Nanna Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I am working on my Masters degree in nursing - ultimate goal, to be a nurse practitioner - after 20 years an an RN. In my Policies in Healthcare class, we are asked to choose a health policy issue on which we feel passionate, review the legislature in place or proposed, and discuss it as it relates to overall health policy. In other words, how does this regulation apply to a health problem. Guess which topic I am taking on? Yessssss - the proposed ban on e-cigarettes. Even my own priomary care provider (also a nurse practitioner) is a big proponent of e-cigs after seeing ME quit smoking after she tried to help me quit countless different ways. In fact, she, as a former smoker, wants one to vape 0 nic juices because "she really misses it". So - wish me luck. I'm hoping that out of this project I gain information I can share with everyone about how to effectively influence policy. This is still a democracy, damn it! Brian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 ((Nanna)) That's great! Please keep us informed on how it goes. We need people like you, maybe you will be the one LOL to get the tide changing. Good luck as well on your degree! You will do GREAT! Were here for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshyl Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Congratulations on your pursuit of your degree. That is fantastic. There should be some great "uncharted" territory out there for you in the e-cig world. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easilyamused Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Nanna, especially given that we already know the health effects of smoking, side effects of traditional NRTs, and that nicotine actually does have some positive effects medically. That is an awesome topic for your class, and maybe it will open some eyes and change some misconceptions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Nanna's rule!! Can't wait to hear more about this, Nanna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Nanna, thats a great idea. This way you can help yourself and fellow vapors. Your a smart cookie. How is your hubby doing in the vaping department and your new job. Take care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uma Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 You go Nanna!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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