http://mursing101.net journal of a male graduate nurse Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:13:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 2: government characterized by specialization of functions, adherence to fixed rules, and a hierarchy of authority 3: a system of administration marked by officialism, red tape, and proliferation A.K.A. stupidity. I had to write about it. The ‘burden’ placed on our current cost of medical insurance in this country is certainly NOT the ... http://mursing101.net/bu%c2%b7reau%c2%b7cra%c2%b7cy/ On my honor, I will do my best - to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the law; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. Well, I have plenty to write about, however, I have had little time to express the things that ... http://mursing101.net/i-will-do-my-best/ Your perspective seems to be different when death affects someone other than those close to you. Does that mean I don’t care? Am I already cold hearted because I (may) appear unfazed by death? Am I a slug when I am emotionless while taking care of someone that means ... http://mursing101.net/is-ignorance-really-bliss/ Watching the athletes that have sold themselves to their dreams and desires makes me think about the impact the nursing profession could continue to have with the numerous people that have chosen this path as their profession. What if we strove to reach our fullest potential? This brings me to ... http://mursing101.net/strive/ I am now a GN. What an anti-climactic finish to school. We had our exit exams last Friday and it has still taken a couple of days to sink in since we had our ‘official’ graduation back in May because the medical and nursing school I attended only has one ... http://mursing101.net/it-has-a-certain-ring-to-it-bring-the-noise/ Tucked away on the back page of the local rag I read is the news that the U.S. government run postal service loses $1 billion dollars in the 3rd quarter. Combine that with the recent collapse of federally run banks in California, and there are still people (AND the media) ... http://mursing101.net/benjamin-franklin-had-it-right/ I am down to one week and I am so amazingly tired that it concerns me going into my final week of tests and clinicals. I find it interesting that I get the feeling from numerous students, their schools seem to be involved in the same practice of pushing students ... http://mursing101.net/the-end-is-near/ So Obama goes to Europe to campaign for the U.S. presidency. I try to steer clear of politics because the ‘no common sense’ we see from just about everyone in politics drives my blood pressure through the roof.  Try is the operative word, but the comments he makes ensures the ... http://mursing101.net/barack-marionette-obama/ …at a triathlon and you might hear some amazing stories. Like the 79-year-old fella that is competing in his 200 and umpteenth something race...this year. There is phenomenon about triathlons and athleticism that stirs the soul. I see the competitors and I am moved to the point that I ... http://mursing101.net/work-the-med-tent%e2%80%a6/ I had to get Bloglines to recognize me. ShareThis http://mursing101.net/well-kiss-my-grits/