Bigsky4me2

:roll:chuckle:rotfl: this is some funny stuff! b

Congrats! Tweety, RN, BSN! How wonderful.:smiley_aa:yelclap:

You can do it... I am in nursing classes right now and I've been out of school for 20 years. It has taken longer because I have taken my time. But when I'm done, I'll have my degree, and skills I can use the rest of my life. I am not entirely sure why your "friends" would not try to encourage you, but I have seen many people do the things they were told they could not do. I know a gentleman who was told he "could not" by his friends... who consequently turned out to not be very good friends after all. And he is doing quite well today because like you he said "I can do it... I know I can". It would be beneficial to you to work in a career you are passionate about. It will give you staying power. Your talent in everything English will be an added bonus to what every you decide. Good luck. b

The one time I had to sit as a CNA it was terrible, yet we were only allowed two hours at a time and someone else took two hours. It wouldnt be so bad if there were some care involved. But just sitting there is the absolute pits. b

The first time I was in on a code was as a CNA... I think the excitement felt is the "major adrenaline rush" that Christie wrote about. After everything calmed down I almost felt depressed by the event (our patient died). Now I am a sophomore RN and I haven't seen once since then. As yet, I haven't had complete responsibility for my patients, but there is a sense of anticipation when they are not doing well. It keeps me on my toes, as I never know what's coming next and I have to try to be ready for nearly anything...

"No, I'm not a surgeon.... but I slept at a Holiday Inn last night..."

This has been so much fun to read. 160. Your idea of "fun" is catching up on a thread. (that pic of the "user" in the rr stall cracked me up!) b

Here's one my mom (whose in WW) told me this weekend for a desert: box cake mix (any brand, any flavor) 1 can diet soda (any brand, any diet flavor) 1 box sugar free jello (any brand, any flavor) 1 bowl of fat free cool whip Mix the soda with the cake mix (ignore the recipe on the box), bake as usual. Mix the jello according to box instructions. When cake cools, and jello cools (not completly), poke holes in cake and pour jello over top. Top with bowl of cool whip. This is soooo yummy, and you can afford to have a nice serving with out any guilt. b

I hate to beat a dead horse, but the one thing that helps my energy level more than any other is to get moving. I joined a womens health club (very reasonable $ in my area), I go at 5:30 am before my day really starts, and it really does help. It's only 30 minutes of exercise so it doesn't require a great deal of time. If you can, walking is a very good start. But... if you are doing nothing, starting may something be difficult. Stick with what ever you try. Good luck. b

I like one of Muffie's suggestions [banana]let toxic crap goooooooooooooooooooooooooooo [/banana] Ironically, I find it very hard to do... but that is my new challenge for the next year. And if I can manage that (in addition to taking vitamin suppliments) to take care of myself, I'll take on another challenge... TBraveheart, is home health an option for you for either your child or mother, so that you may have some "me" time? Perhaps you could get a couple of hours to put that rinse in your hair... or color with your daughter... I am sending thoughts of encouragement your way. I know it can be majorly tough to be a single parent. b ps: I too love to color with my little one!

I was the baby in my "first family". Parent were alcoholics. I was adopted at age 12 and was the oldest in "new family".

I have a black one that has a double lumen. But I cover it with a blue cloth cover that has a cool yellow smiley face at the neck.

So far my first semester was by far the hardest. I may have to get back to you after I graduate to have a broader perspective. Our instructor was ill our first semester, and we literally missed several key sections. We were constantly lost, and didn't know what to expect next. So we went into our second semester almost as if it were our first. Luckily we followed the syllabus almost to the T, and we "caught up".

Our nursing instructor recommended we keep a journal of significant happenings. If something were to be questioned that you were involved with or knew about, it would be difficult for you to recall the specifics. Especially considering court proceedings can take months to years to be heard. Personally I don't remember what I had for breakfast a month ago. I think journaling would be a good idea. Just remember confidentiality issues.

I just finished my first year of nursing school with similar results. When I expressed my concern to my instructor, she said the grades don't matter as long as you can think through what is happening with your patient and perform a good assessment. (Of course, you have to get a C or better to continue.) Just a thought...