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From what I have read, this person has been a nurse for several years now. Why is this bothering you now?

While I agree that childhood obesity is on the rise, I don't think that having restrictions on television advertisements is the answer. Who determines what is appropriate and what isn't? How far will those restrictions go? People should be able to have choices, and the common sense to figure out what is healthy for them and their family. Unfortunately, I don't think that taking certain ads of from t.v. will fix the problem. Many folks are eating unhealthy, but it's because they are living a little differently then years ago. When I was growing up, everyone had a garden. It was expected that fruits/vegetables would be a part of every meal, and it didn't bother us. Parents would freeze or can the excess to last all year. Food in general, was prepared differently. It was a real treat to have fried food. My mother usually baked or broiled meat and potatoes. I do agree that folks have gotten more sedentary in their lifestyle. It seems to be normal for families to come home and camp out in front of the t.v. or computers. I have noticed that kids today are very pale, even in the summer. It's like they never get outside, which is too bad. I agree that children imitate their parents. If their parents aren't enjoying outside activities, then probably the kids won't either. If the parents are lazy, then chances are their children will be too. It's common to see people in the grocery stores or at the bank in their pajamas. Some folks don't even seem to have enough ambition to get dressed anymore, before running their errands. It's no wonder that obesity is on the rise. But I think that it's from too much inactivity, and not television ads that may or may not be suitable.

Many of the nursing homes in my area are transitioning to 12 hour shifts. I think that it is going to become more and more common, for many places, and not just hospitals. I personally like the 12 hour shifts, and having more days off a week. I am 45.

To the OP, I was just curious if you have separation issues from your husband, when he has to work and it's your day off. If you do, then that could be a problem. But, if you only feel this way (crying) when you have to leave him to go to work, then it's probably your job that is stressing you out. I can relate. I started a new job last Fall, that I am not too terribly fond of. Although I have never cried before work, I certainly don't look forward to going either. It's almost impossible for me to enjoy my day off, because I dread going back the next day. However, I am not sad because I am going to be away from my SO. I just don't want to be at work. LOL! I enjoy being with my SO, but I also enjoy my independence, as well. Do you have a group of friends that you can share your troubles too, or is your husband your sole support system? Just curious. It's a lot of grief to put on one person. I don't mean to sound harsh, but it must be hard for him to meet you for a few minutes before work, when he knows that it is just going to turn into a "crying session". I have also found that time away from each other can be a good thing. It makes a couple more appreciative of each other, when they do have time together. My SO and I, don't see each other much during the week, due to conflicting work schedules and long hours. Therefore, on the weekends that we both have off, we pack a lot of activities in. Eating out, shopping, taking in the sights, a movie, ect. It makes for a good balance of independence, and togetherness.

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I am a CNA and work in a hospital setting. Most days, I do like my job. I have been a CNA for 12 years. Around here, it is very hard for a brand new CNA to get work in a hospital, unless they are experienced. I started out in a LTC facility, and worked there for many years. I'm not saying that this is how it is everywhere, but just something for you to think about. I have had several jobs, over the years, before becoming a CNA. I did factory work for many years, stockroom work, and even worked on a farm for a while. I am used to physical labor and heavy lifting, but even I wonder if I will physically be able to do this type of work, a few years from now. Right now, I am 46 years old, and it's honestly not an issue for me. I am just thinking ahead to my future. CNA work is physically exhausting, backbreaking work. Not to mention emotionally draining. The hours are long too. I work 12 hour shifts, and that is normal around here for hospitals. I actually like the 12 hour shifts, because I have more days off during the week. But, it does make for a long day. I'm not trying to discourage you, just giving you some facts. Obviously, being a CNA will not give you the income that you received from being a teacher, either. I used to work with a lady who was a teacher, and worked part time as a CNA during the summer months. This might be something that you might want to consider. Keep your teaching job, and work during school vacations as a CNA. It will give you an idea of the health care field, without giving anything up. Again, I hope you don't take offense to my comments. It all comes from a good place. I just wanted to give you friendly advice, and give you something to think about. Many places offer flexibility in scheduling, so you can do both jobs and see which one is the better fit for you.

Does anyone celebrate both? I do, and was just curious if anyone else did, as well.

Without details, it's hard to form an opinion.

Well, you would certainly have an advantage over her. You're alive, and she's.....um.....dead.

When I was doing my CNA clinicals and classes, we had to wear white pants. I didn't think too much about it. I invested a little bit into the scrubs, to get a good quality pant, that wasn't see through. I still wore flesh colored or white underwear underneath the scrubs. It was never a problem for me, but now that I am a working CNA, I never wear them anymore. I can chose my own colors, and usually wear black scrub pants. White has a tendency to look "dingy" after awhile, no matter how much bleach you use.

That is how it's been at any place I have ever worked too. Multiple sick days in a row, counted as one sick day. If employees were sick for three or more days in a row, they had to bring in a doctor's note, when they returned to work.

I'm surprised that it took that long for you to find a person that declared themselves an atheist. Although I am a Christian, I have met many folks over the years, that weren't. It doesn't scare me, because it doesn't necessarily make them a bad person. It's their right to believe or not. As long as they don't try to influence me with their beliefs (or lack thereof) I respect their opinion. By the same token, I don't try to push my beliefs onto them. All you can do, is just what you've been doing. Keep her in your thoughts, and treat her the same as you would anyone else.

Again, I was just trying to make a point. But I can see that you missed it.

Although I am not a bible scholar, I grew up with a religious background. Many of my family members are involved in the church. I myself, attend church when I am able. I am also involved in a bible study group. However, I don't have a problem working my fair share of Sundays, because it is necessary. I knew when I went into healthcare, that it would be required of me to do so. Many professions are required to work on Sundays. Even if you have the "day off", you are still working in some capacity. Cooking dinner, washing dishes, laundry, childcare, and walking the dog, are all forms of work. Life doesn't stop just because it is Sunday. And these are all necessary things to do. I don't use religion as an excuse not to work on Sundays. For me personally, it would seem hypocritical. I eat pork products and lobster. I don't live in a menstrual hut for a week every month. There are probably many other bible teachings that I don't adhere to, but I was just trying to make a point. I don't pick and choose which teachings I want to abide by, just because it's beneficial to me.

I have come to the conclusion that I work in a very boring environment. Granted, I live and work in a very small town, so I guess my coworkers and I don't have access to "the finer things in life". None of us eat Sushi at work or anywhere else. I don't even know of any restaurants that serve that around here. None of us have tailored scrubs. We all buy off the rack at the local Wal-Mart. Cheap scrubs, but not much variety to choose from. Consequently, I almost always find one or two of my coworkers wearing the same uniform that I am wearing. If there are any affairs going on, I guess they are being discreet, because I never hear about it. The most lively conversation I hear at work are: car problems that someone is having, a home remodeling project that is going horribly wrong, or complaints about the weather. I don't know if I should feel jealous that I don't work in a more exciting place, or that I am thankful that I work in a fairly "drama-free" atmosphere.

This sounds like it was taken directly from Wilkapedia. If it was, Wilkapedia is not known as a very reliable source of information. Schizophrenia is a illness that affects the brain and can be caused by genetics. I doubt that it is caused by religion. That would be like saying that Alzheimer's disease is caused by religion.

I don't mind when folks discuss religion at work. In all honesty though, it's not really an issue where I work. Coworkers might talk about a dish that they took to a potluck church supper that turned out bad, or some other amusing story. But they always keep it on a professional level. Nothing that could be considered controversial. They never get judgemental or preachy. They are simply making friendly conversation.

I think that the disability program was started for a good reason. But over the years, the system has been abused. I think that there needs to be a stronger clarification of what justifies as a true disability. I know someone who claims that he can't work due to the fact that he is an alcoholic. That doesn't constitute as a disability, in my opinion. That's just one example, but there are many others. I do think that there needs to be stronger guidelines, and more supervision of these folks. I resent when someone claims that they can't work due to a bad back, but yet they are out water skiing or dirt biking every weekend. I don't have a problem with someone who is legitimately hurt and can't work. I just wish that folks who are "playing the system" would be watched more closely. I do think that there needs to be more therapeutic programs to help folks get back into the workforce, if and when they are able to do so.

I was going to say "weird", but "interesting" is more tactful.

My workplace has a strict policy of missing time, especially when it falls on a weekend. If a person wants a particular weekend off, that they would normally be scheduled to work, there is a certain protocol that must be followed. They have to make the request in writing (which the OP did), they have to find their own coverage, and they have to make up the time on a weekend that they would normally have off. If the employee calls in sick anyway, after being denied of the time off, then they face possible termination. Your place may not resort to this, but it is a possibility that you need to keep in mind. We've all been in this situation before, when we had to miss events that was special to us, because of a conflicting work schedule. In all honesty, this will probably be one time of many, when you are faced with this kind of dilemma. No matter which decision you make, you will probably feel a little guilty about it. Spending time with family is important, but it's hard to do when you know that you are leaving your coworkers short-staffed. Your coworkers may have something that is equally important to them, that they are missing out on, as well. They might resent the fact that they showed up to work anyway, and you didn't. People always have a way of finding these things out. If it was me, I would probably miss out on the party and see my family on another weekend. I agree with another poster that said that it isn't so much the event that makes special occasions, but just the time spent together. I haven't celebrated Christmas or Thanksgiving on the actual day, for years. Instead holidays are celebrated at a convenient time for everyone, and it doesn't make it any less special. If I had an emergency situation (God forbid), I wouldn't think twice about missing work on a scheduled weekend. But for me personally, I probably wouldn't be able to justify missing time for a birthday party. I come from a large family, so if I missed scheduled weekends for every special occasion, I would probably never make it to work. Your father will be happy to see you whenever you are able to visit. I would go the following weekend, and plan something special. I hope that it all works out for you. Ultimately, the decision is yours to make. I wish you the best of luck, and sincerely hope that management gives you the time off.

I try to do some form of exercise on a daily basis. Whether it be walking, biking or yoga. I tend to get bored with the same type of exercise every day, so I like to mix the routine up a bit. My favorite activity is mowing the lawn with my push mower. Not only is the exercise beneficial, but I feel a sense of accomplishment when I am through.

I take a long ride on my motorcycle.

To the OP; your opinions of nurses are very juvenile. I suspect that you are a troll, who is getting bored with summer vacation. I noticed that you just joined AN today. Why? Just so you could post your ridiculous comments?!

I don't have any tattoos, and have never wanted one. To me, they just look painful. That being said, I think that it's more important on what's on the inside of a person then what is on the outside. If I was in the hospital, I wouldn't care if the nurse taking care of me had tattoos or not, as long as they were nice and competent at their job. Unfortunately, many folks don't feel that way and judge folks just by looking at them. I do think that that many employers go a bit overboard, when it comes to finding potential employees that fit their "mold". They do disqualify folks from jobs, simply by the way they look. (Of course, they would never say that!) And it's not just in healthcare that this happens. Depending on where you live, you might find that a lot of tattoos will limit some of your job prospects. I have even been asked a couple of times in job interviews, if I have any tattoos. Where I live, there seems to be a fairly strict policy against tats. Maybe some day that will change.

I have both a cell phone and a land line. Work doesn't have my cell phone number, and if they need to get in touch with me, they call my land phone and leave a message. I live in a fairly remote area, and I don't always have cell phone service. By the same token, sometimes my land line is down. In my case, it's nice to have both, so I always have a backup. Cell phones are nice to have in an emergency situation. But, they can get lost. (Speaking for myself) Land phones are nice, because family or friends that might not have my cell number, can still get my home number from the book. For these reasons I prefer to have both, and don't feel that I have to get rid of one or the other.