Swice Posted May 14, 2008 #151 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Recently met Nurse George on the Westerdam. Super nice guy. My wife and I were invited to a private Captain's party in the Crow's Nest and Nurse George introduced himself. He's still full of excitment and obviously enjoys his job. But as you've guessed by now, he's not able to participate on these boards. HAL-- you've got a great ambassador! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 14, 2008 #152 Share Posted May 14, 2008 How fun you brought this wonderful thread forward. I so enjoyed reading it as NurseGeorge posted it and it's great to have the chance to read it again. How nice of George to introduce himself to you both. I know I'd enjoy meeting him. :) Hope you had a fabulous cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurseGeorge Posted May 20, 2008 Author #153 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hello All - Someone told me to check out the last post on here and I was happy to see it still being read. I read a bit myself and realized how far I have come in my most recent time aboard ship. I will be getting off of the Westerdam on May 25th after two months at sea and I have had an amazing experience. I will be certifying as a Nurse Practitioner in Seattle on May 28th and hope to carve out some time to come back aboard, ESPECIALLY the Westerdam which has been my home away from home for what seems like a wonderful lifetime. All of the HAL ships have their special feel and wonderful crew but there will be that one experience or certain person or people that makes for a lifetime of memories. The Westerdam has a special berth in my heart! Hugs, NurseGeorge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurseGeorge Posted January 9, 2015 Author #154 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I might need to change my moniker...I am a DrNurseGeorge now...I was just reading some of the posts here from years ago and delighting in how fun these posts were. My Husband, Travis and I will be taking a Noordam Cruise on February 27th for my 49th birthday. I will check in on the Roll Call board to see if anyone wants to say hi and eat birthday cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted January 9, 2015 #155 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I might need to change my moniker...I am a DrNurseGeorge now...I was just reading some of the posts here from years ago and delighting in how fun these posts were. My Husband, Travis and I will be taking a Noordam Cruise on February 27th for my 49th birthday. I will check in on the Roll Call board to see if anyone wants to say hi and eat birthday cake. At first glance, when I read the 1st post, I WAS going to give a Date alert to all that read this, thinking it was a new post....UNTIL I saw that it was you, the OP that actually has come back after the final post, May 19th, 2008 06:25 PM to give us new info:) Wow!! 8 years from first to 7 years since the last one is amazing, and welcome to see:) Will be happy to read about everything since and what is going to come:) Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 9, 2015 #156 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I might need to change my moniker...I am a DrNurseGeorge now...I was just reading some of the posts here from years ago and delighting in how fun these posts were. My Husband, Travis and I will be taking a Noordam Cruise on February 27th for my 49th birthday. I will check in on the Roll Call board to see if anyone wants to say hi and eat birthday cake. Hi George I remember you from the Westerdam -- I think it was in 2008. We were just on the Noordam in November. Happy Birthday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted January 9, 2015 #157 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I might need to change my moniker...I am a DrNurseGeorge now...I was just reading some of the posts here from years ago and delighting in how fun these posts were. My Husband, Travis and I will be taking a Noordam Cruise on February 27th for my 49th birthday. I will check in on the Roll Call board to see if anyone wants to say hi and eat birthday cake. HI George :) I so wish I could join you and Travis to celebrate your B Day but my vacation time is so limited with working two jobs. But I am glad you are getting a chance to go on the Noordam. I am sure it is going to bring back lots of fond memories..... now just don't get the bright idea to go down to the Infirmary and start working ;) I know you are going to have a blast :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 9, 2015 #158 Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Oh my, When I first saw the thread title and OP's name, I thought 'Nurse George is back on the ships?!!" :D I knew he had moved on in his career to other things. Then I looked at the date of the Opening Post......... :D So good to hear from you, George. Sounds like all is well with you. :) How wonderful you will sail the beautiful Noordam for your upcoming birthday. Have a great cruise. Edited January 9, 2015 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted January 9, 2015 #159 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Hope you have a wonderful Birthday cruise on the Noordam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimp56 Posted January 9, 2015 #160 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Such a wonderful thread. I'm glad it was resurrected and that DR George is cruising again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted January 9, 2015 #161 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Congratulations Dr.NurseGeorge ! I wish you were on the Zuiderdam Feb 13th sailing; I'd love to meet you and share a piece of birthday cake with you and your hubby! Best wishes for a wonderful cruise and a beautiful future. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted January 10, 2015 #162 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Have a great cruise Nurse George. The Noordam is the best of the Vista class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishful thinking Posted January 10, 2015 #163 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I might need to change my moniker...I am a DrNurseGeorge now...I was just reading some of the posts here from years ago and delighting in how fun these posts were. My Husband, Travis and I will be taking a Noordam Cruise on February 27th for my 49th birthday. I will check in on the Roll Call board to see if anyone wants to say hi and eat birthday cake. Having read every single one of your posts on this thread, and enjoyed them all, I now find out you are going to be on MY cruise on the Noordam. Hope I get to meet you both. Have a wonderful Birthday Cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispb Posted January 10, 2015 #164 Share Posted January 10, 2015 What is a DrNurse, please? We don't have them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankc98376 Posted January 11, 2015 #165 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hopefully someday DH and I will have the opportunity to meet you face to face :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberta Quilter Posted January 11, 2015 #166 Share Posted January 11, 2015 What is a DrNurse, please? We don't have them here. My guess is that Nurse George has become a Doctor in the years since he posted of his onboard experience. We don't have Dr.Nurse in Canada and I'm fairly sure they don't in the US, either. Nurse George, or Dr George, thank you for bringing this thread forward. I quite enjoyed reading of your experiences onboard. I hope we'll hear more from you in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted January 11, 2015 #167 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Maybe a Physician's Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner? B Edited January 11, 2015 by bellebaby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momatibm Posted January 11, 2015 #168 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Maybe a Physician's Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner? B They always refer to themselves as PA's or NP's. I believe George is a Doctor. and the earlier explanation was so people who may have met him had a reference point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ptu/000 Posted January 11, 2015 #169 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'm sure Dr. Nurse will come on and clarify his educational status but nurses can get a doctorate in nursing. They teach nursing, run hospitals and pretty much can do whatever that want! Nurses can become NP's. PA's go to school to become PA's. It is my understanding they aren't nurses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted January 12, 2015 #170 Share Posted January 12, 2015 http://www.georgebaxter-holder.com B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommui987 Posted January 12, 2015 #171 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I'm sure Dr. Nurse will come on and clarify his educational status but nurses can get a doctorate in nursing. They teach nursing, run hospitals and pretty From the C.V. I read, DrNurse has a Doctorate in Nursing Practioner. The DNP is intended to prepare a registered nurse to become an independent primary care provider. The degree is a doctorate though several states do not allow a DNP to call themselves "Doctor" and a couple of States require the DNP to state to his patients that he is not a MD. Incidentally, lawyers in the US have a Juris Doctor degree but the ABA does not allow them to use the term "Doctor". This has really nothing to do with what I consider a splendid Blog on his part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammiedawg Posted January 16, 2015 #172 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I've been reading this report off and on, finally finished it and I was very happy to read about his accomplishments in nursing. The medical unit on board seems very impressive with a dedicated staff. Congratulations George! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted October 10, 2015 #173 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Congrats! I'm a psych ARNP, tell them you really need me on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 10, 2015 #174 Share Posted October 10, 2015 George, I don't know how I missed this thread had been brought forward but happy I found it today. It's so nice to hear from you again and happy all seems well. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammiedawg Posted October 10, 2015 #175 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I love this thread and glad to see it bumped up again. Advance practice psyche nurses would be a great addition! I'm so proud of everything nurses are doing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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