WestCoastSunRN MSN, CNS

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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I know you stated this is your opinion (as opposed to fact), but allow me to say I think this is a way over-simplified explanation for a very complex issue. Let me say, once again, that I am not...
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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. Yes, I couldn't remember the specifics -- thanks for the
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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Chiding? Um, ok. So what I say is chiding, but the mean-girl-nurse-on-nurse routine is "educating". I'm straight
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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you, and I guess what I don't know, and what I'm not sure any of us know, is what the true threshold is for a public outbreak of something that was all but eradicated. Would adjusting the CDC...
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    CNS vs MSN in Education for educator roles

    WestCoastSunRN replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Great points, llg. I am making sure the programs I consider have the 3 Ps... in many programs they are the same classes required for the FNP students. But it's an important consideration, since I am...
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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    As for me crying bully. I have never been bullied by a nurse in my entire career. I am one of those who think the term is way overused, in fact. I also know from former topics, that the particular...
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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well yes, I DO think there is damn good evidence to vaccinate kids. My point --- my entire point -- in anything I have said is that how we talk about things matters. I think this whole thread is a...
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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Libra Here are some of the quotes about using force. As I said, force short of holding a person down. And this response above, I believe, was in reference to the article about Australia mandating...
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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Katie, aren't you often decrying lateral violence in nursing? But you have no problem calling out fellow nurses as idiots in a public (albeit anonymous) forum. And do you not think "science...
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    Proper way to list credentials?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Brahma10's topic in General Nursing

    If you publish and peer-reviewed literature, I think it's absolutely appropriate to include the BS degree, or if you speak at a conference or some such thing. You will see this in literature and...
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    Pros and Cons - Nurse Educator

    WestCoastSunRN replied to mdsRN2005's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks, NDY. I am glad to hear you say the focus on EBP and reading/conducting research in your program was very helpful. It confirms for me that I want to find a program that does that as well....
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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It's dangerous when anyone stops thinking for her/himself. Most of what I have read in these pages of comments from those who have been labeled as "antivaccine" (and now "antiscience") represents...
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    Pros and Cons - Nurse Educator

    WestCoastSunRN replied to mdsRN2005's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This sounds great to me. I am in no rush to leave bedside nursing. I also am passionate about bedside nurses being well-equipped for what they do... and well supported. I have begun to get involved...
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    Help A New Nurse Out

    WestCoastSunRN replied to JJaneRN's topic in General Nursing

    What a refreshing post! I think there are ways to address your restlessness apart from prematurely leaving your current specialty. BTDT is right, you still have plenty to learn where you are. Keep...
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    Masters Degree in Education

    WestCoastSunRN replied to NursiePoo40's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    To clarify: Do you mean you obtained your Masters in Nursing Ed 7 years ago? As in you waited 7 years to take on an educator role? Just curious as I am in no rush to leave the bedside. I haven't...
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    Cleaning Comodes??

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Kristinalynn808's topic in General Nursing

    We do it if there is a need for one and they are all dirty. Otherwise housekeeping does it. But there is no way housekeeping can keep pace with all that needs to be done on a busy day. When it...
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    "Noctor?" Offensive title?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Breathing16's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    reminds me of "murse". I guess to some it's offensive and to others not. I don't see it as derogatory even if it is in most cases inaccurate. If I was an NP, I don't think I'd be offended, but it...
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    Best Schools for MSN in Education

    WestCoastSunRN replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks, MMJ. I did look into WGU as I know several nurses who are completing degrees through them. For me, the pass/fail and every class is worth 3.0 on transcript -- those things are enough to make...
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    Changing careers (sort of)?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to amalay's topic in Advanced Practice

    If you search AN, you will find several threads that feature users who are NPs who wish to leave advanced practice and return to bedside. Maybe you could reach out to one of
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    What if I'm the Bully?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Wise
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    Following the Research- Do No Harm

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Jeg91821's topic in General Nursing

    This. A thousand times... this
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    Changing careers (sort of)?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to amalay's topic in Advanced Practice

    I also am very dubious about the idea that you will be held to the standard of NP while in RN practice. Especially given the fact that you are certified in primary care and you are talking about...
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    Is bedside nursing still a lifelong career option?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to NicStrRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, bedside nursing is absolutely a life long career aspiration for many nurses. That said, it can take a physical toll that may not allow for continued full time practice at the bedside til...
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    NC Nurses: How's the nursing culture in NC?

    WestCoastSunRN posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello NC nurses! I used to be a NC nurse, but now work on the west coast. I'd like to get back to NC one day and would love to hear how things might have changed since I was there ('08). I work in...
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    NC Nurses: How's the nursing culture in NC?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    That's interesting. I don't work for a unionized system, but I sort of feel like our nurses benefit from the union hospitals in our area without having to be in the union. If that makes sense....