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Post by ghoulgirl on May 31, 2011 13:11:28 GMT -5
What exactly is a nurse 'practitioner'? I thought a doctor is a practitioner?
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Post by Kpatch on May 31, 2011 13:16:27 GMT -5
^^ They are almost doctors. This is the definition from the American College of Nurse Practitioners.
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses who are prepared, through advanced education and clinical training, to provide a wide range of preventive and acute health care services to individuals of all ages. NPs complete graduate-level education preparation that leads to a master’s degree. NPs take health histories and provide complete physical examinations; diagnose and treat many common acute and chronic problems; interpret laboratory results and X-rays; prescribe and manage medications and other therapies; provide health teaching and supportive counseling with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance; and refer patients to other health professionals as needed.
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Post by MrsM on May 31, 2011 13:29:57 GMT -5
And then in a couple months she will be a full blown doctor.
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Post by ghoulgirl on May 31, 2011 13:35:02 GMT -5
Wow. That way above your average nurse. Thanks for posting that.
I agree MrsM. At some point she will be a doctor.
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Post by Trey on May 31, 2011 14:29:20 GMT -5
The thought of Melanie being an actual doctor is seriously a disservice to doctors. I mean, I get "accelerated" program, and I can buy her being a nurse through an online degree, but...
Well, would you trust her as a doctor? You never see her study, she has no maturity, and she's getting her degree from an accelerated program online? I wouldn't trust that doctor, and Salem U would have a big time lawsuit!
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Post by DancingDays on May 31, 2011 14:32:02 GMT -5
They don't seem to have a problem with doctors (ok, one doctor) groping patients, so why would they question finishing med-school in one year? Didn't you know? You can inherit your medical knowledge. Why do you think so many Hortons are doctors?!?
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Post by MrsM on May 31, 2011 14:36:48 GMT -5
Plus seriously would a doctor run around in a bustier??? An fugly one at that???
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Post by fluffysmom on May 31, 2011 21:21:18 GMT -5
If Melanie was my doctor I would feel doomed!!
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Post by Kpatch on May 31, 2011 21:24:22 GMT -5
Melanie the Doctor: Hello Mr Jones. Let me have a look at your chart. Oh. Um. Hmm. Ya. Ha ha. So um which foot was um supposed to be um amputated?
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Post by fluffysmom on May 31, 2011 22:27:59 GMT -5
Decisions decisions.... which doctor would I trust my life to. Carly - who operates under the influence, Melanie = the clueless future doctor, Daniel - who would probably be checking out my boobs, or Lexie - who didn't keep a very good eye on Fay. My vote is for Maxine the nurse. I love her sense of humor!
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Post by MrsM on Jun 1, 2011 7:54:05 GMT -5
I think I would pick Maxine too!!
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Post by DancingDays on Jun 1, 2011 7:59:49 GMT -5
If I were truly ill, I would only want Maxine near me. If I were just feeling kinda randy, bring on Dr. Feelgood.
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Post by ghoulgirl on Jun 1, 2011 9:55:58 GMT -5
Maxine cracked me
Up in her scenes with Maggie. Maggie, I think, was quite shocked herself lmao
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Post by fluffysmom on Jun 1, 2011 17:13:19 GMT -5
I vote for more Maxine and less Dario and Taylor!
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Post by Pallison on Jun 1, 2011 18:07:53 GMT -5
I really like Maxine and have since her very first scene, but lately she sure seems to be overstepping her bounds as a nurse......
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