Venti Cappucino replied to AmandaRN's topic in General Nursing
I have a few legal questions, and maybe someone knows the answers. 1. Can a facility discriminate in hiring, as far as smoking goes? I live in a 'right-to-work' and 'at-will' state, and my understanding is that down here, they have the right to cho...
Venti Cappucino replied to AmandaRN's topic in General Nursing
For the record, I'm a non-smoker. I'm all for having no-smoking-campus policies, or designated smoking environments, that are not in front of or next to building entrances. Asking people to go smoke in their cars is a bit ridiculous... it discrimina...
Venti Cappucino replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism
That bothers me, too. Did anyone else notice that the ad was in the ENTERTAINMENT SECTION of the newspaper? What kind of a message does that send??? I can't speak for everything, but what would catch my attention as far as recruitment goes would b...
Venti Cappucino replied to VickyRN's topic in Activism
A couple of folks mentioned Wal-mart and whether or not the employees there could afford insurance. May I suggest a book called "Nickeled and Dimed: On Not Getting By in America"? Can't recall the author at the moment, but she is a journalist who di...
Venti Cappucino replied to VickyRN's topic in Activism
However... there's a lot of folks who aren't covered under Medicare and Medicaid, who either cannot afford insurance or it isn't offered through their job.
Venti Cappucino replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
I put together a similar basket a few years ago, for a friend in a similar situation. One thing I did was go to a big bookstore (like Borders or Barnes & Noble) and picked up a few unusual magazines... that were within her interest, but were the ...
Venti Cappucino replied to l.rae's topic in Activism
I don't usually read Redbook, unless I'm thumbing thru it in a waiting room, so I missed the Jan article, and I only just now read the thread on this forum about the article and the letters to the editor that many of y'all were writing. Can I make a ...
Venti Cappucino replied to VickyRN's topic in Activism
Actually, in the USA, quite a few jobs do not provide benefits these days (Thankfully, some still do). From what I've seen, the worst hit are the clerical and administrative office workers. Just as an example, many companies these days have laid of...
Venti Cappucino replied to VickyRN's topic in Activism
Exactly... the cost of health insurance can be astronomical. My partner and I are on a very tight budget. After rent, utilities, her car payment, and food, there's not much left. The only reason we have basic cable is that we got it as a Christmas ...
We had to have a background check done, at our own expense, as part of the admissions application, along with the full physical, PPD, immunization records, etc. Lord, I almost needed financial aid just to complete the admissions requirements!!! It s...
Venti Cappucino replied to KarenAR's topic in Ob/Gyn
I can understand someone with stong pro-life sentiments refusing to participate in an abortion. But, I am curious about the legal aspects of a pro-life nurse refusing to provide post-abortion aftercare. Are there any legal guidelines, or does anyo...
I'm thinking about buying a cuff, to practice on friends/family, because I still feel self-conscious taking vitals. Anyone have any shopping recommendations?
Venti Cappucino replied to MayoRN's topic in Career Support
Actually... * Congress started paying into SS in 1983 * Congressional pensions are dependent upon tenure in office. For lawmakers who were elected before 1984, the pension formula upon retirement is the average of the three highest years' salaries, m...
Venti Cappucino replied to micwil2003's topic in Career Support
I'm not too familiar with this procedure, nor with the quality/level of training in Mexico, but I'll be interested to hear what you decide. Please do come back and post your experience. I have some friends who went to Canada for cosmetic surgery, to...
I thought it might be useful to share study tips and hints and mnemonic devices we've used to pass our classes. I had a 98% average in A&P I and II (which I took as one class), and I couldn't have done it without these: 1. The A&P coloring ...
I think what it boils down to is that we all have different shaped feet and different arches, and what is comfortable on my feet might hurt like hell on yours. :) Here's a few ideas: *Doc Martens does make some nursing-type shoes, in solid white. The...