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  1. Why are RNs underappreciated, underpaid in LTC?

    Atheos replied to TeresaB930's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Luckily for us we are 100% private pay. No medicare or medicaid whatsoever. In our state, LPNs could be ADONs (I am assuming that is the same as a ADNS), there are just some things they could not do....

  2. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but ethics or should I say deontology is almost always defined by a society's set standard of behavior, which is actually pretty rigid. Also, the major philosophers and most philosophies in...

  3. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Show me one ethical problem that is not black and white... If it is criminal it is unethical. Apparently you have never encountered a real life ethical problem. The only time people think there is a...

  4. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. But those said laws still cover 'telling' someone about a patient's HIV status. HIPAA is just an additional law created to cover other situations. HIV/AIDS already had a set of laws...

  5. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    First of all ethics are usually black and white. Ask lawyers. Secondly while I didn't point out RNs in anyway do you really believe Nursing is the only profession that needs ethics? Please. I really...

  6. certified nurse assistant

    Atheos replied to closetoshore's topic in General Nursing

    They have a list of approved courses on the BON site. I can't tell you a specific one as I got my license in IN but I do work in VA. If you can't find it call them. They usually can tell you or email...

  7. Why are RNs underappreciated, underpaid in LTC?

    Atheos replied to TeresaB930's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I didn't mention that we only have 7 RN's and they are all in supervisory positions. If we used them on the floor I doubt I would view them differently. I do try to jump through hoops for the LPNs and...

  8. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    ok lets give examples of the law since people are not comprehending. for example - michigan general rule: "all reports, records, and data pertaining to testing, care, treatment, reporting, and...

  9. Why are RNs underappreciated, underpaid in LTC?

    Atheos replied to TeresaB930's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a staffing coordinator for a LTC I pretty much give RN's carte blanche. They all have custom schedules, get time off whenever they need and get to pull all the scheduling hijinks the wish too. I...

  10. Best Ways to Keep Alert?

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

    I never said what 'enough' sleep was. I personally only sleep about 5 hours a night and am fine. Some need less some need more. I am only saying to moderate what you do. I have a fellow aide that...

  11. Smoking at Work.

    Atheos replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    The first point is very valid. You should point it out to a smoker and they will try to be more considerate. Better yet, inform management as they may have to do something about it. The second point...

  12. Would you do this for a job..

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

    Yea, don't make decisions based on money. Try the LTC and the hospital. I can tell you now that when I finish my RN I will be all about ICU but as a CNA I would never work in the hospital. Not with...

  13. How much is your pay?

    Atheos replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    Better wages aren't usually available without a union. It is pure ignorance that moves people to claim this. In every industry that has unions the workers benefit MORE than the employers. Period. Only...

  14. No scrubs allowed in psych?

    Atheos replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Psychiatric

    I am not sure why they do this in a psych ward but in some LTC Alzheimer's units they insist on no scrubs. To deinstitutionalize it. Does it work? I don't

  15. Adding Cna To Resume

    Atheos replied to DESTINED 2B NURSE's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Honestly, if you are a CNA applying for a position, especially in a LTC facility, don't use a resume. Go to the facility and fill out the application. Since I do the hiring at my facility I don't...

  16. Best Ways to Keep Alert?

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

    Exercise, vitamins and 'staying focused will not work if you don't get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation will cause errors and forgetfulness. The only cure for sleep deprivation is more sleep... Sorry...

  17. Huge Endorsement for Employee Free Choice Act

    Atheos replied to Sherwood's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Secret ballots would be a better way to ensure fairness. While I approve of unions, the point of a union is not to grow in size or intimidate people. It is to represent employees that WANT their help....

  18. Smoking at Work.

    Atheos replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I wish my facility would ban smoking, it would make it that much easier to quit. Yeah I would whine and grumble and mope around but I think eventually it would help me quit. It would be better if...

  19. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a troll? is a question, not a statement. My mother also taught me that... sarcasm is rude in general. Also not to assume as that makes u and me something I'd rather not be. My valid...

  20. Best Ways to Keep Alert?

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

    Speed.... No. Just kidding. If you are not having enough time to go to class, study, sleep and whatever else you have to do, maybe try cutting back on something. Preferably not the going to class,...

  21. Troops being sustained by antidepressants

    Atheos replied to martinb216's topic in General Nursing

    While I hate the war, sometimes the military has to do what it has to do. I remember the big ruckus about the Anthrax Vaccine and I was really glad I received it after all the mail scares (not that I...

  22. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you are missing the point. You have no right to know. The law says you have no right, I'm pretty sure your hospital policy says you have no right. You can't make up a right. Are you a troll???...

  23. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    Not necessarily nursing related but close. -A melcryptovestimentaphiliac is someone who compulsively steals ladies underwear. -An ergasiophobe is someone who is afraid of work. (I know some of these...

  24. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    Atheos replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    If the phleb is worried they can always wear eye masks. These arguments make no sense. Everyone is at risk of giving you HIV. Universal precautions. Knowing solely to protect yourself is NOT a right....

  25. Huge Endorsement for Employee Free Choice Act

    Atheos replied to Sherwood's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    are you serious? grow up already. the nerve of people. based on this argument you can't possibly think you are any better than a member of some 'communist party.' jeez, are we back in the