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  1. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    Cosper123 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Umm...those who pay the "greater burden" of the taxes are not doing so due to some altruistic motivation, that's why it's called "taxes." How exactly does that equate to unselfishness? As for those...

  2. who is worth 842 RN's???

    Cosper123 replied to 68RN's topic in General Nursing

    Fair enough, but subjective That was my point. But again, not their value as an athlete, but a value that society places on them. They only 'deserve' such pay because we decide to make it so. This...

  3. who is worth 842 RN's???

    Cosper123 replied to 68RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hearing the phrase "supply and demand" from someone whose title says "evil liberal" in it is amusing...what do they call it? Oh yes, irony In any case, speaking of supply and demand...the word "need"...

  4. Help me, I am African Amercian male nurse

    Cosper123 replied to PurifiedH2O's topic in General Nursing

    Firstly, why would the title scare anyone away or make them upset? My concern here is that you believe that being an African American or a male nurse gives you or others the need to be wary of...

  5. Incident report- retaliation

    Cosper123 replied to ICRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Firstly you did the right thing. You shouldn't have felt horrible, AT ALL, as you did the right thing. If this person cannot hold themselves accountable as a professional (and more importantly...an...

  6. Precepting Students?

    Cosper123 replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    From the perspective of a student I am just glad you are keeping in perspective what it was like to be a student. Just remember to treat them with respect, and hopefully they won't be an arrogant...

  7. Out before I even started....sorry long

    Cosper123 replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We had one person drop out in the second week (what a punk, wasting a spot like that...), and since then, haven't had a single person drop or fail out. Our NCLEX pass rates for the first round have...

  8. WHAT DO NURSES DO? --help me respond to this question

    Cosper123 replied to RiaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Moot point....AGAIN, "It is important to consider that what this person received from the NM was nothing more than hearsay. We do not really know the NM's intentions here, nor the Doctor(s) who...

  9. Why dont YOU wear a helmet??

    Cosper123 replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    You think you're safety conscious but you hardly ever wear a seat belt? Wow.... Suicide is a "individual choice" too, and yet quite the selfish

  10. Explaining: WHY nightshift, to family and friends

    Cosper123 replied to skislalom's topic in General Nursing

    For me...I love night shift because: 1. I like the lack of traffic on the roads on my nights off 2. I am conditioned to outlast any of my buddies who want to try and party longer than I am. Oh wait,...

  11. Explaining: WHY nightshift, to family and friends

    Cosper123 replied to skislalom's topic in General Nursing

    Naw I agree with that poster. The well placed sarcasm and a look on your face of "yeah...haven't heard THAT before..." would tell him real quick like how immature he is acting. Or it should at...

  12. WHAT DO NURSES DO? --help me respond to this question

    Cosper123 replied to RiaRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is important to consider that what this person received from the NM was nothing more than hearsay. We do not really know the NM's intentions here, nor the Doctor(s) who approached the NM. For...

  13. More Than a Prayer for Single Payer

    Cosper123 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I disagree. This is something that in my opinion has to be done on the state level. We need a state to set and example of how things CAN work, and on a smaller scale something this big can be managed...

  14. Anyone take Chem and A&P at the same time?

    Cosper123 replied to Gabby_101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to agree with the other posters who said it does seem like too much. I'd go with one or the other, and if you really feel the need to take another college level course than make it a GE...

  15. Pre-Nursing student starting in Fall 2007

    Cosper123 replied to charlyboy247's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats and keep it up. The benifits of a college education are great - (higher income, improved health, less likely to be the victim of a crime, etc.) Sooooooo, even if you change your mind about...

  16. What school(s) are you applying to?

    Cosper123 replied to Kensington's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apply to any and all you qualify for and can afford. And if you don't get in, don't waste your time off...take more pre-reqs to qualify for other programs in the area you are willing to travel. I...

  17. ASN vs BSN

    Cosper123 replied to whenigrowup's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes I would agree with the above poster and go with the ADN. The problem with accelerated programs is similar to doing your pre-reqs during the Summer Session...You are really thrown so much...

  18. Less Applicants for Nursing Programs?

    Cosper123 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah the problem is both that the instructors are underpaid and there is a lack of clinical sites. The national average at this point, last I heard, was an average wait of 2-3 years to get into a...

  19. Pre-Nursing student starting in Fall 2007

    Cosper123 replied to charlyboy247's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    well, as someone currently half way through the nursing program...i can tell you that those classes are nothing in comparison. my advice is take these pre-req classes very seriously. a problem with...

  20. Healthcare myths in the US

    Cosper123 replied to stevesf's topic in General Nursing

    i agree where the high risk are concerned but the noncompliant...screw em. there are only so many pieces of the pie and if someone is squandering resources then they don't deserve the care,

  21. Will Nursing's Reputation Suffer?

    Cosper123 replied to TraumaICURN's topic in General Nursing

    With the katrina thing, I think most rational people would understand why those nurses did what they did. And even if they don't, they could still understand the logic that led to the decisions that...

  22. Healthcare myths in the US

    Cosper123 replied to stevesf's topic in General Nursing

    While he does raise some good points, I don't appreciate how horribly he simplified preventative care. When your main points consist of leaving a great deal out...that's what is commonly called a...

  23. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    Cosper123 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You are forced to contribute? I must somehow of misunderstood social contract theory. I do believe you have a choice to leave if you are not happy with how your "uncle daddy" or whatever you call it...

  24. Advice from Last Year Nursing Student

    Cosper123 replied to CrazyHands's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to agree with DesertRain 100% Really the thing to keep in mind about the nursing program is that yes it varies and yes you have to take everyone's advice in that perspective. Also, let me...

  25. How to go about job shadowing or volunteering?

    Cosper123 replied to mamamoosie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Call around to any rural hospitals in your area to see if they allow job shadowing, as they are your best bet. It may be a bit of a drive for you, but it's worth