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  1. Not Good Enough For Medicine - Be A Nurse!

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but when I read the remark "Keep in mind that BB's are used for venting. So they are not an accurate pertrayal of how nursing really is" I just had to rebut. This post is about "Nursing Image"...

  2. Not Good Enough For Medicine - Be A Nurse!

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting comments. From my perspective Bulletin Boards are often used for venting because the anonymity of the post allows for more truthful responses as there is usually no fear of reprisal from...

  3. Not Good Enough For Medicine - Be A Nurse!

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    You are indeed fortunate. Unfortunately the review of literature does not support your experience for many nurses in practice today. Also there is plenty of anecdotal evidence on this and other...

  4. Not Good Enough For Medicine - Be A Nurse!

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you once again for the insightful input. I would agree that "ER" is only a television show and that the producers of the show don't have a responsibility to show nurses in a positive light...

  5. Not Good Enough For Medicine - Be A Nurse!

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful comments from all of you but I still say the issue is about nursing image and why society in general does not hold nursing in high esteem. The other comments about professional jealousy may...

  6. Not Good Enough For Medicine - Be A Nurse!

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, "SJOE" but who do you tell to get on with your life? The stereotypes is society's (not mine) and any good student of marketing will tell you that "perception is reality" and until the public...

  7. I've Had It! Nursing is NOT what it use to be!

    hbscott replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I am not going to tell you to stay in nursing. I am not going to tell you that things will get better. I will tell you that no job is perfect so pursue the opportunities that come your way that...

  8. Words of Love

    hbscott posted a topic in General Nursing

    Words of Love for You I SHALL SEEK AND FIND YOU... I SHALL TAKE YOU TO BED AND HAVE MY WAY WITH YOU... I WILL MAKE YOU ACHE, SHAKE AND SWEAT UNTIL YOU MOAN AND GROAN. I WILL MAKE YOU BEG FOR...

  9. Words of Love

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    As I tell my children, the world is full of nasty Flu bugs just waiting to have thier way with

  10. Wildfires

    hbscott replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

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  11. Wildfires

    hbscott replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    See photo below of USS STENNIS pulling into San Diego yesterday (29 October 2003) as fires burn around the city.

  12. Nurses in Other Professions

    hbscott replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    The achievments I cited were achived over time (think linear) and not all at once. As I said the common criteria here was "health care" and that career choice allowed me many opportunities as noted...

  13. Nurses in Other Professions

    hbscott replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    Latelanie, Thank you very much for the compliment and encouragement. As you have noted "hard work" was a part of it but along with taking advantage of educational opportunities I always looked for...

  14. Nurses in Other Professions

    hbscott replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    My Career Path since I graduated high school has been: Navy Hospital Corpsman Emergency Medical Technician Surgical Technician (AS) Surgical Technician - Instructor Registered Nurse (BSN) Oncology...

  15. Teacher and Student Intimate Relationship: Is it ok?

    hbscott replied to nardongputik2's topic in General Nursing

    I believe ANY situation which involves conflict of interest is disturbing. How can the instructor evaluate the student fairly if a romantic involvement exists between the two parties? Should a...

  16. Questions about male/female tension in the nursing environment

    hbscott replied to Mr_D's topic in General Nursing

    Let's start by defining "sexual tension" as including "thoughts, fantasies, and behaviors driven by sexual pleasure and gratification." Then let us assume that this phenomenon is not unique to...

  17. Nursing on Edge?

    hbscott posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nursing Instructor holds four students at gunpoint at Tidewater Tech The Virginian-Pilot © June 16, 2003 | Last updated 4:34 PM Jun. 16 NORFOLK -- A nursing instructor at Tidewater Tech held four...

  18. Nursing on Edge?

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    4 students held hostage in class at tech school By MATTHEW ROY, The Virginian-Pilot © June 17, 2003 NORFOLK -- A Tidewater Tech nursing instructor held four students at gunpoint in a classroom for...