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  1. Learning Injections on EACH OTHER

    Dixen81 replied to kbeachworth's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard from instructors that we will be practicing on each other. Not something I look forward

  2. opinion--no carb diet

    Dixen81 replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Dawn, but I just couldn't bear the thought of going any longer feeling that way. I have my first exam of the semester on Tuesday, and I need to be able to stay awake and concentrate. I'll...

  3. opinion--no carb diet

    Dixen81 replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    I just went two days cutting out carbs, and I felt SO SICK! Constant headache, very upset stomach and nausea, and zero energy. Finally had to break down and eat a normal lunch today, and almost...

  4. Wow, I guess it's official!

    Dixen81 replied to mitek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations, RN! Way to

  5. The Apprentice...reminds me of nursing

    Dixen81 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the show was a hoot! I hope the snobby, selfish girl and Sam get fired

  6. Placement hours student nurses.

    Dixen81 replied to Mrs Bear's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not quite sure what you're asking when you say "placement." I am a Freshman in a Diploma program, and our clinicals are during regular school hours. I don't know what they will be next year,...

  7. Gift Suggestions?

    Dixen81 replied to Gldngrl's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, Dave! You would know the answer to this one...how 'bout

  8. Anyone else terrified for your parents/loved ones?

    Dixen81 replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That makes me

  9. Any RN From Watertown or Syracuse?

    Dixen81 replied to RN2B4ABBY's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks! Good luck to you, as well. I hope you find an answer to your question. Stay

  10. Anyone else terrified for your parents/loved ones?

    Dixen81 replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you for the nice words, susanmary. He was my best friend. He and my mother divorced when my twin and I were 6 mos. old (and we were the youngest of five kids), and he got custody and raised us...

  11. Anyone else terrified for your parents/loved ones?

    Dixen81 replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are absolutely right, Julielpn. I was by no means condoning abuse or blaming it on the low pay. But I do believe if they would pay CNAs better, then there wouldn't be such a turnover and they...

  12. Any RN From Watertown or Syracuse?

    Dixen81 replied to RN2B4ABBY's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't have an answer to your question because I am still just a student. Just had to say "hi" when I saw where you are from; I hope you're keeping warm! I lived at Ft. Drum for a year with my...

  13. CLEP Test Info

    Dixen81 replied to Coldfoot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took the clep test for sociology this past summer at a local university. It was $65 total. I ordered the study book online at Amazon.com, studied it for a couple of weeks and took the sample tests...

  14. Anyone else terrified for your parents/loved ones?

    Dixen81 replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I believe that a lot of the problem has to do with the pay. CNAs are grossly underpaid. I wanted to be a CNA for years, but didn't do it because I made much more serving popcorn at the local...

  15. Are you a member of the NSNA?

    Dixen81 replied to nursepearl's topic in General Students

    I'm a member. Undecided on whether or not I'm going to the conference; depends on

  16. Anyone else terrified for your parents/loved ones?

    Dixen81 replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When my dad got to the point of needing constant care, I moved him into my house and cared for him myself. There is no way, no how, that I would have ever put him in a nursing home. He was there for...

  17. father is dying of cancer

    Dixen81 replied to heatherbless's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    My heart goes out to you, Heather. Like the others said, be with him and tell him how much you love him. I know the helpless feeling you have, for I lost my dad in a similar situation. But I stayed...

  18. What a way to ring in the new year

    Dixen81 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Wooohooo! So happy for you! Happy New Year!

  19. Being a nurse for all the wrong reasons.

    Dixen81 replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    tgibson, you must be hell to live

  20. in luv at work

    Dixen81 replied to tortisshellcat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a student, but I am 42 years old with some life experiences under my belt. My advice to you would be to get control of your feelings and maybe apologize to this person for spilling them...

  21. Where's a pretty place to live?

    Dixen81 posted a topic in General Nursing

    After I graduate, we would love to move out of state (we are presently in Arkansas). Where would be a pretty place to live; reasonable cost of living; plenty of trees and lakes; all four seasons, but...

  22. Where's a pretty place to live?

    Dixen81 replied to Dixen81's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, my gosh...that's terrible. I will remember you and your community in my prayers. Best

  23. Where's a pretty place to live?

    Dixen81 replied to Dixen81's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean? What's going

  24. Where's a pretty place to live?

    Dixen81 replied to Dixen81's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your replies! And thanks for that cool "findyourspot" site, SnowymtnRN! My DH and I are having fun with it. I completed the quiz and it shows my best spots are Washinton and Oregon...

  25. Where's a pretty place to live?

    Dixen81 replied to Dixen81's topic in General Nursing

    John, NY is beautiful. Passed thru Syracuse several times when I lived north of there. Gets real cold, though, so plan to dress warm! I would LOVE to have a summer house in the Thousand Islands...