If we had a conservative nurses forum

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ferretrodeo

24 Posts

I'm one...and I work in DC!

SCA2012

3 Posts

"Older" nursing school student here. Junior (1st semester of final 4 almost over - yeah!! :) in BSN program ... Registered Republican with policital views that are libertarian-conservative (prefer small government & preservation of individual liberties) ... Really glad to see some conservatives here, b/c I can't help but feeling that the curriculum at school is pretty obviously liberal and so, sometimes feel a little bit "alone" :) ... All that said, I really do think that all viewpoints have something to contribute to a conversation, even though my personal positions are usually unchanged.

justashooter

180 Posts

"LIBTARD"? Never heard that before. justaShooter it sounds like you consider Every liberal mentally challenged. Now that IS offensive.[/quote']

Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains. - Sir Winston Churchill

If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile-driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous shock. - Winston Churchill

A nation that tries to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. - Winston Churchill

Americans can always be counted upon to do the right thing - after all other possibilities have been exhausted. - Winston Churchill

MandaRN94

185 Posts

Specializes in OB/GYN,PHN, Family Planning.

I am a liberal but I also agree with others about being able to discuss topics and hear from both sides. Often I tell other conservative nurses that we can only agree to disagree on hot topics. I may not agree with others ideology but I always enjoy a good discussion :lol2:

Specializes in PACU, OR.
Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains. - Sir Winston Churchill

If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile-driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous shock. - Winston Churchill

A nation that tries to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. - Winston Churchill

Americans can always be counted upon to do the right thing - after all other possibilities have been exhausted. - Winston Churchill

I have the greatest regard for Sir Winston, and he was undoubtedly an extremely wise and witty man; I too like to quote him. But you can't embrace his sayings as being the ultimate source of wisdom.

Pure Conservatism tends to be intolerant. Pure Liberalism tends to be weak. Pure Socialism is a recipe for disaster and pure Capitalism has the potential for destruction of a world war. Even Sir Winston saw the need for a balance; read the highlighted line carefully.

So far, no democratic system has got it perfectly right, to balance the needs of the poor against the need for economic prosperity. To address the upliftment of those living in poverty it may be necessary to employ Socialist methods. To ensure sustainable growth it is necessary to promote business development and entrepreneurship. Allowing Big Business to pursue maximum profits while outsourcing manufacturing to 3rd world countries is the mark of idiocy.

I have said before in this thread, bless those who hold opposing views to your own, and respect them. The model for governance you uphold is not perfect, and neither is theirs. Somewhere between the two lies the balance. Instead of insulting the opposition, be grateful that your democracy is strong enough that it is possible to change the government if they don't perform. The alternative - trust me on this - is not one you would care for.

RNmilwife

80 Posts

Specializes in SNF, Oncology.

I'm pretty conservative. I do respect other peoples thoughts and I appreciate mine being respected as well.

RoseBSNRN

2 Posts

Specializes in ICU/Critical Care, ER, CV & Thoracic.
Would anyone post in it? :clown:

I looked forward to being a nurse for so long....my second thoughts aren't because of nurses eating their own (I have never seen that!) or hours or mean docs (haven't seen that either)... it is because the only conservatives I have met are my fellow military vets.

The vast majority of nurses I have met (or been attacked by) have been liberals who treat me like I am insane because I am a conservative! Wow!

So....out of curiousity, how many conservatives are on this board???

Nursing is not about being liberal or conservative. That's for another place. Nursing is about competency, caring, and compassion --- and no, not the "compassionate conservative" type of compassion. But the compassion that comes from caring for a fellow human being in their time of health deficiency in a competent manner because you are a trained and qualified nurse.

Mijourney

1,301 Posts

Nurses, of all health care providers, need to provide care independent of their political beliefs even though health and medical care is impacted by politics. Having wrote that, should we also consider forums based on religion? There are many nurses who consider themselves so-called conservatives. In fact, the majority of nurses I have worked with in my career have considered themselves conservative. Having a conservative, liberal, Christian, non-Christian forum, in my opinion, would just show how extreme many of us are in our beliefs and is really irrelevant in the grand scheme of patient care. The question I would ask those who are running this website is whether having political and religious forums undermine the mission, values, and goals of allnurses.

jmqphd

212 Posts

If we are non-partisan and independent, why are our professional organizations so far to the left? (This is not a new thing.) Why were they totally in the tank for ObamaCare? Look at the catalogues of graduate nursing programs and count the number of required credit hours students must spend soaking in progressive marinade. (Nursing and Global Justice. Nursing as a Social Force.) It's all such a kabuki dance.

You can tell conservative nurses that the movers and shakers in nursing are independent and critical thinkers till you're blue (pun intended) in the face. But if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...

dance4life

295 Posts

Specializes in They know this too!.

Yes, we should have one so people like me who can't find a job will be called this like I did today by a conservative,

"In other words & I mean this with all due respect - take a long walk off a short peer you little worthless creep." :yeah:

The love! :redpinkhe

I am so done with nursing. This is a Baby Boomer and this is my last post. I would rather be homeless then take care of someone who thinks this way. Even though I try to stay neutral. I have tried everything in my power to get a job. It is time for me to do something else. This is the reason why I cannot find one. I want to help people and people do not deserve my assistance.

nybelle

1 Post

Level 1 trauma nursing made me a very young conservative. . . during the Clinton Era!!

cbocian

1 Post

I am and grateful there are others.

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