rags

rags specializes in PEDS ~ PP ~ NNB & LII Nursery.

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1. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

   rags replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

   I think for the sake of fairness it should be noted that everyone, no matter their income bracket pays sales tax, gas tax, registration fees etc (which is what I see as "regressive taxes as you stated). As far as State tax goes that completely depend...

2. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

   rags replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

   THAT might be a cool idea for us rather than the current system we have. I like it. Simple and easy... with coverage for those that choose it. If I understand it correctly... rags

3. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

   rags replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

   triquee, Everyone should be taxed. Equally. rags

4. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

   rags replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

   You have made a lot of assumptions about me in your statement. I don't think you were able to comprehend what I wrote because you are too angry at what you have been hearing. I said nothing of "lazy" "Republican" "wasteful lower class" (or my gender)...

5. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

   rags replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

   "I can assure you I have never had a "handout" in my entire life. Also, as someone who has worked with the poor who you no doubt would classify as being lazy and wanting handouts I do take offense to your statement above. It's tough for people to "pu...

6. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

   rags replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

   True for some but honestly do you think that percentage is very high??? "Or essentially defrauding millions of hard working Americans out of their retirement and savings funds..." Our government is doing this so it must be right. Right? I would like...

7. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

   rags replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

   "Furthermore isn't it logical for someone who makes 1.2 million dollars a year to pay just a little bit more in taxes than someone who makes 28 thousand a year?" No. it is NOT logical. The beauty of where we live and way our county is structured has ...

8. Where do you put your stethoscope?

   rags replied to newbiepnp's topic in General Students

   Around my neck. Every RN I work with... Around the neck. Every Doctor I work with... Around the neck (but it may not ALWAYS be THEIR stethoscope as they like to borrow the nurse's). and... we aren't even on TV! We must look SOOO cool since we are li...

9. I have no idea what to do

   rags replied to LadyJoce's topic in General Nursing

   Many small hospitals (150 bed or less) in Wyoming are always hiring and offer relocation assistance. They will let you apply for license after a job offer as well. I also saw an ad just yesterday that was offer $10,000 sign on bonus and relo assistan...

10. Maternal Newborn vs Low Risk Neonatal

    rags replied to rags's topic in NICU

    Will Do!!! Rags

11. NCLEX lab values, therapeutic dose medication

    rags replied to zuzi's topic in NCLEX

    That's funny! I like that... rags

12. Maternal Newborn vs Low Risk Neonatal

    rags replied to rags's topic in NICU

    Thank you, karnicurnc for the words of encouragement. I must admit though that the word... NCLEX.... made my little heart go up a few beats! But this time, it's for me. Not simply to get my licences after all that hard work getting through nursing sc...

13. Maternal Newborn vs Low Risk Neonatal

    rags replied to rags's topic in NICU

    Thank you so much flutterbynurse. You make some very valid points that will play a part in my decision. And... BTW... Your right there is nothing "normal" about a LII. Those little turds can keep you on edge your whole shift trying to figure out "jus...

14. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    rags replied to Brian's topic in COVID

    No. I don't think it should be mandatory for anyone. I feel the same about the seasonal flu shot. rags

15. Maternal Newborn vs Low Risk Neonatal

    rags posted a topic in NICU

    Not sure if this thread should be in the NICU or Ob-Gyn Nursing discussion board . . . So, I am putting it in both :dncgbby: I work in a hospital that combines L/D, PP, Normal Newborn and LII Nursery, and PEDS all together in one unit. I do everythi...