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    Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    Alisonisayoshi replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    For those who say they hate watches, I say skagen! It's a bit pricey (around a $100 for their cheapest) but it is so light weight you cannot feel it on. My former career is a card dealer/pit...
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    tatoos & piercings, part 2

    Alisonisayoshi replied to amoLucia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

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    tatoos & piercings, part 2

    Alisonisayoshi replied to amoLucia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That big lol! It's pretty visible! I had a low blood sugar in a grocery store a while back and nobody checked my bracelet, they just assumed I was drunk. It really cemented just biting the bullet,...
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    tatoos & piercings, part 2

    Alisonisayoshi replied to amoLucia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm certainly sure I will not regret my medic alert (and it's big, my whole forearm, no police officer is missing that and slamming me into hot pavement with a 20 blood
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    Fall Classes 2013

    Alisonisayoshi replied to J3w3lz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Physiology, OChem, Stats, American Governments and Institutions. Then spring it's Micro and the TEAS and I'm
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    Job Interview: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Lev's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As a former HR manager in another field, people who give real weaknesses are refreshing. It helped me to know if they could handle the job they were applying to. My favorites I have ever heard: I...
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    Wondering about this class

    Alisonisayoshi replied to MizMaverick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh and I know a ton about zombies
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    Wondering about this class

    Alisonisayoshi replied to MizMaverick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had to take a critical thinking course as part of my Pre-Req's... The teacher legit taught it about Zombies... It was fun, interesting, and a lot of
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    Extremely Overweight Nurses

    Alisonisayoshi replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    I posted a link a page or so back, it's a TedMed talk given by a surgeon on the care and treatment of obesity, it focuses on Type 2 treatment and research, but it also goes into an interesting idea...
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    Extremely Overweight Nurses

    Alisonisayoshi replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    I have never posted a link before but here goes... Op please listen to what he's got to say, he was once judgmental, and now sees the error of his
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    Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

    Alisonisayoshi replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think entitlement comes in many shapes and forms, including the idea of getting the job one wants right out of the gate. For the record, I'm not smug or cocky, I'm just to the point. I was trying...
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    Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

    Alisonisayoshi replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Also my former career taught me: Time management Being observant for even the smallest changes in behavior and demeanor (HUGE in casino employment) Dealing with irate and or drunk persons in a kind...
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    Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

    Alisonisayoshi replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wish me luck... Here's the cold truth: (I've mentioned several times I was an HR coordinator as a function of my former career). Always hire the 30 something before the 20 something. Why? They have...
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    Anyone Receive Unemployment While Going To School?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to mrs.hayes's topic in California Nursing

    Apply for California Training Benefits when you start unemployment. Do not lie to UI. They can and do find out. If they find out you can be required to repay them plus fines. I am in school on...
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    Tattoos/Piercings in the workplace?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have a huge visible tattoo on my forearm that cannot be hidden. It's a medic alert. Tell me that's unprofessional... Go ahead... I spent 14 years tugging at a bracelet before I made a choice and...
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    Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This! Btw OP BMWs are plagued with mechanical issues, and in my neck of the woods it's a bigger status symbol to own a Prius than a BMW any day. Lol, buy a house buy a car, buy whatever you want...
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    Does anyone find cliff notes helpful?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to usafmedic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Speed Anatomy was my favorite app. I liked the Netters coloring book, I had flash cards. I also found teaching someone else the material helpful, as well as concept
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    HELP!!!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Kdrenee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be 45k in debt for my BSN, those loans can be paid with a sliding scale if you have to, also, whats the worst that can happen with a loan of that size, if its that it could ruin you monetarily,...
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    Is this cheating?

    Alisonisayoshi posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A girl I'm in summer class with (we are both prenursing) was listening to me moan and groan about my math course... She turns to me and says "oh just get Xyz website it does it all for you". I think...
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    Is this cheating?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Alisonisayoshi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG she would probably fail the TEAS! It never even occurred to me... TBH that makes me feel a lot better about letting it
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I went to high school with a guy named
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Where I live Xiochilt is a very common name, but I live in a town with a huge population of Latinos. Oh, and a dear friend of mine named his youngest boy Fable Graves. I think it's a beautiful...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    My ex-husband has an uncle with the given name of Pork, he's in his late 40's and works in road construction. His mother gave the hospital his name, which was in her language and whomever helped her...
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    Is anyone here a med tech or med aid?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was a med tech at one point. I was trying to gain some medical field experience (I'm a career changer and live in California where the job market is tight). I made 2 dollars more and hour than the...
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    What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    My community college offers a summer bridge, you take summer BSN coursework at the cc and you can graduate with a BSN through the U they partner with. You don't have to spend a lot to get a BSN, you...