Atheos

Atheos

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  1. Child Abuse

    Atheos replied to RainDreamer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It is when they are out having sex trying to get a fix. At that point, there is no reasonable way to expect them to think about safe sex. Not with a fix on their mind... This was my main point....

  2. Child Abuse

    Atheos replied to RainDreamer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is quite an oversimplification of a complex issue. While women shouldn't be allowed to use drugs while pregnant, expecting someone to quit an addiction cold turkey is quite unreasonable. Plus,...

  3. CNA's giving meds....WHAT???

    Atheos replied to Becca123183's topic in General Students

    Some how this conversation got mixed up. We are talking about CNAs. Certified Nursing Assistants that get a further qualification to pass medicines in limited environments. In some states that...

  4. "English Only" Rule at Work?

    Atheos replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    People can have any views they like. We are, however, in this field to help the patients. That is the sole reason for most English only rules. Anyone that can't understand that really does need to...

  5. "English Only" Rule at Work?

    Atheos replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    It's not ridiculous. I work in a LTC facility. The whole point of the facility is the residents. Many older residents ONLY speak English and it does make them uncomfortable. We enforce an English only...

  6. The Circumcision Discussion

    Atheos replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Talk about off

  7. Cheating in Nursing School

    Atheos replied to dunkinut's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Integrity > Friendship You can always find friends. When you lose your integrity it's always gone... I say good job. I'd be glad to work with

  8. CNA's giving meds....WHAT???

    Atheos replied to Becca123183's topic in General Students

    You know, nurses keep denigrating Medication Aides but they fail to realize that MANY states have them AND there is no evidence that having them has caused problems... Many nurses are arguing out of...

  9. Can a staff member being fired for being HIV positive ?

    Atheos replied to Psychtrish39's topic in General Nursing

    FMLA can only be used after 1 months of employment and at least 1250 hours of employment. OP said she was new so she probably won't qualify. Firing someone based on HIV/AIDS status is illegal but the...

  10. Dealing with racist co-workers!

    Atheos replied to mytoon38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the update. If the CEO and Administrator have any sense they'll most likely end up bouncing the ones that said it. To take any other action could place them in jeopardy as it could be...

  11. Considering Reenlisting - Can't stay away...

    Atheos posted a topic in Government, Military

    Ok, Currently I am in an ADN program. I have been working on my prereqs and have been officially accepted for the 'actual' nursing program in fall of 2009. I waited because I wanted to finish all my...

  12. Dealing with racist co-workers!

    Atheos replied to mytoon38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    you have already reported this to your supervisor. there is no need to take it further. the only thing you need to do is contact the equal empoyment oppurtunity commision. not only do you not have...

  13. Cultural Diversity

    Atheos replied to texasmedicrnj's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Call me the brown

  14. Whats Next?!?!?!?

    Atheos replied to lovelyred24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have been CNA as awhile, am doing Staffing/Supervising with a side of Medication Aide when I am bored. I am currently in an ADN

  15. Doctors' suicide rate: access to drugs, stigma of mental illness contributes

    Atheos replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    Can't seem to find anything about nurses per se but I did find this fact sheet. Fact Sheet on Suicide - American Association of Suicidology From this there are 3.8 male suicides for every 1 female...

  16. Doctors' suicide rate: access to drugs, stigma of mental illness contributes

    Atheos replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow the stigma is still here. I better stop telling people about my BP then... There is that old phrase "Doctor, Heal Thy Self." I think many people forget that it is far easier to help others than...

  17. Sexual relations with patients

    Atheos replied to camille217's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the answer. :) Luckily for me I have only had to report suspected physical abuse once which, as a male I feel is very easy to spot, having had almost every broken bone and bruise...

  18. Sexual relations with patients

    Atheos replied to camille217's topic in General Nursing

    i have a question as i haven't covered this in school yet. it may be a simple question. sometimes i work with children. basically the law, at least here, states if i 'suspect' abuse i have to report...

  19. Cultural Diversity

    Atheos replied to texasmedicrnj's topic in General Nursing

    That's because Cultural Diversity wasn't started to teach minorities about 'white Americans.' It was to teach the 'white American' about the minorities in our country. Should more cultures be...

  20. How did you get an "A" in anatomy?

    Atheos replied to Diver Dude's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I learn by rote. I write all the information down over and over literally thousands of times. X is connected to F and does L. Y leads to B and is used in the transportation of Z. There are I number of...

  21. Cultural Diversity

    Atheos replied to texasmedicrnj's topic in General Nursing

    They haven't touched on cultural diversity in our ADN program as of yet. However, being in DC, the employers make it a big point to cover it. My NH has had no less then 3 different inservices over it...

  22. Grades don't matter!

    Atheos replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe people are misunderstanding definitions. The nurse that does their job well is an excellent nurse not merely 'satisfactory'. I hope I make an excellent nurse but I am not a nurse yet. I am still...

  23. Grades don't matter!

    Atheos replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    Oops! I meant to put that I was referring to the post you were referring to. Not to you.

  24. Grades don't matter!

    Atheos replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    I work a full time job and a part time job and have to manage a disease that doesn't like to be managed. I have to pay bills and help out with my junkie brother (which in itself is a full time job)....

  25. Depression...

    Atheos replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    I could send you a short synopsis of my life if you need to feel better or want a good laugh at the least... There is no reason to be shamed. The more you talk about it the better you will