Kyriaka

Kyriaka

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  1. immunizations - close call for me!

    Kyriaka replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also ran into this issue. I was immunized back in 1967. I dont have any records. My school is not requiring proof, just the dates. I am going to go ahead and have a titer done for German Measles. My...

  2. Any pagan nurses here?

    Kyriaka replied to merei's topic in General Students

    I am a Greek Orthodox Christian. The only time it really comes up is when Easter comes around and my Easter is 5 weeks

  3. Jobs at hospitals and credit checks...

    Kyriaka replied to NO1_2NV's topic in General Students

  4. Our class board scores 41.7%

    Kyriaka replied to goofylucy's topic in Alabama Nursing

  5. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    Kyriaka replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    ______________ I am a firm believer in education for educations sake. I hope to stay in school for the rest of my life. I am changing careers from accounting and am working on my BSN. Originally, I...

  6. Retyping/writing notes

    Kyriaka replied to TLC RN's topic in General Students

    _________________ I agree. Also, there are many times that I am in a rush in the classroom. The chances that I will be able to re read my notes accuratly a month later is very

  7. Can someone tell me what is a Two Step PPD??

    Kyriaka replied to Guest26407's topic in Infectious Disease

    I will be starting clinicals for my BSN in the Fall. I have to do the 2 step before I even send in my

  8. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    Kyriaka replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    I am working on my BSN and have had many people in the ADN program ask me why I am bothering. For me, it isnt as issue so much of money as of the belief (to me) that more knowledge and more education...

  9. Our class board scores 41.7%

    Kyriaka replied to goofylucy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    This semester seems to be "meatier". For FY 03-04, Bishop achieved 95% pass rate. _______________ It seems they have gotten their act together!! That is way up from their 40% in the past. The people...

  10. Dress Code for nursing students?

    Kyriaka replied to NPTeacher's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I personally think their ought to be a dress code for all students (nursing or otherwise). Every weekday I am given the "honor" of seeing girls and boys with tatoos, underwear showing, tight tops and...

  11. UAB Employees out there???

    Kyriaka replied to KK7724's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The city of Birmingham, how 'liberal' is it...I mean, I come from a very accepting environment here (read: we allow gay marriage)...and I'm a tad worried about being strung up from a tree for not...

  12. Working off the clock??

    Kyriaka replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone I know is non exempt or if they are exempt, the company gives "just" compensation for the time. But labor laws are anything but clear. If you have an employee who is salary but doesnt have a...

  13. Retyping/writing notes

    Kyriaka replied to TLC RN's topic in General Students

  14. Working off the clock??

    Kyriaka replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Im going also add a poster mentioned sales and "required meetings". ALot of sales people work on commision, and meeting alot of times are in there best intrest to go paid or not. You miss a meeting...

  15. Working off the clock??

    Kyriaka replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    ]If a person is in a salaried position, there is really no such thing as completing work requirements "off the clock". In a sense, there is no clock. You are paid to perform your job, however long...

  16. Working off the clock??

    Kyriaka replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Martyrdom is a quick road to burnout. _______________ None of my friends would ever say that they are maryrs. What they would say is that they are loyal--perhaps to a

  17. Working off the clock??

    Kyriaka replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you see the difference?[ _______________ Yes. However, I will point out that millions of employee's in other fields work off the clock every day in this country and dont get paid for it. It really...

  18. Working off the clock??

    Kyriaka replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe what the OP is taking about is mandated safety training required by the state, OSHA, or whatever. There's a big difference. _______________ If these are two differant things, then what of...

  19. Working off the clock??

    Kyriaka replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    ___________________ Keep the attitude. You will go far. All education is a priviledge and an honor. Mandatory or not. Paid or not. One of the biggest complaints I have are schools who say "we are...

  20. Working off the clock??

    Kyriaka replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am changing careers from sales. I used to be a real estate broker and had to do ce. I was never paid for it and it was never on the clock. I have several teacher friends who must have ce. They are...

  21. Accelerated degree programs

    Kyriaka replied to Maisie's topic in General Nursing

    _________________ Maisie, I should think you might want to try it. I am sure you can do it. If it is just to much, I would think they would let you back up to the traditional program. You can do it....

  22. Accelerated degree programs

    Kyriaka replied to Maisie's topic in General Nursing

    i am sure that you could do the program but you need to really think if you want to spend a year of your life on something you really don't want to do _______________ I never said I didnt want to do...

  23. Accelerated degree programs

    Kyriaka replied to Maisie's topic in General Nursing

    Are you equating your professionalism with detachment? ________________ I think those are two differant things. I think professionalism is more of the role of co workers. However, it is true that you...

  24. Accelerated degree programs

    Kyriaka replied to Maisie's topic in General Nursing

    I have no doubt that you can succeed in ANY program, but can you be happy doing it? _____________ That is the rub, isnt it?? :) Actually, the head of the biology dept. where I am at now has shown an...

  25. Accelerated degree programs

    Kyriaka replied to Maisie's topic in General Nursing