Atheos

Atheos

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  1. I was slapped by a doctor!

    Atheos replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't assault. Assault is just threatening someone. This particular crime is known as Battery. File a police report. He may only end up with misdemeanor battery but hey, maybe the DA will be a...

  2. Gaining weight

    Atheos replied to MyEyes's topic in General Nursing

    The weight is used solely for identification. A 6'5" 280 pound man is a lot different than a 6'5" 200 pound man. I would put you current weight. Also, if you have major weight gain or loss. I mean a...

  3. Trauma: Life in the ER

    Atheos replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    i can answer #1. they get permission from the poa. just like in reality shows. how they get permission i don't know.

  4. Does anyone teach as part of their job?

    Atheos posted a topic in General Nursing

    Are there any nurses hear that teach as part of their job or are employed as a nursing educator? I don't really mean teaching nursing school. I mean at their hospital or facility. I have been...

  5. Weight Watchers Online

    Atheos replied to Cherry2000's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well this is not too old so I will reply. Warning: This is just my opinion but it is backed up by real life results. I also say fat. I was fat. I am not as fat now. I won't call it overweight or...

  6. Nurses: Is your hairstyle a luxury or a necessity?

    Atheos replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to gloat, but I spent 25$ on some clippers.... 3 years ago. :chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle Bald is

  7. Nurse's hairdo's

    Atheos replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean Irish with black hair or half black and half irish? LOL On Topic- A nurse I work with has black hair with red highlights. Really red, not redheaded

  8. which kind of nike shox?

    Atheos replied to file03's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If new balance hurt your feet you should see a podiatrist. There is a reason you don't see marathon runner wearing nike and reeboks as much as NB and Saucony. It's almost like I can't wear anything...

  9. Pet Peeve

    Atheos replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been trying to get my RN too but they are all

  10. Pet Peeve

    Atheos replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Improper use of the word 'anymore.' Proper - I don't skate anymore. Improper - Anymore I don't skate. ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! If someone can not master a language after 12 years of school and a...

  11. Work discrimination (or is it?) due to OPT expiration

    Atheos replied to summerbummer21's topic in International Nursing

    At-Will also means they can fire you for any reason... I understand this must be stressful and frustrating but a word of advice from the rest of us fellow minorities. I notice a lot of people from out...

  12. some younger male nurses.....

    Atheos replied to junebride's topic in Men in Nursing

    If Momma ain't happy, ain't no one

  13. Had to buy my PCA lunch after this one

    Atheos replied to Sisukas's topic in General Nursing

    Yes... I have given a nurse the evil eye for about 12 straight hours. If it wasn't for those 'bad' times we wouldn't have anything to laugh about. If you had of asked the CNA to do something I do...

  14. Should boyfriend help me out?

    Atheos replied to QUEBEBRAN's topic in General Students

    The problem with boyfriends 'helping out' is what happens when one person leaves. If he leaves, well you are in the same boat and you haven't solved this problem. If you leave then he just lost a...

  15. Should there be a 'White Nurses Association'?

    Atheos replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am also biracial and also prefer a certain side of the family. It seems that the other side of the family is troubled with that genetic disease we call ignorance. As a side note, if Obama being...

  16. Should there be a 'White Nurses Association'?

    Atheos replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Would you really want to be associated with a 'white' nurses organization. ROFL, that will make you look really good. Even if it was a totally innocent group, the idea and perception of it would be...

  17. RN responsibilities in LTC

    Atheos replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sense??? was i supposed to sign up for that as a prereq??? i didn't see it in the catalog...

  18. termination

    Atheos replied to susan5864's topic in General Nursing

    You can only tape record people with their permission. This is why all the businesses have 'This call may be recorded for training and quality control purposes.' on all of their phone

  19. terminated

    Atheos replied to lynn0808's topic in General Nursing

    Open ended contracts never expire. If you ever signed that kind of statement you will not win. The only way you could win is if there is some other reason why they fired you or the employer did or...

  20. what is printed on your license

    Atheos replied to dark40's topic in LPN to RN

    I know quite a few RN's that bridged and their badges say RN. I was ubder the impression that an RN is an RN is an

  21. Well I don't have an ethical issue but I need to discuss one !

    Atheos replied to aphi~gn's topic in General Nursing

    Hah, don't forget the Revealing Patient's HIV Status thread either!!! :chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle That one got kinda out of hand

  22. Nose Piercing

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

    I have a tongue ring and so far the only people that have complained were family members. My residents all think it is some strange newfangled thin us younguns do. Of course, if I get or spread a germ...

  23. RN responsibilities in LTC

    Atheos replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I so badly want to put you in your place. But I am learning that some people are special and need special treatment so I will let your ignorance slide. Besides, the good nurses and aides here probably...

  24. Use alcohol to clean ear piercing?

    Atheos replied to cowboy_carl's topic in General Nursing

    Same goes for a tongue piercing. I was told alcohol free mouth wash and absolutely no

  25. Use alcohol to clean ear piercing?

    Atheos replied to cowboy_carl's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch.. Geez.. Thankfully we had Bactine and other 'No Hurt'