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  1. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender Nurses

    penny0314 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have long searched for a LGBT nursing association. At least in Florida, none exists. What I did find was the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association--hold on--this is for ALL healthcare professionals....

  2. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender Nurses

    penny0314 replied to penny0314's topic in General Nursing

    One other thing: I see you have experience with Informatics. Interested in helping in that

  3. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender Nurses

    penny0314 replied to penny0314's topic in General Nursing

    A good deal of this was addressed in the recent conference, and our brand new President is Becky Allison, who is a MTF transgendered lesbian and a delight. OK. You need to go to glma.org....

  4. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender Nurses

    penny0314 replied to penny0314's topic in General Nursing

    Vincent, There were many, many presentations and workshops to choose from, as well as plenary sessions. The range is from genetics and sexual orientation, to addressing the actual research on the...

  5. experienced nurses (edema question)

    penny0314 replied to seaspray700777's topic in General Nursing

    These suggestions are wonderful. TED hose definitely help with dependent edema. Just one note: these stockings are often called "antiembolism" (against blood clots) stockings and purportedly used...

  6. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    penny0314 replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well, aside from those of us who are allergic to eggs (and I am allergic both to eggs and to Tamiflu!), we don't have a vaccine with any history and very limited testing. Further, it appears with...

  7. Schools without waiting list for 2year RN program???

    penny0314 replied to MrsCurious1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. We have 1 community college with no waiting list, but you must have completed your prereqs before applying, and it takes between 3.5 and 4.0 GPA. We have...

  8. ANA Response to the Cullen case

    penny0314 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    don't hold your breath on hospitals reporting on the performance of nurses or any other employees. the legal liability of reporting a reference on an employee is enormous. few employers are in a...