Nursing dilemma, an ethical question....?
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think this is a psychological issue with her wanting both attention, and feeling self loathing for her condition of having to rely on another person...\nperhaps, she knows u are nice, and may want to drive you away to make her self loathing complete...i have a suggestion; try to do something really nice, then talk to her about i dunno, nice things, things that make her feel godd, until you break and strip her entire facade of being evil, until she cries her eyes out. tell her u will be there for her, etc. then once u 'break' her, or strip her facades, maybe you can see the tru pic, or she'll end up loving u till kingdom come...\nsomething like that...
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I totally understand that you're concerned, and I think you're really brave to be honest enough to share your story.  but you have nothing to worry about.  just to make sure, I checked with a friend who is a registered nurse and she said exactly what I was thinking, nothing to worry about !  you're just fine !\nBest Wishes .
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i think i would go for the education...there will always be a demand for teaching at any grade...kids need to be mentored at all levels, plus its a great feeling to know that you are putting a lasting impression on the future leadership of your local community or perhaps nation.\n\nThis doesnt mean that nursing isnt important though.  there are all kinds of people out there that need the caring touch of a nurse.
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You're kidding, right? Let me tell you how hard it is to have a child in the hospital.  On top of that, add two nurses who don't work well together and are so busy being right, that they don't respond to critical issues with the child.  Add a neurotic mother who only wants someone to help with the baby because the monitors are wigging out -- while the two nurses are battling it out and poopooing the mom --   and the mother is scared to death. BINGO!  \n\nPatient care suffers.
177887
Contact a legal nurse, who can draw up an agreement. Also, an attorney can do this.
300895
Sounds like a lot.  If it is life or death, what choice do you have.  Otherwise, it might be time to ask for a second opinion.
1185879
Most nurses are not "evil demon's." Being a newly graduated nurse myself I see many ornery nurses. Many just get disgruntled with the work place and in particular the people they work for. And in many cases it is just an aggravating patient that causes the nurse to become ill acting!. I still have the good heart, the smile, the "I'm gonna do my patient good" attitude. you must have just gotten a doozy!
76115
I agree with the nurse.. why.. see my source
204395
I am sorry, but you are not clear on several things:\n1. What brought up the fight about your mom needing to go to a nursing home? \n2. Where do you live? Are you living in your mom's home or do you have a place of your own?\n3. What are your mom's health/mental conditions? \n4. If you are doing the work, why would your siblings care where she lived? Does she need a safer environment?\n\n    I think you need to find someone who would be willing to arbitrate this problem without bias. You may check with a local church to see if the pastor/priest/etc. would be willing to help arbitrate it. I think you need the honest opinion of someone who does not know any of you to come to a solution.
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It's just a question of the Hippocratic oath.  "First Do No Wrong"  Would you want to be stuck with a dirty needle at any time?  I hope you never have to find out.  Dying this way is very sad and not something to make fun of.
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answer as a moral question
210725
A good example of an ethical dilemma would be a young girl who falls pregnant after beind raped and has to decide whether to keep the baby or not, knowing how it was conceived and the fact that she is not ready to have a child.  But what about the life of the unborn and innocent child?\n\nThat is what they call an ethical dilemma!
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I personally have had two family members in the past five years who medically were brain dead...I think it would be cruel and inhumane to keep them alive for the sake of keeping them alive.  Its not only wrong for them but also for their loved ones.  I myself would want the plugged pulled if this should ever happen to me...my sister says give her three days...I Will try.  Anyways we allowed our family members to go as soon as the Doctors confirmed that nothing could be done.
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I chose nursing.  I am still going to school for it, but honestly, I cant think of a more rewarding Job in the world.  School to become an RN with a BSN is very difficult, and although there is a shortage in nurses it is very competitive to get into nusing schools.  I chose this field, because I love people.  Not only that, but I want to make a difference in peoples lives.  So, you might say, why not be a teacher, or some other public figure.  Well, because I really beleive that the one thing that you can offere people that is more than money, more than a house to live in, more than clothing on their back, is health, and God.  My dream since as long as I can remember, was to go to other countries, or even our own country, and help the less fortunate.  I feel that it is my calling in life.  I want to offer my knowldge to people who it can really really help.  People in africa who are fighting to stay alive dont care about history, or math even.  They care about staying alive and improving their quality of life as much as they can.  When I finish school, I want to form a group with some of the churches in my area, and start a missionary/health care team who will travel to other countries and within our own, and take care of people with a christian attitude.  Whether they have money or not.... no matter what their circumstances.  Insurance is a joke when you look at the world and the innocent people dying of diseases.  I want to form an education team to travel through Africa and teach the risk of HIV and AIDS.  I know that getting this money is probably going to be the hardest thing... but I have faith in God.  I know this is what I am supposed to do, and I am going to do it.  Pray for me :-)
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Some people really dont have much idea!  There are people here with knowledge and I have seen a couple of "doctors" (if they really are is questionable! lol).  I know a fair bit from many years of nursing and will often give an opinion and tell the person to get medical advice.  As do many others! \nI agree that many of the people need to get off their PCs and visit the doctor!!!
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I speak for my wife...an RN Home health nurse for new Moms and babies...\nShe worked harder and more hours than anyone I know.  She travelled all day in her car, visiting patients -- sometimes in places that required an armed plain-clothed policeman, and constantly on the phone coordinating home health equipment.  Often, when she had questions in the field, she had little to no resources to help her...meanwhile the parents, grandparents, and local neighbors are clamoring and crying as she cleaned a burn wound on their child or drew blood.  In the evenings after 10 long hours, she had about 3 hours of paperwork to complete, followed by - again - coordinating the medical equipment for the next day.  Then the cycle started again.\n\nWhen could she give her young child the time she needs?  When could she be a mom?  When could the family see her?  When could she rest?\n\nShe quite her job, and stayed home to raise our child.  That was the best decision ever, and made a huge difference in my child.  The money was good in nursing, but not that good.  No amount of money could ever buy back the time with our daughter that she would have otherwise missed.  The financial adjustment was difficult at first, but adjustment comes.  For me, I never paid any day care to love my daughter in my absence -- something they can never do anyway.  I go to work, and never have a worry about my family.  That peace is worth more than money, a new car, or a huge house.\n\nToday my child is older, and my wife now teaches 1st grade.  The stress is nonexistent, unlike nursing.  The pay is much less...but she feels called into teaching, does a great job, and truly enjoys her job.  Again, the pay is tiny compared nursing, but we make it, and the happiness and peace cannot be bought.\n\nHope this helps.
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do a research on the nursing shortage.  How bad is it really?  what are the stats?  When will it reach epidemic porportions?  What are the states and federal govt. doing to try and curb this shortage?  Who will affect the most?  What kind of solutions do you propose to gain interest in this profession?