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  1. Is there a history behind the white?

    Demonsthenes replied to CityKat's topic in General Nursing

    In ancient Rome, individuals who were Roman citizens were the only one's who could wear the toga. Also, only those Roman citizens who were of the Roman upper classes could wear white togas. Although...

  2. Denied for Three Jobs? NEED HELP~

    Demonsthenes replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Men in Nursing

    Without a doubt there is a plethora of evidence that men of what ever race are often discriminated against in nursing. In one instance a male nursing student of hispanic descent who was honorably...

  3. Need Advise

    Demonsthenes replied to macca's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest that you go to your local law library and look up the state statutes for your state governing R.N. licensure. If that doesn't clear up matters, look at the case law (reviews of law suits...

  4. What makes you love hospice?

    Demonsthenes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    One reason why I believe that I am especially suited for hospice is that I served as a squad leader in the infantry in the Viet Nam War. I was faced with the prospect of death each day for about a...

  5. Denied for Three Jobs? NEED HELP~

    Demonsthenes replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a caucasian male R.N.. I have witnessed discrimination against several minority men in the health care professions because of their gender. This includes nursing. I know that the various state...

  6. Can you be sued

    Demonsthenes replied to nurse2beeinthefuture's topic in Legal

    In medical malpractice, the general rules of negligence apply. That is: 1. Duty 2. Breach of Duty 3. Causation (and proximate cause) and 4. Damages. The duty in a physicians case is what a reasonable...

  7. Discrimination?

    Demonsthenes replied to H60Medic's topic in Men in Nursing

    It clearly is discriminatory. However, the fact remains that neither the Courts, the governmental agcencies through the executive branch, nor the legislature at all levels of government have done...

  8. New Nurses in England: Many Unemployed

    Demonsthenes replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    In the middle ages the aristocracy reigned in the UK and through out Europe. The aristocracy of old can be criticized for it's somewhat elitist attitude. However, it was considered inappropriate for...

  9. COPD & hospice

    Demonsthenes replied to lalagasse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Morphine, concommitant with monitoring of respiratory status with pulse oximetry readings, relieve both pulmonary congestion and anxiety. When pulse oximetry readings and heart rate begin to...

  10. COPD & hospice

    Demonsthenes replied to lalagasse's topic in Pulmonary

    Morphine, concommitant with monitoring of respiratory status with pulse oximetry readings, relieve both pulmonary congestion and anxiety. When pulse oximetry readings and heart rate begin to...

  11. Do Nurses Need Chemistry Education?

    Demonsthenes replied to Dr. O's topic in General Nursing

    I am an R.N. and hold a B.S. in Biochemistry. I have found that this Biochemistry degree has given me fundamental insights into how the human body manifests itself through both normal and abnormal...

  12. Signs of impending death.

    Demonsthenes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Generally, it is almost impossible to ascertain how long a hospice patient will live. It is as varaible as the multitude of diseases processes with their concommitant relationship to the deterioration...

  13. Legitimate courses?

    Demonsthenes replied to bill4745's topic in Legal

    The Legal Nurse Consultant, for billing purposes, is not recognized by any State Supreme Court or Court decisions for the purposes of legal billing . The Certified Legal Assistant designation has...

  14. Nursing union targets Texas

    Demonsthenes replied to mark hamel's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am, personally, very much in favor of nursing unions, IF they represent nurses interests and are not, in reality, self serving and futhering the unjust goals of the health care industry! From the...

  15. TX Woman's University Men?

    Demonsthenes replied to Andy_HRtoRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My experience with Texas Woman's University's RN program is that it is extremely anti-male. It used to required all BSN students to take a course in "womens studies". I don't know if it still does. In...

  16. Hep B Vaccine for Program.

    Demonsthenes replied to mingez's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest that you take the "Twinrix" vaccination protocol. This vaccination protects you both against Hepatitis A and B. In the clinicla setting you will be exposed to blood and other body...

  17. I have insomnia!!!

    Demonsthenes replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    The most common psychiatric reason for insomnia is depression. Insomnia is a symptom of depression. People who smoke often have insomnia also. I have, also, found that people who do not have regular...

  18. Questions Regarding the CLNC Course

    Demonsthenes replied to TERESAM's topic in Legal

    I am a Registered Nurse with an Associate of Applied Science Paralegal-Legal Assistant from an American Bar Association approved Legal Assistant School. I am also a Certified Legal Assistant. To be a...

  19. Certified Legal Assistant v. Legal Nurse Consultant

    Demonsthenes posted a topic in Legal

    The legal definition of "competence" includes appropriate training, experience, and the "tools" requisite to accomplish the professional task. To that end, licensed nurses who have attended and...

  20. help with term paper!!!

    Demonsthenes replied to amgo24's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest how being " a wage slave" compromises nurses professionally and personally. You might mention that slavery has been outlawed through out the world. Yet, nurses, while being highly skilled...

  21. Nursing Shortage

    Demonsthenes replied to Nutmeg5575's topic in General Nursing

    According to communist theory, capitalistic systems tend to be most repressive to those professions which, if the free market were allowed to work it's course, would command the greatest pay, the best...

  22. ADVICE: 42 yr old Male: Nursing

    Demonsthenes replied to ksgomez's topic in General Nursing

    A recent published study clarified what has been the assertion of men's rights activists for decades: Men are discriminated against in both the tradtionally male and female professions. Laws that...

  23. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Demonsthenes replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in hospice for about two years as an R.N.. Hospice is a very spiritual experience. On at least two occassions I saw the ghost of the patient leave the body ascending towards the heavens a...

  24. Use of Morphine for end of life comfort

    Demonsthenes replied to Wicherubgirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

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  25. Allmost killed a patient by medication

    Demonsthenes replied to Great Dane's topic in General Nursing

    The most common reason for coma and/or decreased level of consciousness is decreased oxygenation of the brain. It is reasonably certain that this occured in this instance. As a result a pulse oximetry...