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  1. question for addictions nurses

    RNPD replied to jk6805's topic in Addictions

    I have to agree with Tom. It is difficult to say w/o more info whether or not you can be effective as an addictions nurse. I also think the assumption is there that a person in recovery makes a good...

  2. Fibromyalgia

    RNPD replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    There is no definitive test for rosacea-but a doc can dx it based on how it looks. There is no definitive test for depression-again a dx is made based on what the patient reports and how the patient...

  3. New job! No more hospital for me!

    RNPD replied to CherryRN's topic in General Nursing

    Really happy for you Cherry (and jealous!) You should take your original post and send it to every news agency in the country. What a wonderful description of the job of the typical staff nurse! Much...

  4. BSN for NY State RNs?

    RNPD replied to RNPD's topic in General Nursing

    The following quote from the website of the NYS Office of the Professions-Nursing-will give you some idea of the reasons for the change. It is part of the published results of a survey of RNs in NYS...

  5. BSN for NY State RNs?

    RNPD posted a topic in General Nursing

    The New York State Board of Nursing has asked the State Education Department (the licensing body In NY) for regulatory change to require future graduates of ADN and diploma nursing programs to obtain...

  6. opinion--no carb diet

    RNPD replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    Melanie-the carbs are used for energy to endure an intense workout. Carbs do not build muscle-only protein builds muscle. I don't think you can compare an extreme-i.e bodybuilder-to an average...

  7. opinion--no carb diet

    RNPD replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    "Talk to any bodybuilder/fitness professional and they will tell you that you NEED carbs to build muscle."~RNnTraining1973 Talk to a medical professional and they will tell you it takes PROTEIN to...

  8. Any one care to share how much weight you have lost on Low Carbs?

    RNPD replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Although I do realize that studies can be flawed, the preceding post seems to be very positive as far as the safety and efficacy of a low carb diet. I do know one dietitian who admits that it works...

  9. opinion--no carb diet

    RNPD replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    sbic-a low carb diet isn't for everyone. It did work for me and I did need to lose weight. I have read research that followed people on low carb diets who ate the same amount of calories/day as...

  10. opinion--no carb diet

    RNPD replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    "Still, I beleive we need the nutruients in fruits, whole grains and vegetables and the low carb diets don't allow enough of those foods to satisfy those requirements." -sbic56 Diet is a lifestyle and...

  11. NYS Board for Nursing New Resolution

    RNPD replied to robinsap's topic in General Nursing

    I applaud this new resolution and think it is a fair way to gradually change RN licensure requirements to a BSN. Either the staus quo continues with multiple educational tiers permitted to sit for...

  12. Joy In Striking???

    RNPD replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    obgrn-you still haven't explained "coalition building" , and how that would be accomplished w/o a union. Are you now satisfied that CNA is indeed a union? Have you checked out UAN? You need to educate...

  13. Joy In Striking???

    RNPD replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    thanks for the clarification, spacenurse. I applaud all of the excellent work that CNA and other SNAs are doing. That transporter and especially that LVN should be ashamed. I truly have never run into...

  14. Joy In Striking???

    RNPD replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm not sure I understand. Was the union transporter also an LVN-that is, was it one person or two? In the role of transporter, the LVN only had to transport the patients, not assist with transferring...

  15. Joy In Striking???

    RNPD replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not sure what you mean by "coalition building" but it was a nurses' UNION that accomplished all that Space Nurse listed in her post! Please check out the ANA website and follow the link for UAN-the...

  16. Joy In Striking???

    RNPD replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Originally posted by teeituptom ___________________________________________ To say that striking nurses are out for better patient care issues, is incorrect. Patient care issues are the first issues...

  17. Joy In Striking???

    RNPD replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    originally posted by obgrn _______________________________________ Space Nurse, Thank you - it's amazing the change we are capable of when we work together with a patient focus!...

  18. Should nurses be allowed to strike?

    RNPD replied to LydiaGreen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I speak the truth as I see it. I don't use "mantras". (although I notice yours is "doo wah ditty". I think that speaks for itself as to your

  19. Joy In Striking???

    RNPD replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'll repeat here what I said on the post "Should nurses be allowed to strike?" I hope someday you won't personally regret your selfish attitude. I'll also repeat for you the following-since you are...

  20. Should nurses be allowed to strike?

    RNPD replied to LydiaGreen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The problem with leaving and going elsewhere if a facility won't meet your demands is that it weakens the local community hospitals where most of us and our families go for our own care. If every...

  21. Joy In Striking???

    RNPD replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I couldn't agree more. But I believe it is you that needs educating. Until major changes are made, the profession will do a good job of that the longer you remain at the

  22. Joy In Striking???

    RNPD replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Absolutely. Having been on strike myself for an extended period of time I can say that this is EXACTLY the mind set you need to be strong yourself, as well as to encourage other union members to...

  23. This news STINKS! Calif ratios threatened...

    RNPD replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As far as the article that Karen posted-well, it is quite disheartening. Obviously there has been plenty of time to prepare to implement the ratios. The way to do it properly would have been to...

  24. This news STINKS! Calif ratios threatened...

    RNPD replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is so true and so sad. Everyone I know in the business or corporate world agrees that you need to work a minimum of 50-60 hours/week if you hope to get/stay ahead. It is one reason that my own...

  25. Should nurses be allowed to strike?

    RNPD replied to LydiaGreen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    BTW, I agree-those who find striking so morally reprehensible should refuse to accept any improvements in salary or benefits that might be won during a strike. I personally have yet to see that...