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  1. Anybody else with Plantar fibromas?

    lindy777 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have a name for the little lumps in the arch of both feet that are making my life miserable. The doc says they are called Plantar fibromas. Being on a first name basis with them does nothing for the...

  2. Same song, different verse

    lindy777 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new nurse. I am out of orientation. It lacked A LOT in quality and continunity. There is still so much that I didn't cover and that no one seems to realize I don't know. I have told them I...

  3. what color are you as a nurse

    lindy777 replied to maelee's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on which one of the voices speaks the loudest. No really, aren't we all different at different

  4. How Long is your New Grad Orientation at your facility?

    lindy777 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    The paperwork said 90 days. The reality was 65. Part of that was paperwork and how to use the computer

  5. At least we are all in the same boat

    lindy777 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new nurse. I am overwhelmed. I feel sick every day when I report in. The day is one long controlled panic. I pray on the way to work that God will guide my hands and protect my patients. I ask a...

  6. The transition from student to registered nurse

    lindy777 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is that "Training Wheels for Nurses" in print anywhere, or does it just come from your hospital? I would love to take a look at

  7. Need info about Winston-Salem,Novant Health

    lindy777 replied to tanita's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Glad to hear that you are coming to Winston Salem. I will be working at the other Winston Salem hospital, but I did some clinicals at "your" hospital. The hospital is modern, up to date and an all...

  8. To the new grad ADN nurses...

    lindy777 replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated May 10th. I took a few days off to CHILL. A few of us are working together on Suzanne's Plan. I only want to take the NCLEX once and I have a job waiting when I pass. Several instructors...

  9. ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor

    lindy777 replied to pipersjo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I scored 76.7 on the ATI Comprehensive. Like you, I would feel better if I heard from someone who did well on the ATI Comps and passed the NCLEX first try. How do they know that you will go on to...

  10. Toughest mammogram ever

    lindy777 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    When does grief settle down? How long before it doesn't just pop up unannounced, when I am least expecting it? I went for my yearly mammogram today. I never look forward to going, but this year was...

  11. Anybody else with Plantar fibromas?

    lindy777 replied to lindy777's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi, Joe2, thanks for your reply. I am following pretty much the same routine as you and it is helping. I am a little concerned about a career path, so that I can keep the pain under control. I am...

  12. Toughest mammogram ever

    lindy777 replied to lindy777's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks. I know it takes time. It's just that when I think it is beginning to be ok, there is this sneak attack. Thanks for the reply & the

  13. Toughest mammogram ever

    lindy777 replied to lindy777's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks Hikernurse, It's not at all offensive. I am a believer. I appreciate your

  14. Nursing School Blues??

    lindy777 replied to Nili927's topic in General Students

    Hi, Last week was my time to feel this way. Several people at this site took the time to drop me a line & tell me to hang on, things will get better. So I am telling you, hang on, things will get...

  15. I got an "unsat", now what?

    lindy777 posted a topic in General Students

    I am in 4th semester and I pulled my first "unsat" last week. I deserved it and I learned from it and I won't make it again. I forgot to recheck an abnormal temp. I know better. The patient was off...

  16. I got an "unsat", now what?

    lindy777 replied to lindy777's topic in General Students

    Thanks guys. We were introduced to report sheets just last week and I haven't gotten the hang of it yet, but I will this week for sure. I knew I could count on someone out there to point me in the...

  17. any other students trying to lose weight?

    lindy777 replied to allthingsbright's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You have inspired me. Maybe if we all stick together we can do this thing.I just want to feel good again. I lost 43 lbs on WW about 3 years ago. I kept it off until the combination of nursing school...

  18. Strange or silly symptom description

    lindy777 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am working on Anxiety disorders. I have a fill in the blank worksheet. I've answered 70 of the 71 questions, but I just can't find the answer to this one. "Term to describe a symptom recognized by...

  19. North Carolina Roll Call

    lindy777 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am in the "heart of the triad" between Greensboro, High Point and Winston Salem. I am in my next to last semester of nursing school. I don't know where I will end up, but I am leaning toward High...

  20. Fear of Bagpipes?????

    lindy777 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Things get stranger and stranger. Does anyone have any idea what the name of the fear of bagpipes would be? I tried all of the phobia websites I could think of, but I didn't come up with anything....

  21. Strange or silly symptom description

    lindy777 replied to lindy777's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry it took so long guys. We ran over in class and our instructor didn't get to the answer. I emailed her for it. The answer is.......................... "Dystonic" as in egodystonic. I would...

  22. Strange or silly symptom description

    lindy777 replied to lindy777's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for your replies. I thought of irrational also, but the word is also on a crossword puzzle handout and it has eight letters. The fifth letter is an "o". Darn. That also ruled out " bizarre"....

  23. My first few days, as a new RN

    lindy777 replied to starryx2's topic in General Nursing

    Starry, I graduate in May, 2007 and I am scared to death. I don't know what the rules and regulations are in North Carolina (where I live). I know how little we really know when we graduate and I am...

  24. Psychiatric clinical paperwork-HELP!

    lindy777 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh My! I have landed in hell. I am in the third week of my psychiatric clinical rotation. The first week was fine. I did well on the paperwork & enjoyed working with the patients. The second week...

  25. You know you're a nursing student when...

    lindy777 replied to Megsd's topic in General Students

    The day that we sat through a film on parasites and snacked away, we knew that we were all "really" nurses. My family is mostly medical and law enforcement, so the dinner table conversation might...