skyjockey1957

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1. School Nurses Hoping for a Snow Day

   skyjockey1957 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

   I have to comment, of course I'm just nursing student but i can't wait to become a nurse stuck in a nice warm school or hospital helping patients that need me when its snowing outside, slick and...

2. Confesson--from a stalker

   skyjockey1957 replied to CJforme01's topic in School

   How funny, I was ready to hunt you down stalker just a little overprotected on my end I apologize! Welcome and happy

3. Negative Post on Facebook About New Nurses - I'm Fired Up!

   skyjockey1957 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Wow, since I am just a student of nursing I'm probably not qualified to comment, but I have to. Many years ago my Dad was a Directer of Nursing and I can tell you of course face book didn't exist and...

4. BSN male nursing student.. changing majors?

   skyjockey1957 replied to penguin2020's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I am old enough to be your father so I'm going to give you advice that I gave my own children. First and foremost you need to do what you yourself desire not what the family or friends want. You will...

5. The must have T-shirt for every male nurse!

   skyjockey1957 replied to Zooey72's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I guess I just don't get it, I myself am a male going into Nursing what the hell would you want to wear something like that ?!?! Maybe you should pursue a art

6. Dont know if I can do this at 49!

   skyjockey1957 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Hey BRIGHTEYES, Don't get discouraged I had a practicum tonight the teacher secretly let me know I was the high scorer of the class with a 98. The old guy at 58 years old kicked some young booty...

7. Dont know if I can do this at 49!

   skyjockey1957 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Well I'm off to night class thank you for talking with

8. Dont know if I can do this at 49!

   skyjockey1957 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   That is great, I'm looking for a mentor that I can lean on bend a ear and so forth any ideas? I live in Pueblo,

9. Dont know if I can do this at 49!

   skyjockey1957 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Does MIL mean "mother in law" she sounds like a busy woman I love it ! What does your husband

10. Dont know if I can do this at 49!

    skyjockey1957 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Would you say being old is a strike against

11. Guys did you have a role model that inspired you to become a nurse?

    skyjockey1957 replied to swimmingfever00's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My Father who passed away 6 years ago from pancreatic cancer was a wonderful nurse and the best father anyone could ask for! I am in the trucking industry for the past 40 years and burned out to the...

12. The Stethoscope

    skyjockey1957 replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

    There time will come when they are choking on one of their hairball jokes and a nurse saves them from their near death experience. Or one of their loved ones is in hospice and they look to the nurse...

13. Dont know if I can do this at 49!

    skyjockey1957 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I have to tell you I'm 58 years old going after my RN in Nursing. I've been out of school for many years, but if anything it is great to motivate the brain from being stagnate for so many years. What...

14. How can I increase the morale on my unit?

    skyjockey1957 replied to BecomingNursey's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can tell this I have supervised up to 50 people at a time and it starts at the top of the chain. Your supervisor should take the lead in this and then it will trickle down the ranks. Work your way...

15. I feel like a failure.

    skyjockey1957 replied to mkat123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    4 weeks to complete a A&P class is insane unless your almost a genius !!! Just like one of the other posts said know your biology well it will make you a better nurse. Its not unheard of to take a...