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  1. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    kmchugh replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    To make my point, I absolutely agree. However, mental instability, I would think, might be a disqualifier.

  2. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    kmchugh replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I read the initial post, my thought was that this person was uncomfortable as they had been born, and were working towards correcting what they see as an error. However, as I read on, the first...

  3. BSN sophomore standing for CRNA apps

    kmchugh replied to MJB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Correct. Also see this thread: https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50204

  4. BSN sophomore standing for CRNA apps

    kmchugh replied to MJB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    GOOD DECISION! Next, a 3.9 or 4.0 isn't necessary. It is a goal to work towards, but not a necessity. There are things you can do to either speed or aid your goals. Go ahead and take a class at the...

  5. BSN sophomore standing for CRNA apps

    kmchugh replied to MJB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    MJB I sent this as a PM, but am also posting it on the board, because I want to be sure you see it. I understand the urgency a little better now, but am more concerned than ever. Essentially, you are...

  6. BSN sophomore standing for CRNA apps

    kmchugh replied to MJB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes, you could do it. However, working 84 hours a week isn't going to help you in the least, and will probably hurt you terribly. You run the risk of burning yourself out. Do that, grades slip, and...

  7. Lawyer Joke Thread

    kmchugh posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I'd like to collect as many lawyer jokes as I can (I love these). So, post your favorite lawyer joke here. I'll start: What happens when a lawyer takes Viagra? He gets taller!

  8. BSN sophomore standing for CRNA apps

    kmchugh replied to MJB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Overall, I think your plan is pretty good. I would think most programs would look upon you as highly motivated. But, remember your priorities! First, you must graduate high school. Yes, you can...

  9. Nurses and the Presidential Election 2004

    kmchugh replied to -jt's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Gwenith That was a "from the hip" answer. But in truth, there are a lot of reasons that many of us do not want the government involved in health care. But that's not what this thread is about. Go...

  10. Lawyer Joke Thread

    kmchugh replied to kmchugh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Some second graders are in class one day, when the teacher tells the class she wants each child to tell the class what their fathers do for a living. She gets the usual run of answers, "my daddy is a...

  11. Nurses and the Presidential Election 2004

    kmchugh replied to -jt's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Cause most of us don't want the government to run health care? Cause most of us don't want to pay 75% income tax? Cause most of us don't want the government to have access to our medical records...

  12. Nurses and the Presidential Election 2004

    kmchugh replied to -jt's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I commend you for being honest. (I say much the same thing, with the exception that if the potential nurse wants to enter advanced practice nursing, then it is a career worth pursuing.) So, what you...

  13. Nurses and the Presidential Election 2004

    kmchugh replied to -jt's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I read over several of these proposals, and they all seem to be pretty similar. Frankly, I think that overall, they appear to be pretty good plans. But a question occurred to me as I was reading...

  14. Pay to park?

    kmchugh replied to uamsrn's topic in General Nursing

    As Sjoe (thanks for the title) points out, another place where nursing unions could make a difference (not to mention better lighting/security/etc in those parking garages). Folks, there is a...

  15. HIPPA Question

    kmchugh posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, for any of you all who know the new HIPPA regulations pretty well, I have a question. We recently had a patient brought to our ER with a closed head injury. I am a CRNA at a small rural hospital,...

  16. Getting into CRNA school

    kmchugh replied to HawaiiRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think from your post you recognize that you are facing an uphill battle. What you want to do won't be easy, but it isn't impossible, either. The first thing you need to do before retaking any...

  17. "When Anesthesia Fails" on Discovery Health Channel

    kmchugh replied to Sarah Kat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    First, to recall: Yes, it does happen, and yes it can be a terrible thing. But, you also must know the facts. Aspect has been pushing the issue very hard, and has made it known that they want their...

  18. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    kmchugh replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    Most of you all could have figured this out: If I weren't a nurse, I'd be Jimmy Buffett.

  19. VA Hospitals

    kmchugh replied to Maggie2's topic in General Nursing

    Renee You know I love you to death, but read some of what I posted earlier. The VA has become an uncaring, unprofessional institution. Keep the Veteran's Administration, but close the hospitals....

  20. Lawyer Joke Thread

    kmchugh replied to kmchugh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Another one: Why don't sharks attack lawyers? Professional courtesy!

  21. VA Hospitals

    kmchugh replied to Maggie2's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to relate exactly the opposite of Sjoe. I am a disabled vet, and though I am required to receive some care from the VA for service related conditions, I try to avoid the VA for all but...

  22. Er experience

    kmchugh replied to rmcgrog's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Perhaps you all will allow a different perspective on the question. This comes up often, and ED nurses feel slighted that most programs will not accept their experiences as valid "intensive care"...

  23. please help....did I do the right thing

    kmchugh replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in General Nursing

    First, you did absolutely the right thing. Although you didn't say specifically, I'm guessing you are working towards becoming an RN (if I've misread, then please forgive me). As you work in that...

  24. giving report to a monster!!!

    kmchugh replied to itsnowbegun's topic in General Nursing

    Let's dispose with one thing right away: He's not a monster. The only monsters that exist are those that exist in our imagination. He is, as others have pointed out, a bully. Just as in grade...

  25. Question for all you "gas passers"

    kmchugh replied to shodobe's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yeah, me too. First of all, who are you to say whether or not any of us are proud of who or what we are? And what I really can't understand is how you can come in here, ask insulting questions,...