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If you could live your life over would you be a nurse again?

Current Results: (Total Votes: 156)

73% (114 votes)

27% (42 votes)

Legend:

A. Yes

B. No

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Results of Previous Polls

Poll Date	Question
8/26/2009	What did you like best about ADVANCE for LPNs?
7/29/2009	Where is your perfect vacation spot?
7/16/2009	Are you a fan of TV's Nurse Jackie?
6/27/2009	Where do you get most of your news?
6/17/2009	Do you have plans to pursue your RN?
6/3/2009	What is your anxiety level regarding global warming?
5/20/2009	Is the swine flu "scare" overblown or are people just being appropriately cautious?
5/6/2009	What's your scrub preference?
4/23/2009	Do you think nursing is a "recession-proof" field?
4/12/2009	Are you for or against the idea of importing prescription drugs from Canada and other countries?
4/7/2009	Should AIG executives give back their bonuses?
3/25/2009	Have nurse retention rates improved at your facility during the economic freefall in the U.S.?
3/11/2009	What best describes your thoughts on the new stimulus?
2/24/2009	What's the best piece of advice for new nurses?
2/12/2009	What do you do on your work breaks?
1/29/2009	How would you rate the state of nurse-doctor relations in healthcare today?
1/14/2009	Which was the best movie of 2008?
12/28/2008	What's the worst thing about working a holiday?
12/14/2008	What is your favorite reality/talent show?
11/30/2008	What is the most influential factor in your decision to attend/not attend a national nursing conference?
11/14/2008	Have you ever felt sexually violated by a patient?
11/2/2008	Has the cost of gas forced you into buying a car that is more fuel-efficient?
10/18/2008	Does your facility use an electronic health record system?
10/5/2008	Does the fear of manager/peer ridicule prevent you from seeking help on the job?
9/21/2008	What's the average age of the nurses on your unit?
9/8/2008	Have you ever heard an unlicensed co-worker identify oneself as a nurse?
8/25/2008	What best describes what you wear to work?
8/11/2008	How long does new-grad orientation last at your facility?
7/28/2008	Would you give your preteen the HPV vaccine?
7/14/2008	Do you consider being a nurse today as being a role model?
6/28/2008	How much influence will Hillary Clinton have in shaping Barack Obama's proposed healthcare plan?
6/16/2008	Which chronic illness do you see most among your long-term care patients?
6/2/2008	What would most likely prevent you from going back to school?
5/19/2008	Do you have your own malpractice insurance?
5/4/2008	Do you believe today's nursing graduates are better prepared than when you graduated?
4/21/2008	Have you had to miss any work days in the last year due to a back injury?
4/6/2008	Do employees from different generations work well together at your facility?
3/24/2008	Do you initiate conversations regarding weight-loss options with your overweight patients?
3/9/2008	What steps has your facility taken to reduce on-the-job injuries to nurses?
2/25/2008	Do you agree that schools should be providing students with birth control?
2/11/2008	Will universal healthcare in the U.S. ever become reality?
1/27/2008	How long will you honestly stick to your New Year's resolution?
1/14/2008	When it comes to getting healthcare information via the Internet, do you think the general public is misinformed?
12/27/2007	What do you see as the future's most-growing area of care for LPN practice?
12/12/2007	Which type of nursing journal articles interest you most?
11/28/2007	Have you ever been the victim of identity theft?
11/14/2007	Do you think most nurses in your facility are properly educating their patients?
10/30/2007	What is the most influential factor in your decision to attend a national nursing conference?
10/18/2007	Is the possibility of a bird flu pandemic a legitimate fear of yours as a healthcare provider?
10/2/2007	Is someone in your family currently serving in the Iraq war?
9/20/2007	Is healthcare compliance better among your patients today than it was 5 years ago?
9/6/2007	As a nurse, which allied health profession do you work with most often?
8/23/2007	What is the most important factor you would consider before taking another job?
8/9/2007	Have you ever been sued for medical malpractice?
7/26/2007	Do you believe the minimum education requirement for nurses will move to an RN licensure?
7/12/2007	Do you think HPV vaccinations should be mandatory for girls in your state?
6/27/2007	At what age did you start saving for retirement?
6/12/2007	What is your biggest workplace stressor?
5/30/2007	What's the average age of the nurses on your unit?
5/16/2007	Do you ever communicate with your patients through e-mail?
5/3/2007	Did you possess a healthcare license in another country before becoming a nurse in the U.S.?
4/18/2007	Have you ever volunteered for a medical mission overseas?
4/5/2007	Do you think your facility provides enough orientation to meet the needs of new nurses?
4/5/2007	Have you ever ignored glove-wearing requirements while nursing?
3/21/2007	In which field did you work as a new grad?
3/8/2007	Would you be willing to go back to school for your RN if your employer would pay at least a portion of the costs?
2/21/2007	Do you think your state clearly defines the LPN scope of practice in its nurse practice act?
2/8/2007	Did you work at least one holiday shift during the 2006 holiday season?
1/25/2007	Would you stay in nursing if you could be charged criminally for a medication error?
1/10/2007	What will be the biggest healthcare concern among younger populations 10 years from now?
12/26/2006	Did you vote in the midterm elections this year?
12/12/2006	How much do you plan to spend on charitable donations this holiday season?
11/27/2006	How would you describe the management style of your direct supervisor?
11/14/2006	With the recent E. coli infections in the U.S., are you afraid to purchase fresh vegetables and/or fruits?
11/2/2006	How many work-related conferences do you usually attend a year?
10/19/2006	Do you plan to take classes to further your nursing education in the next 3 years?
10/17/2006	Do you visit nursing blogs on the Internet?
10/2/2006	Does your facility allow its nurses to conduct shift bidding?
9/20/2006	Do you think the media should continue to recount the events of 9/11 on its anniversary?
9/6/2006	A year after Hurricane Katrina, do you think your state is prepared to deal with a major disaster?
8/23/2006	Do you think there will be another flu vaccine shortage in 2006?
8/9/2006	Would you ever consider attending a part-time nursing program to get your RN?
7/25/2006	Are you currently on a waiting list to get into an RN school?
7/9/2006	What would you be most interested to learn from an ADVANCE salary survey?
7/1/2006	Have you received or are you planning on obtaining a certification in gerontology?
6/28/2006	What type of learner do you think you are?
6/27/2006	Have you ever been diagnosed with a sleeping disorder?
6/14/2006	Do you know of at least one resident in your long-term care facility living with substance abuse?
5/30/2006	At what age do you see yourself retiring?
5/16/2006	How many hours do you spend on the Internet each week?
5/4/2006	Does your facility recognize National Nursing Home Week?
4/19/2006	What was your biggest fear when you were a new nurse graduate on the unit?
4/5/2006	Do you feel like you manage your time effectively?
4/4/2006	How valuable are nursing conferences to your professional growth?
3/20/2006	In the past 5 years, has the nursing workforce become more diverse at your facility?
3/5/2006	How do you advocate for your profession?
2/21/2006	Should nurses living with communicable diseases be required to make their patients aware of their conditions?
2/7/2006	Were you satisfied with your most recent salary increase?
1/23/2006	Have you stuck to your New Year's resolutions so far?
1/11/2006	Do you plan on doing any of the following in 2006?
12/19/2005	Will avian flu hit the U.S.?
12/6/2005	Does your department face staffing shortages during the holidays?
11/21/2005	Do you think your facility is prepared for surviving a natural disaster?
11/12/2005	How many hours of sleep do you typically get a night?
11/8/2005	How often do you participate in physical exercise?
10/24/2005	Do you think you're informed of other cultures and how they perceive healthcare?
10/10/2005	Are you able to forget about work when you leave your shift?
9/13/2005	When you're having a bad day at work, what is the biggest contributor?
8/30/2005	Do you feel HIPAA makes things easier for both patients and providers?
8/2/2005	How do you feel about stem cell therapy?
7/21/2005	Do you think someone's mental status can affect the results of cancer treatment?
7/5/2005	How much vacation time do you plan on taking this summer?
6/22/2005	Are you in favor of Medication Assistants?
6/7/2005	How would you rate your facility's Nurses Week celebrations?
5/24/2005	Are you aware of the Medicare and insurance battles your patients face?
5/4/2005	Do you think there is too much coverage of obesity in the mainstream press?
4/12/2005	Does your facility offer in-house CEs?
3/29/2005	Does a lack of computer technology affect efficiency in your unit/clinic?
3/15/2005	How often is your facility short-staffed?
3/2/2005	How many years of nursing experience do you have?
2/9/2005	Have you contributed to disaster relief for Southeast Asia tsunami victims?
2/1/2005	Which event fosters the most team spirit within your facility or department?
1/18/2005	Do your patients understand and follow the health information they are given?
1/4/2005	Do you decorate your work area for the holidays?
12/31/2004	Do you think your facility does enough to protect you from on-the-job injuries?
12/6/2004	Have you ever fallen asleep while driving?
11/9/2004	Do you feel like you were educated enough in nursing school about death and dying issues?
10/26/2004	Do you trust the accuracy of healthcare information on network news?
10/12/2004	Has your facility reviewed and taken steps to achieve JCAHO's National Patient Safety Goals?
9/28/2004	What healthcare issue warrants the most attention in the future presidential administration?
9/14/2004	How would you rate your knowledge of your state's Nurse Practice Act?
9/1/2004	How many hours do you spend on the Internet each week?
8/17/2004	Have you ever been asked to do anything unethical by an employer or supervisor?
8/3/2004	Do you voice your opinion about products/services needed at your facility?
7/20/2004	Are subtle forms of employee intimidation common at your facility?
7/6/2004	How do you deal with difficult people?
6/23/2004	Do you think patients' pain is properly managed at your facility?
6/16/2004	Have you ever worked with an employee you thought was not fit to work (i.e., was drunk, high or too tired)?
5/25/2004	Do you own a personal digital assistant (PDA)?
5/21/2004	What is the best way to lose weight?
5/17/2004	Have you ever accidentally committed a medication error on the job?

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