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  1. How would Medicare for all affect nursing?

    cec0007 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If you think there will ever be a $34 trillion reduction in spending, you must live on a different planet than I do. The current Medicare system for those over 65 is a huge drain and goes in the...

  2. Career Crossroads

    cec0007 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you may not have many options after all. We do what we have to do, and it almost always works out. The PRN job would have been easier on you and your family (assuming hubby was okay...

  3. Do you have to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    cec0007 replied to Marie_30's topic in General Nursing

    This^.

  4. Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    cec0007 replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    I only read through page 2, but I've always thought of nursing in a similar way to teaching and a few other professions. (Not that the pay is the same, nor should it be.) Money is a significant...

  5. Looking for advice: I don't like my salary

    cec0007 replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is not the only profession in which that is common. I understand your frustration, but at this point the best thing for you to do right now is, when you've had time to settle down from the...

  6. Robot tells man he'll be dead in hours

    cec0007 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree the "robot" moniker was unnecessary and was click bait. I do have a problem with the way it was handled, however. Had the doctor telecommunicated only with the family, with news they were...

  7. Are We Too PC?

    cec0007 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Are we too PC? YES. Many good posts already

  8. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    cec0007 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    All of akulahawkRN's post is excellent, but I'd especially like to quote this part of it: This is the crux; the problem is not the gun, and there is no reason to try to take guns away from those who...

  9. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    cec0007 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    This is a lengthy post, but gun violence (and gun control) are such currently hot topics that I want to give a perspective of a staunch Second Amendment supporter. I'm also a little old lady who is a...

  10. When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    cec0007 replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    "...or...Jerkish behavior"?? Doesn't need to be doing his job any more?? He needs to be in PRISON for aggravated assault at a minimum. I, too, am baffled by the passes given to

  11. "Hallway admissions" at overcrowded ED, and professional risks of RNs talking to press

    cec0007 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago I worked at the only hospital in our county. A few times our occupancy would get so high that patients were admitted to what were normally waiting rooms, hospital floor hall areas...

  12. Loud Cartoons for Elderly Patients

    cec0007 replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    This showed up under my "Hot" tab, so I'm replying even though the most recent post was about a week and a half ago. I have had close family members and still have a few friends' family members who...

  13. "Guidelines" for Sending Students to Office

    cec0007 replied to Rizowe's topic in School

    OP, as a former teacher I do understand your dilemma, and I have no doubt that a few teachers may go overboard. A minor scraped knee or paper cut can be "doctored" fairly quickly in the classroom. A...

  14. Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    cec0007 replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    I've had time to read only the first three or so pages, but I agree with the posts that advise you speak more clearly to him and let him know his attentions have become excessive and inappropriate....

  15. Do you use the title "Dr."?

    cec0007 replied to DreameRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not all professions use the title. Attorneys have their JD degrees, and none seem to use the title "Dr." My daughter is an attorney, and she said that it's just customary that members of the bar do...

  16. Pregnancy Loss and Unhappy New Grad

    cec0007 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I, too, am very sorry for your loss. Please don't let your grief influence your decisions about what is best in the long run for you. It seems at present you may be a bit too impatient to get into...

  17. Scheduled to take the NCLEX today but denied because of inappropriate identification???

    cec0007 replied to wonderbrah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not to stir the pot for the OP, but isn't one purpose of an ID having a signature (already on it) is to be able to confirm the bearer's identity by having them duplicate the signature for comparison?...

  18. Read my story and tell me if I should become an NP.

    cec0007 replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm going to just make a general comment. You should choose a job based on whether you think you would get enough satisfaction to sustain you from JUST DOING THE JOB ITSELF WELL EVERY DAY. (I'm...

  19. Unstable Angina Pre-CABG management

    cec0007 replied to dontbetachy90's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    What did you mean by probable large inferior infarct on

  20. Transgender patient and a dilemma

    cec0007 replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    As a trans yourself, you certainly know more than I do, but in today's lawsuit-happy world, I can see the situation going either way, especially with a minor. ("Underaged little baby boy was...

  21. Anyone Knowledgeable Here About Medicare/Insurance?

    cec0007 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    You are wise to be proactive in regard to your future healthcare needs, but don't stress constantly about it. It seems your patient may be causing you to worry a little too much. I've lived a long...

  22. Anyone Knowledgeable Here About Medicare/Insurance?

    cec0007 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are confusing Medicare with Medicaid, and Social Security with SSI benefits. Every worker and the employer pay taxes (FICA) for Social Security and Medicare all their working years....

  23. Anyone Knowledgeable Here About Medicare/Insurance?

    cec0007 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I just skimmed after page one so this may be redundant. I'll share some of my (husband's) experiences with rehab and Medicare. I'm not sure of the number of days Medicare will pay for this and that,...

  24. I Desperately Want Out

    cec0007 replied to toxiktraktor's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds as though you're very stressed right now. I agree with those who've advised you to not make any impulsive decisions. The reason for my post, though, is that I'm wondering if other life...

  25. Chances of being issued license with misdemeanor drug charge?

    cec0007 replied to sweetpea615's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have zero direct knowledge of such matters, only general life experience not involving drugs or legal trouble. So take this for what it's worth. I'm only responding because so far, no one else has...