Atheos

Atheos

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  1. You will lose your skills in LTC

    Atheos replied to egglady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Critical thinking IS gained through experience. You can't just take a class. Critical thinking is not something only found in RN classes. It is a skill used widely in MANY industries and settings....

  2. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Atheos replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    in that case... quotations and apostrophes go after the period. 'punctuation.' not 'punctuation'. sorry... i couldn't resist. rofl you can't plagiarize and paraphrase at the same time. either they...

  3. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Atheos replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Should have reported it to state in any case. Worst thing I ever saw was a patient was choking. Literally choking and not breathing and the RN was trying to force the patient to drink water while the...

  4. I love...

    Atheos replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    Tests days are calming. It's like the calm that comes right before you jump out of a plane.

  5. RN-Attention Deficit Disorder-Nonhyperactive

    Atheos replied to elliejayRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would agree with your manager. ADD peopel DO have organizational problems. Of course, many of them learn how to compensate for it. If you have developed a system then I suggest you share that system...

  6. Can mental illness be cured?

    Atheos replied to Meraki's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with that sentence because I said it. I, personally, only consider people mentally ill if their life or function is affected AND they need medicine to control it. Technically those that don't...

  7. Can mental illness be cured?

    Atheos replied to Meraki's topic in Psychiatric

    Technically they are all mental illnesses. We should be more specific in our descriptions. By true mental illness I mean life altering, if I miss my meds life could end abruptly, violently or horribly...

  8. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Atheos replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    "a lot" not "alot." i know we aren't supposed to be grammar/spelling police but this is the appropriate thread for

  9. Death of a pt

    Atheos replied to LVN2010M's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Spooked? Why be spooked? Death is natural. There is no advice. The only thing you can do is deal with it when it comes. A body is a body. Alive or dead. You care for

  10. Beer in the morning?

    Atheos replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi, me too (even though the addiction for me is a symptom and not the main disease). I was referring to the group and the standard lines given at these groups. Honestly though, at what stage did the...

  11. Beer in the morning?

    Atheos replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Drinking solo comes BEFORE any significant adverse effects. That's why Peer groups and abuse programs should be run by former abusers and not doctors. I never had a significant adverse effect when I...

  12. Nothing like a good kick in the face

    Atheos replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad that I'm not the only one to get whooped by a little old

  13. jade goody

    Atheos replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    She hasn't passed yet has

  14. Beer in the morning?

    Atheos replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This may not be an issue. In the summer we take weekend trips to the beach/clubs. The entire time I am plastered. There is even a bar that serves a Bloody Mary breakfast. It's not a problem because...

  15. O2 Sat is 100% but the hemoglobin is 5g/100ml.. what is wrong with the patient?

    Atheos replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Prolonged tissue hypoxia results in increased levels of lactic acid which can lead to cell death. Increased cell death leads to all sorts of bad things. The patient is hypoxic. Just not 'generally...

  16. Would you "Facebook Friend" a Professor?

    Atheos replied to MHaffer's topic in General Students

    Multitasking... Allnurses & Facebook are both on my Blackberry. All the time in the world to get the pseudo-social networking in between real human

  17. Is this true? Stopping to help at accident scene.

    Atheos replied to Shannon82's topic in General Nursing

    sorry. this does not say you have to hekp at an accident. it specifically says you have to help at a scene of an emergency which is defined as areas threatened by or exposed to spillage, seepage,...

  18. Is this true? Stopping to help at accident scene.

    Atheos replied to Shannon82's topic in General Nursing

    The best thing you can do is look up statutes in your state of residence. All of the information on laws are publicly available on every states website. North Carolina General Statutes Here is what NC...

  19. Why do so many nursing homes fire CNAs all the time?

    Atheos replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my opinion they don't fire people enough. Nothing irks me more than when they refuse to get rid of sorry aides. It gets even worse because while the new age nurse leaders want to 're-mediate'...

  20. What do you think about a six week A&P class???

    Atheos replied to futureflrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Accelerated classes are kinda fun but I wouldn't take more than one hard one and be prepared to have no

  21. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Atheos replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nah, Obama is black. According to every law and consideration EVER implemented in America. Ever. If I came home with your daughter you would see the black boyfriend. Not the half Irish boyfriend. LOL...

  22. Wrongful termination? Age discrimination?

    Atheos replied to TomCCRN1991's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed. To prove ageism the claimant has to be able to prove that the preponderance of evidence would show that they fired you solely because of your age. In an at-will employment state, firing an...

  23. Getting a job in Virginia

    Atheos replied to RNLola035's topic in General Nursing

    None of my RN friends have had trouble getting jobs and there is active recruitment at or school. On the other hand, all the LPN's I know, especially new ones, are having trouble getting jobs. I am...

  24. Would you "Facebook Friend" a Professor?

    Atheos replied to MHaffer's topic in General Students

    I have professional contacts on my Facebook. If there is something you don't want them seeing then set 'Permissions.' I left my drinking game pictures back on

  25. Transportation of the deceased neonate

    Atheos replied to mollyaqua's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not a NICU/OB nurse. Heck not even a nurse yet. As a parent whose baby has died I can tell you that the whole issue of how she was transported doesn't matter. It didn't matter, wasn't on the radar,...