the taoist

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1. Nursing Courses

   the taoist replied to MitchF's topic in General Nursing

   I am sooo glad you said this, Agnus. I did great in Pharmacology, but after the class there is no way I could remember hardly any of the drugs I "learned." So far A&P II was pretty killer. I had to work at that one.

2. General health of the nation

   the taoist replied to the taoist's topic in General Nursing

   I understand that these are generalities. Your kids are all brilliant. I am just going on what friends say, who are teachers. They strongly feel that children today are less sharp and have more behavioral problems, overall. They have seen a very n...

3. General health of the nation

   the taoist replied to the taoist's topic in General Nursing

   I have a few theories on this. Any additional insight would be appreciated. It's turned into a vicious cycle, ultimately. In the 1930's there was a senate hearing on the poor crop yield at that time. The reports (I'll be brief on this) pointed out ...

4. General health of the nation

   the taoist posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been wondering this for some time. Hopefully, some of you could shed some light on this. Is the overall health of the nation worsening? I have friends who are school teachers and they agree that the overall intelligence in students has droppe...

5. worst day, mass casualties

   the taoist replied to defib queen's topic in General Nursing

   wow. I can't even imagine. don't drink. I suggest going for a walk (in nature, pref.) and looking around. My thoughts are with them. counting my blessings, Brian

6. When did you realize?

   the taoist replied to the taoist's topic in General Nursing

   sjoe, I see what you mean. This kinda gets into issues of it being "just a job" vs. "a calling" which I'm sure gets debated to death. In school, the instructors warned of the nurse that is just doing it as "just a job." They said that it shows and...

7. When did you realize?

   the taoist replied to the taoist's topic in General Nursing

   I didn't mean faking it in regards to technical skill. NEVER. I am referring to the BEING not the DOING. Does this make sense? On second thought, I take back the "fake it" comment. You should never fake anything. Brian

8. When did you realize?

   the taoist replied to the taoist's topic in General Nursing

   So it's more gradual, eh? Until then, fake it.

9. Unethical Practices?

   the taoist replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

   way to many calories wasted on this joker. gives newbies a bad name.

10. When did you realize?

    the taoist replied to the taoist's topic in General Nursing

    Is it that cut and dry? I don't necessarily mean a Registered Nurse, just a nurse.

11. When did you realize?

    the taoist posted a topic in General Nursing

    After a year and a half of pre/co-requisites, I have finally begun the actual nursing program. While in clinicals it dawned on me that much of this first phase involves assuming the identity of a health care professional. That is, changing from a "...

12. another newbie here

    the taoist posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, all. I've been lurking on this bb for probably about a year and a half now. I never felt like I deserved the honor of posting until now. I just started nursing school a few weeks ago. I'm loving it. (and it is hard. thank goodness for that...