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  1. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Conehead and Raindreamer, It's nice to meet you. I'm sorry about your mom conehead. I hope you will give yourself time to heal abit then try the smoking cessation thing again. Are there grieving...

  2. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well Sarah, I'm beginning to think perhaps you and Tweety have the better idea on this one. Hmmm, maybe it is not too good for me to eat like a pig, look like a house, and demolish only one "wall" of...

  3. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Augigi, I have that problem too. I guess it is just one day at a time. I am trying different times of the day to walk too. Tonight I walked with a friend, that definitely helped. I'm still...

  4. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Zoe, well, heck go for it. I was thinking you could purchase a short-term membership to a gym to try various pieces of equipment. Then you would know what you like before you make the big...

  5. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

  6. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Gee Zoe, I forgot you are in Maine. Hmmm, I don't know about the gazelle. Is there a health club that you can join--for a limited amount of time--to try out different pieces of equipment? This way...

  7. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Okay Zoe, Now that is hilarious. My friend had a dog that they called Dumb Dumb. And yes that dog was dumb. They love Dumb-Dumb. Though not to smart, that is the most loving "piece of fur." My...

  8. Help...back from Iraq and miserable

    gentle replied to kmftiko's topic in General Nursing

    Kmftiko, Thank you sooo much for all you have done. With regard to that "gap", don't worry about that right now. IMHO, it isn't as important as your personal wellbeing. So, take as much time as you...

  9. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You are the bomb girl!!!!!!

  10. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Sarah, Have you tried just continuing to exercise and relax with the diet? This has helped me immensly. I lost a lot of motivation after I first tried getting back into a more healthier...

  11. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    goodmorning zoe, sarah, augigi, and tweety, well so far so good. Went walking this morning, heard a much needed sermon on the radio, listened to music, dropped 1st son at school, hubby is out the...

  12. Mormon Undergarment

    gentle replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Terri, Thank you for your honesty and kindness in sharing. Especially considering this is not a topic that is frequently

  13. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Zoeboboey , Ahhhhhh, yes, the . . . the . . . THE SIDEBARS ! Okay, whew, I said it. Alas, indeed I have consumed entirely too many sidebars. I have been so pathetic that I am already wondering...

  14. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Tweety, Glad that you hope others join . . . I want to join. I noticed that I am not the only one wanting to loose weight. Would anyone mind being an accountability partner with me? No pressure. I...

  15. OMGosh...she wrote me up! Update about the Narcan!

    gentle replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!!!!! We have a very specific protocol for using Narcan and it appears your facility has one likewise. It is very unfortunate that the patient had to suffer for such a long time due to that...

  16. can I get a job with an "action" taken on my license?

    gentle replied to mizdemenorlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Please look under the Various Nursing Topics Forum for Nursing career advice. It is here that you will find a sticky relating to your situation. Best

  17. What's special about male nurses?

    gentle replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, there is difference between male and female nurses just be the way we are made. I truly do appreciate the way men think through a problem versus the way I think through the same thing. I also...

  18. Changing harmful nursing culture

    gentle replied to Sonn's topic in International Nursing

    For me, the hardest thing has been both. I have difficulty discerning when I am to challenge the system versus when I should leave. I believe that you know what is best for yourself. Stay if you...

  19. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    gentle replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not used in front of patients or family. Usually sung in the back room with other staff members present. Sung to the tune of "I'm in the mood for Love" I'm in the mood to stab you. Simply because...

  20. Changing harmful nursing culture

    gentle replied to Sonn's topic in International Nursing

    I am responding to your post in the other forum. when I noticed that you no longer wanted to receive posts there, I hoped this would be an appropriate place for me to respond to you. Originally Posted...

  21. You have never steared me wrong!

    gentle replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    agreed. If the hospice staff are already aware of your grandmamas situation, then the best thing you can do is to respect her wishes as this in itself is an opportunity to show your love for her. One...

  22. Engineers who switched to nursing

    gentle replied to dindog's topic in International Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  23. They Win!!!(long)

    gentle replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    About the "run out" part. You weren't run out of the ICU, you chose to run for your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Dude, there is a huge difference between the two thought processes....

  24. They Win!!!(long)

    gentle replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if this might be somewhere close; but, it sounds to me that you intended to go to Alaska to work and relax. Not to work and be stressed, de-valued, unappreciated, and maligned. Heck, I...

  25. time for my mea cupa

    gentle replied to sheilagh's topic in General Nursing

    You are not alone going through this situation. I have some buddies who have had a similar struggle. They came out okay, and yes you will too. Keep taking one day at a