I've been paying attention lately to how long people have been hanging around on this BB and it's made me wonder. When did this BB start? Looks to me like the oldest member is (was) Rick. He's got the next person beat by a year, as I see it. So was it just Rick posting all by himself for a year? I thought this place was like a roach motel... once you check in, there's no checking out. :chuckle
So when did allnurses start? How long have you been coming here? Any "original members"?
Brian, I really love this site. It is my link to the outside world of nursing as I am disabled and told I would never be able to return to the nursing profession. I read my local papers on line and then head straight for this board. I have made friends and really love it here. Thanks for this board and cannot wait until I can order my t-shirt.
My first post here was r/t something that had happened when I first started nursing and it made me question if I was really cut out for this career. So many ppl responded and I am happy to say because of them I am still at the helm of my nursing career.
I am still a novice here, but have used some of this info at my hospital to let staff know, the grass isnt always greener. There are some great ideas on this site and lot's of sharing. I really like it. Thank you Brian!
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Specializes in Med/Surg, Geri, Ortho, Telemetry, Psych.
Brian, you have no idea what a godsend this site is to so many of us. Some of us have questions, some need emotional support from others who know how they feel, but my favorite thing to come here for is the debates. It is so interesting to hear other nurses' points of view. We all need eachother and I am extremely grateful to you. I only wish I had access to this site eleven years ago, the first time I went to nursing school. There were alot of questions that I wanted to ask in class but I felt that they were too stupid; I could have easily come here without thinking twice because no one would make me feel like an idiot. I do have one more question about the history of the site: how do you decide who is going to become a moderator?
I waited very impatiently to be able to post for 2 days!!!
texasrain
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WOW! this is neat!:)