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  1. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

    scholar replied to Susan9608's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  2. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

    scholar replied to Susan9608's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  3. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

    scholar replied to Susan9608's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  4. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

    scholar replied to Susan9608's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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

  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

  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...

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

    scholar replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    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...

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

    scholar replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, 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...

  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...

  10. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    scholar replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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

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

    scholar replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  12. Docs yelling at nurses....

    scholar replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    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...

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

    scholar replied to buddhak0n's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

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

  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...

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

    scholar replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

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

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

    scholar replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    But Tom-Dick-& Harry are only 2 years from being able to do so. Im just playing, Lol. This is so crazy to me. Coming from a patients point of view I would want the nurse who is passionate,...

  17. Apologizing for being "just an LPN"

    scholar replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The only reason why I said come up with a short excuse is because it is bothering her. I didnt say that Lpns doesn't fit a need. I mentioned money foremost b/c that is how the real world runs. Gas...

  18. Apologizing for being "just an LPN"

    scholar replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If anyone I know is pursuing to become an Lpn, I would ask why not become an RN,ADN. I have no disrespect for Lpns or anything like that, I just believe the system is getting over on individuals who...

  19. I'm not "WIPING BUTTS"

    scholar replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    What do you all feel about this attitude? Be honest... A RN,BSN said, "I didn't go to school for 4 years to wipe butts. The other RN helps all the techs do am care, wipe butts, etc. I only help when...

  20. Most RN's first borns?

    scholar replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    2rd year nursing student I have 2 sisters & 2 brothers. I was the baby boy for about 12 years but now im the middle. My brother was so crazy & immateur that my family treated me like the...

  21. Need Help with Abbreviations, Medical Terminology

    scholar replied to sleepymom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Et is Latin for

  22. What I miss/don't miss about my previous nursing position

    scholar replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    No amount! How about 25 million for 2 months straight out of a year. I know that's being unrealistic but I think saying no amount of money is unrealistic as

  23. Would you ever be a doctor?

    scholar replied to arizonanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Im 20yr.s old and I still consider myself too old. Plus i neither have a wife nor kids or an active personal life. I will probably do the opposite of what many do. I'll wait till I get married and...

  24. body fluids, vomit, feces, smells, etc.

    scholar replied to chijon512's topic in General Nursing

    this is so funny to

  25. ER or ICU for the New Grad

    scholar posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing student and I've been cautioned to get some med-surg experience before going to any specialty area; however, I was wondering if a new grad had to be placed in either the er or the icu...