Atheos

Atheos

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  1. Best Ways to Keep Alert?

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

    Speed is why I am even in nursing school still. Well Adderall if you want to be technical. Nothing like a speed induced hypomania to make you ace classes. That isn't me joking either... Whole point...

  2. Why are RNs underappreciated, underpaid in LTC?

    Atheos replied to TeresaB930's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have nothing but respect for LPNs. If my facility/BON or whoever decided would let LPNs do more things it would definitely make my life easier. A LPN is as good nursing wise as any RN in LTC, no...

  3. Moving Out and Working Part-time

    Atheos replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, apparently a lot of us share parents that must be related. If you move out, things will be more difficult but in the long run you will be happier. You are 23, it is time to put her in her place....

  4. CNA- Do Over

    Atheos replied to Butterfly2112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    While I could not say whether or not you will like nursing, I can say you need a thicker skin. In nursing you will take abuse. Maybe from nurses, other CNAs or patients and definitely from families....

  5. terminated

    Atheos replied to lynn0808's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately this is not the case. Length of employment will have no bearing on whether it will be deemed an implied contract. This will only be considered if the employer was foolish enough to not...

  6. Thinking about going into the Army Reserves

    Atheos replied to jtaylo14's topic in General Nursing

    The non-deployable status is a joke. Multiple times throughout this war, when needed, the Army changed entire units to deployable. I always tell my younger friends that if deployment is a problem for...

  7. Why are RNs underappreciated, underpaid in LTC?

    Atheos replied to TeresaB930's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My initial comment wasn't meant a slight. But since you are soooo offended and proceeded to try to adjust my attitude please allow me to reply. Treated differently? I can replace a LPN or CNA in a...

  8. NEED ADVICE !! Husband ill...

    Atheos replied to aloevera's topic in Psychiatric

    In all seriousness, nothing is going to help him if he doesn't go get help. Unfortunately for those of us with these kinds of issues, the doctors won't help unless we take the first step and then all...

  9. Single Parent In Nursing School?!?!?

    Atheos replied to HartfordSPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My mother was single but dating in the Army (BF was in Army too). When she had to deploy or tdy(army for long business trip :) ) I was with him. If I think back, maybe it caused me some distress but...

  10. NEED ADVICE !! Husband ill...

    Atheos replied to aloevera's topic in Psychiatric

    Your husband and my mother must be

  11. Wages around the country?

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

    17.75 FT All benefits. Northern VA in LTC. 8 + Years of experience. Been there 9 months. :) In Indiana highest I ever made was 15 PRN outskirts of Indy

  12. lunch time insubordination

    Atheos replied to nurseulove's topic in General Nursing

    I may have misunderstood. Did the nurse want them taken out that moment or when the CNA was done? That moment may have been out of the question. Afterwards though there would have been no reason for...

  13. lunch time insubordination

    Atheos replied to nurseulove's topic in General Nursing

    OK, legally you CAN'T ask someone to interrupt an official lunch break without giving them ANOTHER uninterrupted lunch break. Labor law. As for the CNA in the bathroom, you are aware that we CAN'T...

  14. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    The 200 some odd thank yous from 90 odd posts shows that I am neither a troll or delusional. I actually do see myself as an enforcer. It isn't really up to you to decide which crime is acceptable. I...

  15. Best Ways to Keep Alert?

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

    Oh yes, I did not mean to minimize the importance of exercise and nutrition. Any of those out of balance wreaks havoc on the body and

  16. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    If you actually read my posts I stated that I wasn't the DON. I report and let the DON 'handle' the law. Get over yourself. It's not self righteousness its a firm belief in what is right or wrong....

  17. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely.

  18. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I mean... after they did it. Would you report them. You agree it isn't the right thing to do. Which leaves you to report or not. Not reporting is not really the right thing to do. What do you do? To...

  19. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Let me ask you a question? If someone robs a bank to pay for their son's operation that would save his life, would you report

  20. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Why would they have special providers or room placements other than they needed them? That benefits them. The other stuff does not include direct caregivers... Insurance needs to know and the rest...

  21. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I'm all for education. Honestly though, except for maybe new nurses. How many do you know that 'don't' know about Hipaa? Ignorance is no excuse, well thats what the justice system says

  22. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I would propose that any nurse that routinely breaks patient confidence or any other laws also should not be a nurse. Not to big of a

  23. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I would use universal precautions. I also would not tell anyone that was not in the know. What? You don't believe? Shrug, maybe it's the military life. Expecting people to follow the rules even...

  24. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    No, no, no. I compared criminals to criminals. Don't blur the issue or try to make it personal. A physician is privy because HIV status may affect what treatments/medicines/etc. the patient receives....

  25. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Good, now we can all be drug dealers with no worry about people 'tattle taling.' Noi one makes junkies use. So since it's not a big bad ole violation it's ok. Speedong is ok too, even if a few people...