SFCardiacRN

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  1. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    SFCardiacRN replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    He smacked his fingers against his palm. Try it, it works. Sure pissed off Lisa though. She also prefers philosophy to

  2. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    SFCardiacRN replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I couldn't stay away. Using philosophical arguments to defend non-evidenced based practice is a smoke screen. However, I understand. There are no other practical arguments to make. Even a high...

  3. Internet Porn at work-need advice

    SFCardiacRN replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    I would confront her. I would tell her there is a rumor that she is spreading child Media lies. See what she

  4. Kids Exposed to Bacterial Meningitis

    SFCardiacRN replied to AggieNurse2B's topic in Pediatric

    Parents of children exposed to contagious disease WILL be informed if testing or prophylactic treatment is

  5. I've noticed something on these boards...

    SFCardiacRN replied to bethem's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, we eat our young and we are especially fond of foreign travelers. I haven't had a good Aussie meal in a long time so if you are planning on coming to the states may I recommend

  6. How often do you play hooky?

    SFCardiacRN replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    I take a couple of mental health days each year. It keeps me from getting burned out. I always check the schedule first to make sure a light day is forecast. I work in the

  7. Patient Almost Coded

    SFCardiacRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did the float nurse hang blood and

  8. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    SFCardiacRN replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    Now we're mixing physics and philosophy. The bottom line is this. Allnurses have to decide if they are going to base their practice in science. I think this current trend in masters programs to...

  9. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    SFCardiacRN replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I would like to thank ALL the posters in this interesting thread! There has been humor and emotion, tit for tat posts and vigorous opinion. This is what nursing should be...

  10. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    SFCardiacRN replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    I too was mystified by nursing diagnosis in school. I just didn't see the point. Now I realize it is an attempt to set us apart from medical diagnosis, to give us our own voice and gain respect from...

  11. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    SFCardiacRN replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While it is true that CNA does not represent VA hospitals (we have NFFE-IAM), their impact has been dramatic. The VA has had to increase wages in order to attract RN's. New grad wages have risen by...

  12. Assignment Nightmare

    SFCardiacRN replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    They may be right. Contracts are different than standard employment. What is obvious is that you have to move on. Just change agencies. They have not lived up to their part of the

  13. African American Care

    SFCardiacRN replied to CametoitlateTexan's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, that. I think sometimes PC stands for "partially

  14. A question for OR nurses

    SFCardiacRN replied to JJFROG's topic in Operating Room

    Central lines using a Swann-Ganz catheter measure central venous pressure, Pulmonary artery wedge pressure(right side heart function), as well as triple lumen for drips &

  15. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    SFCardiacRN replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    It came from a small group of aggresive nurses in commitee that would not shut up until it was included. Unfortunately, the NANDA commitee majority caved in to these loud mouthed

  16. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    SFCardiacRN replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    I can objectively see a chair. I can chart it's characteristics. I can tell if it is safe to sit on or not. I can measure it's dimensions and recommend any repairs that might be needed. The diagnosis...

  17. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    SFCardiacRN replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    Parlor tricks can be fun but what have they got to do with nursing? Fallen behind what? TT, crystal healing, Chinese herbs...I don't think

  18. Surgical Tech

    SFCardiacRN replied to Emery's topic in Operating Room

    Being an OR Tech first will be good training if you become an OR RN. However, it was not much help (to me) in nursing school. I thought I would breeze through since I had been a tech for so long. Boy...

  19. Calling All Circulators!!!!

    SFCardiacRN replied to PedsRNBSN's topic in Operating Room

    There is a huge learning curve. It takes a long time to become proficient. Surgeons sometimes act like babies. It is highly technical as you will have to trouble shoot mis-behaving equipment. It is a...

  20. African American Care

    SFCardiacRN replied to CametoitlateTexan's topic in General Nursing

    P RN, I loved your post. Great story! Culturally, southern blacks are closer to southern whites than to northern blacks (or whites). I think issues of culture cannot be based solely on color of skin....

  21. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    SFCardiacRN replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    Richard Gerber's theories on vibrational energetic medicine, homeopathic remedies, crystal healing, TT, radionics, psychic healing, electrotherapy and etc. ad nauseum have no bearing on the here and...

  22. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    SFCardiacRN replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Both! It takes a powerful union to create state based changes. The corporations that run hospitals and lobby lawmakers are huge and powerful. They are not about to listen to a 100 member union of...

  23. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    SFCardiacRN replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm referencing the point of "energy fields" and their place in nursing practice. Even if people can focus energy to repair these auras what has it got to do with nursing? How do we know if it even...

  24. Rules that make you go Hmmmmm...

    SFCardiacRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot about the shoes! So gross!!!! Thank God I don't have to answer

  25. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    SFCardiacRN replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly my point. If someone really wants to be a healer they should go to medical school and earn it. But it is so much easier to take a weekend course, claim magical powers an depend on...