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  1. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    grannynurse FNP student replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I resigned my commission after six years of service, for personal reasons. And no, neither my father nor I were promised Tricare. We were promised care via the military hospital system....

  2. School Policy on Hair/Nails/Jewelry/Make-up?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Rosa2Little's topic in General Students

    Your story reminds me of something that happen to me, as a first year nursing student. We had a ring of keys, which were attached to a rope, that went around our waist. One morning, late , I hung...

  3. Recovering RN seeking to re-enter practice

    grannynurse FNP student replied to JMWalker's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Suggest you do a review of the available literature, regarding the rehabilitation potentional of pedophiles. Research has shown that they are among those most likely to re-offend. As for nurses, who...

  4. Is anyone near or in the path of Katrina?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to tell you this but all three of our hospitals lost their roofs when Charlie hit. And were unable to take in any patients. Not only did we lose our roofs but our electricity and staff were...

  5. THinking of you... Please stay safe! Hurricane Katrina

    grannynurse FNP student replied to midwife2b's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, you are in my prayers. We went thru Charlie. My three grandchildren missed two and half weeks of school. And spent the remainder of the year in double sessions.. My community is still...

  6. School Policy on Hair/Nails/Jewelry/Make-up?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Rosa2Little's topic in General Students

    Gosh, my student uniform-pin striped dress, 12 inches off the floor, starched collar, cuffs, bib and apron, plus cap, no make-up. tiny stud earings, watch with second hand, no hair on collar, white...

  7. Nursing License and DUI

    grannynurse FNP student replied to vette4me's topic in Florida Nursing

    The courts of Florida state that only a conviction must be listed. Grannynurse

  8. Family Witnessing Code Activities

    grannynurse FNP student replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    It has been my observation that most who oppose, oppose it on a personal level. And do not take into consideration the ramifications of a planned family member being present. And the understanding...

  9. Herbal/alternative and modern medicine can come together as a safe practice?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to button2cute's topic in Holistic

    I am assuming you are speaking of therapuetic touch when you mention TT. It was begun at NYU. It is the cornerstone of CSU program. Herbal therapy is under investigation as to it's impact on other...

  10. Discharged after c-section and readmitted next day

    grannynurse FNP student replied to sahmof2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not an OB nurse. It sounds like you had an infection, complicated by a cardiacmyopathy(?). I am happy your second pregency was without any complications. Grannynurse

  11. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    grannynurse FNP student replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Excuse me, but neither my father, nor my brother nor I were promised having our medical care provided for, by the VA system. All three of us were promised life time medical care, in a military...

  12. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    grannynurse FNP student replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And you seem to have forgotten, the President has to sign on the budget bill. And that he has line item veto. And that he makes his desire and spending level known to the members of Congress. If...

  13. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    grannynurse FNP student replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Please tell me how Bush has increased or even maintained the current rate of expenditures to vets and/or the vet system. He has not. In fact, he has reduced spending. That is not bashing, that is...

  14. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    grannynurse FNP student replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What is your rating Kevin? How far do you have to travel to the VA? Are you Medicare eligible? Do they treat your non-service connected illnesses? My father served 27 years. In exchange for his...

  15. Family Witnessing Code Activities

    grannynurse FNP student replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Several years ago, I watched a program that addressed this very topic. The standard, for one famiy member to be present, was clearly presented to the family. And the person was accompanied by a...

  16. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I see you that one and raise you :beer: My frying pan caught fire and I could put it out. It also set my microwave on fire. I called 911 (that had the automatic address thing) She kept asking...

  17. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    as you may have guessed, i have been a nurse for a long, long time. one of the first rules, i was taught, never, never, never give a medication you, yourself did not pour. and there is never an...

  18. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At the risk of being jumped, you were wrong. The major mistake and error, which is what I believe your employer may be upset about, YOU gave medication to a patient which you did not pour. It is...

  19. Blah - bad sociology class

    grannynurse FNP student replied to nursestudentin05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hee, hee my SO rating goes from excellent to bad. Guess it depended on the grade he gave you. Grannynurse

  20. Question: Is it too late for me to go to nursing school in my mid 40s?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Charity1230's topic in General Nursing

    Only if you think my entering graduate school, at the age of 60, too old. Grannynurse

  21. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    grannynurse FNP student replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In a way, I agree with you. I believe that everyone, male and female should have mandatory military service, in this country. And no one, regardless of income or education level should be allowd to...

  22. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    grannynurse FNP student replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One thing that no one has mentioned is the VA forcing vets to use their Medicare benefits, adding to the cost to the vet. My father served 27 years. My brother 22. I did 6 in the Air National...

  23. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    grannynurse FNP student replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    There are several steps for one to be considered an addict. Among them: 1. Taking excess of dose ordered. 2. Taking medication more frequently then ordered. 3. Using medication as a psychological...

  24. point me in the right direction for financial aid

    grannynurse FNP student replied to resqinstructor's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't know where you are going to school but a 12% interest loan is a bit high. Sttanford Loans are much lower. I wonder if you are not being taken.

  25. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    grannynurse FNP student replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Please do not take this the wrong way but you need to learn the difference between addiction and habitation/dependency. And there is a difference. And one of the problems is the incorrect use of the...