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  1. Evolution and Nursing

    macawake replied to TheFowldogg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I'm afraid that I'm no more clear on your line of reasoning after your answer. I was actually asking you if you think that science/scientists are evil. The reason I did so was that you called The...

  2. Pain Scales

    macawake replied to GPSteiner's topic in General Nursing

    (my bold) Are there any other signs or symptoms that are habitually ignored by the physicians or is it limited to the patient's report of pain? Even if the doctors neglect this part I'm sure that...

  3. Evolution and Nursing

    macawake replied to TheFowldogg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    (my bold) Nursing and evolution isn't a subject I've spent much time pondering and until now I haven't felt compelled to comment in this thread. I have to be honest, your post actually shocked me. Not...

  4. Give an example of a difficult decision you've made

    macawake replied to j0yegan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, I gather from your second post in this thread that you didn't get the response you were hoping for. I think that the topic itself is well worth discussing and in my opinion could have been an...

  5. Coworker tried converting me on my break

    macawake replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I don't sense any kindness in your message, instead to me it seems like a message of fear. Why do you think that someone would hope to enter something that they are convinced doesn't exist and also...

  6. FLAME ON!

    macawake replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely positively :banghead: : > Any poster (especially nurses!) who does his or her "research" on Natural News and other science-denying sites and anti-vaccine posts in particular. (As...

  7. Does he have schizophrenia?

    macawake replied to nisha321's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a Psychiatrist and if I was one I'd want to meet my patient in person before even considering a diagnosis. Please beware that reading diagnostic criteria for various mental illnesses or...

  8. Does he have schizophrenia?

    macawake replied to nisha321's topic in General Nursing

    As previous poster said, we can't offer medical advice. Even if we were allowed though, it's not possible to diagnose based solely on someone's description of a person's behavior. Obviously you have...

  9. If you can't pass the NCLEX after three attempts....LVN license only!

    macawake replied to neonurse97's topic in General Nursing

    That's hardly the solution. LVNs need to be safe/competent nurses, just like RNs. Perhaps it's not your intent, but your post is quite insulting to LV/PNs. Their license isn't something you award a...

  10. Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    macawake replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's how I interpreted her reply as well. It's deeply frightening. Even a single nurse who doesn't know how to interpret research can cause a significant amount of damage by spreading fallacious...

  11. Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    macawake replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've actually read it too. The article wasn't retracted because as you put it "did not jive with healthcare propaganda". It was retracted because it contained methodological and ethical flaws, or in...

  12. GOD in NURSE is the Difference!

    macawake replied to sunkanmiolaniyi's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Well, hi there OP Interesting stats you've come up with. I actually didn't mention what defines a good nurse, only that I don't think it's accurate to say that one group based on faith alone, is the...

  13. Homeless or otherwise Indigent Patients

    macawake replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Would it feel better if the needy, demanding, unappreciative and noncompliant patient was rich and lived in a mansion? I've met a few of those... I understand that the nursing job can be demanding...

  14. GOD in NURSE is the Difference!

    macawake replied to sunkanmiolaniyi's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I've treated/cared for many political and religious refugees. People who've been subjected to unimaginable things because of their beliefs. Because of their beliefs they've actually had their freedom...

  15. GOD in NURSE is the Difference!

    macawake replied to sunkanmiolaniyi's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I actually read and reply to very few posts in the Nursing and Spirituality section. This thread grabbed my attention because in was listed under "popular" posts and THE TITLE CONTAINED CAPS which...

  16. GOD in NURSE is the Difference!

    macawake replied to sunkanmiolaniyi's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    OP, what does this make me? Rubbish Nurse? Subpar Nurse? Chopped liver Nurse? It may not have been your intention, but don't you see how very insulting your posts can be to someone who doesn't...

  17. Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    macawake replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I actually have a clue. Six years (BSN, MSN/anestesia and extra classes/credits in among others Pharmacology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology) of studying nursing and medicine at university has...

  18. Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    macawake replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think the reason that many of the responses have a markedly low pH is that it's a coping mechanism. Personally, few people frustrate me as much as "anti-vaxxers". Here's why.. * No amount of sound...

  19. I Have The Time and Other Lies

    macawake replied to Preeps's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a Swedish nurse and thankfully we don't have to deal with this "script" nonsense. The patient is in the hospital because they need medical care, it's not the same as going out to your local Pizza...

  20. NCLEX- how many attempts is too many?

    macawake replied to dinah77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have a feeling that this is going to be a heated discussion. I do believe that there should be a limit on the number of attempts allowed. I think that three attempts should be the maximum. I think...

  21. When is it delegation and when is it "Being bossy"???

    macawake replied to SNBTaylor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm a second career nurse, previously law enforcement. It's a different environment and I'm sort of accustomed to "barking" (and receiving) orders, short and sweet (well, short at least ). Not that...

  22. Understanding better Nursing

    macawake replied to carolondo's topic in General Nursing

    OP, when you ask for help on a anonymous forum/message board you have no way of knowing that you'll get replies from actual nurses. Some may be nurses, some aren't. You have many questions about...

  23. Gender Roles in the Nursing Career.

    macawake replied to maddie11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good grief.. This gynecologist sounds like a real gem Personally, if I'm sick enough to be in a hospital bed I couldn't care less about how manly my nurse is Competence on the other hand would be...

  24. Gender Roles in the Nursing Career.

    macawake replied to maddie11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your question is rather vague, or perhaps all-encompassing? Are you asking if/how traditional gender roles affects a nurse's career? Or what the views are on male and female nurses? (Whose views?...

  25. About U.S. vacation time..

    macawake replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    You mentioned the two largest states, one of them is the second most populous and the other one of the least populous. You can geographically fit Maryland, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Vermont, New...