like some tips on how to find opportunities to teach nursing online. I have my MSN and the skills and time to teach nursing part-time in an online enviroment. Does anyone know where to start looking for these options?

3. Post Masters FNP Certificate Programs

   jwl300 posted a topic in NP

   I just found this thread and am jumping in because I am looking for just the post-graduate certificate portion. I am completing a MSN from University of Phoenix and have enjoyed the program in spite of the expense. I can't say that the work has been ...

4. Best Brand of Shoes

   jwl300 replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in the same situation --trying to find the right pair of shoes. I recently transferred from management back to a floor nursing position. I used to wear adidas, but can't find the ones that I liked. Right now I have a pair of Quarks that work good...

5. man holding wife still during epidural dies!

   jwl300 replied to smk1's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I worked L&D, and we always had family step out of the room for epidurals. We concentrated on taking care of the pt and vitals, and didn't need to be distracted by fainting family. For the fifteen minutes or less that it took, it didn't interfere...

6. What's you highest...?

   jwl300 replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

   My S.O. (significant other) has a routine lipid level of 3800+, and a cholesterol of 400. And, he's a doctor?

7. Survey: Would there be a nursing shortage if...

   jwl300 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I believe there would still be a nursing shortage if pay and benefits were improved. This is because of the way nurses treat each other. I am a second career nurse, and sometimes suffer from "permanent jaw drop" because of the way some "professionals...

8. Happy vs. Sad, Team vs. Stress

   jwl300 replied to soundsLikesirens's topic in General Nursing

   It is always interesting to compare different units of the same institution. I hope you feel fortunate to have the opportunity to explore different areas. What if you had accepted a job on the less pleasant unit? Follow your intuition... ------------...

9. unable to read preceptor

   jwl300 replied to spitfire's topic in General Nursing

   Regardless of the outcome and how you choose to handle this situation, please remember that this person who is a preceptor today, will, in a very short time, be a coworker. From your words, I sense that this coworker feels threatened. You can only ch...