zenman

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    ADN vs. BSN for Entry Level Nursing

    zenman replied to pattycakebaby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Actually, the DOs just have slightly more class time in manipulation techiques, which many do not use after graduation. Internship and residency is the same as for MDs, at least according to the MD...
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    why should doctors be paid higher

    zenman replied to etinosa's topic in General Nursing

    Physicians "make" money: nurses are a
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    Why nursing is going downhill fast...

    zenman replied to markdanurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Most of what you say I agree with. However, I think we need the "rigidness" of one entry level as it will decrease the concerns addressed in your next paragraph, among other things. Very few...
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    Dr. Oz says energy medicine the next big thing

    zenman replied to passionflower's topic in Holistic

    The core shamanic healing practice is the illumination process and shamans are often called "luminous healers." The luminous energy field surrounds the body and probably every culture has described...
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    Dr. Oz says energy medicine the next big thing

    zenman replied to passionflower's topic in Holistic

    I'm studying the oldest form of energy medicine, shamanism, as I wanted to go back to the roots. It's a refreshing change, especially when you see all the physicians and psychologists as students....
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    please help me

    zenman replied to boyter's topic in General Nursing

    Way back in 1970, I went through ARMY medic training, 91A,B and then 91C which was the LPN/LVN program at that time. We were able to take the LVN state boards. I then challenged the California RN...
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    Have you ever heard of "cupping"?

    zenman replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    Cupping is a part of oriental medicine and is taught in acupuncture schools and some shiatsu schools. I'm an FNP student who also does Zen Shiatsu and shamanism and I intend to incorporate all their...
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    ON-line NP programs

    zenman replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    i'm in uabs fnp program now but may also do the psych online at rush university as it looks like a really good
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    Generational Differences: kindly share your opinion/experience

    zenman replied to yuuki's topic in General Nursing

    1. What generation do you belong to? Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1960) 2. How long have you been a nurse? 33 years 3. In your opinion what is your generation's strongest & weakest points (in...
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    Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    zenman replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When I bring this up with some physicians (out of date science), they go berserk. I like to tell them that they don't even believe in how some of the diagnostic machines they use work,
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    Help! Drowning in NP program!

    zenman replied to Lalage's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was talking with a family practice doc yesterday (who graduated a year or so ago) about AV blocks and she said she needed to get her EKG book out and start studying it, lol! So don't worry too
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    Learning to deal with unpleasant staff at clinical site

    zenman replied to yellow finch's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just for the record, I'm not talking about confronting the PA in front of the patient, but apologizing in front of him. It has worked very well for me. Consider that many patients have already been...
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    Please come discourage me...

    zenman replied to albedo's topic in General Nursing

    Ever think about being a psychologist? You don't have to talk much...the best ones just
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    Learning to deal with unpleasant staff at clinical site

    zenman replied to yellow finch's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would first have a talk with the PA and let him know your concerns. Then, if he continues, the next time he acts out in front of a patient, say something like, "Mrs. Jones, let me apologize for Mr....
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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    For some people it's a natural gift; others have to train. I think there is a greater percentage of "gifted" people among those who spend a lot of time outdoors, but I haven't done a triple-blinded...
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    Wrong place, but car wreck please help

    zenman replied to Vap23's topic in General Nursing

    Very good post and the above point is one that a lot of health care people do not realize. As a bodywork therapist, I learned to go over all the details of the accident with clients, even if it...
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    A Male School Nurse, Omg ! ! !

    zenman replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a male school nurse (6' 3", 220 lb) in an international school with 40 different cultures. The superintendent was a little leery about me at first but my extensive experience dealing with women...
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    So Nursing ISN'T a Science????

    zenman replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Same with medicine; it is not a science, but uses the sciences...and out of date ones at
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    What do you do ???

    zenman replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Surf the net! Right now we are starting a medical clinic from scratch so I'm having a little work to
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    What are the roles of FNPs in hospitals?

    zenman replied to BerkeleyMom's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As far as I know, you have to complete the formal training in a post masters to add on or change your focus. I'm doing a post masters FNP with a background as psych CNS. Even with the psych CNS, I'd...
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    Help! What do I want to do with my life?!

    zenman replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    In some states psychologists can write
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    Visits per Day

    zenman replied to zenman's topic in School

    Do you really intend to be a
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    Visits per Day

    zenman replied to zenman's topic in School

    i'm wondering why you're even on a nursing site? respect is earned and i think i have enough of it, especially when those around me realize i coud be their last hope in whether they live or die! i'm...
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    Visits per Day

    zenman replied to zenman's topic in School

    Like I said, it's education that needed by all those who deal with
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    Visits per Day

    zenman replied to zenman's topic in School

    why do teachers write in colors? i'm a school nurse and my teacher wife and i work at the same school. probably 90% of the kids i see don't need to leave the classroom. three day old bruises do not...