ali_gator

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1. ASA's response to Grey's Anatomy

   ali_gator replied to no-pain's topic in CRNA

   I find it very interesting that somebody who is not a nurse, or even nursing student, has so many strong opinions about the profession. Just something to chew on.

2. "Nurse Quacktitioner."

   ali_gator replied to URO-RN's topic in Activism

   I'm not at all bothered by the doll; it think it's rather cute! I am, however, distressed that these so-called "professionals" would delight in degrading the nursing profession. I'm suprised that MDs would be so childish. People in healthcare are ...

3. Breast Implants

   ali_gator replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Leslie, I think I did not effectively communicate what I meant to say. American society is, indeed very focused on beauty. I meant to point out that the western world does see the mind as a seperate intity from the body. Ultimately, under libe...

4. Breast Implants

   ali_gator replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

   I must ask-- why is it such a big deal to you? Since Western society is so heavily influenced by liberalism, we are viewed as "mental" as opposed to "physical" beings anyway. Our bodies are seen as insignificant; it is our minds that matter. My h...

5. Nursing Against the Odds -- Who's reading it, or has read it?

   ali_gator replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

   I read the book and found it very informative, but also rather depressing. I often wonder what I'm getting myself into, and if I can handle working in the volitile enviornment described in the book. This book just reinforced my worries. I really w...

6. Breast Implants

   ali_gator replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

   I have breast implants. I love them! I went from a 34B to about a 34-36D. Even on my 5' 7", size 6 frame, they look fairly natural. My surgeon did an outstanding job. (Lovely man, by the way.) I would definately do it over again. The surgery its...

7. Long Term Goals

   ali_gator posted a topic in General Nursing

   Nurses have more career options now than ever before. Today, many nurses work in areas such as health policy, academics, etc. I think it would be fun to discuss our long term goals; I plan to go to begin as a BSN, and then get my PhD and work in he...

8. How do you deal with anti-OB people?

   ali_gator replied to ParasMom's topic in General Nursing

   Also, Parasmom, I don't think a CNM is any more likely to stretch the truth than other providers. Every CNM I have met has been extremely professional. Most deliver in hospitals, so I their patients are quite safe.

9. How do you deal with anti-OB people?

   ali_gator replied to ParasMom's topic in General Nursing

   When I have a child, barring any complications, I plan to use a CNM. I'm not a "nature nazi," I just don't want any unnecessary medical procedures. I think that every woman should fully explore her options when having a baby, and make an informed d...

10. why do people think doctors are so superior?

    ali_gator replied to MagicalThinking's topic in Relations

    Believe it or not, this subject was brought up in my Philosophy class. Because we live in a Capitalist society (and Capitalism is strongly rooted in Liberalism) work that is physical is not as valued as work that is purely intellectual. In Liberali...

11. MD works as RN

    ali_gator replied to nursemd's topic in General Nursing

    I'm studying hard to become a nurse because I want to be a NURSE. No slight to you... I just wanted to clarify that.:) I'm at a top Women's college, getting my BSN; I've worked hard to get where I am and am proud of my accomplishments. I plan to p...

12. Md's Against Crna's?

    ali_gator replied to LLL123's topic in CRNA

    Listen up: I don't belittle the education or efforts of anyone! I both respect and appreciate how hard MDs have to work. That having been said, I expect to graduate from my BSN program about $100,000 in debt, after 5 years of very hard work! While...

13. "Just" a nurse? You can do so much better!

    ali_gator replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    It's good to know that there are smart people in this world.

14. "Just" a nurse? You can do so much better!

    ali_gator replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    I would also like to add that three Ivy League schools and many other prestigious universities, such as Georgetown, NYU, UCSF, UCLA, and Duke ALL have nursing programs. Nursing a career for underacheivers? I think not. :wink2:

15. "Just" a nurse? You can do so much better!

    ali_gator replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    I can't count how many times I've heard the "you're too smart to be a nurse" speech, especially from my mother. For a long time, she tried to get me to go into anything but nursing...dietician, therapist...you name it. Then things changed. When my ...