Atheos

Atheos

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  1. Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

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

    People aim attacks personally because they really have no valid argument. I find it funny that joining a union is so 'personal.' It's not a religion folks. Collective bargaining has always made...

  2. Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

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

    You did respond... Ad hominem

  3. Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

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

    I won't join a union because: I want to make substandard wages my entire life. I want my employer to step all over me with impunity. I want to go back to being a slave even though half a million...

  4. Did you learn another language?

    Atheos replied to shoebottom's topic in General Nursing

    If you must take a language ask your counselor about level 1 languages such as Spanish, French or German. I am fluent in Spanish, which really doesn't take to much mental power to learn. I also speak...

  5. What does HR tell employers when they call for references?

    Atheos replied to suzysuzy's topic in Nursing Career

    Well There is good news and bad news. Bad news first: Your HR department can legally tell them anything they want.Good News : They probably won't say anything whatsoever. HR departments tend to...

  6. What can HR tell prospetive employer?

    Atheos replied to suzysuzy's topic in General Nursing

    Well There is good news and bad news. Bad news first: Your HR department can legally tell them anything they want.Good News : They probably won't say anything whatsoever. HR departments tend to...

  7. Whataburger - a Texas gem!

    Atheos replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Whataburger is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sadly, I only get it when I visit my family. For those of you from WEST Texas. Chico's Tacos is pretty awesome

  8. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    Atheos replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    red panties in white scrubs isn't a gender bias. it's a class bias. it's rather tacky and the people that commit that atrocity know it is. it is a choice. hair on the chest isn't a choice. just...

  9. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    Atheos replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    while i do wear t-shirts under my scrubs, it should be by choice. men don't wear nursing caps because we wouldn't put up with that nonsense. men also don't wear red underwear under white scrubs. a...

  10. My LTC facility is starting to Hire Med Techs

    Atheos replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN's will always be able to find a job. If you work somewhere that is actually trying to replace LPNs with medtechs shouldn't you be trying to find a better place to work? Med techs and CNAs are...

  11. How do I help others after a loved one's suicide?

    Atheos replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I would venture to say that this advice should extend to any

  12. Which CNA job would require the least lifting?

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

    Try independent living. The only time you might lift there is if someone falls. You could also advance yourself. Become a staffing coordinator or some

  13. How do I help others after a loved one's suicide?

    Atheos replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Most mental illnesses are terrible, debilitating and terminal. 90% of people that commit suicide have been shown to suffer from a psych disorder. Certain disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar...

  14. Roll Call - Introduce Yourselves, Texans!

    Atheos replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    I graduated from Cathedral in '95. VIVA LA CATE!

  15. Bait and switch!!

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

    I know it sucks to be moved around. I am not sure how things work in a hospital but as the Staffing Coordinator at a LTC, no matter why you came in or where you are working, you are subject to be...

  16. Is this illegal?

    Atheos replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Assisted Living

  17. how much Indiana nurses make

    Atheos replied to nurseluv9's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Wow, good thing I left Indiana. The cost of living is pretty low though. Might be worth the lower

  18. bereavement policy?

    Atheos replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry about your Grandma. As far as the bereavement policy, it is totally up to the employer. We only give 3 days with proof of death from the Red Cross. Even though some people may be sincere,...

  19. When Staff members don't get along!

    Atheos replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    that's quite an over-generalization. i seriously doubt that in the majority of the cases the lateral violence was caused by the victims. that's like saying most rape victims caused it. most...

  20. A "dating female students in your class" post

    Atheos replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Isn't the whole tattoo thing like the kiss of death? Everyone I have ever seen with a name of a significant other ends up broken up/divorced from them. Maybe the picture works

  21. Are they being phased out?

    Atheos replied to babygirl87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

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  22. Roll Call - Introduce Yourselves, Texans!

    Atheos replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Born in California, got to Texas as quick as I could (about 7). Went to h.s. in El Paso, went to Texas A&M. Whooooooooooooooooooppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Joined the Army. After time in...

  23. What Was Your Gpa???

    Atheos replied to Dreezy88's topic in Texas Nursing

    4.0 for

  24. Gender Appropriate Graduation Gifts

    Atheos replied to jbrick's topic in Men in Nursing

    This is America, 2007 There no such thing as gender appropriate anymore. Unless I am mistaken, nursing used to be gender inappropriate for

  25. CNA License in D.C., Virginia or Maryland

    Atheos replied to MNRN22's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have one already? I am not sure, about nursing students, but if you have one it's pretty easy to get. Just print out the forms and mail