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    The French and Dutch do health care right.

    Crash_Cart replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It seems the media is portraying universal healthcare to = longer waits in line...etc.. Universal Healthcare is "an inconvenience" - because we have to wait a long time in a waiting room for...
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    Interesting Perspective on Pitfall of Obama-style Health Care

    Crash_Cart replied to Jolie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Private insurance is a "for profit" venture. Always has been. It is not about "people." That's why private insurance won't work and that's why the costs of providing health care have reached the...
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    Private insurance, most efficient , cost effective funding of Healthcare ?

    Crash_Cart replied to nicurn001's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Private insurance is probobly the most efficient, cost effective method of funding healthcare services for the American public today.... ...Just ask the 46 million Americans who don't have any....
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    Country's with socialized medicine vs the USA (Personal Income Tax)

    Crash_Cart replied to ACU_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Perhaps instead of paying .50 in federal tax, it's better to shell out $1000's and $1000's of dollars in out of pocket expenses, co-pays, insurance premiums and other similar fees (even if you have...
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    Can they PLEASE stop calling her a nurse!!!

    Crash_Cart replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    That's ok.. When I worked in ER as a nursing orderly and I wore a "dentist uniform" (I am a male) I found out later I was being "portrayed" on the local news media as the actual ER doctor...!!! This...
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    What to expect during clinicals

    Crash_Cart replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    They will expect you to carry out your duties as you were trained to do them.. Don't take shortcuts... instructors are "actually" looking for you to do the small things... pt. nails, Peri care,...
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    Re> I need help

    Crash_Cart replied to amateur's topic in General Nursing

    Sooooo.. What is your question
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    I do not care anymore

    Crash_Cart replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    You bet!.. Heck..come on in, the water is
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    I'm going to dump a full urinal....

    Crash_Cart replied to zamboni's topic in Emergency

    We used to call it the "Senseless
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    Nurses and Eczema...help :(

    Crash_Cart replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    You need a hypersteriod to help clear up your problem... I know I am not a doctor and I cannot write RX's for the problem you are having and please take the advice for what it is, (...Free) but check...
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    What is it like to be a CNA?

    Crash_Cart replied to fulfillment's topic in General Nursing

    What's a CNA? I first went to school for 8 months to become a "Nursing Orderly" back in the 80's and later I went to an accredited school for 6 months to become a PTCA in the 90's. ("Nurse...
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    giving, giving, giving...until I'm gone

    Crash_Cart replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    "But seriously, what do you do about the constant giving until you're tank is empty when at work? We're nurses, we give, so how do you feel up your tank?" Gawd LanaBanana.. you sound like the perfect...
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    giving, giving, giving...until I'm gone

    Crash_Cart replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Ok the jacuzzi is turned on, the BBQ is on, the pool is open and I have a team of message therapists standing by. I am having a pool party over here. Weary and tired nurses only need
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    I do not care anymore

    Crash_Cart replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, duckie floats PRN it will be! Is that going to be on the doctor's orders? BTW, There's no point in trying to drown yourself in my pool, because I know CPR just like you
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    I do not care anymore

    Crash_Cart replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    Ok the jacuzzi is turned on, the BBQ is on, the pool is open and I have a team of message therapists standing by. I am having a pool party over here. Weary and tired nurses only need
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    I do not care anymore

    Crash_Cart replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    Simply put. Nursing is an extremely difficult and "self taxing" job. When I worked with other nurses, I remember having to take a few of them in the break room or off the floor and comfort them. Some...
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    help thinking of getting out of nursing

    Crash_Cart replied to nsgmjr's topic in General Nursing

    Another example why we need to have established standards limiting patient care assignments in nursing... Collaborative planning & effective nursing interventions require such standards...
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    How do you handle bad odors in a clinic setting?

    Crash_Cart replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, another vote for Vicks. Works
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    Does "Looking Good" help you get the nursing job?

    Crash_Cart replied to Brother-of-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    All nurses are beautiful
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    Experiences Working in the ER

    Crash_Cart posted a topic in General Nursing

    Remaining focused and having the ability to prioritize, re prioritize, assess and constantly reassess the situation is key when working in the ER. :) Remember this phrase... "Take your own pulse,...
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    Survey oriented

    Crash_Cart replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    In an effort to respond to your question... I have created this customer satisfaction survey for your convenience. This survey is designed to assist me to serve you better. Do you feel customer...
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    Trouble Getting Higher Degree in FL

    Crash_Cart replied to Tampanian's topic in General Nursing

    Or here..
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    A serious issue regarding patient care

    Crash_Cart replied to jon1989's topic in General Nursing

    Consider in scenerio #1 that she may have been "incontinent" and used the CNA as the excuse why this may have occured. Not saying it did ocur that way, but sometimes people are embarrased and they DO...
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    Follow up to application/job search question

    Crash_Cart replied to beautsbelle's topic in General Nursing

    I would call them and ask that question but in addition I would also add: "I am available and would like to come in to speak to someone so I may learn more about this opportunity." BE SILENT. Use...
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    Need help writing follow up email for a CNA job application

    Crash_Cart replied to BreatheFree's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to play devil's advocate on this one. :) Remember, the purpose of the email exchange is intended to get you in the door for an interview. I would NOT elaborate on any particular skills you...