MiaLyse

MiaLyse APRN

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  1. Southbeach Vs. Atkins

    MiaLyse replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    But the premise foe EITHER diet is its not a diet of the week, its a lifestyle change. Nobody needs the amount of carbs we all eat, that's what got us here to begin with>> So true. I was taught...

  2. Southbeach Vs. Atkins

    MiaLyse replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Now I enjoy the right kinds of fats found in olive oil, nuts, avacodo, canola oil, etc>> Same here. :-) I love sunflower seeds and almonds are great too. Someone online had mentioned that they...

  3. Southbeach Vs. Atkins

    MiaLyse replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    and allows for more fruits and vegetables>> I believe this is one of many misconceptions about Atkins. I started with atkins as a basis to get started. Now I don't *call it anything but eating...

  4. does everyone really hate nursing?

    MiaLyse replied to piper_for_hire's topic in General Nursing

    Yes,I love what I do, nursing, caring for others. Yes, sometimes I hate the unreasonable demands put on nurses. Who wouldn't?

  5. Southbeach Vs. Atkins

    MiaLyse replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    They are both slowly bringing carbs back into there diets and are also slowly gaining weight.>> They shouldn't gain weight if they bring the healthy carbs back and add exercise to their diet....

  6. Southbeach Vs. Atkins

    MiaLyse replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    They seem so similar>> They are similar. IMO, anyone can start Atkins and tailor this way of eating into what works for them. Kind of what the south beach diet did. We eat low carb here and...

  7. How much OT do you do?

    MiaLyse replied to ChristineG's topic in General Nursing

    On average, an extra 16 hrs. This week I picked up an extra 20 hrs.

  8. California Hospital Closes Due to Ratio Law

    MiaLyse replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

    > Amen

  9. Did you have to go the scenic route to complete nursing school?

    MiaLyse replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    > This was exactly what I did. Currently working as an LPN and my employer will start paying for my classes this summer. :-)

  10. Did you have to go the scenic route to complete nursing school?

    MiaLyse replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    My first major out of highschool was Accounting. I ended up leaving college. I was young with a young son. (early to mid 80's) I went back to school for the nursing program, took a couple classes but...

  11. Nursing as a Second Career

    MiaLyse replied to Melly1022's topic in General Nursing

    I am 38 and working as an LPN while in school obtaining the education for RN. I graduated from LPN school at age 37 (14 days before I turned 38) lol I say go for it, if it's something you truly want....

  12. does anyone get to wear fun scrubs

    MiaLyse replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    I sew (a little) and scrub tops are very easy>> Is it really easy to sew them? I've been trying to talk my husband into sewing scrub tops for me but he says it's been a long time since he's sewn...

  13. Littmann Stethescopes

    MiaLyse replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

    1. Neck sweat WILL crack your tubing after a couple of years (I guess I perspire a bit).>> They sell stethoscope covers that are comfortable. hth's

  14. Littmann Stethescopes

    MiaLyse replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

    I have the Littmann Master Cardiology and I LUV it!

  15. Does anyone else take Vitamin C?

    MiaLyse replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Here too. Extra Vitamin C, Liquid Calcium and Echinacea (kids take this too), extra Vitamin B's and Vitamin E/Selenium & Fish oil when I remember it. I forget the fish oil alot, need to start...

  16. overtime law

    MiaLyse replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    Dont vote for the idiot next year.>> No worries here. Didn't vote for him the first time. Scary to think of him serving another term.

  17. overtime law

    MiaLyse replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. No overtime without being appropriately compensated. I'll go work agency for extra money.

  18. Accuchecks

    MiaLyse replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I would definitely feel uncomfortable administering insulin when someone else got the BS level.

  19. The Nurse's New Clothes

    MiaLyse replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! The White Swan look comfortable. I emailed to ask the inseam length though as Cherokee makes their tall inseam at 32" which isn't very long. Thanks for helping! :-)

  20. The Nurse's New Clothes

    MiaLyse replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! Their Peaches brand cargo pants come in Tall sizes.

  21. My almost venture into LTC! Verrrrrrrry long!

    MiaLyse replied to Brownms46's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    > Even this is bad. We have one LTC facility, in my city, that assigns each aid 20 patients. It is unsafe and insane!

  22. The Nurse's New Clothes

    MiaLyse replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know if Jack Marcus sells scrub pants in size tall for women? tia

  23. OK, who's working this Thanksgiving?

    MiaLyse replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    I worked tonight, am working tomorrow night and the night after. I have christmas eve off but am working Christmas day.

  24. Nclex Results From Calif. Brn

    MiaLyse replied to TLS's topic in General Nursing

    Theresa, congrats!!!

  25. I've Had It! Nursing is NOT what it use to be!

    MiaLyse replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing