Thanks you for reading that statement accurately. I appreciate it. :) I thought is was pretty simply stated. As far as derailing this thread, I personally didn't bring up the subject of redemptive...
here is the excerpt from the united states conference of catholic bishops, from the [color=#cc3333]ethical and religious directives for catholic health care services, fourth edition, from the section...
Calling the Catholic theological position on the value of suffering for the Christian hooey is insulting. IMO, all of our experiences in life have meaning and significance, even as we approach death....
Why would you publicly denigrate anothers beliefs by calling them hooey? That might easily be interpreted as being disrespectful. Stating your disagreement with a POV is one thing, but using derisive...
dear stichie, i responded with an excerpt from the united states conference of catholic bishops, from the [color=#cc3333]ethical and religious directives for catholic health care services, fourth...
Regarding what is perceived at the bedside: The pts often can't tell the nurses from the CNAs, or housekeeping for that matter. They have no idea who even a nurse, let alone differentiating bettween...
Yes, I think that's probably a good explanation... Passage: 1 Peter 2:18-25 (RSV) 18) Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to the kind and gentle but also to the...
Research grants! You know how much B.S. is involved in obtaining funding, doing a bunch of fluff research from a purely acedemic POV, with no practical value whatsoever? Sorry, but acedemia is full of...
No professional standards??? I disagree with that statement, Pride of July. I think nursing has plenty of them. Nursing is well respected, nurses are mostly very good, and nursing is a great...
Dear Stichie, I'm sure the Bishops have had plenty of experience in ministering to dying pts. Also, they are human beings who also have lost loved ones. That statement is not outrageous whatsoever, do...
Dear Stichie, I'm very surprised to hear your experience with a Catholic hospital. I'm afraid they were ignoring statements made by the United States Catholic Bishops on care of the dying. Everything...
Yes, I agree. She was pulling a turf thing, I'm telling you. Just keep an eye on the situation, this CNA will do it again, I'll bet my bottom dollar. Be professional with her, but don't hesitate to...
That very phenominon is happening as we speak at Yakima Regional (Formerly Providence Yakima) Southern chain bought them, big cosmetic makeover, huge cuts in personel and jump in pt/nurse ratio. I...
I started with pre-reqs when my youngest son was 5, the rest of the boys were 7, 10, and 12. It took me 1 1/2 years for pre-reqs then 2 yrs of nrsg school. That litter is grown now, and I had two...
Hey Nellie, You sound like you'll do fine. These old CNAs often know a lot, and I always pay attention to what they have to say. But just make sure that you don't get bowled over by 'em. Some of them...