James Garrity

James Garrity BSN, RN

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  1. what do you,the experts think?

    James Garrity posted a topic in Critical Care

    I have plans that when Im finished my BSN and worked for awhile in ICU /trauma,and after getting my Acute Care Nurse Practitioner licence,to go into business for my self as an expedition medic(some...

  2. what do you,the experts think?

    James Garrity replied to James Garrity's topic in Critical Care

    Well,from what I have learned thus far,start up is pretty expensive,I mean stuff like transport vents,heart monitor/defibulators,O2 equipment,x-ray,ect,ect.But since I will be dealing with a very...

  3. unfair dismisal?stabbed in the back!

    James Garrity posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello,I hope some one can give me some input on this. In the spring of 2006 I started my volunteer hours at a large Pediatric hospital in central alabama as a Clinical Asstant,orthopedic dept,I assted...

  4. applying with Doctors Without Borders/MSF

    James Garrity posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello every one. I wish to get some input because I'm not sure about this. Uppon getting my BSN/RN licence,I want to sign on with Doctors Without Borders/MSF for a 3 month rotation in the Democratic...

  5. Age Discrimination

    James Garrity posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello every one. I want to ask if any one has ever had to deal with age discrimination or suspect that they have. I am 50,a very young and healthy 50(back pack,mountain bike, ect) I know by law they...

  6. Advancing Education with a Learning Disability?

    James Garrity replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    hello, i too have dyscalculai diagnosed it myself but still went through half a day of testing to be told somthing i already know failed first year dosage calculations,but passed it over the summer...

  7. Lack of Nursing Uniforms For Men

    James Garrity replied to Emergency RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just wear what the docs wear,plain ol scrubs that I buy from the med school or the book store,$14 a pair,in OR green or light blue.The brand name is Fashion Seal,they are very durable,comfortable...

  8. watch with sweeping second hand?

    James Garrity replied to neonatalRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have posted on this subject before,but in regards to a watch with a "sweep" second hand,it refrers to the "movement" of the second hand.You can get an inexpensive watch with a second hand,but it...

  9. Womens interest in male nurses

    James Garrity replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    You know,I think its the same thing with a lot of steriotypes,most people dont really know what its all about or never bothered to be educated about it,so,they live in ignorance.I had a friend and we...

  10. Guy's ,have you been told this...

    James Garrity posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    9/12/09 Hey guys's I was told by my Vocational Rehab cordinator about my pursing a career in nursing,due to the fact I had some back "issues",telling me that as a male nurse,I would be called on all...

  11. the ANA supporting this idea for health care reform?

    James Garrity posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    9/12/09 I heard,and I do not if it is true or not,but that the American Nursing Accociation is supporting this health care bill that they are currently trying to pass?Have they even looked at whats in...

  12. the ANA supporting this idea for health care reform?

    James Garrity replied to James Garrity's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Other proposals have been voiced,but the democrats on the far left,lead by Nancy Palosi, have shot down or dismissed many meanigful and good plans,but did not have a public option or any plan with...

  13. Whats the worst that can happen?

    James Garrity replied to melonbelly7's topic in Camp

    I think,from my personal experence,that one of the most dangerous things that can happen,althoug rare,is snake bite. Snake bite on a kid is extreemly bad,they do not have the body mass to absorb the...

  14. the ANA supporting this idea for health care reform?

    James Garrity replied to James Garrity's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No,dont think so.If that were the case,why is the launguage in the bill?And who is doing this debunking? the Liberal left who want this passed? The people have spoken,they do not want this,or the huge...

  15. Help with ordering a "Sweeping Second Hand" Watch from Allheart.com

    James Garrity replied to Sl1011's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes guys,I did the same thing,got me cheap watch to start school as I didnt want to use my good one,had the same problem with the second hand,that you will find on all inexpensive watches.So,im using...

  16. CV Perfusionist

    James Garrity replied to James Garrity's topic in Pulmonary

    9/28/09 Thanks for getting back with me about profusionist.But let me ask you,I will need some experence in the medical field,plus ,a BS degree,can I move into there with a BSN and working in ICU?...

  17. CV Perfusionist

    James Garrity posted a topic in Pulmonary

    Hello,I dont know if im at the right forum for this,bu I have a qustion about becoming a nurse profusionist. I know I have to have a BSN,and a program is 2 years.But what are the the prequs for going...

  18. Help with ordering a "Sweeping Second Hand" Watch from Allheart.com

    James Garrity replied to Sl1011's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In regards to sweeping second hand.On a inexpensive watch,you most likely will not find one as they use the cheaper "quartz movement",it is run by battery power and has a "click,click,click"...

  19. the ANA supporting this idea for health care reform?

    James Garrity replied to James Garrity's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    First off ,have you read THE bill,HR32,that is being proposed?Second,how do you explane that in poll after pol,85% of americans are happy with there health insurance?Third,there is no 45 miliion...

  20. the ANA supporting this idea for health care reform?

    James Garrity replied to James Garrity's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    9/21/09 First,Let me say that the current health care plan,the one with the public option,being proposed by the Obama administration,is not about health care,its about control.The Goverment wants to...

  21. What's your pick for the perfect nurses watch?

    James Garrity replied to MShell's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The perfect watch for me, and I'm a guy so bare with me. The Rolex Explorer II. First off, it's made of surgical grade stainless steel and hermetically sealed and pressure proof to 600', so I can...

  22. Nursing student with a learning disability

    James Garrity posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello all,need some help. I have a diagnosed learning disability in math,dyscalcula.I have been given accomodation by Vocational Rehabilitation,I discovered I had this problem after a first sdemester...

  23. Nursing student with a learning disability

    James Garrity replied to James Garrity's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Exactly,every one dose not learn in the same way.Unfortunatley,most of the education models are set up for the vast majority who learn in the standard method.I had the hardest time during my first...

  24. the ANA supporting this idea for health care reform?

    James Garrity replied to James Garrity's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    HR 31 shoTop 10 reasonsuld be listed DNR 1.This has nothing to do with health care,if it were,there would be open descussion on the alternative planns the republicans and the senate have proposed.No...

  25. Do good socks make a different? And if so... which ones???

    James Garrity replied to QueenElisaRocks's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes,Sox do make a difference.I wear 5:11 Level 1 Tactical sox 6" or Under Gear Trainers,ankle cut, along with New Balance Running shoes,Im good for 12+ hours.. You want somthing that supports AND...