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    Is health care a "right"

    PMFB-RN replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    *** Not sure what you are saying here. So it is a right to force others to pay for your health when you DO contribute? What about Medicare? I would venture to say that many who receive it are no...
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    Poop in nursing

    PMFB-RN replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

    Poop ain't nothing. Just wait until she learns she is going to have to work at least some night shifts, weekends and holidays. I wonder if she won't be "that kind of nurse" too? She will also...
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    Public's lack of knowledge about what nursing actually is

    PMFB-RN replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    *** Probably cause all lead to the exact same qualification (RN) and all do the exact same job, usually for the same pay. Easy to understand how people get
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    Question for atheist nurses

    PMFB-RN replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    *** Interesting. I see the same thing, how intricately the body works (or in our business doesn't work) and wonder how anyone CAN believe in a higher power. I have often thought when caring,...
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    Too young/ early in life to be in Nursing Program?

    PMFB-RN replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    *** Your not too young. A few years ago I precepted an 18 year old new grad RN in the SICU. She is 23 now and in the second year of CRNA school. When I was in the army and a 19 year old sergeant I...
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    How far are you willing to commute?

    PMFB-RN replied to Katniss88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I drive 3 hours each way. I don't do it every shift. I actually share an apartment with several other nurses who also have long commutes. Our apartment is only a mile from the hospital. I actually...
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    Question for atheist nurses

    PMFB-RN replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    *** I think there isn't one shared belief among atheists. I think you may get as many different answers as atheists you ask. However I don't see how it matters what our beliefs are. *** No...
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    Public's lack of knowledge about what nursing actually is

    PMFB-RN replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    My friends and family usually fall into one of two groups: Group one (the smaller group): Thinks nurses are doctors hand maidens and spend their days saying "yes doctor" and cleaning up poop. Group...
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    Public's lack of knowledge about what nursing actually is

    PMFB-RN replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    *** Actually there are many exceptions. Until a few years ago the Air Force would commission ADN RN who also had a bachelors degree in another field. The army and AF guard & reserve would...
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    Question for atheist nurses

    PMFB-RN replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    *** Hmmm, this was a discussion, not an
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    I don't want night shifts

    PMFB-RN replied to Phillip1988's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    *** The exception doesn't make the rule. I***Certainly one option. However it likely would be very bad for your career since you would be neither a new grad nor have any experience. *** Yes I...
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    Question for atheist nurses

    PMFB-RN replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    *** Since I know your god, and all the other many gods people worship, are creations of the human mind, I know you are right. Something that doesn't exist can't very well tell anything. You...
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    Question for atheist nurses

    PMFB-RN replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    *** Yes I understand this point of view. As an atheist I know that religious people are wasting their time and money with all that worship. I want them to see the truth and stop wasting all that time...
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    I don't want night shifts

    PMFB-RN replied to Phillip1988's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    *** Strange since you have chosen a career that pretty much guarantees that you will have to work nights. Especially if you want that acute care experience. I am sure you will manage since thousands...
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    Question for atheist nurses

    PMFB-RN replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    FWIW we atheists are the most distrusted minority in America. Less trusted than Muslims and convicted criminals. This makes us ripe for discrimination. I have experienced discrimination for no other...
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    It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    PMFB-RN replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    *** It doesn't annoy me if they are serious and realistic about their desire. I have had various nurses I know go to medical school after being nurses for a few years. A university in my state offers...
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    Question for atheist nurses

    PMFB-RN replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    *** Of course. I think your point is redundant. I am an atheist and believe your god, and all the other gods various people worship are creations of the human mind. Like magic, unicorns and many other...
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    No such thing as a stupid question. Unless not asked.

    PMFB-RN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I have posted this before but there really are some stupid questions. Once, when precepting a young nursing student from a very expensive all girls private catholic college (whose students usually...
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    Size matters? (IV question)

    PMFB-RN replied to theantichick's topic in General Nursing

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    Size matters? (IV question)

    PMFB-RN replied to theantichick's topic in General Nursing

    *** That's great. In my hospital we (the RRT RN's) have an a-fib protocol. After checking e-lites, replacing them and up to 3 doses if 5-10mg IV Lopressor, if the patient is still in a-fib we will...
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    Nurses are getting younger...

    PMFB-RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    *** We used to kid her that she could dispense narcotics but not buy a beer. Don't worry she is a young lady who has already formed some informed opinions on several nursing related subjects and isn't...
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    Nurses are getting younger...

    PMFB-RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    *** Of course you are. We know that. The cartoon is about US, the old people. Not about the very young, but highly competent young nurses we work with. It's about how working with you guys makes US...
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    Size matters? (IV question)

    PMFB-RN replied to theantichick's topic in General Nursing

    *** LOL! I live in the frozen north. Unless you are talking about Alaska, and I think you are. *** You must be a great asset to your hospital. I hope they treat you and the other nurses
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    Size matters? (IV question)

    PMFB-RN replied to theantichick's topic in General Nursing

    *** You may like to know that in the system I work for every physician who has learned to place IO and is checked off to do it learned from an RN. In my hospital any ICU or ER RN, as well as the rapid...
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    Size matters? (IV question)

    PMFB-RN replied to theantichick's topic in General Nursing

    *** None of those seems like it would happen often enough, or is a big enough deal to make each IO patient a one to one. The worst part of such an absurd policy is that it will make staff reluctant to...