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  1. RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

    Atheos replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    First Born Bio Father (Alcoholic/Junkie) Mommy Dearest (Functional Alcoholic) Have 1 brother (Also a

  2. closed unit

    Atheos replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Silly question. What exactly is a closed unit? No

  3. Will a CNA with a previous back injury looked down upon...

    Atheos replied to twicexmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, this is a common theme. Not quite so truthful though. MANY people will claim they have a back injury and can't lift because they don't want to or can't. We have had people try that at...

  4. 'Blood' Doesn't Make the Indian

    Atheos replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Heh, even I know the fancy, grass and traditional dances. Don't know the jingle though. There is no NAI blood in me though. :) Unfortunately, I don't think this will ever go away. It's present in all...

  5. Do patient's have the right to smoke even if family doesn't want them to?

    Atheos replied to chuchie's topic in General Nursing

    Well, most nursing homes that allow smoking insist on the patient having to be able to smoke themselves. The 'will you hold it for them' argument is a tad over the top. No one is going to ask you to...

  6. Do patient's have the right to smoke even if family doesn't want them to?

    Atheos replied to chuchie's topic in General Nursing

    You nailed it on the head. Many people seem to forget that you are a guest in THEIR home. Not the other way around. You AREN'T going to get lunc cancer watching someone outside smoke. I mean, if...

  7. Any Nontraditional Students Pursuing Nursing for first Degree?

    Atheos replied to FoundMyCalling's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed, I am 31 and it took me until I was 29 to REALLY decide what I wanted to do. All my fellow students ARE 19-20 year olds.

  8. Do patient's have the right to smoke even if family doesn't want them to?

    Atheos replied to chuchie's topic in General Nursing

  9. Can't Find a job!!! This wasn't supposed to be this hard!

    Atheos replied to Frustrated in Cle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are welcome. If you are looking for some here are a couple: Arleigh Burke Pavilion/Vinson Hall/TheSylvestery(AL/LTC) in McLean Powhattan(SNF/LTC) Not sure if it is McLean or Falls Church or...

  10. Ethical or legal?

    Atheos replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    It is not illegal. However, there IS a difference between JOB abandonment and PATIENT abandonment. Clocking in and leaving is JOB abandonment. Not one BON that I have seen will touch that. It is an...

  11. Can't Find a job!!! This wasn't supposed to be this hard!

    Atheos replied to Frustrated in Cle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm currently in VA near Fairfax. I would suggest trying in VA. Not to sure about the market in DC but everywhere I have been is hiring LPNs. There are quite a few homes in the VA

  12. Cna Vs. Medical Assistant

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

    As per the definition of Florida law 464.015; ... (9) A person may not practice or advertise as, or assume the title of, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, clinical nurse specialist,...

  13. Ethical or legal?

    Atheos replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I know you are specifically asking for RN's but it has been my experience from talking to BONs that it IS legal to refuse an assignment for ANY reason. Until the RN actually accepts the assignment...

  14. Share Your Saying

    Atheos replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    The one I always use in my e-mails is : A successful person is one that can build a house out of all the bricks others throw at them. I have 2 signs on my door: "The tendency to whine and complain...

  15. Any advice for INTERVIEWS, will be much appreciated!!!!

    Atheos replied to oolilxminnieoo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it's a judgment call. That would never bug me. Good small talk is never a bad

  16. What is a really good wmv and avi to dvd converter?

    Atheos replied to chrmast2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What is this? Spam thread?

  17. Can't Find a job!!! This wasn't supposed to be this hard!

    Atheos replied to Frustrated in Cle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This we work around by using insane amounts of orientation and shadowing and other resources. We have been successful in this aspect. This is something we have had no answer for. Ultimately though,...

  18. Can't Find a job!!! This wasn't supposed to be this hard!

    Atheos replied to Frustrated in Cle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have a glut of LPNs but MANY of the LTC's in our area (NOVA) are hurting for RN's. We had a couple offering cars and a sign on bonus and still can't get RN's. We've even tried to get new grads. New...

  19. Any advice for INTERVIEWS, will be much appreciated!!!!

    Atheos replied to oolilxminnieoo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When we interview (I interview the CNAs and the DON and I split the nurses) there are some big no-nos that immediately will disqualify you. I'll list them in order of getting you bounced the quickest....

  20. Alternative to spanking

    Atheos replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    The battle raged from about 11. They made me go. Then I started ditching church. They made me go again. It got to the point that they made me go to the adult bible study with them and then to the main...

  21. Alternative to spanking

    Atheos replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Oh hehe I feared my parents, but NOT enough to obey the church rule. I fought so long and hard that I actually got them to stop going to church. Nice... I WAS sneaky because of the fear though. I got...

  22. Alternative to spanking

    Atheos replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Dang, your kids have it good!!! Ball in the house was the kiss of

  23. Alternative to spanking

    Atheos replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    You punish them for disobeying the RULE to not run in the house. Kids run. They run OUTSIDE. :) Do you let your kids play baseball IN the house??? My parents told me not to run in the house. They...

  24. Alternative to spanking

    Atheos replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    That's kind of judgmental. My parents commanded legions of soldiers and knew the ins and outs of discipline. They NEVER had control over me. From your method of discipline I can pretty much say I...

  25. Alternative to spanking

    Atheos replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I deserved EVERY spanking I received. ROFL In fact, I would do something, get spanked and immediately do it again. Some kids DO DESERVE spanking. To think otherwise is very misconceived. Not ALL...