[Barb101]

I noticed on the news that NASA wants to establish a colony in about 30 to 40 years. I wonder how the nursing shortage will affect the colonies health status. But on the positive side a mars position would look great on the resume.

[Lori RN_09_2b]

30 to 40 years? Gosh, that will give be just about enough time to finish up my degree! When you think about all the little green guys that'll be lining up for medical help, it puts a whole new spin on cultural diversity.

[Still Riding]

I think they are starting to advertise a little soon, I am just graduating and am fairly young too and am having a hard time decideng what i will be doing in a day/week/month/year... well you get the picture. In 30 years i will be 53, and in 40 63years old. I don't think that is when i woudl liek to be picking up and moving to Mars...

but you never know if there is a colony on mars they might be able to rewind the clock on people.

[EmerNurse]

Originally Posted by Lori RN_09

30 to 40 years? Gosh, that will give be just about enough time to finish up my degree! When you think about all the little green guys that'll be lining up for medical help, it puts a whole new spin on cultural diversity.

Will we have to retake A&P I and II for the lil green guys? Do lil green guys get medicaid cards? Is a toothache lifethreatening for the lil green guys? Anyone know of any CEU's I can start on now????

<tongue in cheek>

[muffie]

sign me up
i've just ordered my space suit

[maralenn]

Originally Posted by EmerNurse

Will we have to retake A&P I and II for the lil green guys? Do lil green guys get medicaid cards? Is a toothache lifethreatening for the lil green guys? Anyone know of any CEU's I can start on now????

<tongue in cheek>

Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!

[traumaRUs]

I wonder if they have dark spacesuits? Silver makes my butt look too big - lol.

[muffie]

we would be cool in navy

[traumaRUs]

Yes Muffie - I agree - Navy would be fine!

[pickledpepperRN]

NASA today employs numerous occupational health and aerospace nurses who care for astronauts, their families, and other space program employees.2 Its RNs also contribute to research activities.
If astronauts someday land on Mars, they’ll be exposed to microgravity and radiation for extended periods. That’s where today’s nurses can be of great help — by researching ways to protect astronauts from radiation sickness. They might also study the health effects of microgravity, which has been found to decondition the cardiovascular system, alter sensory and neurological systems and immune function, and cause bone loss, muscle atrophy, and respiratory changes.3
And if the moon indeed becomes a launch pad to the outer planets, health providers will be needed on board to care for astronauts and conduct research on the health implications of living in space. Nurses could be an integral part of this effort. - Nursing Spectrum- Career Fitness Online

I think one day people will live on the Moon and on Mars. People will need nursing care. For now the Iternationsl Space Station has people trained as paramedics in contact with a physician and/or MICN at all times. The shuttle would ambulance a patient to Earth ASAP if needed.
There is the Space Nursing Society with an interesting newsletter: The Space Nursing Society


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