jandog

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1. Medical Assistant introducing self as "nurse"

   jandog replied to jandog's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your quick replies. I will check it out and pass on the information to my sister. :)

2. Medical Assistant introducing self as "nurse"

   jandog posted a topic in General Nursing

   When I call my PCP's office for a question for the doctor, the automated recording is if you need to speak to a nurse press #2. Then someone answers the phone "this is one of the nurses, how may I help you?" There are no nurses in my doctor's offi...

3. Disabled LPN inquiring about "research" as new occupation

   jandog posted a topic in Research

   I posted on the general nursing forum a few days ago. I am looking for possibilities of using my knowledge as a nurse and using it to work for me. I have a chronic illness and have been off work for over a year. My doctor has agreed that clinical ...

4. Tom Cruises' take on Psychiatry

   jandog replied to Katydidit34's topic in Psychiatric

   I was very fired up about this when I heard about it, too. I was furious when I heard Tom Cruise talk about "psych meds" and there is no such thing as a chemical imbalance. I used to really like him, but I have totally changed my mind about him. H...

5. Disabled LPN looking for new field using medical knowledge

   jandog posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been off work for over a year now due to a chronic illness. I worked mostly in behavioral health. I have worked in a drug rehab, psychiatric hospital, and nursing home. I really enjoyed nursing, however, I do not believe that I will ever be...