alphabet

alphabet has 30 years experience and specializes in ICU, ER, Informatics.

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1. Need info for RN living in PA regarding MT

   alphabet replied to opalmRN's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Hi! I am a full time ER RN in South Carolina and also hold a NC &SC license to practice as a massage therapist (it's my part-time job). I took my LMBT classes in South Carolina, and (since I live on the border of both states) applied to NC as we...

2. Would love opinions? New age-y wellness, self esteem and wt. loss...

   alphabet replied to kristenncrn's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Kristen- This is a wonderful idea! So very often there is a stigma attached to overweight people - also agree that there is a large spiritual and psychological component to this problem as well. The health risks go without saying. I am by no means...

3. Pt. passed away, I had been giving her a massage...

   alphabet replied to touchhealth's topic in Entrepreneurs

   TouchHealth- I can understand your feelings- anyone who has been in the room when someone passes is awed by the transition. It was her time to go - you were there for her, easing her way what a blessing to you BOTH! :heartbeat

4. Where are all of the Senior or Seasoned ED Nurses??

   alphabet replied to ED_EMR_NURSE's topic in Emergency

   I agree with cardinalle- many of the more seasoned nurses leave because 12 hours are very exhausting. We are a level I and the pace never lets up - it is emotionally, physically and spiritually draining. Sometimes supervitamins help - but often it t...

5. "I don't have the money" OR "I don't have a ride"

   alphabet replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

   And we wonder why healthcare costs a gazillion dollars in the USA

6. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

   alphabet replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

   Come back after 30 years of nursing and tell me you still feel this way....

7. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

   alphabet replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

   I can relate- and it makes me sick. there is something so broken about our system. More the pity - it is the tax payer who is paying for these users and abusers of the system. It is a bit of a comfort to know that there are others feeling the same f...

8. Triage Rules / Rants

   alphabet replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

   Right On

9. Scholarship Resources for RN-BSN

   alphabet replied to alphabet's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your honest and insightful reply! Needed to hear another angle to this. The on line situation is far from perfect (as you so aptly pointed out) but for my situation it is going to have to work. I too hate debt and have a child who rea...

10. Scholarship Resources for RN-BSN

    alphabet posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Out There!! As a 30 + year nursing veteran, I am seriously considering returning for a BSN. Divorce has left me in a bind financially (still owe lawyer lots and lots)- but still wish to return for an on line degree. There is very little out t...

11. I hate it!!!

    alphabet replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    WAY TO WORD IT!!! We see this on a daily basis as well, along with the 4inch diamond studded finger nails and gold teeth, 3 cell phones etc. demanding free medication as well. I am tired of it too - when are we going to be fed up enough to elect peop...

12. Distance Degree in Holistic Nursing or Alternative Medicine

    alphabet posted a topic in Holistic

    Hi- Has anyone come across a distance learning program offering an accredited BS or MS in Holistic Nursing/ Alternative Medicine or Integrative Medicine? I am a single mom, nurse massage therapist raising a 12 year old and cannot commute or relocat...