SugarMagnoliaMom

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1. How many quit???

   SugarMagnoliaMom replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I have a BA in Public Relations, i became close with two other students who both wanted to pursue Hospital P.R. Both had transfered to my University from Nursing programs, once they started their nursing degree both found they didn't want to be...

2. Zoloft...Any Personal or Professional Advice?

   SugarMagnoliaMom replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

   Bpowers :) ! Here is a little about my behavior therapy and such... Hi! I began seeing a therapist who specialized in behavior modification. The main things she said to add to my day: 1. 20minutes of sunlight (helps with serotonin) 2. 20minute walk...

3. Zoloft...Any Personal or Professional Advice?

   SugarMagnoliaMom replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I was on Zoloft for a few months, at first I lost a little weight, then began to gain. But that may have been caused by any number of issues! Last year I switched to Lexapro (I have anxiety compounded by OCD) - the Lexapro was an absolute mirac...

4. Anybody else work with a "super nurse?"

   SugarMagnoliaMom replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

   Ba-humbug...LOL I have a friend like this, altho not in nursing. But she is SUPER MOM AND WIFE - her home is PERFECT, her children always dressed beautifully. She is very quick and intelligent (I am more the "what was that word...hmmm, I can't rmem...

5. Is there/should there be a gay/lesbian nurses association?

   SugarMagnoliaMom replied to inquiringnurse's topic in General Nursing

   NurseMike? Bravo! I really enjoyed reading your message. I have been thinking about this thread a bit, and strongly agree with your points. I think the majority of special interest organizations serve an excellent purpose. I think a GLB Nurses Ass...

6. How to help, but not step on a friendship...or sometimes do you have to step on it?

   SugarMagnoliaMom replied to Still Riding's topic in Relations

   Somehow it sounds the parent in the situation may be either in denial, or in support of the daughter's weight loss. Some parents push their children to perfection, to a point the child has no control, but to control their eating. And that may resul...

7. Is there/should there be a gay/lesbian nurses association?

   SugarMagnoliaMom replied to inquiringnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Nurse Ratched, I had to say your tagline from Adelle is awesome! What a wonderful philosophy to live by. I may have to jot that down and embroider it on a pillow or something ~ LOL! Fantastic! What a great philosophy for anyone trying to loose w...

8. Is there/should there be a gay/lesbian nurses association?

   SugarMagnoliaMom replied to inquiringnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I have to say I was relieved to see JENNIFERHELENE's thoughts on this message, I was thinking the same. I do believe this could have been a wonderful opportunity to discuss medical and nursing special needs of gay/lesbian or transgender/sexual patien...

9. Caps anyone??

   SugarMagnoliaMom replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

   I would like to recieve a cap, out of tradition. The LPN school where I used to live would give them out. Both the men and women would get caps, a Nightengale lamp and a pin. I would do as another poster mentioned, place it in a display box and ke...

10. Just because I'm in uniform does not make me fair game

    SugarMagnoliaMom replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    OH MY GOSH THAT IS SOOO FUNNY! What a GREAT response! I wish I had such quick thinking and wit for such a reaction! In high school I was a candy-striper volunteer, and I was about sick of hearing every dirty old man patient say "Hey candy StriPPer...

11. Graphic Design vs. Nursing?

    SugarMagnoliaMom replied to carrot_thief's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I was immediately drawn to your post!! We have a little in common. Here is my story: in high school I volunteered as a candy-striper at the local hosptial. It was literally, my favorite place to be. I remember being eager to arrive each ti...

12. A thank you, and question about shifts at hospitals

    SugarMagnoliaMom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I am relatively new here and learning more than I could ever have imagined. I thank you all so much for being so open and sharing about your experiences. Altho, I worried momentarily about my career choice when I read the "Thing that Freaked...

13. Babies uneccessary death!!

    SugarMagnoliaMom replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so kindly for posting this link. I am incredibly moved and think I will always have this in mind when I am in nursing school and beyond. Thank you.

14. What Freaks You Out?

    SugarMagnoliaMom replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    okay -- beginning to rethink nursing school. I heaved after reading about four of these posts, and I am only on the sixth page now...yikes. All the vaginal stuff is freaking me out, the dog - woo, well that had me on my knees... I want to stop readi...

15. What Freaks You Out?

    SugarMagnoliaMom replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    okay -- beginning to rethink nursing school. I heaved after reading about four of these posts, and I am only on the sixth page now...yikes. All the vaginal stuff is freaking me out, the dog - woo, well that had me on my knees... I want to stop readi...