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  1. Is it wrong...

    It's a career, not a voluntary ministry. However I will say this, those who have no ppl skills or compassion need to steer clear. Some degree of emotional comforting will always be required in this field to be outstanding.
  2. Vent thread "universal" health care

    I can't afford to pay for their 'free' health care
  3. Question Please! Icu Nurses

    Is there any policy or standard requiring that an ICU be able to accept an admit within a 30 minute time frame? If this is so and anyone can provide a link it would be most helpful. I'm sure there are exceptions as codes etc. My co-worker tells me ...
  4. You Know You're a Nurse When...

    The ETA of the full arrest is 1 minute out, you figure you got 2 good minutes to go to the bathroom. After all, you have 3 minutes till brain death.
  5. Reality TV : Nurses

    "reality", "nursing" and "mansion"...in the same sentence? geesh, do we still use the term oxymoron?
  6. Offended by Prayer

    No one forces you to say the pledge, or any part thereof that is found "offensive." The marriage law was voted on where I live. There are many laws, true that could be argued that they are bibliclly based....as in laws regarding murder, thieving etc....
  7. Offended by Prayer

    I would like to point out part of your statement, "if we are also required to adhere to any of the religious beliefs or rules of others. " Never is anyone "required" to adhere. Just because someone witnesses someone practicing a religeous rite, or ...
  8. my pet peeve in giving report is the nurse that frequently interrupts asking non-pertinent questions. If the pt is being admitted for cellulitis, do not ask me about his breath sounds. Can we say focused assessment? ER nurse here too.
  9. another snake bite

    http://www.daytondailynews.com/localnews/content/localnews/daily/0805snake.html
  10. Ever leave work crying?

    Walked on water?????
  11. Let's try the intro again!

    Hi Tazzi, ER nurse here too. l am in Ohio....welcome!
  12. ADN question - not a debate!!!

    l can't imagine ANY nursing program without pharm.....my LPN program was heavy in pharm, so was ADN, and pathophys was incorperated into our med surg.....interesting.
  13. When to use 911

    Well, l work ER, we have several crews of all female medics frequent our ER. They are kick-a$$....these women are trained for these situations. But, l don't necessasarily think you did wrong.
  14. T shirt slogans

    I See Dumb People
  15. More Evidence That This World is Full of Complete Idiots

    I'll say it again,.......stupidity is my job security.