zenman

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    does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    zenman replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Oh, boy a bunch of newbies who need enlightenment! Where do I start? The JAMA study (April 1, 1998) is not one you should quote as your reference. 1. It was conducted by a "professional scientist,"...
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    In conscious sedation, does the patient lose touch with reality?

    zenman replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    I had a colonoscopy last year and I'm glad I lost touch with reality because the doc was like Captain Kirk...he went where no man has gone before,
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    Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    zenman replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Not entirely true. Even when I practice Zen Shiatsu, I compete against physicians and they can't do a thing about it. For ex, I see clients who are dissatisfied with their physician. So, NPs (and...
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    Any Dual Role APNs out there?

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

    My ex is an FNP/CNM working somewhere in
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    Beginning Clinical Rotations

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

    And you gotta love how the docs can operate EVERY piece of equipment in the hospital,
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    NP w/no desire for RN?

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

    Ok, I get
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    NP w/no desire for RN?

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

    I don't really know how to take this. Should nurses only have a good sense of "intuition" and just be able to tell you we need your expertise? I not only have the intuition but "smarts" also. I'm...
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    Any cultural differences encountered while nursing?

    zenman replied to daisey_may's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the cultures you are working with. There is usually a good bit of info written about how to deal with each cultural group....but then I'm confused because I deal with 40 different groups,...
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    Are there any engineers out there?

    zenman replied to melamin's topic in General Nursing

    I had an IE as my Director of Operations once. We presented a paper an an IE conference in Chicago about our reengineering of a home health company. I thought it was funny since I wasn't one. He has...
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    So what is your job like as an NP? Getting into NP school right away?

    zenman replied to hawaiianflowers21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry, but I have to give you some reality therapy. As you say, you are a new grad so one has to consider your lack of expertise in sharing your wisdom. No one wants to squash your dreams, but it is a...
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    Beginning Clinical Rotations

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

    Some things I keep in mind are; 1. no one knows everything 2. each person is different 3. act like you know what you are doing 4. sometimes the less you do, the better the patient
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    any ideas of how to get a NP for clinicals?

    zenman replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey, I'd be interested. I have family in cleveland. Where are
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    NOW does the public understand?

    zenman replied to FroggysMom's topic in General Nursing

    Know what I do? Take a look at my avatar and you'll get a hint,
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    NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

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

    Now, you know that won't happen till we have one entry level, LOL! In countries that have only one entry level, some of them developing countries, you don't see such arguments. Here, as one poster...
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    NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

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

    Maybe they are looking at history (1950s) when Mildred Montag did a doctoral dissertation, "The Education of Nursing Technicians" who were to assist the "professional" nurse. (Similar to what PTs and...
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    NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

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

    I know a lot of nurses don't care about having the same minimal level of education as other professions. Now you see the results...the outcomes are staring you in the face. We're fighting and saying...
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    NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

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

    If there is a life threatening shortage of nurses, the appropriate corrective measure is not to shorten the length of training. That is exactly why the ADN nurse was created and it has been one of the...
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    How much to the RN's on this site make after Taxes?

    zenman replied to Flower2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a state of bliss as I pay no taxes...of any
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    "From doctors to beautiful ladies..."

    zenman replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    Due to all those drugs all those years,
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    NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

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

    Having taught in both programs, I can tell you from experience that they are not the same...do you have that experience to allow you to say that or do you just have an opinion? Look at any school,...
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    NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

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

    Probably some of the respect issues are related to other professions having to have more education than nurses, even though they are not working in life and death situations. And why do people keep...
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    NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

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

    I've posted this before but here it is again for your review (from a school that teaches both programs). Associate of Science in Nursing A two-year technical degree nursing education program that...
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    NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

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

    I find it hard to believe that additional education and training would not benefit someone. It just isn't logical. You can take any person, say a policement and give him additional education and...
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    PMHNP or FNP w/ Psych BA?

    zenman replied to Murse901's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Primary docs and FNPs will prescribe psych meds but Psych NPs can also do therapy. Opportunity probably depends on your
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    FNP in the ER?

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

    You'll need the FNP to work with all ages...kids to old folks. FNPs can work anywhere with the right preceptorship behind you and/or work