Roll Call

Crumbwannabe · Apr 1, 2005

We do not advance any where, as individuals or the proffession as a whole by pandering to doctors.
Nursing is a seperate, though allied proffession to medicine.
We have equal footing to the doctors.

Dean needs an endoscopy, and I think the big "Golytely' is far superior to Fleet's soda, as long as it isn't me. (What's with this Fleet guy? Everything he makes is about poop. And Dr. Scholl had a foot fetish.)

Also, you're right in my mind as far as allied professions, no gain by pandering to docs and all, but too many think that they can advance by being the doctor's pet. Consequently, we end up running in circles rather than standing proudly. After all, there is little other than normal maintainance & comfort measures we can do without an order, and we certainly can't admit patients.

Often I think we are viewed as a means to an end.

Crumbwannabe · Apr 1, 2005

A long time ago, far far away, there was a St. Louis D.J. the notorious J.C. Corcoran, who used to tell the 1 hr. dirty joke. It goes like this, he'd tell the setup, and then an hour later say the punch line. (He did not say any of the seven words you can't use).

Far from me to suggest that we would ever post jokes this way with a post or two in between, but it is an intriguing idea, wouldn't you say?

Why do doctors spank the baby at birth?

Crumbwannabe · Apr 5, 2005

What are we fizzling out or something? Wear your Animus proudly!!!

Crumbwannabe · Apr 6, 2005

Hi

Well the title implies the question. Are the lasers any better than a 2x4 guide and c-clamps? Seems that laser or not, one could err without a guide. I mean it's nothing more than a high tech chalk line, unless I'm wrong. I'm pretty happy with my trusty Craftsman.

'..to knock the weenies off the dumb ones....'

nursemike, ASN, RN · Apr 7, 2005

Hi
Well the title implies the question. Are the lasers any better than a 2x4 guide and c-clamps? Seems that laser or not, one could err without a guide. I mean it's nothing more than a high tech chalk line, unless I'm wrong. I'm pretty happy with my trusty Craftsman.
'..to knock the weenies off the dumb ones....'

My dad used to get on me all the time about cutting circles with a circular saw. I think the laser is probably a bit more accurate than the notch on the saw shoe. They sell an aluminum guide to use like your 2x4 that's as good as you can get with a circular saw.

I do like the laser guide for a power miter saw. If you see the line on your thumb, you know to move it before you bring the blade down. But so far I've been pretty careful with the non-laser one I have.

Someone on another thread said all real men need in their toolboxes are WD-40 and duct tape. I don't want to get into personal criticisms, but that's just wrong. The rule is, if you have any money, you need another tool.

Sadly, I seem to be getting as bad about nursing tools. I finally found a hemostat I like, the other day. The first few were sort of cheap and crappy, but this new one is solid. It was only a buck more than the cheapies, too. I must say, though, I'm not entirely happy with my stethoscope...

Crumbwannabe · Apr 7, 2005

edit...The rule is, if you have any money, you need another tool....

Trouble is, after a time, you nearly always need to make a shop. (...And don't call it a shed...) Otherwise you have a garage full of sawdust, not to mention having to run more dedicated circuits for safety. And then the bench becomes a convenient place for 'dear wife' to put things she doesn't need indoors at the time, unless you like the idea of having a display case of china angels and an airline cosmetic bag, and potting supplies adding to the ambience of the shop.

I didn't think those laser saws would be all they are cracked up to be. I'll just keep using the board and clamp fence. The levelers are nice, though. If interested, I'll try to find the site for a video of making an incredible work bench. Can be done in a weekend.

Liberace goes to the doctor, not feeling well. The doc says, "well, I'm not going to beat around the bush, you have HIV." Liberace says "Oh my God what can I do?" The doc says "Here's what I want you to do...go home and eat a box of Grape-Nuts, 6 jalepeno peppers, a pound of hot sausage, half a bag of peanuts, half a bag of walnuts, 6 carrots slathered in tabasco, and top it off with a quart of prune juice." Liberace says, "And so, will that cure me?" The doc says...

Crumbwannabe · Apr 10, 2005

This is a great link, and they even have the video of al Carroll and some other guy building it. http://www.michaelholigan.com/Departments/TVShow/seg_index.asp?ts%5Fid=5255&mscssid=BCSK1EM2S6D09J180HFW7DHW3PWW31F4

As soon as the yard sale's over, I got all the lumber and hardware waiting....

"No, but you'll know what your butt was made for."

alton · Apr 12, 2005

A few things that keep us apart from our female cohort.

1. being male

2. love of tools

3. ability to harm ourselves in amazing ways with any combo of 1 and 2

Crumbwannabe · Apr 12, 2005

A few things that keep us apart from our female cohort.
1. being male
2. love of tools
3. ability to harm ourselves in amazing ways with any combo of 1 and 2

1.) Not buying things because they're 'cute'.

2.) Not having an entire grocery store aisle devoted to one single part of our anatomy.

3.) The ability to discriminate a high heeled shoe and kitchen knife from a hammer and a slotted screwdriver.

Calfax · Apr 25, 2005

Checking in from Okinawa, Japan where all the women are beautiful, the weather is always warm, and the Orion is always cold.

Crumbwatcher.....all hail "Sweetmeat", Monday night metal, Smash, and Leonard Skynard every day! You better EAT-RITE or not at all.......and make mine a slinger. Sorry to hear the union got busted up. Shame.

Do you bring a Leatherman or a Gerber to work?

Palm pilot or PocketPC? Whatcha got on it? Besides that Kama Sutra thing....

"The charge nurse, a staff nurse and a grad nurse were sitting around the break table eating chinese take-out. The grad nurse opens his fortune cookie, which reads "You've been granted one wish......use it wisely". He wishes alound to be a billionaire on a tropical island surrounded by luscious bikini clad babes to cater to his every wish. And poof! He disappears.

The staff nurse opens his fortune cookie which reads, "You have one wish...use it wisely". The staff nurse wishes to be the CEO of Bass Pro Shops and married to Rachel Ray. Poof! He disappears.

The charge nurse reaches over and opens his fortune cookie. Yep...one wish, use wisely. He sits back and takes a sip of coffee. After a second, he looks up at the ceiling and says, "You know those two turkeys? I want them back here in 20 minutes...."

Crumbwannabe · May 1, 2005

Do you bring a Leatherman or a Gerber to work?
Palm pilot or PocketPC? Whatcha got on it? Besides that Kama Sutra thing....
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Actually I carry a Buck 'assist open', and I'd grab one up fast before the 'good people' decide they're swithblades

Harleyhead · May 1, 2005

Studying in Maryland...

Love those white uniforms . I lived in Gaithersburg once.