kabfighter

kabfighter

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  1. When Faith Creates False Hope

    kabfighter posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    In light of the Jahi McMath incident, I am left wondering how often my nursing colleagues have encountered the family of terminally-ill (or brain dead, etc.) patients in a state of complete denial...

  2. Prestige in Employment

    kabfighter replied to InfantryVet2014's topic in General Nursing

    ACEN and CCNE are the nursing program

  3. ITT Richardson Campus

    kabfighter replied to elhang's topic in Texas Nursing

    ITT should be your school of last resort. All of the things I mentioned are the markings of a reputable nursing program; ITT is lacking regional accreditation, nonprofit status, and national nursing...

  4. ITT Richardson Campus

    kabfighter replied to elhang's topic in Texas Nursing

    Don't give a single penny to any school that is not regionally accredited (in your region it would be the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), approved by the state board of nursing (for...

  5. Regret

    kabfighter replied to cpatobsn's topic in General Nursing

    I'll trade you my nursing license for your CPA license. Nursing isn't as rosy as everyone thinks. Stay with

  6. Atheism in nursing

    kabfighter replied to pugmom79's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am a long-time atheist (borderline anti-theist), and I have prayed with a patient on one occasion. I was raised Catholic-ish, so I am familiar with a lot of the dogma and rituals. The only time that...

  7. Carrer switch to nursing

    kabfighter replied to sfelvey's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wait until the honeymoon phase is over before making any conclusions. As a student you haven't had any real responsibility, and are frankly unqualified to be commenting on the original poster's...

  8. When Faith Creates False Hope

    kabfighter replied to kabfighter's topic in Spirituality, Religion

  9. When Faith Creates False Hope

    kabfighter replied to kabfighter's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hi Elle23, thanks for the input, although you didn't quite answer my question. I think you can provide a unique perspective on this, since you would tend to have the same faith in miracles as the...

  10. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    kabfighter replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I had this same exact experience when I was at Keesler Air Force Base. I had just finished basic training and was undergoing my technical training. I remember marching around like a tool,...

  11. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    kabfighter replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Bingo. Jobs are as tight for nurses as they are in most other fields. This is not some panacea job that will take you from the poor house to riches in two years. With all the for-profit schools...

  12. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    kabfighter replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm probably going to get grilled for this, but nichefinder is right. We are highly-paid blue collar workers. I work med-surg, and I probably could have done this job right out of high school with six...

  13. Have you ever had an accident driving to work in a snow storm?

    kabfighter replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised nobody has mentioned tires yet. As has already been stated, AWD/4WD will only help you move forward; winter tires (with the mountain/snowflake symbol) will help you accelerate, brake,...

  14. Some facts about the West Coast BSN program

    kabfighter replied to X620's topic in California Nursing

    The private status of any university isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's the schools that are for-profit institutions. You must understand that the students are not the school's customers, their...

  15. Kindle Fire HD or HDX vs Ipad for NP school? w/4g service

    kabfighter replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have an iPad and an Android phone and both are of absolutely no use for school. If anything, I would get a small laptop that could fit into your book bag/purse/satchel/what-have-you. You'll need the...

  16. considering crna school after bsn

    kabfighter replied to JessyPaige_93's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You need to have at least two years of ICU experience before you can apply to most CRNA programs. You have plenty of time to do

  17. Sorry state of Nursing ...

    kabfighter replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    It seems that you have made a sweeping generalization yourself. I inquire to my coworkers about their families and take interest in their stories; being friendly with your coworkers isn't limited to...

  18. Sorry state of Nursing ...

    kabfighter replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wrapping up my commercial license and about to start on CFI so that I will never have to work full-time as an RN. I can live on 0.5 FTE RN pay and benefits, and the CFI money will just be icing on...

  19. Accreditation question ...

    kabfighter replied to Devon Rex's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    NLNAC accredits all programs, not just up to BSN. CCNE doesn't accredit programs below a BSN,

  20. Evidence-based Justification for <40hr/week & Per Diem Scheduling?

    kabfighter replied to mountainandsurf's topic in General Nursing

    I am offered benefits at my hospital despite only working 40 hours biweekly (0.5 FTE). The only difference is that I have to pay about $75 more per month for health insurance. If you are 0.8 FTE you...

  21. Jon Stewart Puzzled Why Combat Medics Can't Apply for Nursing Jobs

    kabfighter posted a topic in Government, Military

    A friend of mine posted this on Facebook, and it made me scratch my head a bit. Combat medics undoubtedly serve an important and difficult role, but Stewart appears to be comparing apples and oranges....

  22. Heparin and platelets

    kabfighter replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    We are required to check the platelet levels before giving Lovenox. If the value is under 100,000 or has dropped 25% since the last labs were taken we have to consult the physician. We don't give...

  23. what to wear?!

    kabfighter replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    It wasn't part of his prison

  24. Men In Nursing Issues

    kabfighter replied to adpie28's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my two years of nursing, I've only had one patient request a female caregiver, and that was only for when she was getting up to use the commode. Since a lot of the ER nurses are men, the novelty...

  25. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    kabfighter replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able...