4loveoflife

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1. Wrote Dr. Phil yesterday....

   4loveoflife replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, ccu nrs, you seem to have a lot of good ideas going on, not to mention the fact that you are also very passionate (seemingly) about these issues. Why not join forces with cheerful, or come up with an outline of your own listing all of the probl...

2. diagnosis ideas for 17mo

   4loveoflife replied to 4loveoflife's topic in General Nursing

   Oh my, wait a second, I just found out that there is no cure for this and it causes death. Yikes, that makes me not want to tell her unless I am really sure this could be an option, as I dont want to scare her. But then again with those symptoms he ...

3. diagnosis ideas for 17mo

   4loveoflife replied to 4loveoflife's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Jolie, I am looking into Canavan's desease now on the web, and will mention this to her. She is in Pittsburgh, and her doctor refered her to Childrens Hospital. She has been there for a first series of tests and is going back later this month.

4. diagnosis ideas for 17mo

   4loveoflife posted a topic in General Nursing

   A very good friend of mine has come to me with questions on her 17 month old's troubling health condition, that dr's cannot seem to figure out. She has taken him for blood work several times over the past few months, and is scheduled to again next ...

5. Why can't I be a nurse?

   4loveoflife replied to Cali's topic in General Nursing

   Something similar happened to me not too long ago, when I was working in a ltc facility over the summer. During a short break, I pulled out my BIO notes for review. One of the LPN's said, "Oh, You're still in school?" Of course she had no idea that...

6. I Quit My Job Today! I'm so relieved!

   4loveoflife replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, I cannot wait to see you on Dr. Phil. When will it air? I think it is awesome that you are taking a stand!

7. My Theory On Modern Nursing vs How It Used To Be

   4loveoflife replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I still can't get past the fact that you refer to patients as "customers". That is alarming to me for some reason.

8. zoloft withdrawls

   4loveoflife replied to steinmann77's topic in General Nursing

   Best to get with your doc on this, he will gradually lower your dosage...safely. The side effects from trying to stop on your own when you feel you are better, are real. (as your past experiences have proven) Most importantly, they can be avoided.

9. newbie!!

   4loveoflife replied to sweetheart_rn's topic in General Students

   Hello and welcome theresa! I grew up in Butler Co., PA..pretty close to you! I have since gone to school, grown up, married and started to pursue other career options in nursing. The only advice I can think to give you right now is to enjoy the t...

10. Please Help!!!!

    4loveoflife replied to PattiAnn237's topic in Career Support

    I agree with what renerian said, try doing a search nationally. I think you may be surprised at what you uncover, that is, if you have'nt tried already AND your willing to relocate. I too thought the grass would be greener, but I can tell you; two ...

11. Grade freaks! Ugh!

    4loveoflife replied to TeresaRN2b's topic in General Students

    I think people should keep two things to themsleves when with peers: their grades and their salaries. I dont care if you got an A++++ on every single exam or if you are frailing, unless I have personally invested my time in you during a study group...

12. A mini poll

    4loveoflife replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in General Students

    I am a full time student in last semester of pre-clinical and working part time at LTC facility. Actually Im working full time until the day school starts. Then I will cut back my hours to 3 weekend shifts, for 32 hours. Sounds like a lot but I a...

13. How does your family/SO feel about your pursuing nursing education?

    4loveoflife replied to manna's topic in General Students

    Chris/hobbes, in reading your post, i just want to say that she may not like it now, but once you can finally quit the job you hate, and are working in a field you love, that will be worth its weight in gold because your entire outlook is likely to c...

14. CNA class?

    4loveoflife replied to manna's topic in General Students

    Thats what I did, manna. I just finished 4 week training in a nursing home facility for my cna/gna license. The training is paid for through this program as well, with a 1 year agreement to continue employment there. However, there is no minimum ...

15. Former jobs before bit by the nursing bug?

    4loveoflife replied to manna's topic in General Students

    I worked for Beneficial Finance as an Account Executive for nearly 7 years before a client sat at my desk and told me about her career as a traveling nurse. At the time I was being mentored into an executive HR position by the regional HR manager of...