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Some hopefully timesaving/helpful info: WGU is a pass/fail school, and so if you wish to go on after their BSN please keep that in mind because many places won't take their credits, or find them "non-competitive" as I've been told. I tried the first semester at Ft. Hays, and there is a 1 credit introductory class that is worse than any class I have ever taken in my life! The professor asks way to much for 1 credit, doesn't teach a darned thing, and she asks questions on her exams that are nowhere to be found in the homework, textbook, assigned readings, or other literature, so good luck passing that, and she's the only one who teaches that particular class. Fort Hays seems promising, but they really need to correct that problem as I am sure they loose many excellent paying students due to her class.

Dear Dorkiexcici, I've been in your shoes, and at my school the advisor, dean, or even the principal of the college does not care if you bring your problems to them, you still loose. I'm going to tell you exactly what to do, and you must begin today. Go to the secret website and use all their free tools. Most importantly, get the book the magic, and start reading it immediately today. I know this sounds totally whacko, but it was THE only thing that saved me when I was in the same predicament as you are now, and with no time to spare. Within 3 wks. I had totally changed the situation, and I thankfully passed. If you dwell on failing, even if it is not your fault, you will bring failure to your life, but if you dwell on positive energy, everything will change to good, I promise. Thank you for listening.

I thank you for the idea, as I feel naturopathy would be a good fit for me. Currently, however, I live in a small traditional town, which I very much value, yet many residents here think organic means you bought your spinach from the produce isle this week instead of the canned foods isle. :) Sad to say, but we are lacking in our selection of alternative health options locally. I'm sure this info is readily available elsewhere, and as well off the beaten path of my original post, but does anyone know if alternative medicine/naturopathy where available offers RN employment opportunities, or do they tend to gear more towards certified non-licensed personnel?

Dear Libby1987, I like your approach. It's simple enough, but I had never thought of obtaining the practitioner's approval for unorthodox procedures I would like to offer my patient. That makes for good teamwork, and it may also open up a two way communication so that I could discuss with said practitioner things that they suggest to their patient's for which I feel at odds.

Murse :) - All I can say is it's a beautiful thing! Thank you for being in the trenches and making a difference.

Thank you for sharing your view of things. One of our local practitioners off loads diabetic foot injuries by rubber cementing foam directly to the skin. He says he's done it for years with positive results. Also another example is good ol' Colace for dissolving earwax, or clove oil for those patient's in pain, but who cannot afford dental care. I also like to recommend MSM lotion to patient's for neuropathy. Anyhow my point is that some of these I am comfortable with, and some not, and I just don't know where to draw the line? Is it enough to utilize an evidence based support site, or would it still all be on me if called into question? Also do you find the practitioners are displeased with you facilitating these questions and directing such to them?

Thank you all for your prompt and thoughtful replies. I figured it would be a liability issue, so that's exactly why I don't say more. I am glad to hear that this is the best approach. I think more so what I am seeking is input on the best way to support a practitioner's (your boss's) unorthodox treatment recommendations without creating a personal liability for myself? Also, another example is the practitioner that feels okay with dosing pediatric patient's with a hefty combination dose of Prozac and Adderall. How can I endorse my practitioner's choices if I myself do not feel they are safe, but still wish to keep my job?

Dear Fellow Nurses, All during school we are taught to "think outside of the box". We are taught to use alternative approaches such as meditation or imagery for pain management. It is also engrained in us to respect, embrace, and enable our patient's religious, family, health, and ceremonial practices as much as possible. My question to you then is what is the liability involved in sharing and/or supporting these practices, and where do we draw the line? As an example, I used to work with a physician who prescribed her patient's douche with anti-septic mouthwash to prevent and treat UTI's. Many patient's swore by this method, and I feel that it may have had some validity, but I would never share an idea like this with my patient's for fear of liability or retribution. Another example is the patient that wants my professional opinion on the mega doses of vitamin D-3 & K-2 that they are taking. I mean obviously I pull out the old R.D.A's. to cover my hide, and also refer them to their practitioner, but sometimes I would like to say more, but find I do not, because I do not want to offend my patient, upset my fellow staff, or risk liability or safety issues. Readers, I ask that you please share some unorthodox treatments that you may have come across in your nursing career, and tell me how you chose to handle that situation, and what was your outcome? Your input is greatly appreciated.

FlyingScot, these look like exactly what I am looking for!!! I have searched many a shoe and discussion board, and this is the first I have heard of Calzuro. Thank you all so much for revisiting this subject. I will purchase these this evening and let you know how it goes once I try them out.

Thank you, prnqday, for your fast response. I do love the Dansko's, but sadly they are too much like my Sanita clogs, which I can no longer tolerate. I did search the forums before I posted my thread. There is a great deal of conversations about shoes and comfort, but my twist on the subject is added height in a comfortable shoe. I am certainly open to having my thread moved to another section if that's the best approach. What I wonder is if anyone has had any experience wearing molded clog type shoes like a Croc, but something that would make me taller. The Crocs are perfect for me, but too flat. Again, any input is greatly appreciated.

Hi folks, I searched the forums, but could not find any threads specific to comfortable nursing shoes that add at least 2 inches of height. I am a shorter nurse, and I have become accustomed to wearing my Sanita clogs, which adds 1-2 inches of height, but am now unable to tolerate them. Can anyone kindly recommend a comfortable nursing shoe that also adds height? Much appreciated.

Boise State University has an online A &P and a separate online lab. It's regionally accredited also, and $239/credit hour for part-time plus $92/credit hour for out of state if applicable; so anywhere from about 1K to 1300.00 total cost depending. I would definitely recommend signing up very early to assure you'll have a seat available. Best of luck to you in your career endeavors .