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Hi, my name is Sammy, and I am 29 year old single mother who is starting an ADN program in the fall. I wanted to be a nurse when I was a little girl, but never thought I could do it. Something happened to change my mind and make me go for it a year ago. My mother was very sick, and the nurses who took care of her were just so sweet and kind to my whole family. It made me remember that I wanted to be a nurse. One of the nurses there told me that if that was what I wanted, I should go for it. When Mom died, the nurses were there to help us deal with her loss. I hope I can rely on some of you for the same kind of support.

Sammysue: advice for when you get to nursing clinicals--when instructor grills you on side effects of meds--always say nausea and vomitting--most common side effect of meds(so you'll never be wrong)......my one pearl of wisdom for a newby-newby! Welcome aboard!

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Specializes in Hemodialysis, Home Health.

Here's to YOU, SammySue !!! :D

Welcome and the best to you !

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Welcome Sammysue! Glad you are here!

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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.

welcome!

i am sorry to hear of your mom's passing.

(((((sammysue))))).

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Hi! I'm new too and this sure seems like a nice, helpful place. I've come here before---but then couldn't remember the name. I hope you and I will share lots of good fun SammySue.

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Welcome , welcome!!!! I think it's awesome for you to start the program Sammy!! You will find it so rewarding especially due to your reasons for doing it. No matter what, move forward until you are done. Don't let obstacles slow your roll! I believe in you baby!!!! Keep us up on your progress! This is a great place for support and advice and resources. You won't regret tuning in!

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Specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep..

Hope you enjoy your stay! I "met" you on the "black humor" discussion, I hope you'll take a gander over and see what I had to say to you. I hope too that you will not lose your idealism, I still have a lot of mine after 21 years!

I also want you to know I'm very sorry for the loss of your Mom. I can't imagine having to go thru that myself, tho' I have been there for patients who have died and felt honored to be present for them. Your mom's lucky you were able to be there for her.

SO! ONWARD and UPWARD, milady!

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