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  1. needle-protective devices

    Big Bab's replied to pa-tricia's topic in General Nursing

    I must say that when the Protectiv jelcos came out I finally was able to start IVs every time because of the extra inch or so. Me too!!...I thought I was the only one....Although I still like the...

  2. Hospitals, Clinics and Doctor's Offices what are the pro's and con's of each?

    Big Bab's replied to Salus's topic in General Nursing

    Pros- Hospitals--If you like doing procedures ie. caths, IVs...etc you'll like the hosp., good money too. Clinics--autonomy, something different all the time. Offices--you get to know your patients...

  3. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Oddly enough, I agree!!! ....It IS all about choices and I AM the only one that could get myself out of the situation that I was in, I'm lucky this was an easy decision for me, but its not always for...

  4. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    I am soooo sorry that you had to go thru so much to get where you are today, but I am truly glad that you got here....congrats!!...How much clean/sober time do you have?....I am just shy of 3 years...

  5. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Why does it have to be "little more than punishment that will hopefully correct the problem."??.......We (the people in the programs) PAY MONEY (lots of it!) to be in these programs to get good...

  6. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    ...............See my replies above,

  7. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clear something up, when nurses are mandated to these Alt. programs, they are supposedly there to recieve TREATMENT not punishment....so when we are coerced into meetings, the BON does it in...

  8. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to that Quailfeather!!!....and for the record Dixiedi, treatment "Porgrams" choose the 12 steps NOT because it does or does not work, they choose it because its

  9. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    UUuuummm, I don't see anybody denying that they have a problem, all we want is a choice of programs, not to "get out of" anything, not to "deny" that we have a problem.......Could you please explain...

  10. My externship is not going well

    Big Bab's replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    That really sucks!!...Can you ask for a different preceptor??...If not, maybe you could find a gentle way to let her know that you're doing this because you want experience and to learn from her,...

  11. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    I second that motion Tweety!!!....I couldn't have said it better.

  12. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I missed the part where anybody "demanded" that God not be mentioned??....They can mention God all they want as long as we have an alternative "program" that doesn't require everybody to do...

  13. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    I could be wrong here but I recall that our country was founded on the premise of FREEDOM OF RELIGION?!?......Isn't that why the pilgrims came to America in the first place???.....Soooooooo actually...

  14. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

  15. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    1) Many athiests believe there is NOTHING out there, "You're born, you live, you die, thats it."....Not saying I believe this but many do, and to force them into these meetings is wrong wrong...

  16. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    The difference here is that at the buffet you have the right and are allowed to pick only what you want, at a 12 step meeting its all or nothing, especially when involved in an alternative...

  17. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    The point that we keep trying to make here and that you are missing is that the 12 steps ARE RELIGIOUS in nature, this IS NOT an opinion, its legal!!...The courts have already ruled on this, and with...

  18. Help Feels like ice water

    Big Bab's replied to studentNY's topic in General Nursing

    I am in NO way implying that this is "all in her head" or anything, but what about depression?.....I've seen patients with some very strange symptoms that wouldn't usually be related to it...Just a...

  19. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    My issue isn't so much with an AA/NA member giving some well intended advice but with the fact that alot of alt. programs require the participants to have regular written reports from their "approved...

  20. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    You nailed it Larry!!!.....Now if the people with the authority to do something about it could "get it" maybe we'd get somewhere..its sooooo

  21. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    It is a privilege which is earned by meeting (and continuing to meet) requirements set by the licensing board under statutory authority granted it by the state. Yes!!!, BUT!!, If the "requirements"...

  22. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    I know Tommy and Lemonhead have info on these lawsuits, its been too long and I don't have it anymore (lost it in my computer "upgrade" a couple months ago )......The lawsuits are out there, there...

  23. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Its refreshing to see somebody actually admit that there is more than one way to conquer drugs and alcohol.....and that we shouldn't be forced to any one "program", I agree that we (the addicts) need...

  24. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety, as far as the 12 steps are concerned, your past is NEVER your past, you're not allowed to let go of it, because you are to hash and rehash because if you don't you're gonna...

  25. 12-Step Coercion

    Big Bab's replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    OK, but can you guys not see how inappropriate it is for people like this to be "counseling" people like the "17 year old" or anyone for that matter?!?.....and the kicker is that MANY people not just...