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1. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

   scholar replied to Susan9608's topic in Relations

   Since earlier posts talked about psych let's really analyze this issue. There are 2 sides to every story. There are verbal and non-verbal ques that allow minorities to see if someone is racist. We don't know what really happened but I'll give you ...

2. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

   scholar replied to Susan9608's topic in Relations

   Someone commented earlier that african americans are VERY paranoid when it comes to the healthcare system.... I was offended b/c it was a generalization; however, you nailed me when you stated police. But there are many minorities who are not in y...

3. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

   scholar replied to Susan9608's topic in Relations

   Please be careful of what you decide to share on this forum. As soon as I read the response, I figured someone would reply with one of these messages. I agree that it is unacceptable behavior to call someone a racist just to push buttons. There are...

4. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

   scholar replied to Susan9608's topic in Relations

   thank you! i thought i was the only one who caught on to that statement "...very paranoid"

5. Disturbed Energy Field? Yes or No?

   scholar replied to VickyRN's topic in Holistic

   I think you have to be some type of Advanced Practice Nurse to give this Nsg Dx. 2-3yrs of graduate school in witchcraft or just a natural powerful empath.

6. All nurses are NOT holistic, sorry.

   scholar replied to passionflower's topic in Holistic

   There was a senior student nurse who started almost all over b/c she changed her major to nutrition. She realized that she wanted to educate individuals on the prevention of certain issues and not just deal with the sick. She thought of the nurses ...

7. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

   scholar replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California

   Although you are a new grad, u are still working as a Registered Nurse. I believe when your job requires you to deal with body fluids and place yourself at risk for health problems (stressful environment, working around communicable disease,etc) and...

8. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

   scholar replied to Brian's topic in ADN/BSN

   You wouldn't have to educate the public on what nurses do if the public knew that the title required a 4-year degree. A light bulb would go off in the individual's head. "hmm, I wonder what they do and certainly it wouldn't be a 4-year requirement fo...

9. Nursing in Long Term Care

   scholar replied to MedicGA's topic in General Nursing

   I would try to find a loop hole. Do you have a copy of the contract that you signed? If so, did the contract require you to work in a specific specialty? Did the contract list the hospital's company name or the actual location that you are to work?...

10. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    scholar replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX

    Or ALL people Eat too much! aortic pulmonic erb's point tricuspid mitral

11. What area of nursing would you like to go into???

    scholar replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing

    1rst place ER or ICU? 2nd place Ltc Acute care hospital? Never in a million years place---- Peds, ob I think I would like the ER b/c there wouldn't be a daily necessary routine. Being able to handle anything that comes through those doors and ...

12. Docs yelling at nurses....

    scholar replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men

    I'm still a student nurse so feel free to warn or correct me towards the right path. When witnessing a female RN being yelled at by a doctor till the point that tears are rolling down her face, is it best not to intervene? The RN could very well be...

13. Any ACTUAL Second Degree BSN/RN's?

    scholar replied to buddhak0n's topic in ADN/BSN

    If you really want to be a RN just humble yourself and take the d***classes. Life is not fair......

14. 3 Qualities My Family Doc Must Have

    scholar replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry this is off the subject but I finally get it! After reading this... I realize the big difference between doctors and nurses are assessment skills. Many wanted a doctor who would listen and inspect paying close attention to the person that hap...

15. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    scholar replied to Brian's topic in ADN/BSN

    There are diploma RNs right? Therefore it may be one of the best jobs without a college degree