HM-8404

HM-8404 BSN, RN

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  1. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    HM-8404 replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm going to guess it is either to make money or save money. As far as I know the CMS does not manufacture or distribute the flu vaccine. So, I am going to assume it is to save money on health care...

  2. Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

    HM-8404 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I had a fellow student ask me last semester what is critical thinking exactly. I told her the best I can gather is it is not just knowing what but to know why. Example; It isn't just knowing a pt with...

  3. I think I'm done with nursing.

    HM-8404 replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    A friend that was an RT told me a while back she went back to school for Radiology because so much of the RT's job was taken from them and given to RN's. She said some of the treatments that were the...

  4. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    HM-8404 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here is a fact many anti-gun folks like to ignore In Hospital Deaths from Medical Errors at 195,000 per Year USA It appears guns are less deadly than

  5. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    HM-8404 replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Since the article did not say this is only speculation... Perhaps the other employees did not have direct patient contact. Maybe management, accountants, maintenance, and

  6. Am I doing the right thing? New nurse getting butt kicked

    HM-8404 replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You stated you took a job in a unit you had little or no interest in. For me personally that would be a major stressor on the job. I have no interest in L&D and a great interest in ICU or ED. I...

  7. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    HM-8404 replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm having a hard time understanding the point being made here. Medicare does not manufacture or sell immunizations. Nor do they receive a portion of the profits from vaccinations from drug companies....

  8. I think I'm done with nursing.

    HM-8404 replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    Honey Badger? Really? Don't forget, Honey Badger not giving a **** as long as he was happy wrecked his career.

  9. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    HM-8404 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So guns are the reason for shorter life expectancy in the US rather than Big Macs and our processed food addiction? Come on, be

  10. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    HM-8404 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Do you realize using your own number of 30,000 gun deaths a year that equates to 0.01% of the population? I wonder how many of those 30,000 were killed in the commission of a criminal activity, i.e....

  11. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    HM-8404 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Interesting information. Am I the only one that noticed something the top countries, including the US, have in common? Two things actually. They all have major drug problems and they also have major...

  12. People think I am stupid

    HM-8404 replied to nikkole318's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well let's see, in 26 posts you have been diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, and even Aspergers. It has also been determined you need professional counseling. Do you think your problem may be that at this...

  13. First Nursing Pay

    HM-8404 replied to nurse_student1's topic in General Nursing

    When I started working in 1979, minimum wage was $2.89 an hour. I busted my butt for it too. I remember thinking if I only made $10 an hour I'd have it made.

  14. What was the hardest course youve taken?

    HM-8404 replied to MeekaNichole's topic in General Students

    The hardest class emotionally for me was a Sociology class. My professor was a screaming liberal and I would leave ****** off after every class. He would explain why affirmative action was still...

  15. How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    HM-8404 replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you sure they don't last 90 days due to the emotional aspect of what you do and not because they get fed up with the crap from fellow employees? So you are saying there is a 90 day hazing for new...

  16. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    HM-8404 replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure I'm wrong here but I don't think any narcotics, or oncology drugs are packaged with cotton batting. I would be more concerned with what your 4 yr old touched in your bathroom or kitchen...

  17. Ineligible for rehire

    HM-8404 replied to 053108's topic in Nursing Career

    One thing you need to find out is if this company has rehired a previous employee. Many companies have a policy where they do not rehire former employees, regardless of their work

  18. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    HM-8404 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Excellent post. People need to stop trying to convince themselves they are more politically enlightened than others by virtue of their job. Everyone is entitled to their opinion about everything, but...

  19. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    HM-8404 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What you just posted pretty much says banning certain types of guns don't work. If someone is inclined to kill another they will use whatever gun is available. Guns have always been available in the...

  20. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    HM-8404 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes your lack of knowledge of weapons is showing. Do you have any idea what the last law banned as assault weapons? Here are three things I can remember off the top of my head, 1) Cannot have a...

  21. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    HM-8404 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You are correct. The Bill of Rights was adopted in 1791. A few years years before the internet came about. Does this mean the First Amendment should not apply to the internet since it had not been put...

  22. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    HM-8404 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Showing your knowledge of weapons here. If given the choice I had much rather be shot with a .223 caliber Bushmaster AR-15 than a standard police issue .38 or 9mm handgun. It will do much less damage...

  23. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    HM-8404 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Do you actually know what happened when that ban went into effect? Here's an example, Chinese made SKS's sold for $99. That included a brand new "assault rifle" and 100 rounds of ammo. I purchased 3...

  24. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    HM-8404 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A little information for people that know less about guns than they think they do... Any magazine in an assault style weapon can be changed in less than 5 seconds. So is there really a difference if a...

  25. Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    HM-8404 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here's an idea. Free healthcare for all. Need a Dr.? No problem the American taxpayer will cover the cost. Need a Viagra scrip. filled? Let us pay for it. How about birth control? Yep we'll get that...