Woodenpug

Woodenpug BSN

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  1. Why still IV gtt rates on exams?

    Woodenpug replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Your analogy would only be applicable if there were a very real chance that you would be thrust into a situation where you had no other choice than to rub two sticks together to get fire. And in that...

  2. Why still IV gtt rates on exams?

    Woodenpug replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to feed into this but.... do Murphy drip rates really make a

  3. Why still IV gtt rates on exams?

    Woodenpug replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Unless you have some flint and kindling around, what would that better way be? If the pumps go out, you have to set it to gravity. Period. Why would anyone object to some simple arithmetic? (amount *...

  4. Why still IV gtt rates on exams?

    Woodenpug replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's so frustrating. Really, things change. Yes, you can justify starting a fire by rubbing two sticks together, but really, do you need to start a fire, and on those rare occasions, can't you find...

  5. Why still IV gtt rates on exams?

    Woodenpug replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It seems hard to let go of stuff. People will always give some sort of justification. The grain thing is useful for ASA, pharmacy won't let them get away with take two aspirin and the docs are never...

  6. RNs superior???

    Woodenpug replied to ange26s's topic in General Students

    Thecommuter makes an excellent point. I'd like to ad that it seems, everywhere I have worked, some nurses are very resistant to change. Those nurses will do anything they can get away with to...

  7. When to HOLD a medication...Help!

    Woodenpug replied to dumbell40ish's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not sure I understand the question. The information on when to hold a drug is in the same place as the rest of the information about drugs. You hold medications when they are contraindicated. For...

  8. How does nursing school differ from the real world of nursing?

    Woodenpug replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Nursing

    I do, honestly, see it differently. If the instructors were up-to-date and the course content also current, then it would have some value. I understand the mechanisms which prevent nursing schools...

  9. How does nursing school differ from the real world of nursing?

    Woodenpug replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Nursing

    oops, someday I could want a position at a nursing school. Sorry, i ment to say I really valued my education and learned a lots o

  10. How does nursing school differ from the real world of nursing?

    Woodenpug replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is nothing more than a hoop through which you must

  11. Is your loved one sick of hearing nursing stuff?

    Woodenpug replied to melisgood's topic in General Students

    Sorry, I guess I don't relate. Thought You were talking nursing, not schoolin. just ignore my

  12. Is your loved one sick of hearing nursing stuff?

    Woodenpug replied to melisgood's topic in General Students

    My wife is the same. Wants to hear nothing about nursing. I empathize, because like you, I love nursing and it's an important part of my life. It started when I was doing my pre-reqs and continues...

  13. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    Woodenpug replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    My mistake, I was mislead by your quoting me at the start of your post. I did not know you wanted to make false statements without

  14. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    Woodenpug replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I answered your questions. Were they

  15. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    Woodenpug replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    It is related to this thread. Again the title is "Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients." Nurses are bound to a code of ethical principles. One of them is patient advocacy. That...

  16. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    Woodenpug replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    To be clear, I support the idea that good staffing improves patient outcomes. You still need to show that Unions improve patient outcomes. That would be in comparison to non-unions. You have...

  17. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    Woodenpug replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    That's it? No supporting ideas? Well, thank you. Even strong union supporters are unable to present any evidence in favor of unions. One more reason to not waste my time with any "literature"...

  18. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    Woodenpug replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Your point? All I'm asking for is some evidence. Title and author. I concede your point that improved staffing ratios equals improved patient outcomes. I also agree that magnet status and nurses...

  19. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    Woodenpug replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    But the burden is on this thread. By the title. I also simply stated that if these articles exist, as you seem to report, I can find them, if they are peer reviewed. The discussion is I think "do...

  20. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    Woodenpug replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Following logic. Better staffing is a necessary condition for better conditions but not sufficient. You also have to define "better." But more to the point - Those reports may exist, but I have...

  21. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    Woodenpug replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Two ideas. One - list the studies, by title and author. Two, show that union health care organizations have improved staffing as compared to non-union health care organizations. I completely...

  22. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    Woodenpug replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    In other words, no evidence exists to support the concept that unions are a benefit to nurses or patients. This thread is a waste of time. No one wants to present credible evidence, just practice...

  23. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    Woodenpug replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    A well written case study. And I agree, Magnet status does improve patient outcomes. Could a non-union hospital attain magnet

  24. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    Woodenpug replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I would like to see the original study/s. Would anyone assist me by giving the title and author? I've chased too many red herrings. Thank you in

  25. Rate your professors

    Woodenpug replied to MermiesGreatGig's topic in General Students

    I did not find the site useful when I was in school. The comments were, this is a bad professor, that one is a "sweet heart." And no actual rational for the choices. I've checked back just now and...