NiobiusSwan

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1. Antidepressants and Hospitalization

   NiobiusSwan replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

   I was doing some CE not long ago for pharmacy, and I had to do one on cancer pain. The article was discussing terminally ill cancer patients and how toward the end, they often request assisted...

2. law school

   NiobiusSwan replied to momoftriplets's topic in General Nursing

   If I survive the next 3 years of nursing school, I absolutely plan to go on to law. I like the idea of having a strong medical background and something I love to fall back on, and, ahem, knowing where...

3. What career would you suggest

   NiobiusSwan replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

   Before I was accepted to nursing school, I was pursuing my associates in respiratory therapy. There was no wait list, and it took 2 years flat. Clinicals started the third semester. I loved it! Had I...

4. 'Moral values' and organ donation

   NiobiusSwan replied to wannabee's topic in General Nursing

   I guess I'm confused here...assuming that the cases in which recipients contracted cancer due to the donated organs are valid - aren't most people who recieve organs going to die if they don't get a...

5. What career would you suggest

   NiobiusSwan replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

   http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ That is the link to the online Occupational Outlook handbook...it's great, you can type in any career and find out salary ranges, outlook,

6. 'Moral values' and organ donation

   NiobiusSwan replied to wannabee's topic in General Nursing

   Posted by NiobiusSwan: Posted by NurseGuy_in_06: Alright...this is what I was referring to in that rather long paragraph. I feel that morality encompasses more than merely a lack of specific...

7. 'Moral values' and organ donation

   NiobiusSwan replied to wannabee's topic in General Nursing

   It would be immoral to have a government mandate. I absolutely agree. But I'm curious, why do you think it's NOT immoral to not donate your

8. 'Moral values' and organ donation

   NiobiusSwan replied to wannabee's topic in General Nursing

   No, I don't think that everyone should leave their assets to the poor, though it's a nice thought. More than likely, their family can utilize those assets. But chances are, most family members aren't...

9. 'Moral values' and organ donation

   NiobiusSwan replied to wannabee's topic in General Nursing

   Okay, here is why I would perceive it as immoral...and that word isn't exactly the best adjective, but in any case... Let's say I am dead. I have a body, organs that could save many lives. I am not...

10. 'Moral values' and organ donation

    NiobiusSwan replied to wannabee's topic in General Nursing

    True, some people might find it immoral to donate or receive...but what we're discussing (I thought) was WHY. Some people may find it immoral to tell the truth as well or to save a stray dog on the...

11. 'Moral values' and organ donation

    NiobiusSwan replied to wannabee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, some of my friends are. I stated in my FIRST post that I know some wonderful Christians, I elaborated in my second. Does that clear up the confusion? Perhaps you're wondering why I would sound so...

12. 'Moral values' and organ donation

    NiobiusSwan replied to wannabee's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you are right, I apologize for not being more careful about making generalizations. As I said previously, I have met some wonderful people who are Christians...some of my best friends...

13. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    NiobiusSwan replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    As I am only a nursing student, I cannot speak for how it affects nursing as well as I'd like to. But, from my pharmacy experience, I can point out one way. I cannot tell you the number of chronically...

14. 'Moral values' and organ donation

    NiobiusSwan replied to wannabee's topic in General Nursing

    I always seem to get in on these conversations after there are already 21 pages of responses, so forgive me if I miss something. I just don't have time to read the 21 pages! In response to the very...

15. Offended by Prayer

    NiobiusSwan replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

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