romansten9

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1. Flight gear and tips

   romansten9 replied to jjphoenix's topic in Flight

   LOL. While you're "looking at lawn mowers at sears," the rest of us are buying essential supplies for the base, such as food, especially when we are at some point within a 14 day shift in which we are on duty the entire 336 hrs. As long as we are...

2. Flight gear and tips

   romansten9 replied to jjphoenix's topic in Flight

   When you're on duty and away from base, you wear generally your flight suit. Thats how it works to be ready when on duty. You "look like a tool" when you are representing the company wearing street clothes. Highly unprofessional. Especially w...

3. "Fired for NO Reason"

   romansten9 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Professionalism

   "I still see someone who is trying to blame educators and preceptors for the problems new grads are having. The fact that someone had enough book knowledge to make it through school and pass their boards does not mean that they actually "get it" or t...

4. "Fired for NO Reason"

   romansten9 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Professionalism

   "turnleftside" If you would go back and read what I wrote, I did not say that it is "always" the preceptors/educators fault if a student or new employee isn't trained well. I also said "most" people can be taught, if given enough instruction and pa...

5. "Fired for NO Reason"

   romansten9 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Professionalism

   Leslie, I agree with much of what "eriksoln" said. There can be "slow learners" in any profession, but it is the job of educators and preceptors to take the new grad from where they are to where they need to be. Obviously the person has enough sense...

6. It can happen to anyone, anytime

   romansten9 replied to HDNurse's topic in Urology

   Great Job, you were prepared. I'm a Paramedic with 20 years experience. (more codes than I can remember) I also have a new job as a dialysis RN in a large hospital. We also take care of inpatients that need dialysis, some brought to us very sick, and...

7. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

   romansten9 replied to agent's topic in Male Students

   The choice is up to you but I have heard of a lot of Rad Techs and Resp Therapists that get tired of the same thing all the time (unless you have a passion for those areas for some reason) Obviously nurses can go in 1000 directions (including UP- to ...

8. Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

   romansten9 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

   I did respond to the question directly on page 9. That was the most relevant post I made and I hope it is the one that Loner will focus on out of my posts. Many others here had great info that I hope Loner can use.

9. Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

   romansten9 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

   Diane, I meant that in nature the weak are often the easiest prey.

10. Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

    romansten9 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

    Absolutely13, If you think that ridicule will somehow make me respond in anger, it won't work. I refuse to speak to any of you in the tone of rage you have used against me. You claim I haven't used respect, when in fact respect is the very reason I ...

11. Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

    romansten9 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

    Stanley, Well, you got one last blow in right as I am about to exit. No need to continue the onslaught against me, as I will not be here to read it. Someone told me once to not apologize when you have done no wrong, but I did anyway. Maybe that was...

12. Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

    romansten9 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

    I agree that I'm not perfect, I said so in my earlier posts. As far as how I sound to an atheist, I have no idea. I only know that from 20 years of talking with people of nearly all religions (and atheists) there has been an atmosphere of mutual resp...

13. Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

    romansten9 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

    Loner, I did try to offer some advice about your question about prayer in an earlier post. Your attacks on my Christianity tell me that this is really an issue for you. It may be very difficult for you if you are faced with these situations as a nur...

14. Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

    romansten9 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

    loner, i said in a previous post that i wouldn't attack or ridicule atheists. its unfortunate that you couldn't do the same for me. perhaps that is a difference in us because of what we believe. although you did say that you would "attempt to stop a ...

15. Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

    romansten9 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

    Loner, I stated earlier that I didn't have an answer for you. After giving it more thought I think I can relate. Although I am a Christian, I would be uncomfortable praying to another "god" since there is only one God to me. In such a case I would h...