Atheos

Atheos

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  1. ADD and social anxiety need advice

    Atheos replied to wannabeeverything's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Many employers require notification of med usage due to random drug tests. Also, letting people know about disabilities can be a help. People that are your friendly or at least human will be...

  2. 27Yrs Old. ADHD. Never Been To COLLEGE Until Now. IDEAS?

    Atheos replied to NURSINGWITHADHD's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Welcome to allnurses. :) I would just take it one class at a time. Math and English are just skills like throwing a football. With enough practice you'll get very good at them. Make it a point to...

  3. Need Help With Abandonment Law!!!

    Atheos replied to Rachel712LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Quitting without giving 2 weeks notice is not unprofessional. - They don't fire or lay-off employees with 2 weeks notice. - At-Will Employment states you have the right to quit anytime. - 2 weeks...

  4. Lifting with family members

    Atheos replied to ballardfam's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Never let family members lift. If they get hurt, the facility will be

  5. Need Help With Abandonment Law!!!

    Atheos replied to Rachel712LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer is incorrect. There are 2 types of job abandonment. One pertains to labor law and one pertains nursing. Labor Law - Quitting without giving notice is considered job abandonment. This is...

  6. My new nurse tattoo!

    Atheos replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Very nice tat.

  7. Religious believes expressed in nursing theories. For or against

    Atheos replied to justagirl81's topic in General Nursing

    This is definitely me too... How embarrassing that a particular type of person is pointed out in a cartoon AND that it is 100% accurate.

  8. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Atheos replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember how long it took for me to remember that it wasn't meese for the plural. Why is 5 moose correct but 5 geese is correct? How nonsensical. Another is fish. Within a species the plural is...

  9. New Rn Fired For Bgl Issues

    Atheos replied to shouldhavebeenanunRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As someone that interviews prospective employees I would say avoid both statements. Personality conflicts are sometimes 2 sided and/or sometimes this is used to hide something else that I probably...

  10. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    Atheos replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would name a daughter Aoibheann, Caoimhe or Caitlin (this one was my DD's name). I would name a boy Conor, Cailen, or Eamonn :) Traditional Irish names :) Not the foolish catholic names commonly...

  11. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Atheos replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of such. It annoys me too no end when people confuse religion and spirituality. Bah. Religion is a man made concept. Islam, Christianity, Buddhism are all religions. They are all created by...

  12. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Atheos replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of such. It annoys me too no end when people confuse religion and spirituality. Bah. Religion is a man made concept. Islam, Christianity, Buddhism are all religions. They are all created by...

  13. Is It OK for Nurses to Do These Things?

    Atheos replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    1. Reusing a contaminated med is nasty and not necessary. The contamination can definitely cause more problems if it happens in a LTC environment. 2. Many residents in LTC can't make their own...

  14. Help: Tattoo Ideas!!

    Atheos replied to SRNA11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Tattoos aren't necessarily for showing off. Of course in scrubs you might not see them but in shorts and a sleeveless tee they are on display. Besides, the point of a tattoo is to decorate yourself...

  15. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Atheos replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    according to cdc for 2005 (latest stats online) number of deaths: 2,448,017 leading causes of death... heart disease: 652,091 cancer: 559,312 stroke...

  16. Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

    Atheos replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    OMG. That is hilarious.

  17. Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

    Atheos replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Music in your heart. Intelligence in your

  18. Help: Tattoo Ideas!!

    Atheos replied to SRNA11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Like I said, my tattoos ARE hideable. While I am an idealist, I like to consider myself a practical idealist. You would never see my tattoo at the interview. However, I do respect employers wishes to...

  19. Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

    Atheos replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Yea but your MIL is gonna get 50% retirement, pretty good healthcare for life and will always get to buy cheaper gas/food/other stuff at the Aafes

  20. Help: Tattoo Ideas!!

    Atheos replied to SRNA11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    How many presidents (in America) sported brown skin? How many news anchors, politicians and justices sport their native 'ethnic' accent? How many sports stars with tattoos that do good do you see...

  21. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Atheos replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    According to other websites (I am not going to post sites, just Google orient vs orientate and check some of the dictionaries) it is colloquial English. Since orientate is considered an 'informal'...

  22. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Atheos replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Translating is limited to language. You translate words or a speech. Interpret has broader uses. You interpret speech but also interpret signs or body

  23. Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

    Atheos replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    That I do not

  24. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Atheos replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, you don't talk correctly. You speak correctly. Talking is the mere act of utilizing language with your voice. Speaking is conveying thoughts and ideas with voice. Small difference but that is...

  25. Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

    Atheos replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    85% is tax free. The rest is taxable. They are paying regular security guards 90000 and I saw jobs for cooks for