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Posted on November 20 at 7:48 p.m.
upset, as for the comment 'That is not my patient, so I can't answer that call light." , I haven't actually seen that. My wife and my mother have both been in-patients [the horror was getting past E.R.] and the care was reasonably good. The staff seemed to team up and try to help one another as best that could. They were ALWAYS short staffed due to some idiot's numbers schedule that dictated how many people could be there at any one time. In addition, another moron determined that it would be a good idea for each person to care for patients in each of the two halls. The ward being L-shaped, the staff literally ran themselves ragged. I recall one particular evening when the nurse had to time my mother's IV drip. It was apparent that she relished this opportunity to simply stand still for a few moments. The L-shape, and the directive to run both halls, also made it necessary for the nurses to beat it to the junction each and every time a call light went off to see who's patient it was and who was available, if anyone, to answer it or if more than one person was needed. Sounds like a plan to me [to run the staff into the ground]. The staff, most of them anyway, really did try to provide good patient care. Like I said, outpatient is a whole 'nother story.
Posted on November 20 at 7:17 p.m.
In a post in response to a letter from a former nrhc RN, I offer the following: Yes, Kathy, they are[trying to be another Mayo Clinic]. The latest hiree with horsepower is from the Mayo Clinic and has indicated she wants to make nhrc another Mayo. The hospital has already tried 3 times I know of to make it an all-RN facility and I agree this is ridiculous. Some of the best caregivers I've met are *lowly* aides, LPNs or CMAs. The more time spent in the classroom will shorten the amount of time a new nurse has in actually taking care of the patient as a person as opposed to a number. Just because you have 1/2 of the alphabet behind your name does not mean you know squat about being a nurse. We've all met people who are 'book smart' who couldn't pour water out of a shoe even if the directions were printed on the bottom. Letters are good but are worthless without common sense.
Posted on November 20 at 7:14 p.m.
Yes, Kathy, they are. The latest hiree with horsepower is from the Mayo Clinic and has indicated she wants to make nhrc another Mayo. The hospital has already tried 3 times I know of to make it an all-RN facility and I agree this is ridiculous. Some of the best caregivers I've met are *lowly* aides, LPNs or CMAs. The more time spent in the classroom will shorten the amount of time a new nurse has in actually taking care of the patient as a person as opposed to a number. Just because you have 1/2 of the alphabet behind your name does not mean you know squat about being a nurse. We've all met people who are 'book smart' who couldn't pour water out of a shoe even if the directions were printed on the bottom. Letters are good but are worthless without common sense.
Posted on November 19 at 6:19 p.m.
just, the left turns are why I suggested the roundabouts would be a good idea for "Clint's Curves" or "Clint Bowyer Corners". Wouldn't want to annoy Clint by attaching him to the circles but may be a good zimmerman marketing sign would be a wrap around that says "Emporia, Kansas: Proud Birthplace of NASCAR'S Clint Bowyer." Good manners would suggest they obtain Clint's permission before they decide to use his name but maybe it's not done that way in Illinois.
On Bowyer Blvd.
Posted on November 17 at 7:38 p.m.
I've traveled W 50 for years and nothing's changed much. Just about three weeks ago, we had to hit the brakes and take to the shoulder because some dumb@$$ was trying to pass two semis at once. Visibility in any direction was not a problem and there was room that this moron could have moved back into the traffic lane between the trucks but he/she decided to mortally endanger us. Road rage? Oh yeah, I had a major dose that day.
Posted on November 17 at 7:27 p.m.
Apparently I missed it. What'd he do that he's "Mr. I am above the law" ?
On Bowyer Blvd.
Posted on November 14 at 9 p.m.
If they use a lot of water, their rates increase. If they use *no* water, their rates increase. O.K. It's a plan. Meeting adjourned.
Posted on November 11 at 4:14 p.m.
Maybe he is setting himself up, just, but it sure honored a lot of fine folks in the process. I firmly believe we can never honor or thank our Veterans enough. The sacrifices of combat or support troops are what gave us the opportunity to discuss and debate on this forum. As for a "motive" for the signs, do you know for a fact that this is why he worked on the Braille flags and the signs? And who's to say he wouldn't do a good job? Are you happy with some of the stuff the city government does, hanging a "Home of. . . . " sign without even talking with the person who's to be named as an example? I'm not so sure I wouldn't like to have someone on the commission who'se a little closer to the common citizen aka zimmerman's F*****g hicks. Yes, Boyer "might" have decided to remove himself for his own PR agenda or maybe he decided to remove himself from this "marketing ploy" using his name. Booker, I don't know about the Vette but I'd enjoy watching him run the motorhome through "ClintCurves". The Vette would be way too easy.
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Posted on November 20 at 8:35 p.m.
Seems I read on-line at another site that this is coming to light now because the insurance companies, including obama's reformed plan, are trying to eliminate "unnecessary" tests. What a coincidence ! !
On Mammogram Advice