zenman

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    Critique of Study: More BSNs equal better pt outcomes

    zenman replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    No you don't! But if you and a research scientist were arguing about a study, I would value one opinion more than the
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    Critique of Study: More BSNs equal better pt outcomes

    zenman replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it answers my question. Just like to know the background of the person doing the review/critique. Just like the above nursing student poster...I take her comments differently than someone who has...
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    Critique of Study: More BSNs equal better pt outcomes

    zenman replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    It's called "education" and since you're a nursing student I hope you catch on soon. Without that "fluff" you're a trade school grad...which is ok if that's what you want. You're speaking without...
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    Critique of Study: More BSNs equal better pt outcomes

    zenman replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with you. I've taught in both programs, and in the school I was in, BSNs were taught to care for the more complex patient, including the critical thinking skills that need to go along with...
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    Critique of Study: More BSNs equal better pt outcomes

    zenman replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    "Dr. Aiken's groundbreaking work demonstrates one very simple point: Education makes a difference in nursing practice. To anyone outside the nursing profession, this statement is not controversial. Of...
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    Are NP's also RN's?

    zenman replied to Flange10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So that explains my
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    Spouse adjustment problems? HELP!

    zenman replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    And if that doesn't work, go for therapy...if you want to keep
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    Critique of Study: More BSNs equal better pt outcomes

    zenman replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Works2xs, what are your credentials to critique
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    Primary Function of a Nurse

    zenman replied to KMSRN's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse is the last line of defense in preventing a patients death (sometimes from other healthcare personnel) and the first in enhancing
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    Reminiscing

    zenman replied to knockandhello's topic in General Nursing

    I did this all night once. My hands were cr*p afterwards! I still hate 50-60cc
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    Critique of Study: More BSNs equal better pt outcomes

    zenman replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious where you get your ability to critique research since your credentials don't show the ability to do so. And since all studies have limitations I guess they all fit into the propaganda...
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    NP w/no desire for RN?

    zenman replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here's a repeat of what I posted earlier: 1. I have lot's of experience dealing with patients, families and other healthcare providers. 2. I have a working knowledge of how the healthcare system...
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    Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    zenman replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    If there is a market for it, then some do not consider it a waste of time and
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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I still assert that I don't think it has a higher place at the table than anything else...as I've said
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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It's a ceremony...kinda like the one a shaman sets up...or Dr. Denton Cooley making rounds with all his underlings...very much a healing thing...the more elaborate the
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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    And for the record, "ineffectiveness" happens with all kinds of treatments, including surgery. And then one night I walk onto a unit where all the nurses are sitting down and ask why a patient is...
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    Immunization Reminders

    zenman posted a topic in School

    What procedure do you use to remind parents of immunizations? I think we go overboard. Parents already know what is required when their kids first start school. We recently started requiring chicken...
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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Oh go ahead and tell her. I've been a nurse for 32 years and I'm still learning. Double blind studies are not that valid since they do not (can't) measure consciousness. If the doctor and patient...
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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was suggesting that, since you kept saying that TT was linked to some religion , God or whatever, that you could drop that and also explain it with today's science. And that's one fault of the...
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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    That's fine, but is anyone saying TT deserves a higher
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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Doctors at Queens in Honolulu "ordered" TT quite a bit...especially when nothing else seemed to be working...or when the patient requested it. I worked there, by the
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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Did I just post a list of studies or am I
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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Again, look at my list of scientists who tower over your brother. They have actually taken the time to explore. And the rest of your post shows a complete lack of knowledge about the healthcare...
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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Your attempt at trying to link TT with Eastern and/or religious philosophy is very weak and does not make a point. I think you continue to use this argument. Quantum physics explains energy based...
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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Did you just see the list of very qualified and well known (credible) scientists that I posted? Really, I put the info and list of real scientists right in front of you and you come back with a post...