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  1. ANA rec BSN vs ASN

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

    have you read s. gordon's most recent book, "nursing against the odds"? there is some evidence to support your position but i agree with ms. gordon, it is not so much that we eat our young but that...

  2. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    grannynurse FNP student replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You are joking, I hope. Grannynurse

  3. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    grannynurse FNP student replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nursing is one of the few 'professions' that has three entry way levels of education. OTs, PTs, STs all require a miminmum of a BA or BS. And a PT requires an Masters for entry level. We have been...

  4. Starting MPH program in one week!!

    grannynurse FNP student replied to t2000JC's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congradulations and good luck. Keep us posted :) Grannynurse

  5. Thesis or not

    grannynurse FNP student replied to moonshadeau's topic in Post Graduate Students

    When I got my first Masters, I did a thesis. This time, I'm going the research project route. Less trouble, less expense, less work :) Grannynurse

  6. public health nursing in florida

    grannynurse FNP student replied to tiggerlover's topic in Public, Community Health

    What you refer to as a health visitor is generally known as a home health nurse. Here in Florida, one does not need a degree in public health, only a license as a RN or LPN. There are county Health...

  7. Tom Cruises' take on Psychiatry

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Katydidit34's topic in Psychiatric

    I watched today's interview, as well as passed ones. I am uncertain as to what the one physician was referring to, when he made the comment there was not scientific proof of biochemical imbalances....

  8. Is it asthma?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Jess79's topic in Pulmonary

    Pollen, which is a known trigger of an asthma attack, is suspended in the air. In high humidity, more pollen is suspended. Pior to rain, water droplets are taken up into the athmoshere(?), along...

  9. What is your nursing theory and why?

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

    I suppose I follow the transcultural theory of nursing. I believe that everyone's culture has an impact on how they approach and accept their health care; how it defines their views of their needs;...

  10. Disabled LPN inquiring about "research" as new occupation

    grannynurse FNP student replied to jandog's topic in Research

    Without a BS or a BA you will be unable to find a position in research. These are the minimum requirements to do research. I would suggest you seek out testing and Voc counselling to determine the...

  11. MALPRACTICE INSURANCE: FAQS

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

    Excuse me, my insurance company did kick in, just as soon as I notified them I was being sued. I do not understand your comment. I should hope the MY insurance company is going to fight for me, that...

  12. MALPRACTICE INSURANCE: FAQS

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

    In response to your question, I strongly recommend the occurance coverage. I was sued approximately one year after I was seriously injured. I had to allow my coverage to laspe. Without the...

  13. Is it asthma?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Jess79's topic in Pulmonary

    Since you haven't outline your symptoms, I can't respond to those. Arizona is no longer the safe haven it once was for asthmatics. With it's expanding population, they have expended their green...

  14. Sexual health and the elderly

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'll be sixty, in August, and hope I am still sexually active when I am in my 90s :) This question was addressed when I was in grad school, in the middle 70s, you would be surprised at the attitudes...

  15. med admin mistake...confused...

    grannynurse FNP student replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Only if you want to kill someone. I am an insulin dependent diabetic and have been a nurse since 1967. I have never heard of such a dose being given to a patient. And insulin IV drip, yes but 130...

  16. Tom Cruises' take on Psychiatry

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Katydidit34's topic in Psychiatric

    I watched his interview. What a crock. I suffer from Bi Polar Disorder. Without medication, I would likely be dead. He is entitled to his beliefs. He is not entitled to inflict them on the...

  17. What exactly is conscious sedation?

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

    It is what I demand when I have to undergo any painful procedure. I certainly like not remembering a thing. Grannynurse

  18. The power of language

    grannynurse FNP student replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    You must be reading S. Gordon's new book, "Nursing Against the Odds'. Grannynurse

  19. undocumented immigrant wants to be a nurse

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

    I wonder how much more those who rale against illegals would be willing to pay for their fruits and vegetables? Or have added to the contruction of their homes. Or be willing to return to all those...

  20. graduate school for nurses

    grannynurse FNP student replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    In response to your question on how people get these drugs, simple. They purchase them, legally, without a prescription, in their own country. In many Middle and South America, precriptions are not...

  21. Client or patient?

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

    I believe it depends on the setting and situation. I referred to my WC patients as my clients. I referred to my hospital patients as patients. They are two seperate and distinct groups of...

  22. Tom Cruises' take on Psychiatry

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Katydidit34's topic in Psychiatric

    While he is entitled to his views, I think that Lauer attempted to get him to explain the rational bases for his beliefs, something Tom failed to do. And Lauer did challenge his position that no one...

  23. working while on pain meds?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was on the patch for two years. It helped control my chronic pain and it didn't affect my mental status. Just make sure you have a note from your doctor, outlining that he has ordered the drug for...

  24. Breast Reduction?

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

    I had reduction mamoplasty done in 1981. I had a total of six pounds removed from my chest. It reduced my upper back and neck pain. And it was entirely covered by my health insurance. I went to a...

  25. a rant (pts come to hospital for the littlest of things)

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

    I suffer from asthma. When I go to the ER, I need respiratory therapy, immediately. I generally drive myself to the ER. Why? Because, one I have gotten tired of waiting and waiting to be seen by a...