kemkem

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1. Is This Discrimination?

   kemkem replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

   Well my glasses are very conservative. They are Versace and very classic with a rectangular lens, a gold rim and black. . erm. . ear hook thingies!! LOL! I get complimented on them all the time as people say they make me look very sophisticated, whic...

2. Is This Discrimination?

   kemkem replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry, after rereading my post I realized my error. She mentioned the eyeglass policy towards the end of the interview but before she offered me the position. I objected to the rule but not firmly enough as I was worried that that would cause her to,...

3. Is This Discrimination?

   kemkem replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

   You're right. However, I think the DON can wear glasses though because 1) She's the DON! and 2) Whatever reason they do have for not allowing glasses is probably not an issue for her since her job is a little less hands on. Sorry if you misunderstood...

4. Is This Discrimination?

   kemkem replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

   I did ask why there was such a rule and the DON (who was wearing GLASSES!!) took them off and said "you know, I really don't know! It's pretty annoying though because I don't know WHAT I would do without my glasses!". I was afraid to press the issiue...

5. Is This Discrimination?

   kemkem posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey all! I went on a job interview at an LTCF this morning that went very well. I was offered a position, and I accepted it however, at the end of the interview, the DON informed me that eyeglasses are not permitted at the facility. I was very confu...

6. can LPN call the physician to report change in pt condition?

   kemkem replied to miniangel729's topic in General Nursing

   WOOOOWWWWW!!!!!! Don't take orders OR give meds???? :no: Jesus Christ where do YOU live?? I've never heard of such a thing! Are you sure they are LPN's and not CNA's/PCT's?? I find that VERY hard to believe or else why in the world would the hospital...

7. ideas to improve allnurses.com

   kemkem replied to tryingpatsy's topic in General Nursing

   I would like to see an entire 'Salaries' forum, rather than see a million salaries posts. . . like one for every state? Also, on AN there used to be a little flying mailbox thingie that used to alert you to when you had a PM (haven't had one in a whi...

8. anyone feel there black or muslim sounding name holds them back

   kemkem replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   I have the exact opposite problem! My first name is actually russian but it is very common among the hispanic/latin community and I live in an area that is HIGHLY populated with hipanics. My last name used to be very generic/american but ever since I...

9. Please help. . . And quickly!!!

   kemkem replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

   i am sorry, you have worked very hard to become an lpn, what you are doing in jeopardizing your newly acquired license. snfs are regulated by cms ( medicare) and the state will come and review the care and hold you responsible. you are practicing an ...

10. Please help. . . And quickly!!!

    kemkem replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for asking! Today actually wasn't so bad. . . aside from the fact that I am already being tested! One CNA DEMANDED that I take her test for an infection control class that she had just taken and had to test for! It was like 10 pages long! W...

11. Please help. . . And quickly!!!

    kemkem replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I reread my first post and I wasn't clear. I do have job experience. I was an assistant manager of a restaurant for a year and a Sales Merchandise Expert at a major retail corporation for two. I haven't worked in nearly 2 years and have never ...

12. Please help. . . And quickly!!!

    kemkem replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I realize that 3 days is not NEARLY enough and I was told that if at the end of the 3 days I didn't feel comfortable, I could ask for more orientation, which i fully plan to. But I am not in a position to turn ANY offer down so since I pretty mu...

13. Please help. . . And quickly!!!

    kemkem posted a topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!!!! I had a LONG post all typed up and I lost it. . . TWICE!!!!!!! :banghead: The general goes as such: I am a new grad and tomorrow is my first day of work. . . EVER!!!! I have NO healthcare (or any) experience and I only get 3 days orienta...

14. medical assistiant: would it give experiance in a "daily life" of a nurse?

    kemkem replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    You spelled experience wrong too! :redbeathe To answer your question. . unless you plan to work in a Dr.'s office, being an MA is NOTHING like being a nurse. Just my . In the same amount of time (and probably spending the same amount of money) you ca...

15. So does a drug test mean employment???

    kemkem replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry! In my first post at the very end i said "facility funded interview" when i meant to say "facility funded drug screening". For some reason i can't edit it and most of you seem to be figuring it out anyway but i still wanted to prevent any confu...