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  1. What is the opposition to Universal Healthcare

    woknblues replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Obama gives Tom Daschle the nod as his HHS Sec. This could be a major win for UHC and all kinds of reform. Stem cell, reigning in pharma co's, expanding SCHIP, small providers, etc. Anyone read his...

  2. Is ACLS necessary for all staff members??

    woknblues replied to w123illow's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I am surprised to hear this, that a pharmacist is on hand, nearby enough, and able to respond quick enough to be considered part of the team. I guess every facility has their own protocols. And...

  3. Ever lied about a work injury to avoid workmans comp?

    woknblues replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Being on the other side of the equation in the past, it just sucks being the employer and having to dole it out for abusers, and know that the legit "team players" are suppressing the problems to...

  4. Is ACLS necessary for all staff members??

    woknblues replied to w123illow's topic in General Nursing

    I can see a tech, in the sense that they will be around during a code, and could set up leads, assist to start IVs, compress for CPR, etc. But a pharmacist? That is weird, if for nothing else but...

  5. Male nurse on The ultimate fighter

    woknblues replied to tronix304's topic in Men in Nursing

    I worked out with a small club in SLC for a summer. Never competed, just wanted to stay in shape. Great bunch of guys, two of them were EMTs. Kempo/MMA. Don't recall it being hard on the knees, most...

  6. Ok to take Anabolic steroids as RN?

    woknblues replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I am not adding fuel to the fire of this thread, but this is a classic direction for any "anabolic steroid" question. For some reason, it touches nerves, and I can't figure it out for the life...

  7. Did you always want to be a CRNA?

    woknblues replied to alwayslearning08's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I just showed my GF your response and she said "Yep, that's why I am becoming a nurse, so I can understand people to treat their animals." Gotta love

  8. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    woknblues replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great deal

  9. Did you always want to be a CRNA?

    woknblues replied to alwayslearning08's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Interesting. I really don't have anything to offer your question, but my GF and I are graduating BSN soon, but she really wants to get her DVM. She "likes animals more than people". I am generally...

  10. Ok to take Anabolic steroids as RN?

    woknblues replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Anabolic steroids are controlled drugs prescribed by physicians. They are not illegal. Like any prescription drug however, they are illegal to use and possess without a prescription. Every single drug...

  11. What is the opposition to Universal Healthcare

    woknblues replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    and the government administrative burden for healthcare would be colossal, at best. not entirely a deal breaker, but it must give us a moment of

  12. Nursing is a terrible job!

    woknblues replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    good

  13. To renew an LPN license or not, once an RN?

    woknblues replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    You totally made my day. Google "key mapping". You can change any keyboard key to another

  14. Does taking low census look bad?

    woknblues replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! I spent about 5 minutes trying to figure out what that acronym meant! Anyways, I am sad to see that passive aggressive behavior is alive and well. OP has asked coworkers if they mind. Coworkers...

  15. Nursing is a terrible job!

    woknblues replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    You have my sympathies. I came from a pretty cut throat industry myself, but I am just about to graduate from NS. Hope I can wiggle my way towards a different situation than what I left. Too bad you...

  16. Not Nursing Related-- need advice from the people I know won't let me down --- LONG!

    woknblues replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    I think you may have accidentally done exactly the right thing here. Your thoughts are extremely well put and organized. Even if she thinks that she was completely 100% in the right on the subject,...

  17. i'm 18 graduating from an alternative school. Want to become an RN?

    woknblues replied to murrbeffx3's topic in General Nursing

    I probably can't add much to the general show of support here, but I will. You can do anything you put your mind to. I promise you that. Also, remember that memory is a trained tool, and nobody is...

  18. High Metabolism + No breaks= death, diet for skinny nurses?

    woknblues replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    You can cut the bitterness in this thread with a knife. Legitimate question asked. OP, I used to workout a lot, and thus needed to eat a lot. I also worked in construction, sometimes 20 hour shifts...

  19. Newb question about traveling economics

    woknblues posted a topic in Travel

    Forgive my ignorance, but I don't really understand how travel nursing relates to the present economic situation. Why do hospitals hire travelers? I thought it was "more financially feasible". If that...

  20. Double Glove with HIV positive patients

    woknblues replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I saw some compelling arguments for double gloving around here a few months back, but for general use, not just for HIV. I can't see how just doing it for HIV is reasonable, as there are infectious,...

  21. New Grad OR Nurse Position

    woknblues replied to wbnurse99's topic in General Nursing

    how interesting. i am only a 4th year bsn, but my rotations in the or seemed to be completely unrelated to what most people would consider "nursing" (whatever the heck that is:wink2:). i am sure you...

  22. Pinoy nurses: Canada's program 'exploitative'

    woknblues replied to griffon's topic in International Nursing

    I am not calling anyone a liar, but I really can hardly believe that there are slaves in Canada. Just to add some points. I mildly suspect people are counting all 24 hours/day in their "calculations"...

  23. IM Injection, Hitting Bone?

    woknblues replied to etep1209's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm. Good

  24. Staff Carrying Pyjamas On Night Shift!!

    woknblues replied to adoyo's topic in General Nursing

    This topic interests me a great deal. I have worked other jobs during graveyard shift, and I gotta say that I never allowed myself to sleep during my shift, and found it difficult to respect someone...

  25. Not going to cut it in the real world

    woknblues replied to theksmom's topic in General Nursing

    WOAH! STOP! Your lecture based stuff is just a background to what you are encountering in the setting. I advise you to pick up some kaplan review stuff, or saunders comprehensive, and hit that once...