Ron Oswald

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1. Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

   Ron Oswald replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I would like to reply to qedy. My intention was not to offend and I apologize, if that is what I have done. The post that you quoted was sincere. My co-worker's gender (as in the social construct...

2. how to prevent burnout...

   Ron Oswald replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

   Conflict with co-workers is only one of many factors that can contribute to burnout. Some of the stresses that can push us to the brink are difficult to recognize. The best advice that I ever...

3. Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

   Ron Oswald replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   After reading the posts for this article, I wonder how much of history some of you are aware of. Historically, nursing was one of the few professions that women could choose. Times have changed....

4. Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

   Ron Oswald replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Identifying as gender fluid makes it near impossible to avoid confusion. If I was caring for a gender fluid patient, which pronoun would I use to describe that person? The biological traits are useful...

5. HELP! Use of 2/3 & 1/3 IV

   Ron Oswald replied to katarroyo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   2/3 & 1/3 is a hypotonic crystalloid that is sometimes prescribed post-op. It has been associated with pediatric deaths due to hyponatremia. Once inside the body the dextrose is rapidly...