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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 hole. There is no way we can extend Medicare to every...

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 with it), but if you have to work 5 days a week it's...

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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 factor for almost everyone when they are choosing a ca...

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 news, think what will benefit you most overall in t...

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 prepared for, I'd not have a problem with it. Howeve...

Are we too PC? YES. Many good posts already made!

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 are doing nothing illegal with them. That is not ...

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 retired elementary school teacher (second career)...

"...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 him.

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 (screened off), large storage areas, etc. To their cr...

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 have had either temporary or long-term stays in LTC...

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 brief nosebleed requiring just a couple of tissues...

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. Mention your husband and family, and then stop talk...

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 not use the title, even though they've all earned ...

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 your chosen specialty. I agree with the other posts...

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? Sort of like merchants are in theory supposed t...

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 assuming you would have competency in the job.) If you...

What did you mean by probable large inferior infarct on Lexiscan?

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 disrespected and humiliated...") Sometimes you're danged ...

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 time, and I've never personally known anyone who b...

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. Medicare recipients also pay a monthly premium for Medi...

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, but I do know that Medicare will not pay for "custo...

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 factors aren't contributing to your distress. I'm espe...

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 after 163 views. (Consider that sometimes silenc...