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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 caregiver simply because it is felt that such a per...

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 acts. Until MRIs were widely available, there was n...

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 luck and happiness to you in your new job!

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 a baccalaureate degree within 10 years of their gr...

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 from September '02. The address is listed after the...

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 human-even a body that is at optimal weight and with good...

"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 build muscle. Carbs break down into sugar which is us...

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 but states "I am not supposed to say that" when she ...

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 traditional dieters. At the end of the research period ...

"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 if you choose wisely you can eat low carb for lif...

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 N-CLEX, or we gradually begin introducing the BSN and...

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 yourself before you can form valid opinions. Jus...

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 that situation while working in healthcare, altho...

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 them back to bed? If that is so it is sad. To obg...

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 labor arm (and union) of the ANA.

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 dropped in negotiations, the bottom line is MONEY...

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! _______________________________________ obgrn-are you aware that CNA...

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 mentality)

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 someone who fits the sentiment exactly: Originally ...

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 nurse selfishly leaves for a better deal, the hospital...

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 bedside.

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 remain strong, and stay the course. The only way to get...

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 gradually improve nurse to patient ratios so that by the...

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 husband keeps turning down promotions. His family li...

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 happen-and am quite sure I never will.