SailorFrog

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1. Medical Assistants being called nurses

   SailorFrog replied to Ethicsrn4life's topic in Relations

   First off let me say this: Any MA who calls themself a nurse is breaking the law in most every state and so is the MD. Second: MA are just as important as nurses are so get off the typical RN high horse. I have been in this business for more than 30 ...

2. March 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   SailorFrog replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   Those? Those are corporate clocks. They're only right twice a day.

3. To RNs: Would you encourage students to get into nursing from a practical standpoint?

   SailorFrog replied to Nickoxp's topic in Men

   Wow. I have been around this profession in one way or another all my life. Military and civilian alike. I'm 50. I have relatives and friends who also have the same background. It's what YOU make it. For the naysayers....maybe it's time for you to mov...

4. A little anxiety applying for Nursing school as an older male

   SailorFrog replied to Magnicious's topic in Men

   I'm 50. I am just getting back into this business after a 3 year hiatus I'm retired Navy. I spent years as an Firefighter/EMT. I spent a couple years working as an MA. Taught EMT's and MA's both. Now, I'm in nursing school. The only grief I have eve...

5. Oh, California

   SailorFrog replied to brs_2010's topic in California

   I live in the SF Bay area. I have been here since the 70's. My Mother was a nurse here for over 30 years. California is no worse than anywhere else. You get out of it what you put into it. Yes it is tough here, however nothing good ever comes easy. ...