Aly529

Aly529

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  1. Things you've learned about patient's religions and care?

    Aly529 posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hi everyone. Just wondering if any of you have experienced different requests by patients of different religions or declining care due to

  2. Things you've learned about patient's religions and care?

    Aly529 replied to Aly529's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    But I have GOOD karma! I promise...LoL...Kidding. very

  3. To those who wear white scrubs?

    Aly529 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    A friend of mine still in school got a job at a hospital that requires white scrubs. She likes the idea but I cannot understand why. Honestly, white scrubs would be my worst nightmare. For one, they...

  4. Change from BSN to DDS

    Aly529 replied to lyanne's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Why not go the route of dental hygienist rather then nursing if your interest is in dentistry? You can get your associate's in that and then move on to bigger things then. My community college offers...

  5. How do I word this on my resume?

    Aly529 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is very true. Most employers have "key words". If your resume doesn't contain those key words, it won't even get through the filter. Another tip is to look at the job description and tailor your...

  6. Things you've learned about patient's religions and care?

    Aly529 replied to Aly529's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    You reminded me of a funeral I went to when I was little. There was a neighbor that was pregnant and she had to tie a red string on her finger before attending. Not sure what religion it was or what...

  7. Anyone watch Nurse Jackie?

    Aly529 replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    No offense but ewww. LOL Any physically attractive features he MAY have and totally erased by his attitude. Just my

  8. Things you've learned about patient's religions and care?

    Aly529 replied to Aly529's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Interesting. I appreciate the replies. It helps to know in advance things I may face. I will try not to put my in but I will say I'm glad to hear of cases where CPS intervened in the benefit of the...

  9. What do you do for daycare?

    Aly529 replied to jmokeefe's topic in General Nursing

    My jobs have always had a daycare saving account which was pre tax and also a reimbusment program regardless on who watches the kids. The savings account works similar to a health savings account and...

  10. Lpn to rn in 8 months

    Aly529 replied to wayneblaze's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like an advertisement to

  11. HESI Entrance Exam....

    Aly529 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! Same here..going back to finish what I started 8 years ago (OMG I'm old!!! lol) We've got perfect timing huh..NOT. BUT it will be just fine. Best of

  12. Awkwardness....what to do?

    Aly529 replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LoL. Its okay. But yea, I always get out of any akwardess by saying something rather then leaving it unspoken. I'm sure iF he did have that impression it will go away if you just mention it. Even if...

  13. Awkwardness....what to do?

    Aly529 replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would honestly pull him aside when he has a moment and explain that you hope he didn't misunderstand and explain why you cancelled. He'll either say no worries or that he

  14. How much medical experience did you have before entering nursing school?

    Aly529 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone. Btw, I love this site. It's given me tons of info and the work done by nurses is amazing. My question is how much medical experience did you have before entering nursing school? I am...

  15. Awkwardness....what to do?

    Aly529 replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First of all, I'm sorry about your miscarriage. I've been there... I highly doubt there is an issue, but at the next check up just bring it up and mention why you did not come

  16. Do you use your pda/smartphone at work?

    Aly529 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm reading more and more info about nurses using apps on their devices to help them do a better job and as a Blackberry lover I can see how having info at your fingertips can be helpful BUT how...

  17. How much medical experience did you have before entering nursing school?

    Aly529 replied to Aly529's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone. I think I am trying myself crazy here and the more I think about it the worst it is. I'm coming up with things like: (please don't laugh at me ) This is an example of me talking to...

  18. Nurses with PCOS? Or Advice?

    Aly529 replied to Aly529's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you so much Purple scrubs. I am glad you can relate. I actually was on the Soul Cysters forum when I was pregnant. I met some great people on there but after the loss I couldn't go back and...

  19. Do you use your pda/smartphone at work?

    Aly529 replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow. See lugging books around is what I was trying to avoid. It's so "old school". I guess every place is different. I'll see when I get there. Thanks

  20. Wanted to share a good site for those taking A&P!

    Aly529 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I tried to find different sites that will be helpful since I know myself and reading alone won't do it and found a couple that were REALLY helpful. Some have Flash games that are pretty advanced and...

  21. Do you use your pda/smartphone at work?

    Aly529 replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly how I would feel but didn't want to to be perceived otherwise, such as texting, photos, etc...Anything inappropriate. Some mentioned devices are not really allowed but still used and...

  22. Anyone watch Nurse Jackie?

    Aly529 replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Oh...I :redbeathe Dexter. I use to work for a major cable company when it came out and could never understand why everyone loved a series about a serial killer so much...until I started watching it...

  23. Anyone watch Nurse Jackie?

    Aly529 replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    I like MERCY!!!!

  24. Anyone watch Nurse Jackie?

    Aly529 replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Sarah, my program requires prereqs like ENC1101, A&P, CHEM, MICRO, HPA (health careers), some other classes once accepted such as child abuses, first aid, hiv/aids, etc... I would have been done a...

  25. Nurses with PCOS? Or Advice?

    Aly529 replied to Aly529's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks for