Agnus

Agnus

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  1. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    Agnus replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    thanks

  2. Time off (PTO) for full time vs. part time nurses

    Agnus replied to cands04's topic in General Nursing

    Well I think it depends on the exact number of hours worked. I work 48 in a two week period. I am allowed 12 hours unscheduled PTO a quarter. So that would be for me (4 days in a 12 month

  3. Too UGLY for Nursing?

    Agnus replied to showbizrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey, if that is the worst complaint you have about me I am doing very well. If your perception of my looks inspires you to take care of your loved one then I am happy that something finally inspired...

  4. what metal should my wedding ring be?

    Agnus replied to SBK1013's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm! interesting I have not had that

  5. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    Agnus replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I am Caucasian and yes I agree you are treated differently and sometimes very badly. I do not think this is limited to people of color who are nurses. I believe it is people of color in general....

  6. what metal should my wedding ring be?

    Agnus replied to SBK1013's topic in General Nursing

    I see many people recommending and I believe they are correct saying it is a very durable. With that said I will add that gold though probably a softer metal holds up very well and is far less...

  7. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    Agnus replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Once more for anyone who might miss interpret; I am just trying to understand. If you ever find you do not want to answer my questions please feel free not to answer. They are asked only to advance...

  8. Do many nurses resent their patients?

    Agnus replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nah! I don't think we resent patients as much as it may appear here or even in staff only corners of the hospital. We are blowing off steam. A necessary evil to keep your sanity in this high...

  9. didcharge nsg note

    Agnus replied to fatdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Gave verbal and written discharge instructions with handouts and scripts. Pt verbalized understanding. Of course if I had to do teaching of a skill I specifically mention the skill and state that Pt...

  10. EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    Agnus replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    Where I come from men deserve, privacy, respect, and freedom from having pain (physical and emotional) deliberately inflicted on them for the sole reason that a perfectly normal physiciological...

  11. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    Agnus replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to the OP for your explanation. It has helped a great

  12. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    Agnus replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa! I never said I resent Jew, Christians or any other religion. I am sorry you really do not understand. Apparently you are unwilling to allow anyone who has different values. I can do nothing...

  13. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    Agnus replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I am aware that there is little similarity between these two religious traditions. It was not my point to make a comparison. Just a comment and observation that many strict traditions do make...

  14. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    Agnus replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I don' think I can remedy your lack of understand of my point. Sometimes this happens.

  15. Out of the mouths of Babes...

    Agnus replied to RNAnnjeh's topic in General Nursing

    love children's honesty and directness. too bad we have it drilled out of us as

  16. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    Agnus replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I realize that, and understand your point. I believe this is a question she should confront now with her a Rabbi whom she respects because the problem does not end with graduation. She may be able to...

  17. Need Advise regarding my highschool girl mentoree

    Agnus replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your concern. You are pretending to have a crystal ball. You do not. You really have no clue what will happen. Stop projecting your own imaginings on to her future. They truly are...

  18. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    Agnus replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Just a little added aside to my previous post. I Attend Church every Sunday that I can. I resent a policy at my hospital that says, if you declare at the time you are hired that your religion does...

  19. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    Agnus replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Please, understand I do not ask this in disrespect. Quite the opposite. Who do you propose take care of the ill on Holy days? Some one has to. Why would you expect a Gentile to do it in your...

  20. Patient family issues

    Agnus replied to foxc1121's topic in General Nursing

    Some times families are really stupid. They do not know that they can feed a patient and maybe it might even be more beneficial that they do it rather than a stranger. It takes only a few minuted to...

  21. The most expensive, silly or cheap gifts you received from your hospital

    Agnus replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    I received from one hospital a very very nice gift basket stuffed full with goodies from Trader Joe's. I love the basket and get more compliments on it. It is beautiful, well made and has a lining...

  22. Calling out Sick on a Holiday

    Agnus replied to pirap's topic in General Nursing

    No apology should ever be needed. I do not understand why you are upsetting your self over this. Sounds like you are being awfully hard on yourself for something you have not control over. Get...

  23. Ethics: Does it bother you when people are in nursing to make money?

    Agnus replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I know a lot of teachers would have a field day with this statement. Having the summer off for teachers amounts to being unemployed for 3 months of the year. This is one of the stupid assumptions...

  24. Ethics: Does it bother you when people are in nursing to make money?

    Agnus replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I am hearing some people say there are a lot easier ways of making this kind of money. Are there really? Do you really know that? Do you really know they are easier or does it just look that way to...

  25. Ethics: Does it bother you when people are in nursing to make money?

    Agnus replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Cloister, Very well