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  1. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

    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?

    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?

    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?

    thank you! i thought i was the only one who caught on to that statement "...very paranoid"
  5. Disturbed Energy Field? Yes or No?

    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.

    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?

    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. 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

    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

    Or ALL people Eat too much! aortic pulmonic erb's point tricuspid mitral
  11. What area of nursing would you like to go into???

    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....

    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?

    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

    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. There are diploma RNs right? Therefore it may be one of the best jobs without a college degree
  16. 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, competent, and more experienced. I wouldnt ask for ...
  17. Apologizing for being "just an LPN"

    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 is expensive, the cost of living is expensive, etc...
  18. Apologizing for being "just an LPN"

    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 dont go an extra year for schooling. Your doing a...
  19. I'm not "WIPING BUTTS"

    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 the cna asks me for help. If they don't asks, im ...
  20. Most RN's first borns?

    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 oldest and gave me the most responsibility b/c they ...
  21. Need Help with Abbreviations, Medical Terminology

    Et is Latin for "And"
  22. Ok, like I get it. I know why you are so defensive

    My cousin is in MA school and all she does is compare my education to hers. I'm pursuing a BSN so I dare not compete or brag about nursing being better but she continually tells me that Ma can do this and that basically just like a nurse. I thought...
  23. What I miss/don't miss about my previous nursing position

    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 well.
  24. Would you ever be a doctor?

    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 have kids to decide to go to med school.
  25. body fluids, vomit, feces, smells, etc.

    this is so funny to me