DannyBoy8

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  1. Covid-19 Vaccine Trials in South Africa: Another Tuskegee? #Black Lives Matter Around the World

    DannyBoy8 replied to simba and mufasa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So long as Westphalian nation-states exist, there will be no fair compensation to be had by populations of developing nations. Each country is driven by their own self-interest in their own...

  2. Hospital Terminating RNs for Travel Nursing

    DannyBoy8 replied to traumaqueen1993's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We live in a democratic nation with a capitalist economy. We enjoy tremendous freedom compared to folks living around the world, but we also lack basic safety nets compared to our European...

  3. toxic culture, materialism, and unionism

    DannyBoy8 replied to servantleader2020's topic in General Nursing

    Seduce the supervisors significant other; that'll show 'em. And next time join the union or find a non-union

  4. COVID-19 and extinction of human species

    DannyBoy8 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    I predict that in 3-4 weeks time there will be significant discussion brought to light by academic epidemiologists on Twitter about COVID-19 as a possible extinction event. I could be wrong, but...

  5. CDC lists 6 new symptoms associated with COVID-19

    DannyBoy8 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There were two strains circulating as of a month ago, A & G, I believe, but don't quote me. One was more virulent than the

  6. Future Nurses are Brighter Than Ever

    DannyBoy8 replied to M1ST3R3DW1N0_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Undergraduate classes like A&P, Chemistry, and algebra are easier now. The latest round of students who graduated HS since 2014 need to be handled like a delicate piece fine china from the 18th...

  7. Why not quarantine McDonald's and ban soda pop?

    DannyBoy8 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In a system of socially supported healthcare that levies taxes on cigarettes and alcohol, we should also increasingly tax food production entities that help to grow a more costly population of...

  8. COVID-19 and extinction of human species

    DannyBoy8 replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And Americans could not consume saturated fats and sugar to such a grand scale that their behaviors overwhelm us with millions of obese, diabetic, and hypertensive walking strokes-waiting-to-happen....

  9. Unprofessional Conduct Online

    DannyBoy8 replied to Anon4thispost's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes I

  10. Unprofessional Conduct Online

    DannyBoy8 replied to Anon4thispost's topic in General Nursing

    Unrelated, but do you happen to own a farm in

  11. Is the Coronavirus beginning the breakdown of our society?

    DannyBoy8 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    An economist from Harvard was recently on a podcast and estimated a 5-10% of a collapsed society. That doesn't mean mad max/road warrior situation, but rather that people cease working together in...

  12. Unprofessional Conduct Online

    DannyBoy8 replied to Anon4thispost's topic in General Nursing

    There is a difference between saying "*** the Iranians" with regard to their antagonizing military actions against our service members, and "*** all Iranians, their culture is ***". Not that I'd post...

  13. World Health Organization

    DannyBoy8 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    COVID-19 is remarkably different than SARs. The incubation period is longer, we have asymptomatic spread, we are sicker for longer, and it is communicated more easily. Just because SARs and COVID...

  14. World Health Organization

    DannyBoy8 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm not really interested in pandemic politics. The fact of the matter is that Obama was late to the show, as in he showed up for the curtain call. Trump, well, he just decided to burn the theatre...

  15. World Health Organization

    DannyBoy8 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ebola, SARs, and swine flu are all limited by attributes of the virus, to include: mode and lack of ease of transmission (ebola), shorter incubation period (all 3), and a predominantly symptomatic...

  16. World Health Organization

    DannyBoy8 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The WHO as a bureaucracy has its pro's and con's. They have certainly done more good than harm. The fact is that the public health apparatus is designed to respond to disease and mitigate panic...

  17. Should nurses be getting involved in the Reopen America protests nationwide?

    DannyBoy8 replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Honestly, I'm not convinced that the OP isn't a med student troll sent to us from studentdoc.com. With no classes, they'd sure have the time on their hands. Joined April 14th.....something smells...

  18. Should nurses be getting involved in the Reopen America protests nationwide?

    DannyBoy8 replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sure you wanna like that comment, Juniper? I ain't no conservative.

  19. Should nurses be getting involved in the Reopen America protests nationwide?

    DannyBoy8 replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    "Loud

  20. Hospital Terminating RNs for Travel Nursing

    DannyBoy8 replied to traumaqueen1993's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Start naming names. If nurses are too shy to provide specifics given past details you've shared about yourself, create a new account and out the bast4rds. I'd love to send a lump of coal to your...

  21. Famous person as patient?

    DannyBoy8 replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

    I cared for the family member of a high-level elected official who was admitted to a critical care unit. The admin/powers-that-be wanted this person 1:1. I refused to take the assignment because...

  22. COVID-19 and extinction of human species

    DannyBoy8 replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ya don't say.

  23. COVID-19 and extinction of human species

    DannyBoy8 replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Nobody has asserted that. Please review the original post and reconsider your

  24. Recently off preceptorship, tips appreciated!

    DannyBoy8 replied to sea_otter123's topic in Emergency

    Take breaks when you can get 'em. You know now having gone through orientation, it's an unpredictable but exciting place to be a nurse. But it's also filled with hungry and dehydrated nurses. I...

  25. COVID-19 and extinction of human species

    DannyBoy8 replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you don't want to discuss the intricacies of a particular pathogen, then take a hike. There is no rule against discussing hypothetical circumstances that are certainly circulating in conversations...