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  1. ASA's response to Grey's Anatomy

    ali_gator replied to no-pain's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I find it very interesting that somebody who is not a nurse, or even nursing student, has so many strong opinions about the profession. Just something to chew

  2. "Nurse Quacktitioner."

    ali_gator replied to URO-RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm not at all bothered by the doll; it think it's rather cute! I am, however, distressed that these so-called "professionals" would delight in degrading the nursing profession. I'm suprised that...

  3. Breast Implants

    ali_gator replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Leslie, I think I did not effectively communicate what I meant to say. American society is, indeed very focused on beauty. I meant to point out that the western world does see the mind as a...

  4. Breast Implants

    ali_gator replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    I must ask-- why is it such a big deal to you? Since Western society is so heavily influenced by liberalism, we are viewed as "mental" as opposed to "physical" beings anyway. Our bodies are seen as...

  5. Nursing Against the Odds -- Who's reading it, or has read it?

    ali_gator replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    I read the book and found it very informative, but also rather depressing. I often wonder what I'm getting myself into, and if I can handle working in the volitile enviornment described in the book....

  6. Breast Implants

    ali_gator replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    I have breast implants. I love them! I went from a 34B to about a 34-36D. Even on my 5' 7", size 6 frame, they look fairly natural. My surgeon did an outstanding job. (Lovely man, by the way.) I...

  7. Long Term Goals

    ali_gator posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses have more career options now than ever before. Today, many nurses work in areas such as health policy, academics, etc. I think it would be fun to discuss our long term goals; I plan to go to...

  8. How do you deal with anti-OB people?

    ali_gator replied to ParasMom's topic in General Nursing

    Also, Parasmom, I don't think a CNM is any more likely to stretch the truth than other providers. Every CNM I have met has been extremely professional. Most deliver in hospitals, so I their patients...

  9. How do you deal with anti-OB people?

    ali_gator replied to ParasMom's topic in General Nursing

    When I have a child, barring any complications, I plan to use a CNM. I'm not a "nature nazi," I just don't want any unnecessary medical procedures. I think that every woman should fully explore her...

  10. why do people think doctors are so superior?

    ali_gator replied to MagicalThinking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Believe it or not, this subject was brought up in my Philosophy class. Because we live in a Capitalist society (and Capitalism is strongly rooted in Liberalism) work that is physical is not as valued...

  11. MD works as RN

    ali_gator replied to nursemd's topic in General Nursing

    I'm studying hard to become a nurse because I want to be a NURSE. No slight to you... I just wanted to clarify that.:) I'm at a top Women's college, getting my BSN; I've worked hard to get where I...

  12. Md's Against Crna's?

    ali_gator replied to LLL123's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Listen up: I don't belittle the education or efforts of anyone! I both respect and appreciate how hard MDs have to work. That having been said, I expect to graduate from my BSN program about...

  13. "Just" a nurse? You can do so much better!

    ali_gator replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    It's good to know that there are smart people in this

  14. "Just" a nurse? You can do so much better!

    ali_gator replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    I would also like to add that three Ivy League schools and many other prestigious universities, such as Georgetown, NYU, UCSF, UCLA, and Duke ALL have nursing programs. Nursing a career for...

  15. "Just" a nurse? You can do so much better!

    ali_gator replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    I can't count how many times I've heard the "you're too smart to be a nurse" speech, especially from my mother. For a long time, she tried to get me to go into anything but nursing...dietician,...

  16. "why not medical school?"

    ali_gator replied to janony's topic in General Nursing

    I know how hard it can be when you dont recieve support from those who should support you. Stay true to yourself. Remember, it is your life, not theirs.

  17. Morbidly obese lady on Nip/Tuck

    ali_gator replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    Call me crazy, but I think Dylan Walsh is

  18. We need a Nursing TV show

    ali_gator replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a writer (by hobby) and I've thought about drafting a series bible and pilot for this type of show...more for myself than anything else. I would make it more of a character drama than anything....

  19. We need a Nursing TV show

    ali_gator replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to see a show that shows how essential nurses are. It would have to be very well written, and have interesting, three-dimensional characters. Maybe that would spark more interest in the...

  20. Thoughts about BSN-PhD?

    ali_gator replied to hmsrn1201's topic in General Nursing

    With a PhD, you will be a great asset to the nursing profession. I'm a BSN student interested in pursuing a career in health policy, meaning I will need a Master's or PhD down the road as well. I...

  21. public's view of nurses

    ali_gator replied to bulldawggirl's topic in General Nursing

    I believe most people do not understand the nursing profession well. The public in general is unaware of the time and effort nurses put into their education. Instead of having a genuine respect for...

  22. Best Job/Best Money

    ali_gator replied to lawc2315's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't the patients life in the hands of the CRNA or MDA? I can't imagine this being low

  23. Patient's take on CRNA vs A/MD

    ali_gator replied to Papadoc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm terribly sorry to hear that. People certianly need to become more educated on the value of NPs and CRNAs. Many people I've met here in LA love NPs. They know what they are and are aware of the...

  24. Patient's take on CRNA vs A/MD

    ali_gator replied to Papadoc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi Papadoc, I had no reservations whatsoever about using a CRNA. I had heard many good things about them. Actually, the surgeries were elective (nose and breasts), and I would certialy use a CRNA...

  25. Patient's take on CRNA vs A/MD

    ali_gator replied to Papadoc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I had surgery a little over a year ago, and a CRNA did my anesthesia. She graduated from UCLA, and was very knowledgable and professional. I had never gone under before, and I came out fine. I would...