sjb2005

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1. Depressed and worn out

   sjb2005 replied to giada23's topic in Pre-Nursing

   DITTO. Quit being a door matt. You are the child. Not the mother..of the mother. Only she can get her act together. Don't let her bring you down. As far as God goes..God loves you for what you have done...but you can't change her...only she can...

2. vancomycin iv over 1 hour

   sjb2005 replied to endlesssummer1's topic in Med-Surg

   90 minute infusion would be the fastest I would deliver it.

3. "I didn't know you were gay"

   sjb2005 replied to ChrisA's topic in General Students

   I'm sorry I couldn't read this whole thread. I must say I got a laugh out of the first page. I wonder if I am gay because I like tools and fishing. May be my husband is gay because he loves to cook. Well if we are...then we are the happiest gay c...

4. Not for profit vs for profit facility?

   sjb2005 replied to veegeern's topic in General Nursing

   Worked both types of facilities. I prefer the non-profit. The profit hospitals I worked for never gave us a dime and one of them grossed over 15 million profit. Some new equipment would have been nice. Of course the non-profit are tight on OT. P...

5. Age when you had your first child?

   sjb2005 replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

   almost a ditto

6. Age when you had your first child?

   sjb2005 replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

   2 weeks after my 18th b-day was my first son by c-section after many hours of labor. 2 more sons by c-section. glad I didn't wait. Now I can enjoy my grandchildren at a young age.

7. college or trade school -- your opinion needed

   sjb2005 replied to Georgiana*'s topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi and welcome to allnurses. I am sorry, I can't help with info on NY but I say go to college and get a BSN...not trade school.

8. Are there any Illinois hospitals I should avoid?

   sjb2005 replied to raindrop's topic in Illinois

   What about Palos? The administrator is a pretty good guy, I sort of grew up with him. I know he'd like to get the nursing department staffed well. He keeps trying to recruit me...no way, cause I won't move back, been gone too long. Had my son the...

9. Overwhelmed at this point

   sjb2005 replied to seezfar's topic in Disease

   Welcome to allnurses! Use your PPE...It is for your protection. I'm sure you will get the feedback you need. Good luck in your new career!

10. You'd think I was applying to CIA! Background checks

    sjb2005 replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly...for Nevada too. And you'll have to pass the drug tests both urine and hair.

11. Healthier Living Support Thread: PART TWO!

    sjb2005 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Stress 101

    lol...the barbeque was a new twist...try it...

12. Healthier Living Support Thread: PART TWO!

    sjb2005 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Stress 101

    Just a thought Tweety.... We pack up a plate of the goodies and pass them around to friends and family that don't cook. That's why we cook so much. The boys eat it but we have to feed the world here.LOL Barbeque turkey is a good option too, or fre...

13. Who else has to work Thanksgiving?

    sjb2005 replied to jenrninmi's topic in New Nurse

    I'm working. Part of the territory. It works out for us since I work nights and my family is older now. We did have to turn down traveling to participate in holidays with the rest of the family, but over the years we have had an alternate schedule...

14. Almost passed out at clinical!!!

    sjb2005 replied to got4babygirls's topic in General Students

    I had to leave surgery during my clinicals. Passed out in the bathroom. Still can't figure out why. Been holding up for 14 yrs now and haven't passed out since. Just keep me out of surgery...lol

15. Live Chat Schedule - feedback needed

    sjb2005 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, you got me pegged.....I am a nut. Class clown...my brain is full. Nurses just wanna have fun. Is that criminal? Come on back to chat, with us nuts...We'll help ya unwind and maybe learn something. LOL I'm soooo crazy...and nuts too. And I l...