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  1. Cheney would "probably be dead by now" if not for his federally funded health care

    mscsrjhm replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We do all agree that something needs to be done, and soon. It will be an emotional journey toward that something, lots of ups and downs. Mschrisco "I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing,...

  2. Cheney would "probably be dead by now" if not for his federally funded health care

    mscsrjhm replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The current 'health plans' are exactly as said: pre-paid health care. (Most people cannot afford actual health insurance.) With these plans, non-emergent surgery requires thousands of dollars prior...

  3. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    mscsrjhm replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    ooowww. an excellent point. would it be illegal to call mother theresa a nurse? i continue to read the posts, and still don't get it. as a nurse, i am not offended that we would call this saint...

  4. Leaving AMA and insurance threat

    mscsrjhm replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree. Any adult informing me they are leaving, I quickly explain the risks with another nurse present, ask them to sign the AMA form, and politely wish them good luck. They are...

  5. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    mscsrjhm replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what this thread is about. And I am not referring the the verb. Justl don't see any reason to restrict the NOUN "Nurse". No big deal. Grew up with many people referred to a "nurse", who...

  6. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    mscsrjhm replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    Having read this thread, I still don't get it. Did anyone read the dictionary? The term nurse is from the word nourish. Anyone can nourish, but not everyone can be an LPN/RN/NP etc. My...

  7. Would you want your children to go into nursing?

    mscsrjhm replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

    All three of my wonderful, compassionate, caring daughters were told I would disown them, tear my limbs off, and fling myself over a bridge if they even considered nursing. Thank heaven, they are very...

  8. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    mscsrjhm replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    I think you missed the part about me nursing for 25 years. (Ouch, I get great back pain every time I think about it!) Those cute/annoying insistance from emphatic misinformed persons: "That nurse...

  9. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    mscsrjhm replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    Read the first and last pages. No big deal to me. I've been a nurse for 25 years, and consider anyone who takes care of someone else a "nurse". If this means NAs, CNAs, caregivers, doesn't matter to...

  10. med admin inmate behavior

    mscsrjhm posted a topic in Correctional

    what is your med pass like re inmate behavior? What does security allow? Cursing? Argueing?

  11. med admin inmate behavior

    mscsrjhm replied to mscsrjhm's topic in Correctional

    Thanks so much. I'm new at this, but finding out very quickly how the right CO makes all the difference. The crowd that gathers for eve meds can get really foul. Due to positioning, I am the staff...

  12. MRSA Concerns

    mscsrjhm replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    My 2 year old grandson was in the local Children's Hospital for tests- Although the Doctor said no IV- one was placed- Blood cultures drawn on the first night he was there were clear- 72 hours...

  13. Let's play I Remember When.....

    mscsrjhm replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

    Only one thing I didn't see on this thread- bicarb every 5 minutes in a code. Sorry- two things: medication cards- different colors for different times, checking them against the kardex, no unit...

  14. Malpractice insurance?

    mscsrjhm replied to nursequeenie's topic in General Nursing

    In reality, lawyers won't take you personal possessions. Doesn't happen. Insurance is where their money lies. Even low life, smarmy, ambulance chasers don't go after working class joes- no money in...

  15. Malpractice insurance?

    mscsrjhm replied to nursequeenie's topic in General Nursing

    Attorneys do hope that nurses carry individual insurance. They do not pick and choose defendents according to insurance coverage, but list all staff involved and work with all insurance' companies...

  16. What do you think makes someone good or bad in emergencies?

    mscsrjhm replied to kstockdaleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being able to work as a team- not trying to always take the lead. The worst, most dangerous nurses I have worked with are those who make assumptions. Example: Direct admit pt. A&O, slight soa,...

  17. Please tell your story!

    mscsrjhm replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in General Nursing

    I spent two weeks in Alexandria special needs shelter. Egos vs. common sense. Director of Nursing/Charge nurses??? at a temporary shelter??? Give me a break. Many nurses treated badly, some left...

  18. Illinois LPN Central Lines/TPN

    mscsrjhm replied to ilnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Missouri and Kansas- LPNs can hang TPN, flush Central lines, draw blood from central lines Cannot Hang blood/blood products, access porta-caths, de-access porta-caths, cannot give IV push meds Kansas...

  19. LPN stike pay

    mscsrjhm posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Any one know how much LPN strike assignment pay

  20. LPN stike pay

    mscsrjhm replied to mscsrjhm's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Perhaps I should have placed this in the agency forum.

  21. MALPRACTICE INSURANCE: FAQS

    mscsrjhm replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Becky, I bow to your common sense. This has been my beef for years. Yes, they are making money off nurses' fears. Massive bucks. Odd isn't it that insurance companies are so involved in the...

  22. question about insurance

    mscsrjhm replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    Soap box again... Please don't feed the beast. Your facility has insurance. A facility cannot get by with the charge that their employee violated P&P... if that were the case, there wouldn't...

  23. Expectations of agency nurses

    mscsrjhm replied to mattsmom81's topic in Agency Nurses

    I definitely understand how it feels to be treated badly. However, we CHOOSE to be an agency nurse. (I also do not return to facilities that dish out the attitude.) We can choose to work as a...

  24. Expectations of agency nurses

    mscsrjhm replied to mattsmom81's topic in Agency Nurses

    I definitely understand how it feels to be treated badly. However, we CHOOSE to be an agency nurse. (I also do not return to facilities that dish out the attitude.) We can choose to work as a...

  25. Expectations of agency nurses

    mscsrjhm replied to mattsmom81's topic in Agency Nurses

    If I were a full time employee, I would expect to get the easier assignements, and for the temporary staff to be given the harder ones. Obviously, a facility wants to keep their full timers, so why...