holly1028

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1. Will my tattoos hold me back?

   holly1028 replied to MLutiker's topic in General Students

   I think it really depends on where you are; I live in Canada, and lots of the ladies in my program have full sleeve tats, neck tats, wrist tats; these are things that can't be covered all the time but we are not required to cover them. Nurses in hos...

2. Neighbors, friends, and family coming by for nursing advice

   holly1028 replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   People ask me all the time for my opinion or assessment on something... And I'm just a student!

3. Pre employment drug screen positive for pcp!!!!

   holly1028 replied to cocosmama's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck! I hope that they get accurate results for you soon so you can laugh at this as you prepare to start your new job!

4. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

   holly1028 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am so glad that somebody mentioned "a lot". Alot is not a word. Allot is a word, but means something very different than a lot. than/then really bugs me too..

5. Health Care is a right

   holly1028 replied to headsup's topic in Activism

   I think everybody should have access to quality health care. The one thing I think people should have to cover themselves would be diseases that they brought upon themselves (drug/alcohol abuse).

6. CNA course and Piercings

   holly1028 replied to Natny23's topic in CNA/MA

   Yes, they have clear retainers, and you may be able to find some flesh tone as well. That may be an option for her to keep it open, but not have visible jewelry at work.

7. Supporting Loved One with Anxiety/Panic Attacks

   holly1028 replied to PackersFan's topic in General Nursing

   That's great, Aanderson :) I hope that he is open and honest with his doctor on Monday, and that together they can select the best course of action for him.

8. Supporting Loved One with Anxiety/Panic Attacks

   holly1028 replied to PackersFan's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that tough love would be a good place to start, but seeing as this is somebody you care a lot about, be careful not to make him feel alienated and alone. I have high anxiety and the occassional panic attack, and the thing that helps me most ...

9. TB testing

   holly1028 replied to CNAmonica65's topic in CNA/MA

   Up in Canada, you can't even take the health care aide course or nursing course without being tested for TB and being up to date on all other vaccines, including Hep B and influenza. I am currently in the process of finishing my two-step mantoux tes...

10. CNA course and Piercings

    holly1028 replied to Natny23's topic in CNA/MA

    I'm starting a health care aide program in September and I'm wondering what they'll say about my tiny nose stud. From what I've seen up in Canada, a lot of people don't care about ear piercings or nose studs. I think the bigger concern comes in whe...

11. My Child Has Wings: My Path to Nursing School

    holly1028 replied to lexie'smama's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. Though I have never lost a child I was able to hold, I do understand the pain of loss. I had an early miscarriage a couple years ago. Your story was very touching and I wish you all the good in the world as you go thro...

12. Cheating on final

    holly1028 replied to crazytonurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Wow, so glad that she got caught! I can't imagine having a nurse take care of me who couldn't pass nursing school! Worse, what if she was taking care of my child? *shudder* You should be proud of yourself for standing up and telling the prof

13. Looking for advice for future student

    holly1028 replied to holly1028's topic in Career Support

    Wow, that is a fantastic opportunity! So do most hospitals then require you work for them for some time before you go to school? If that is the case, I think I'll have to do my LPN on my own, and possibly upgrade it someday if I have the chance. A...

14. Looking for advice for future student

    holly1028 posted a topic in Career Support

    Hello, I am considering entering the nursing field, and was wondering what advice you all had for me. I am a single mom, currently living in Canada, though I would love to move to the USA. I am 23 years old, completed some college course work for p...