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    How to drop subtle hints with my nursing students about faith.

    Overland1 replied to HappyWife77's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Why... mine, of course! OK, everybody... once around the beads and hit the showers! Seriously, I am seeing far too many people taking religion, politics, sexual preference, etc. far too seriously;...
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    How do you get your patients to do what they have to do?

    Overland1 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Just give them a stern look, and say, "you must comply...YOU VILL COMPLY!" Lovin' me some of those nursey
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    Are you worried about Obamacare, your job, and our patients?

    Overland1 replied to jaad's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It will be OK. If you like your job, you can keep your job. Period. Even though it is a substandard job, you will be allowed to keep it for another
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    If you like your health insurance, you can keep it your insurance. Period

    Overland1 replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am ecstatic that He has told us the He will allow us to keep those horrible, lousy, substandard plans. Does anybody else here see the
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    Obamacare vs. The Affordable Care Act

    Overland1 replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Next up: a new program from those who care...
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    Obamacare vs. The Affordable Care Act

    Overland1 replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And more information
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    Bullying at work, far commute... what to do??

    Overland1 replied to NS81's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is not "bullying"; that is lying, plain and simple. Any facility that tolerates such behavior is not worthy of good, honest
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    Third times a charm!

    Overland1 replied to <3nurseE>'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did the tutor also stress the importance of not changing answers on a test? Too often, those taking the test change answers from right to wrong. I mention this to students rather often, and admit...
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    Obamacare vs. The Affordable Care Act

    Overland1 replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Whether it is called "Obamacare" (He likes that name but must be careful to not use it yet) or the "Affordable Care Act" (the latter being a misnomer in the first 2/3 of its name; granted, it is an...
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    Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    Overland1 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Obamacare Is Running Out of Bullets -
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    Anyone else offended by this radio commercial?

    Overland1 replied to T-Bird78's topic in General Nursing

    I still recall the ad that was being aired by a nurse union in NY many years ago that featured a "conversation" between two people in which one advises the other to demand a RN... a "real nurse"....
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    If you like your health insurance, you can keep it your insurance. Period

    Overland1 replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Precious few of any of our hired (aka, elected) officials would dare do anything to jeopardize their voter base by denying the FSA any "benefits"... to do so would be political
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    Disrespectful

    Overland1 replied to martymoose's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually, it is a special circle much closer to us than many may believe. Reimbursements will soon be based to some degree on those surveys. Get more than a few negative PressWhineys, and...
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    should I go 4 yr at my age

    Overland1 replied to babs1963's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If the BS(N) is what you really want to do, then go for it. Don't do it for the money, because the additional money may or may not cover the dollars (money and time) spent. At your age (not old, by...
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    I can't believe that I made such a stupid mistake and am kicking myself!!!

    Overland1 replied to RN Chaos's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This reminds me of a patient I had while doing clinical rotation in the ER as an EMT student. An older guy comes in for chest pain and I had to start the IV and draw blood (the old fashioned way -...
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    They're running our techs away

    Overland1 replied to RNGriffin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Call-offs" (or "call-ins", "call-offs", etc.) are a way of life in the Nursing (as well as Aide and Tech) business. Every so often, somebody calls in sick because (the real reason) they want to use...
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    Overland1 replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    But... but... but, they "brought us the weekends" while ensuring there is no child labor employed as
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    New L.P.N. Very disappointed!

    Overland1 replied to anclanton's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not all employers pay higher rates for PRN/per diem staff; look before you leap. Working for a "doc in a box" may have its advantages, but be careful... you may not find the work as interesting or...
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    Nurses laid off - Thanks to Obamacare

    Overland1 replied to amygarside's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yup... one of two hospitals (both now under the same organization) in my original home town will have 83 layoffs (many nurses included). Arnot Health - 83 Layoffs at St. Joseph's - News - The Steuben...
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    Nurses laid off - Thanks to Obamacare

    Overland1 replied to amygarside's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Obamacare's Hierarchy of Privilege | National Review Online It is not just the nurses being affected by this, despite many still believing this would be a good thing for nurses. While people choose...
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    Obama delays major part of health law: coverage for > 50 workers pushed to 2015

    Overland1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    From the "Well, Duh!" (or the "Well, D'oh!" files, for those in Rio Linda) files: Labor Unions: Obamacare Will 'Shatter' Our Health Benefits, Cause 'Nightmare Scenarios' - Forbes That took very little...
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    Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

    Overland1 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Get the Audi A8... since they fixed the problem with it wanting to get sideways @ ~150
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    Overland1 replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    After all, unions brought us the weekends; for that alone, we should be most grateful.
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    Obama delays major part of health law: coverage for > 50 workers pushed to 2015

    Overland1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yup... that just about sums it up. There are some problems with health insurance coverage, mostly because of the government regulations, but we then expect the same government to ride in on a white...
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    Obama delays major part of health law: coverage for > 50 workers pushed to 2015

    Overland1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, the voters are too wrapped up in, and mesmerized by, the royalty that is politics. They (too) often put party before reason, symbolism over substance, and a politician's promises over reality....