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  1. AMA House of Delegates Considers Limits on on Nursing Education and Practice

    lindarn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I also wanted to add, that if the AMA thought that the could get away with it, they would claim haircutting as the "Practice of Medicine". After all, don't barbers and beuticians use sharp instruments...

  2. AMA House of Delegates Considers Limits on on Nursing Education and Practice

    lindarn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Over 100 years ago, the AMA claimed every single thing that in anyone's wildest dreams, could be considered the "practice of medine". There was a time, not that long ago, that taking Blood Pressures,...

  3. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    lindarn replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    AMEN!!!! Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN Spokane,

  4. Recommended Basic EKG book???

    lindarn replied to LadySnyper's topic in General Nursing

    I learned my EKG interpretaion with Dubins. It is really the "Dick and Jane" of EKG interpretation. I don't evem know if it still in print. Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN Spokane,

  5. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    lindarn replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Just because a BSN grad is not able to "hit the ground running" the day after graduation, does not make them stupid. It means that we should emulate other health care professionals and require a 6...

  6. Health Risks of Mandatory Overtime

    lindarn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ACTIONS speak louder than words! Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN Spokane,

  7. Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    lindarn replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    My daughter just graduated from High School this past Sunday. I was appalled to see one of her classmates walk proudly up to the podium carrying her baby, to my eyes, couldn't have been more than...

  8. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    lindarn replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No. That means that LPNs should increase their entry into practice to an Associates Degree, along with RNs increasing their entry into practice to a BSN. Spare me the sob stories about the single...

  9. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    lindarn replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Physical Therapy ASSISTANTS have a two year ASSOCIATES DEGREE AS ENTRY INTO PRACTICE!!! What does that say about RNs and LPNs? What does that tell other health care professionals about the nursing...

  10. Texas is the case study for system implosion

    lindarn replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I work for an insurance company that shall remain unmentioned. The public has no idea the amount of infrastructure that goes into every single insurance company and insurance contract from each and...

  11. unfriendly doctors

    lindarn replied to cupcake25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do believe that the threat to not deliver your baby unless you "want to be induced", is situation that you could, and should, be reported to the Board of Medicine, not to mention the hospital where...

  12. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    lindarn replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is no nursing shortage anyplace in this country. There is only a shortage of nurses who are willing to work in a hospital. Have you considered that, perhaps if potential nurses had to spend...

  13. Crossing the line

    lindarn replied to elizabells's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Perhaps this individual should refund/return all of the raises and beneifts that the union obtained on his behalf, and he could return to taking 10 patients (or more), on his shift, while the union...

  14. Unite nurses, don't divide us

    lindarn replied to klbackus's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Teachers unionized years ago in order to enjoy academic freedom without the interferance from the Education Board. Seems like these were, and are good reason to unionize. If nurses had been unionized...

  15. Unite nurses, don't divide us

    lindarn replied to klbackus's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    How exactly does one "voice our concerns", when the big boys at the top see to it that individuals who "voice our concerns about staffing, etc", are shown the door. Nurses have "not decided that they...

  16. Are LPN's being phased out in hospital setting??

    lindarn replied to fozziebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here in Spokane, Sacred Heart Medical Center laid off all if their LPNs several years ago. Deaconess still has a few that have been there for years. about the only places left for LPNs in Spokane are...

  17. Clock out by 8am or get reprimanded!!!

    lindarn replied to RnM21's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What does it take for nurses to not act like scared bunny rabbits with administration? What are we recruiting into nursing? Why are you allowing administratrion to bully you and make yo work for free?...

  18. INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    lindarn replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Where are the NNON and CNA representatives who were at the NTI in Chicago? I am wainting for them to call me, and figure out how to get NNOC and CNA representation Washington State. PM me or call me...

  19. USAF Flight nurse school and survival school??

    lindarn replied to Natef26's topic in Government, Military

    I was an AFR Flight Nurse for five years. I would have adult ICU experience in addition to peds. The time commitment is for not only maintaining crew currency, but also currency in a crew postion....

  20. Bay Area Burn Nursing

    lindarn replied to LaLaLaLa's topic in General Nursing

    I do believe that UC Irvine has a burn unit on Southern California in Orange County, and County USC in LA. Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN Spokane,

  21. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    lindarn replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    When ever I point out to people how much work nursing is, and the comparitively low pay and compensation we receive, all I hear is, 'Just what do you 'girls' expect? You only went to school for two...

  22. New nurses don't know enough?

    lindarn replied to nurturer's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing need to take a page from PT, OT, Pharmacists, and REQUIRE A ONE YEAR PAID INTERNSHIP BEFORE NEW GRADS ARE LET LOOSE ON THEIR OWN TO CARE FOR PATIENTS!! Increasing the level of education will...

  23. trasfering license from Florida to Washington

    lindarn replied to licxmar's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you moving to in Washington? Have you decided? Is your husband in the military? PM me for info. Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN Spokane,

  24. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    lindarn replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy were all once Bachelors Programs. They are now Doctorate for PT and Pharmacy, (after going to a Masters degree first), and Masters for Occupational...

  25. Schools with Child Care?

    lindarn replied to Bridgett's topic in Washington Nursing

    I can't speak for Seattle, but here in Spokane, Spokane Community College, and I believe, Spokane Falls Comunity College, both offer child care to the students. Spokane Community College has a ADN...