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  1. Nurses - Leading your subordinates (Nurse Aides, Nurse Techs, Med Aides)

    RNfaster replied to brotherbear's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree that the tone is odd. I also agree with other posters that say the tone and terms used are demeaning to teammates. I also think the focus of the article is rather demeaning to RNs in...

  2. Grey's Anatomy star designs scrubs

    RNfaster replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    "(Heigl), who plays intern Izzy on the show, says she is working with (Peaches uniforms) to help nurses feel better about themselves." She and Peaches are going to make nurses feel better about...

  3. smoking in the work place

    RNfaster replied to fat cat's topic in General Nursing

    SaderNurse05 - I like your point about alcohol... Is that allowed in LTC or other healthcare facilities? Note: I have seen it in the hospital for pts that are addicted but have some other more acute...

  4. smoking in the work place

    RNfaster replied to fat cat's topic in General Nursing

    I like what you're doing. My asthma gets triggered by smoke on smoker's clothes...even hours after they have smoked. I agree with eliminating all accommodations (even for employees) for smoking from...

  5. Low census?

    RNfaster replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    We have low census in my hospital as well. It is expected because a high percentage of the population departs the Phoenix area for cooler climes during the late spring to early autumn

  6. Phoenix Baptist RN program.....

    RNfaster replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    One more thing. If I recall correctly, I also dinged Baptist as they encouraged a BSN at a private (Christian) university, Grand Canyon, that has very high tuition rates. --I would prefer to attend...

  7. Phoenix Baptist RN program.....

    RNfaster replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    As I understand it, there is not interchange. Baptist is based in TX...they do have some impressive literature describing their program. If the local folks aren't responsive, I wonder if you might...

  8. Phoenix Baptist RN program.....

    RNfaster replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Phoenix Baptist's diploma program is not yet "interchangeable" with the associate degree program of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Some view this as a problem. I suppose it might be if you were not...

  9. Ques. for those that applied to CRNA school with 1 yr RN experience

    RNfaster replied to 2bNurseNikki376's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Per folks negative comment about Wikipedia... I would never reference Wikipedia in a reference paper --rather dive into the sources that Wikipedia references. Go to those. You should even dive into...

  10. We don't need over-priced insurance - we need Guaranteed Healthcare.

    RNfaster replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The Veteran's Administration has some of the most advanced use of e-records in the

  11. U.S. Health Care System 'Slowly Bankrupting Us,'

    RNfaster replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think that globalization is forcing us (the U.S.) to reconsider our healthcare system. ---It burdens incumbent industries such as GM, Chrysler, etc. and it is often prohibitively expensive for...

  12. U.S. Health Care System 'Slowly Bankrupting Us,'

    RNfaster replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would like to better understand how the single-payer system works in Canada, the UK, France, etc. I'd also like to better understand why they are able to administer better healthcare at lower costs...

  13. Very interesting if you have a strong stomach.

    RNfaster replied to MyLittleCody120's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing such an educational link! I agree with other posters' recommendations of the BodyWorks exhibits... I saw one in my area recently, and it was

  14. Please, Please, Please, Any Other Very Tall Nurses Out There?????

    RNfaster replied to *Andrea*'s topic in General Nursing

    I am your height and the 34" inseam by SmartScrubs is generous on me.

  15. What to do when on the hit list????

    RNfaster replied to brwneyegal's topic in General Nursing

    To OP --maintain a positive focus on the job. Personally, instead of keeping a diary of issues (if you were to decide to do that), I'd put the energy into looking for a new job in a better environment...

  16. What to do when on the hit list????

    RNfaster replied to brwneyegal's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree that it's a gender trait. I think such behavior is a product of an environment where there are little opportunities to advance, and where the problem population is not very sophisticated...

  17. Anyone taken or taking Bio 201 online at Rio Salado??

    RNfaster replied to IwannabeaRNAZ's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I used Rio for my prereqs. I was unimpressed with their curriculum. Much of it was lifted from the book and unsourced (interesting as they required students to source their materials) and links (many...

  18. Life care center of north glendale

    RNfaster replied to monee8870's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I had a week of training there during my CNA orientation. I (and my classmates) found many things we observed there worrisome....

  19. nursing caps

    RNfaster replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    So would the women. It's actually a bit sad to see that people think that the cap signifies education. That very notion points to ignorance of

  20. nursing caps

    RNfaster replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The caps to me signify nursing as "ladies" work, and medicine as men's work. They are a throwback to a very sexist era, and one that I would like to fall farther into the past. Old-fashioned nursing...

  21. woman dies in ER waiting room (article)

    RNfaster replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. I don't think this situation is black-and-white. Too simply punish individuals (who do seem to have some culpability here) without examining the system that fostered the actions would be...

  22. What color of suit to purchase for job interview?

    RNfaster replied to krazykev's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think a well-tailored suit is a smart idea. Color and pattern (if any) should be understated... I think navy, charcoal, or even a dark brown would work, depending on your coloring. I wouldn't do...

  23. Preferred Nursing Shoe?

    RNfaster replied to Linz8's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nike Shox look cool and are on my list to try. I recently bought a pair of Z-Coils and they are heaven. My feet used to hurt so much. Now they don't. You can get heel covers for the heels --and then...

  24. nursing and a foreign language?

    RNfaster replied to hushpupgrl's topic in General Nursing

    I would also think that you might use it in relation to nursing work that is unrelated to direct healthcare, e.g., in writing documents for the Chinese market (perhaps a brochure on a drug), or in...

  25. Rude coworkers=bad manners

    RNfaster replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Home Health

    I don't think it sounds like a healthy environment for you. If someone yells at you for offering help, I'd try to probe her for the real problem... It probably isn't the fact that you offered help....