Alnamvet

Alnamvet

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  1. Does anyone know where to get good healthcare downloads for a pocket PC?

    Alnamvet replied to austin heart's topic in General Nursing

    Go to freepalm.com...loads of free stuff; also, ePocrates.com, and the John Hopkins ABX are free at their respective

  2. EMT-B in Doctors offices

    Alnamvet replied to pillsrus's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As for EMT's working in a physician's office, there is nothing illegal about it; the physician assumes the responsibility for their acts, and the onus is on the md if there is a grave error. Insofar...

  3. Foreign Doctors as nurses in Florida

    Alnamvet replied to OlenaG's topic in General Nursing

    As an update on this thread, a close friend of mine teaches at FIU this very program, and there is a lot of resentment on the part of the md's 'cause they think they have had all this instruction, and...

  4. Breast impants..again..

    Alnamvet replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Disfiguring, superficial, twisted, ...if there is a medically necessary, for self esteem, psychological post mastectomy, why on earth do woman subject themselves to such risk? Brings to mine other...

  5. Male caregiver vs. Female patient question.

    Alnamvet replied to SirJohnny's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I have to do pelvics, or suturing near the multiple "female parts", I ALWAYS have a female assistant with me; even the male docs know this is

  6. Nursing and body piercings

    Alnamvet replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, well...you don't believe in God, but you define what is God-like, insofar as tolerance for folks who are obsessed with self mutilation. I believe in God...a God of my understanding, and if my...

  7. Acceptance of online BSN (from ADN) degree by employers...

    Alnamvet replied to IamRN's topic in General Nursing

    My only concern is that nursing is THE only health care profession where you can do an on line program...even if you are not already an RN; I have problems with this, and it brings to mind folks I use...

  8. Nursing and body piercings

    Alnamvet replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....blink........blink....hey, has anyone thrown out the

  9. Foreign Doctors as nurses in Florida

    Alnamvet replied to OlenaG's topic in General Nursing

    FIU has the program; I believe Florida Atlantic is also starting up a similar program; also, you may want to consider the PA program at Miami Dade Community College in

  10. Nursing and body piercings

    Alnamvet replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    I meant adversity since I am of the opposing position...it seems that the right to self expression is OK only when one agrees with you, or is it limited when one disagrees with you? AND, I suggest you...

  11. Nursing and body piercings

    Alnamvet replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you have a problem with adversity...my posts have made it clear....you may be trashy, but in no way does that impact the standard of care...you won't be part of my circle of friends or family...

  12. 2 nurses arrested in CA.....

    Alnamvet replied to sarahr5's topic in General Nursing

    OMG...a kindred spirit after my heart...for 25+ years I have been saying what my signature says; nursing IS the only profession in health care that will screw their own in a nanosecond...aand more...

  13. Cna

    Alnamvet replied to Love4Me's topic in General Nursing

    The answer to your question is clearly stated by your state nursing board....if you cannot perform the clearly outlined duties and skills of a cna, than I suggest another career, where your...

  14. unlicensed assistive personel- ideas to improve performance, attendance, and outlook

    Alnamvet replied to bshrn's topic in General Nursing

    Inspite of treating all like they are "equal", there is an undercurrent of resentment that I have seen in the last 25 years regarding UAP's....whether it's not getting along with male sup's, or not...

  15. What does your post name reflect about you?

    Alnamvet replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what mine

  16. Nursing and body piercings

    Alnamvet replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    please note that my post has been edited, since it was perceived by some as a personal attack; it wasn't, but the fact that it was perceived as such is enough for me to re-phrase my thoughts. with...

  17. Nursing and body piercings

    Alnamvet replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    I stick by my beliefs...it's low class trash...perhaps WE ALL need some cross cultural training; some of us come from cultures that abhor this practice, and I am one of them. In my world, the only...

  18. Nursing and body piercings

    Alnamvet replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    The thread is about piercings and tattoos...the bottom line is that I know of no hospital that believes staff should look like they just stepped out of the jungle...if you want to look like a...

  19. What do I do...I witnessed pt. physical abuse

    Alnamvet replied to abnurse's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I have my fire retardant scrubs on...it looks as if the "male" ED Director can do what only men are very good at doing...not cowtowing to miscreant medical staff...sign me Dirty Harry!

  20. Do you have a favorite protein shake?

    Alnamvet replied to careerdejour's topic in General Nursing

    2 cups soy milk 1 cup whole milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 4 whole eggs 1/2 cup whole grain granola 1/3 cup shredded coconut 1 cup shaved ice Place in blender, and let it whirl...Bon apetit

  21. Nursing and body piercings

    Alnamvet replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    If the piercings are not obvious, than who cares. Tongue piercings?? Real low rent, and unprofessional. I have asked numerous staff and patients what the purpose is, and the answer is always the same...

  22. Nursing issues today

    Alnamvet replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree....most are over it, but apparently not all are; and so long as you feel so threatened by the topic, many more will probably come to beat the proverbial dead

  23. Nursing issues today

    Alnamvet replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose until there are no more horses to beat.

  24. Nursing issues today

    Alnamvet replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    A well known DNS professor of mine confided in me that the problems nurses face today would be non-issues had men jumped in the profession sooner...make no mistake, there were men in nursing before...

  25. What do I do...I witnessed pt. physical abuse

    Alnamvet replied to abnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Never too late to call the Police; go to the station a file a report, or if your state has magistrates, file a warrant for his arrest....THEN report to the state medical board, and seeing as I don't...