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  1. Why is the term client used instead of patient?

    roxannekkb replied to LauraLou's topic in General Nursing

    It's healthcare newspeak, to call patients "clients." Only it's not that new. I guess they've been trying for about 20 years now--or more--to get nurses to believe that patients are their clients....

  2. Who are the Uninsured?

    roxannekkb replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, some people do not want to spend money on it. I agree. But others really can't afford it, and you don't seem to understand that. They would have to choose between paying their rent or health...

  3. Actual Article: "Socialized Health-Care Nightmare"

    roxannekkb replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You obviously seem to have an axe to grind, although I'm not sure what it is. You're above post is one of the most bizarre that I have ever read on these boards, quite honestly. Your perception of...

  4. Any Filipino nurses here???

    roxannekkb replied to Pangit's topic in Philippines

    Hi everyone, For an article that I am writing, on immigration/emigration of nurses to other nations, I would like to hear personal experiences of Filipino nurses in the US, or UK, or wherever you have...

  5. Leaving the UK for greener pastures

    roxannekkb replied to roxannekkb's topic in United Kingdom

    UCLA is located in a really nice area, Westwood. It is next door to Beverly Hills, Brentwood--two very expensive and fancy neighborhoods, and not very far from the beach. The area is quite expensive,...

  6. Leaving the UK for greener pastures

    roxannekkb replied to roxannekkb's topic in United Kingdom

    Well LA is less expensive than San francisco, so that is a plus. And it probably is cheaper to live than London. But you will need a car, as there is no public transportation to speak of. If you want...

  7. Leaving the UK for greener pastures

    roxannekkb replied to roxannekkb's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi SueIP, Can you explain your system a little bit...I'm not sure what E and D grade as compared to what you are earning now. Are you working outside the NHS in a private facility? Also, with that...

  8. Leaving the UK for greener pastures

    roxannekkb replied to roxannekkb's topic in United Kingdom

    Thank you for writing. But you know, California can be quite expensive as well--especially the San Francisco Bay Area. Where in California are you

  9. Working in the US

    roxannekkb posted a topic in International Nursing

    Are there any Australian and/or NZ nurses here who are actively seeking to work in the US? Or Canada? For an article that I am writing, I would like to know why you are planning/going/or would like to...

  10. Being Lured to the US

    roxannekkb replied to roxannekkb's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Fergus, I have pm'd

  11. Working in the US

    roxannekkb replied to roxannekkb's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the info, Gwenith. That's interesting how the chain work. Australian nurses go to the UK, and UK nurses come to the US (the US is actively recruiting in the UK). But I am interested in any...

  12. Learning Injections on EACH OTHER

    roxannekkb replied to kbeachworth's topic in General Nursing

    I have a great fear of injections, and would never let anyone practice on me. When I was in nursing school, we were told to practice on eachother, and I absolutely refused. My instructor accepted...

  13. Why Is There A Shortage?

    roxannekkb replied to Melly1022's topic in General Nursing

    No, there are half a million licensed nurses who are not practicing. About 130,000 are working full time in other professions, and another 200,000 are entrepreneurs, working part time, or unemployed...

  14. Hospital Denies Patient left to watch baby die

    roxannekkb replied to gwenith's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I tend to agree. Having worked in the NICU for a long time, I've never seen anything like this occur--even in horrendously overcrowded county facilities. One needs to read stories like this with a...

  15. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    roxannekkb replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    No, I definitely would not. And I am so glad that I no longer work as a nurse. After years of fighting the system, I

  16. Does anyone else take Vitamin C?

    roxannekkb replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a great believe in vitamins. I have never had the flu, and no serious illnessess. I take about 1,000 mg of vit C again, along with other vitamins. Whenever I feel a cold coming on (mine...

  17. Dr. Dean (democratic primary contender) on Nursing

    roxannekkb replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    I also read that about his wife, that she plans to continue her medical practice and is not interested in being the first lady-with all that goes with it. But in reality, can a first lady (or first...

  18. Is the Nursing Shortage Ending?

    roxannekkb replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Peter Buerhaus has his head in the clouds. I've read several articles he's written, and he tends to view the nursing shortage as something that has little to do with nurses leaving the profession--or...

  19. Should nurses be allowed to strike?

    roxannekkb replied to LydiaGreen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But are you then willing to accept the benefits granted as a result of the nurses who did go on strike? Every nurse has the right to decide whether or not to strike, but when pay is raised, benefits...

  20. Do you see the pendulum swinging the other way?

    roxannekkb replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    You hit it right on the nose, sjoe. And I agree about the article, it's as wimpy as it gets. That woman acts like she's afraid to hurt the hospital industry's feelings or something. Like this...

  21. Do you see the pendulum swinging the other way?

    roxannekkb replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    When I was going to nursing school in the 80s, it was the same thing. Waiting lists to get in, not enough teachers, and so on. It's really been that way with nursing programs, particularly the cheaper...

  22. I am finally, totally convinced: There is NO NURSING SHORTAGE.

    roxannekkb replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses entered the profession because their options were severely limited. Secretary, nurse, teacher, or mother, that was pretty much it. Entering male dominated fields was very difficult, and...

  23. Not happy with med/surg...

    roxannekkb replied to RNNC2003's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto what others said. You don't need med/surg experience, unless you want to work there. I never worked med/surg. Apply for a job where you will be happy. It's not fair to you or your patients to...

  24. all the latest tricks to keep nurses.

    roxannekkb replied to alansmith52's topic in General Nursing

    I think what he means is that while these perks are nice, the hospitals are all just dancing around the main problem. They are not getting to the crux of the problem and not improving working...

  25. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    roxannekkb replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Brownie, you are right. Where is the manager in all of this? There is a lot missing from this article. My guess would be that the nurses may not have a formal standing order, but it may be a...