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  1. I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

    oslogirl replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I understand your point, but I think we are looking at this wrong. We live in a sick-care society, not healthcare. I think the feds and states should be spending alot more on primary care, i.e....

  2. I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

    oslogirl replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A common misconception of socialised medicine is that it's free. The healthcare would not be free. We will be paying for it through higher

  3. How many of you graduated from a Nursing program that was NOT NLNAC accreditated?

    oslogirl replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    MMMM. That's iffy territory. Please attend a school that's NLNAC Accredited. You will need that

  4. For What It's Worth

    oslogirl replied to tishirajan's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the lovely

  5. Sometimes I feel so old (as a 2nd degree nurse)

    oslogirl replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Yall, remember this: You're going to be whatever age your're going to be anyway,so you may as well be that age and doing what you want to do, so go for

  6. What would you have said to this CNA

    oslogirl replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with you compltely here. Don't change! We all need to work as a team. When I worked as a tech, I hated it when i was told, not asked, to do something. How difficult is it to say please, or...

  7. Is c-diff seriously contagious?

    oslogirl replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I agree w the ops. Always thourougly wash your hands after all patient care. If you have to clean a patient with diarrhea, cdiff or not, treat it as if it is, and wear a gown if you can. You can...

  8. Job Interview Tomorrow

    oslogirl replied to evilolive's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Go get that job! Believe

  9. Job interview BUT I was scheduled to WORK!!!!

    oslogirl replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    Go get that other job, then kindly give her ur

  10. Sometimes I feel so old (as a 2nd degree nurse)

    oslogirl replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it!!!

  11. What is it like to be a CNA?

    oslogirl replied to fulfillment's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and following is a list of duties typically assigned to an aide in a hospital setting: Bedpans, changing adult diapers, emptying urinals and bed side bags, emptying colostomy bags,helping pts to...

  12. What is it like to be a CNA?

    oslogirl replied to fulfillment's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I worked as a tech, which is for the most part, an aide through nsg school. I worked in a hospital. I think the experience is very valuable and will help you through nsg school and beyond. I...

  13. What would you have said to this CNA

    oslogirl replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why did you wait so long to eat, or even pee? What happned to cause you to wait till you felt sick to take a break? I think it was a mistake to apologize to the CNA. She sounds like a bitter little...

  14. Did you ever think "Can I really do this"

    oslogirl replied to Tonyapate's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I will try to encourage you with my story. I did not attend high school. At all. 7th grade education. That's all. Was homeless; abandoned by both parents. Became a single mom to a beautiful little...

  15. Bad News

    oslogirl replied to beckylpn1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Becky, Here's a big cyber hug ! And a shoulder to cry on. I hope for the very best for you. Oslogirl,

  16. Nurses Please Advise

    oslogirl replied to msdetermined's topic in General Nursing

    You say you were " charged " with felony welfare fraud. Well, what was the final disposition of your case? How did you plea to the charge? You need to know thses things and obtain all court records,...

  17. purpose of phone interview

    oslogirl replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think they do this to initially screen applicants for the on-site interview. They want to see how well you communicate under

  18. HELP Please... regarding NCLEX Application in New York

    oslogirl replied to gelgobel_1621's topic in General Nursing

    Call 518-474-3817 Ext. 120. They will tell you the status of your

  19. Why yes I LOVE being Screwed over! How did you know?!

    oslogirl replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    Ok. So things may not be moving rapidly enough for you. Worse things have happened. Your employer is working with you, and the situation is temporary, so calm down already. I don't want to sound...

  20. A question of ethics

    oslogirl replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I would be bothered by that too. It just seems unprofessional to get too personal with clients, even though you do see them everyday. Does your place of employ have a policy in place regarding the...

  21. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Please know that other Excelsior nurses have fought the good fight. Still, when it all comes down - will you be able to get a job? California still permits some students to test (those enrolled years...

  22. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi all. I was disappointed to hear HB 475 passed, and am wondering why so much support in ther Senate yet so little in the House

  23. Nursing School

    oslogirl replied to Aimee0106's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! So you are nineteen. Much too young to be engaged, IMHO. Don't give up on your dream of becoming a nurse for a relationship. I know you are engaged, but if you two really love one another, you...

  24. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    The HHS Committee is meeting again today on HB 475. House Meeting HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICESThursday, March 05, 2009Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation:406 CLOB A G E N D A H.R. 532 - Cooper,...

  25. Need advice re: ACLS

    oslogirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I would like to get ACLS training and certification. Where is the best place to obtain this? Thanks so much for your