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  1. Survey of Nurses Rights In Abortion

    Roland replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    Going back to your FGM example, I think that even REFERRING someone to a doctor who DID that procedure would constitute participating in child abuse. If I provide specific information that ultimately...

  2. Survey of Nurses Rights In Abortion

    Roland replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but with issues where the world is so clearly divided there should be some "wiggle room". After all as a NURSE or a DOCTOR you can choose to work in one of the MANY facilities (most Catholic for...

  3. Why the high pay in Texas?

    Roland replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Also, the point should be noted that New Mexico BARELY went for Gore in 2000 (it came down to a few thousand votes). Furthermore, there are areas of Texas such as metro Houston (and maybe Dallas, but...

  4. Survey of Nurses Rights In Abortion

    Roland replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    Fergus, I think I would agree with your perspective IF he was intending to specialize in OB/GYN medicine. However, someone who just wants to be a Dr. shouldn't be forced to participate in something...

  5. Why the high pay in Texas?

    Roland replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Since I don't fit in with conservative OR liberals (or my own family for THAT matter) the politics is not a problem for

  6. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    Roland replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No one besides me has mentioned Texas. However, I read in other places that Texas is really good for CRNA's and nursing salaries in general. Does this not extend to NP's of all specialties (FNP,ACNP...

  7. Why the high pay in Texas?

    Roland replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    COUG RN you raise another good question. Where in the United States do you think people are the nicest? If I had the money of say Oprah, I would sponsor a study where researchers visited every state...

  8. Chicago vs. Pennsylvania??

    Roland replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    If CRNA school is a consideration then consider these arguments: 1. Pittsburg has FOUR CRNA schools within it's general area (plus you have all of the other CRNA schools in Pennsylvania which could...

  9. Survey of Nurses Rights In Abortion

    Roland replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who believe that nurses should be "compelled" to perform these procedures let me ask you this question. If you lived in a country (ie a good part of Islamic Africa) where is was...

  10. critical care vs floor

    Roland replied to mato_tom's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    So how would you rate the relative, aspects of what you describe for the different "jobs" in question? Are my average, relative exposure levels reasonable or are they way out of line (keeping in mind...

  11. critical care vs floor

    Roland replied to mato_tom's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you were to develop a "butt wipe/bodily fluid exposure" index that ranged from one to a hundred how would ICU nurse work compare to other areas? As a CNA/ and BSN student nurse who works in a poor...

  12. Survey of Nurses Rights In Abortion

    Roland replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, this question may not be as REMOTE as many are suggesting. Here is a recent article concerning a medical school STUDENT flunking for not participating in abortions. In addition, I have...

  13. Why the high pay in Texas?

    Roland replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    So if someone were to list the top FIVE or so reasons for NOT living in Texas what might they include? Other than it's "brown and dusty" I haven't seen to many negatives posted to support this...

  14. Why the high pay in Texas?

    Roland replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    EthelBSNRN, you say that you are planning to relocate soon. I was curious what it is that is motivating you to want to leave

  15. Should I be mad at Hospice? My mother...

    Roland replied to Roland's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It is nine months later and I have some additonal perspective on the issue, but my opinions remain largely the same: 1. My wife who is also a student nurse (ADN) did a clinical rotation in the SAME...

  16. Why the high pay in Texas?

    Roland replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Here are some of the factors that I think contribute to good pay in Texas: 1. Above average immigration creates extra strain upon the demand side of the medical services equation. 2. Texas seems to...

  17. What if all docs had to nurses first?????

    Roland replied to MryRose's topic in General Nursing

    On top of that your average doctor would be 40 before they "graduated" from their residency. Also, don't forget that many of the "atheist", pinheaded, scientifically orientated docs look down upon...

  18. Full Time Night Shift

    Roland replied to RNKitty's topic in General Nursing

    When I used to work nightshifts I found that taking Melatonin helped my body to adjust to the new schedule. It's something to look into in any

  19. Is socialized healthcare in our future?

    Roland replied to msummar_smc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A veryation of this situation already exists with vaccinations. There is National, Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund, created by Congress which requires that anyone injured by a vaccine to FIRST...

  20. Is socialized healthcare in our future?

    Roland replied to msummar_smc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think that I mentioned this before in a post in the "General" area. Has anyone looked at the Austrialian model where they have a "dual" public/private system? Have there been any studies since...

  21. Is socialized healthcare in our future?

    Roland replied to msummar_smc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think Fergus, and Gwenith make good arguments for an alternative system. However, I think that there are also good things about the current system. For one most research indicates that the vast...

  22. Homeschool Mom in New York seeks help

    Roland replied to nurselala33's topic in General Nursing

    Here are a few ideas: a. There are many national companies (non profit and otherwise) that offer homeschooling curriculums which feature diplomas as part of the process. In addition, they offer...

  23. What would happen if someone accepted an offer from a hospital, anesthesia groups ect

    Roland posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    to PAY for their tuition in exchange for a contract to work at their organization/facility and then decided or was not able to do so (for either a good or bad reason)? Wouldn't this amount to a...

  24. What would happen if someone accepted an offer from a hospital, anesthesia groups ect

    Roland replied to Roland's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think that there are abudant lessons to be gained from this thread: a. People who renege on contracts seem to be rather common. b. Many people will form conclusions about your character based...

  25. Are there any good nursing, educational rescourses on tape or CD?

    Roland posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have often lamented the time wasted while riding in my car to work and school (although NPR and talk radio are interesting they don't make me a better nurse or student). If not someone should...