realmaninuniform

realmaninuniform

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  1. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    realmaninuniform replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "The "choice" only exists on the side of the consumer, not on the side of the provider." Again, this is wrong. Go through the phone book and call some doctors offices, particularly specialists, and...

  2. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    realmaninuniform replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "The "choice" variable doesn't exist to begin with." Oh really? Is that why I CHOOSE to decline my employers health insurance plan? Is that why pts and POA's can CHOOSE the course of tx or lack...

  3. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    realmaninuniform replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree CountyRat, far too many these days are economically illiterate and calling for "free this" and "free that". What they don't realize is that - "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch"....

  4. What do you think about nurses and PA's being called "Doctor"?

    realmaninuniform replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "Considering the title "Doctor" is a title of educational achievement, why would you hold a distinction between the educational specialty? Why can we not call all those who hold the educational...

  5. What do you think about nurses and PA's being called "Doctor"?

    realmaninuniform replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "There are plenty of people on this board who have argued at various times, in the debate about NPs moving to doctoral preparation, that an NP with a DNP degree doesn't deserve the honorific, "Dr.,"...

  6. Horizontal Violence - EMT's and Paramedics VS LPN's and RN's

    realmaninuniform replied to realmaninuniform's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always give a report to the dispatcher when I call for EMS. After they leave with the pt. I also call the hospital to give report. I'm not the nurse who freaks out and calls the doctor over...

  7. What do you think about nurses and PA's being called "Doctor"?

    realmaninuniform replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As it pertains to PA's, I have yet to meet a "doctor" of Physician Assistance. IMHO a PA, is just that. An assistant. The one's I have had the "pleasure" of working with as a nurse in ED, weren't a...

  8. What do you think about nurses and PA's being called "Doctor"?

    realmaninuniform replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As a nurse working towards NP, I appreciate your modesty! I feel it is important to never misrepresent yourself especially when it comes to the whole "doctor" designation. Far too many in the ST/OT/PT...

  9. What do you think about nurses and PA's being called "Doctor"?

    realmaninuniform replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Unless you have the initials PhD, MD, or DO, and refer to yourself as a doctor (this includes therapists), you are a fraud and have absolutely 0 credibility, and should be ashamed of yourself not only...

  10. Horizontal Violence - EMT's and Paramedics VS LPN's and RN's

    realmaninuniform replied to realmaninuniform's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nearest I can tell, unless the pt is in cardiac arrest, a GSW, MVA, or some sort of serious trauma, the EMS personnel feel the case "below" them. I think they need to re-work their curriculum. Very...

  11. Casting Nurses for the Walking Dead

    realmaninuniform replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    And we wonder why people think nurses are retarded... because they believe in vampires, wolverines, unicorns, zombies and the like. With that said, I'd like to audition for the lead role as the...

  12. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    realmaninuniform replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "And yes - I would discuss any issue with any educated person regardless of their job title." There in lies the logical fallacy of your thinking. Opinions are like *******s, everyone has one. Usually...

  13. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    realmaninuniform replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "The Constitution also used to allow slavery and limited voting rights, so I'd hardly consider it the authority on human rights." WRONG! The states allowed this, not the federal government. Correct me...

  14. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    realmaninuniform replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "I believe that in all 50 states, it is a requirement to carry car insurance, like it or not. And you have to show proof of insurance to register your car every year. God forbid, you are pulled over...

  15. Horizontal Violence - EMT's and Paramedics VS LPN's and RN's

    realmaninuniform replied to realmaninuniform's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I read some posts in your thread. The common thing I can find is it seems that the EMT's think that they are much more educated and capable than they really are. I could become an EMT is two weeks,...

  16. Horizontal Violence - EMT's and Paramedics VS LPN's and RN's

    realmaninuniform replied to realmaninuniform's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well the attitude I have experienced primarily comes from municipal EMS, ie the REAL EMS responders, not the transport companies, though I have had bad experiences with them as well. We called the...

  17. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    realmaninuniform replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "And in our land, we have the 'right' to free speech. Don't trample on 37 degree's rights because you don't agree with him. I for one don't care if he's a janitor. What he has to say is interesting,...

  18. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    realmaninuniform replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "A free clinic? Twice a week! Well there's no problem at all with access!! Every free clinic around here you'd have to wait all day HOPING you'll be seen. Which is really easy to do if you're trying...

  19. Quick Results / Unofficial Results say I passed =) NCLEX-RN. 75 Questions.

    realmaninuniform replied to vumblevee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My mistake. I'm sorry to hear. I have a friend who was a nurse in the Ukraine before coming here. She had to go all the way through nursing school again and take her boards when she came to the US. It...

  20. Patient requests

    realmaninuniform replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wait I'm confused... The pt. or the mother was DD?

  21. Patient requests

    realmaninuniform replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When a pt waits until shift change to request something - PRN pain medication, 02 tank, a snack, fresh water, etc. really anything during shift change/report. Especially when they are alert and...

  22. So you want to be a nurse...

    realmaninuniform replied to Sir Enzyme's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Love it! As a fellow male nurse, this couldn't be more true! Well written by the

  23. Quick Results / Unofficial Results say I passed =) NCLEX-RN. 75 Questions.

    realmaninuniform replied to vumblevee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    5 years to pass NCLEX? I don't want to sound mean but that's a little scary... I understand some people have issues with tests and what not, but did you fail numerous times or did you just wait that...

  24. About adding "RN" to your name before getting license number

    realmaninuniform replied to Frank RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well I don't know how you could know you've passed NCLEX if your license is still pending, as that is the final determination. The State Board of Nursing will determine if you are eligible before...

  25. Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    realmaninuniform replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like you are in a no win situation. My advice would be to get out as fast as you got in. I had some trouble with CNA's when I first became a nurse(I had previously worked as an aide at the...