ainz

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1. I think my doctor thinks i'm a drug seeker....Help!!

   ainz replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in Pain Management

   Nurses and doctors are really hung up about giving pain medication. My wife was recently in the hospital and asked for her pain medication as soon as the time came around, because she was in some...

2. My recent experience as a "family member" in the hospital

   ainz posted a topic in Texas Nursing

   Being a RN, hospital administrator, and relatively healthy, it has been quite some time since I experienced being in the hospital as a family member where no one knew me or what I did. What an...

3. Need Advice about pursuing nursing career

   ainz replied to cheryldoug's topic in Texas Nursing

   Nursing is a great career. I have never really done anything else other than the jobs I had to do to work my way through nursing school and a couple of tours in the army as a medic. After 24 years and...

4. Disiplinary actio

   ainz replied to RN30years's topic in General Nursing

   I believe some state boards vary a little concerning how they go about handling these things but I believe there are also many commonalities. Don't know how long you would have to wait before you...

5. The Death Knell of Nursing?!

   ainz replied to Joe Hill's topic in General Nursing

   It used to be said, "They'll never replace the

6. Men in the OB

   ainz replied to Brob's topic in Ob/Gyn

   There are many many male OB doctors. They have never given birth, they examine young, modest women who are delivering their first child. What's the difference in a male doctor and a male nurse in...

7. Disiplinary actio

   ainz replied to RN30years's topic in General Nursing

   Need a little more specific info on the disciplinary action before I can comment, or anyone else for that

8. Abuse Towards Nurses...

   ainz replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

   Customer service is not just another way to tell the staff to shut up and take it. What a narrow-minded statement to make (sorry if anyone is offended but come on!!). Nursing staff that are asked to...

9. Opinions/comments r/t unions,nursing shortage

   ainz replied to Darla's topic in General Nursing

   For a previous post: administration listens to doctors because they bring in the money, has nothing to do with a union. That is private physicians who admit patients and send patients for outpatient...

10. New Grads in the ED (?)

    ainz replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

    In my humble opinion, there is no excuse for abrasiveness or being rude. I have been in healthcare for 24 years and started in the ER as an army medic and then RN. After several years in the ER and...

11. Nurses and the Presidential Election 2004

    ainz replied to -jt's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not much detail in the answers. Typical political

12. student doing a report please help me answer these questions!!

    ainz replied to Kateidra's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow!! Lighten up NurseBychoice!! However, your suggestion to visit ana.org is an excellent idea. 1. At least an associate degree to be a RN. 2. Average salary is around $45,000 per year. Demand is...

13. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

    ainz replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a dress code should be written and enforced. I have seen hospital after hospital that relaxes their dress code and within a year people are wearing all sorts of things. The public, our customers,...

14. A Doctor Talks About Why US Health is in Decline

    ainz replied to NurseHardee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    All of this comes together and affects nurses' working conditions. Nurses do not work in a vacuum, these issues affect everyone. The doctors hit the nail on the head just fine. When are nurses going...

15. New Grads in the ED (?)

    ainz replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

    Gee guys, no wonder we can't attract and/or keep younger, more inexperienced nurses in the profession. If I had to work with either of you (v-tach or cadeusus) I would need some serious counseling and...