Ashkins529

Ashkins529

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  1. Stuck in the rumor mill at work...

    Ashkins529 replied to ToughLover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your friend did show you preferential treatment by telling you what HR called him in about. Had he kept his professionalism in tact you would not be stressing out it right now. He has caused a huge...

  2. Stuck in the rumor mill at work...

    Ashkins529 replied to ToughLover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like someone is jealous that you and the others have been able to make friends at work. Totally sucks. Sorry you guys are having to go through

  3. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    Ashkins529 replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I worked at a hospital (non=nursing) and would walk into a patients room to take them for any testing or some treatments, it didn't bother me to see snuggling. Typically they were both awake,...

  4. 2 yr ADN students..question on IV's and blood draws

    Ashkins529 replied to CT Pixie's topic in General Students

    After reading this thread, I realize that it may behoove me to take the phlebotomy course the CC offers before actually entering the nursing

  5. Nurses with nose piercings?

    Ashkins529 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in General Nursing

    LOL I used to worry about that too. It doesn't. Although, when I am sick I take it out while I blow. Not for just a typical morning

  6. Nurses with nose piercings?

    Ashkins529 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in General Nursing

    Quick story that could have ended differently. I was at the hair dresser the other day. I typically remove ALL jewelry (ear rings and nose stud) before going. This time I still had my nose stud. As...

  7. Nurses with nose piercings?

    Ashkins529 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked and was a manager at a retail store geared towards children everyone was required to cover any tattoos and removed their piercings, because parents don't want to bring their children...

  8. Nurses with nose piercings?

    Ashkins529 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in General Nursing

    If you end up working at a facility that doesn't allow piercings you can always have a nose bone you carry with you, when you are in the bathroom or break room slip it in and take it out if you are...

  9. Standing up for "meal break" issue

    Ashkins529 replied to flymomrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Wish you the best!! As far as the forms for paid lunch make sure to keep a copy and of ANYTHING written that has to be turned in. Never know when something you turned in is gonna hit the file that...

  10. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    Ashkins529 replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Deleting my post as it doesn't take more then one person to show a misunderstanding in regional terms for different

  11. so i called in sick today...

    Ashkins529 replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't notice that, thank you for pointing it out. OP: You will have to look it up via any search engine you

  12. so i called in sick today...

    Ashkins529 replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. OP you should do a web search for FMLA since you are pregnant and have a Dr's note.

  13. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    Ashkins529 replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please read my bold. :) People mess up and say things. We need to have

  14. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    Ashkins529 replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    From reading the entire thread, I see that most of the posters agree the triage nurse didn't sensor her words and as a result offended the OP. We don't know what was going on behind the scenes. I...

  15. Hudson Valley Community College--Has anyone gone there???

    Ashkins529 replied to carrie42's topic in New York Nursing

    I will be attending HVCC in the fall and *crosses fingers* the nursing program fall 12. They are making some changes this coming fall (11) to the nursing program that I think are good things. One is...

  16. Conscience Schmoncience! Who cares what you believe?

    Ashkins529 replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Actually the Gov't does in a round about way. The Govt says "you have this type loan. If you work so many years in x area doing y job we will reduce or cancel your loan". My friend got her teaching...

  17. Conscience Schmoncience! Who cares what you believe?

    Ashkins529 replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My thing is my Dr knows what is going on in my life. She knows everything. I love my Dr.. The pharmacist doesn't know squat about what is going on with me. Just the medication they need to...

  18. Conscience Schmoncience! Who cares what you believe?

    Ashkins529 replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Back in 1991 my husband and I were having a lot of problems. I ended up not being faithful (once) and got pregnant. If there was a Plan B pill I most definitely would have taken it. Instead I ended...

  19. Conscience Schmoncience! Who cares what you believe?

    Ashkins529 replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    1. If I go to my Dr and we don't see eye to eye on some aspect of my treatment (ie I want Plan B and Dr wont prescribe due to moral convictions)(need blood transfusion and I want it) it is adiós...

  20. Plasma and Rh factor compatability

    Ashkins529 replied to Turd Ferguson's topic in General Nursing

    Had a DUH moment.. please carry

  21. recording device for class

    Ashkins529 replied to meo814's topic in General Students

    One think I really LOVE about my smartpen is that it is a digital copy in case anything happens to my notebook. I can also read my notes on different devices. When I was attending college in the...

  22. Do I need this for nursing school?

    Ashkins529 replied to StangGang92's topic in General Students

    While I am not in 'Nursing' classes yet.. for the Biology class I have been taking (which is mostly A&P) I have a living model for a few of the sections. My husband LOVED being my model because...

  23. Facebook almost cost me my job

    Ashkins529 replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I haven't read all the posts but I learned a LONG time ago never have people you work with as friends on any social network. Also, if you are taking classes.. never make your fellow classmates or...

  24. CHEMISTRY! (your experience/expertise/suggestions pls)

    Ashkins529 replied to Selfrespectforwomen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It Kahn website is challenging to find what you need in order. IMO .. But I was able to find them on iTunesU .. easy to find by subject, they were in order, and

  25. The Grading Scale For Your School

    Ashkins529 replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Forgot.. here is the computation of GPA. The computation of the grade point index is based on the GPA hours and grades earned. Quality points are assigned to each credit hour attempted, according to...